Need advice on a Speedmater Professional Ref.105.012-64

Mamaroneck Marc

I have bought Speedmasters, via the internet, from Jade Road and have been happy with the quality of their watches. I believe the watches are serviced and they do warranty them for a year but I haven't found it necessary to avail myself of the warranty. Their watches are in better condition than another shop, Sweet Road.

That being said, at the present time there are few vintage Speedmasters available in Japan, at least on the internet. If the import customs, and the low value of the Yen, are manageable, why not buy an ebay, chrono24 or forum watch (with the right of return). There are many many more pieces to choose from outside of Japan.

Mamaroneck Marc

One more word of advice. Do Not do any ebay business with any low rated sellers from Lima Peru. These jerks have been trolling around ebay for months offering cheap Speedmasters. They are scammers.

Mamaroneck Marc

I'm the wrong person to value a 105.012-66 because it's uniqueness is in the case, which for that year, 1966, was made differently with more facets and is highly regarded by many in this forum IF AND ONLY IF it has not been polished. I'm not sure if this watch has not been polished. Others will.

Honestly, I am new at this and do not, yet, see the overall evil in a well polished watch. To others this is heresy. That being said, I will admit that I recently purchased the 105.012-66 on ebay which is in great shape EXCEPT it was polished. The pushers are also wrong. Another $125 to invest. No one else was interested. The price $3900. Is it polished. Yes. Does it sing to me. Yes. And that's all that matters.View attachment 102616

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Hi

Nasty relume attempt on the dial for a start....avoid like the plague !

Best - Neil

sirish19

thanks for the advice.

What do you think about this watch?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Rare-1...887?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aa239df57

Looks to be in great shape (too good???) but very expensive.