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Anxiety
·Just dipping my toes into vintage and the oppurtunity presented itself to purchase this one. Not looking for "Is this a good deal bro?" just if it looks right. Cheers
How does this 145.012-67 look?
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SOG53
·The watch has signs of consistent honest wear. Looks fine to me.
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220SPEED
·I think I can see the Ts on either side of the SWISS MADE extending out to the 28 and 32 seconds markers, which would be correct for a 145.012-67 dial.
The drop end chrono hand turned to a flat end hand somewhere between serial 26.01m and 26.54m in 1968, so you should expect the serial to land somewhere between 24.06m and 26.5m
The drop end chrono hand turned to a flat end hand somewhere between serial 26.01m and 26.54m in 1968, so you should expect the serial to land somewhere between 24.06m and 26.5m
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Caliber561
·Has it been serviced recently? The apparent lack of chrono creep on the hour subdial is always a good sign, but unless you've got a definitive bargain, it's worth getting a movement shot for inspection before jumping on the purchase.
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Davidt
·Looks correct but not hugely attractive
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Ron_W
·Have you tried reading www.speedmaster101.com for info on this reference ? And Fratello also did an article on the 145.012
https://www.fratellowatches.com/spe...dmaster-professional-145-012-67-buyers-guide/
https://www.fratellowatches.com/spe...dmaster-professional-145-012-67-buyers-guide/
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Spacefruit
··Prolific Speedmaster HoarderLook, from a fastidious collectors point of view, it is a bit rubbish. But it is correct rubbish. Indeed, it is original rubbish.
In fact to me it's not rubbish at all, as long as it's cheap. It has correct parts, it's a bit polished on the case back, the bezel is very damaged, but it's correct. The dial may actually be pretty good - and that is the one thing that holds the heart of the value and attraction. Be careful, I cannot tell if the dust spots are that, dust, or spots of damage on the dial, which would dampen my enthusiasm, and make me want it cheaper.
I can find pleasure in almost any speedmaster if the price is low enough to balance out the problems.
This watches problems are that of condition, not authenticity and originality. (Which is a positive)
Owning such a watch, at the right price, will teach its owner far more than trawling the internet.
In fact to me it's not rubbish at all, as long as it's cheap. It has correct parts, it's a bit polished on the case back, the bezel is very damaged, but it's correct. The dial may actually be pretty good - and that is the one thing that holds the heart of the value and attraction. Be careful, I cannot tell if the dust spots are that, dust, or spots of damage on the dial, which would dampen my enthusiasm, and make me want it cheaper.
I can find pleasure in almost any speedmaster if the price is low enough to balance out the problems.
This watches problems are that of condition, not authenticity and originality. (Which is a positive)
Owning such a watch, at the right price, will teach its owner far more than trawling the internet.
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biaesch
·Interesting point of view, Spacefruit, that I would support. In the end it is always the question how much oneself likes the watch, regardless of condition.
For this one, any thoughts on the hour and minute hands? Could my assumption be right the these have been replaced as the lume seems to be differently aged compared to the hour marker lume?
For this one, any thoughts on the hour and minute hands? Could my assumption be right the these have been replaced as the lume seems to be differently aged compared to the hour marker lume?
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ZWD
·I've created an animation so you can better remotely audit the dial.
There is definitely dial dust and potentially scratching on the hour subdial.
There is definitely dial dust and potentially scratching on the hour subdial.
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Felix_La_PuBelle
··A lot of room for comedy in there, gang.If dipping your toe into vintage, my advice is to get something you're not afraid to own and wear. I absolutely love old watches with honest wear. Buying something too perfect can lead to resentment if I feel like the watch owns me more than I own it.
I side with the other members who say this is a good watch for the right price. Is this one a show pony? No it's not.. But it's lived a life and tells a story. I think it looks great and probably just needs a service and bit of cleanup.
Spacefruit sums it up well here:
I side with the other members who say this is a good watch for the right price. Is this one a show pony? No it's not.. But it's lived a life and tells a story. I think it looks great and probably just needs a service and bit of cleanup.
Spacefruit sums it up well here:
Owning such a watch, at the right price, will teach its owner far more than trawling the internet.
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