Mostly flat but either, as in the 145.022-68, is acceptable.

 

Thus my late date 145.022-68 SN 27.xxx.xxx born June 27, 1969 should have a flat bottom chrono hand as it has. Yes?

 

What or why the 6126 ref # ?

 

Okay, now I'm confused. The OP says original owner, not never serviced. Could the hand and crown have been part of a later service?

 

It’s a 145.012. The transitional is a 145.022 with the metal logo and hour markers of the 321 watches. Ie identical to a 145.012 externally.

 

Amazing find !

Congratulations, a real collector thing, wow ! Incredible !

 

Holy smokes!!!

 

Great find.The proverbial needle in a hay stack.

 

Very nice indeed! Congratulations on finding such a lovely watch.

 

They can, and they are.

 

Awesome, congrats!

 

Congratulations to you and also to the original owner who managed to keep everything together after 50 years. Love the box as well.

 

Congrats! It’s indeed an unbelievable find. A (very) full set of this kind is really rare

 

What a delicious purchase... they're still out there, folks.

 

I’m sure that as the buyer’s son grows up to be a wise man he will eventually learn “ignorance is bliss”.

 

Congratulations!! Wear it in great health. Very sharp case back.

 

You'll be surprised, but to the majority of earth's population a 5 figure sum added to their bank account balance is a much more appealing proposition than an old watch thrown in a drawer...

This one also came from the original owner's grandson who had 0 interest in keeping it...
Lucky me!

 

Keep your dangerous and frankly crazy ideas to yourself, you weirdo!

 

well done

 

I’m not hanging around with the right sons or grandsons. Great finds all around. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!