Omega Speedmaster 145.022-st 69

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Damsko

·Sep 23, 2020

Hi guys,

I’m still looking for a vintage speedmaster, and on my quest for the ‘perfect’ example, perfect to me at least, I got offered this 145.022 from ‘69.

I think I know a thing or two about speedies but I’m not an expert so I would really appreciate it if you guys could take a look and see if there’s anything wrong with this example.

So, it’s a 145.022 st 69 like I mentioned before, has the DON bezel (does it look too good?) and a 1039 bracelet with 516 endlinks from Q2 ‘70. Aside from the scratch on the plexi, I did not find anything weird. In fact, I think this speedie looks really good with a very nice (unpolished?) case.

Also, the seller doesn’t really know how much to ask and I don’t really know what to offer. Could anyone give a fair value of this watch?

Thank you very much.

 

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bags1971

·Sep 23, 2020

Looks like it’s a brown dial need better pics to be sure

 

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Seaborg

·Sep 23, 2020

Very nice Speedy.

I would feel confortable to buy this on for 6000-7000€.

 

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NotAClue

·Sep 23, 2020

Seaborg

Very nice Speedy.

I would feel confortable to buy this on for 6000-7000€.

If the lume is all there I agree 100% with you. To dissipate all doubts I guess we would need a nice photo under daylight and some UV to check the tritium

 

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Marcel81

·Sep 23, 2020

Hi,

Nice and honest example, if the price is right go for it.

cheers
Marcel

 

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jaegodylan

·Sep 23, 2020

Looks great! Nice find.

 

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ndgal

·Sep 23, 2020

Nice. How much?

 

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Damsko

·Sep 24, 2020

Thank you all for the replies. The seller has now offered me the watch at €6000. I think I will go check out the watch in person and bring a UV light like @NotAClue mentioned to see whether te lume is there.

Still, let me know if anyone thinks the offered price is too high/low.

 

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Marsimaxam

·Sep 24, 2020

Nice find, the watch appears to be in excellent overall condition. If it’s a private party, cash and no tax, 6000 euro is a very fair price, especially considering condition, DON bezel, bracelet, etc. The scratch on crystal can probably be polished out.
Good luck.

 

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Cuttysark

·Sep 24, 2020

The lume seems to be complete from the pictures. 6000€ is a good price for a 145.022-69 with DON and 1039.. Especially in this conditions!

 

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Damsko

·Sep 24, 2020

Question: a 296xxxxx serial would be correct right?

 

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Patrik83

·Sep 24, 2020

vandesteeg

Question: a 296xxxxx serial would be correct right?

Yes, also a range known for brown dials.

 

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Damsko

·Sep 24, 2020

Patrik83

Yes, also a range known for brown dials.

Thanks! Was just reading about that! I've asked for pictures in sunlight/outside to see whether it is indeed a brown dial. Could make me pull the trigger.

 

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Aludic

·Sep 24, 2020·@SpeedyBirthYear

vandesteeg

Thanks! Was just reading about that! I've asked for pictures in sunlight/outside to see whether it is indeed a brown dial. Could make me pull the trigger.

If it helps you in any way; even if it wouldn’t have a brown dial; I’d happily pull the trigger on it at that price. Good luck!

 

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Damsko

·Sep 24, 2020

Aludic

even if it wouldn’t have a brown dial; I’d happily pull the trigger on it at that price

I definitely think its worth the price, its just that its a bit of a stretch financially. Maybe I'll buy the watch and sell the bracelet, I like to wear it on leather anyway.

 

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jeppehh

·Sep 24, 2020

vandesteeg

I definitely think its worth the price, its just that its a bit of a stretch financially. Maybe I'll buy the watch and sell the bracelet, I like to wear it on leather anyway.

If you don't I think a few of us would love to 😎.

Let me know if you pass 😉

 

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Dan S

·Sep 24, 2020

vandesteeg

Thanks! Was just reading about that! I've asked for pictures in sunlight/outside to see whether it is indeed a brown dial. Could make me pull the trigger.

If it's so hard to tell that the dial is brown, then it's not brown enough to justify a premium price IMO. That said, I think the overall condition justifies the asking price here, regardless of dial color.

 

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Seaborg

·Sep 24, 2020

vandesteeg

I definitely think its worth the price, its just that its a bit of a stretch financially. Maybe I'll buy the watch and sell the bracelet, I like to wear it on leather anyway.

Dibs on the bracelet !

 

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Damsko

·Sep 24, 2020

Dan S

If it's so hard to tell that the dial is brown, then it's not brown enough to justify a premium price IMO.

I totally agree! It would be a nice extra though because it looks really good in my opinion, especially when its not too overwhelming.

 

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MCC

·Sep 24, 2020

Clearly brown dials command a premium and if it really is brown then it is probably well priced. But in my non-expert opinion the absence of a COA, and known service history the price seems a bit high. As @Dan S says if you have to look that closely then perhaps the dial is not really that brown. I bought a 145.022 from a well known forum member last year, the dial in certain lights certainly has hints of brown but I would describe it as black 😀