Help: 1967 SpeedMaster questions

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vectors

·Feb 17, 2025

Hi.
I recently picked up this vintage 1967 Speedmaster in a trade. Was a bit of an impulse deal without looking into that era.
The movement is legit and I’m assuming the bezel is not, can anyone give me any other feedback on this piece? Are the pushers and crown period correct?
From what I can tell the dial is original.

Thanks.

 

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boogedyboo

·Feb 17, 2025

The bezel is a replacement from a later model. The crown is the flat-foot version which appears to be correct. Dial looks good except for the bit of chipped off lume at 9 o'clock.

Looks like a 145.012? Do you have photos of the inside of the caseback and the movement?

 

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SOG53

·Feb 17, 2025

+1
Need to see inside for more info to confirm its 145.012 and check SN
Looks nice from outside!

 

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big case

·Feb 17, 2025

t8 see a later replacement bezel is not unusual and also we findthis on a lot of
offered watches - to check this before buying a watch would be better to find
a correct price/value for your trade, but you can find a DON bezel

 

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hansaboy

·Feb 18, 2025

Welcome, and it looks like a nice Speedy!

If you will keep the watch, you might need a service (if you do not have proof about it..),
and the watch maker can check the ref nr and also the serial nr.

Here are two pages of info that could fit your watch:

https://speedmaster101.com/145-012/

https://speedmaster101.com/145-022_update/
Scroll down to the 68.

Pushers looks dirty, so maybe original (at least very old...), the same with the crown.
Bezel is a service/later.
There has been work done on the watch.

Keep us posted?

 

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SOG53

·Feb 18, 2025

I am favoring 145.012 with drop end chrono hand

 

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·Feb 28, 2025

Thanks for the feedback.
Here is some more pictures of the inside caseback and movement.
Does it look like a legit 67?
Also there is some deep pitting on the top of the case, is it worth repairing if possible?
i love this watch and want to make sure it can survive another 60 years.

 

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repoman

·Feb 28, 2025

I don't see any watchmaker marks on the inside caseback, but some/many hands have most definitely been in that movement before! Quite a few screws are scratched up and marred, or simply wrong (disclaimer: I'm no expert). O-ring is a replacement probably with some kind of service at some point. I wonder how its actually performing as of right now. As for the case, I wouldn't mess with it, I would opt for a low cost Forstner flat link bracelet which will cover up those case gouges and not worry about it.

 

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·Feb 28, 2025

Thanks for the info repoman. I’ve been wearing it daily for the last 6 weeks. Seems to keep great time. Chrono function works well with a smooth reset.

 

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hansaboy

·Feb 28, 2025

A 67 it is!
Nice.
A complete service and cleaning, a new strap - and you have a nice Speedy!

And if the bezel bothers you, you could find them down the road?

Enjoy your watch!

 

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Davidt

·Feb 28, 2025

It’s not really possible to repair the pitting. All you can do is clean it up to make sure the actual rust has been removed so it’s no longer active.