Hi All, I'd like to ask you about your advice on the below Speedmaster, allegedly a 145.012 from '67, with cal. 321: http://www.chrono24.com/en/omega/speedmastercal-321--id4245218.htm So, my question to you would be: how 'franken' is it? I am looking for a daily wearer, I'm happy to make compromises when it comes to bezel authenticity etc., but I'd like to ask for your professional (no pun intended) opinion on the said item. My assessment based on the 3 photos available (I've tried to contact the seller, but no success): - 'T Swiss Made T' --> Ts are missing, so dial might be wrong (potential deal-breaker) - bracelet is obviously wrong (I'd be ok with that) - bezel is not DON (I'd be ok with that) - the fact that case back and movement are not visible makes me more than suspicious I'd appreciate your feedback. Thanks in advance.
- Service dial. - Service hands (possibly wrong chrono hand depending on year) - Wrong/later bezel - Wrong pushers - Maybe wrong crown? - Wrong bracelet
From a quick glance, the dial is incorrect, no step, and as you noted no T's, and the fact the seller isn't responding.....no need to do anything else. You need the serial, the case back and the movement shots Trust your instincts, your better off to spend that money on a correct one from the 70s. Keep looking
Dial and hands service replacement Bezel service replacement Bracelet should be 1039/1035 Crown appears not original Case well polished and limited definition of the lyre lugs
Gentlemen, I have no words. axl911, gemini4, grizzlycanuck, Tom Dick: big thanks for your super quick, detailed and helpful assessment, you've confirmed all my doubts and now I will not have the feeling of missing out on a good deal. Mad props and have a beautiful evening/day.
keep an eye on the FS section here. good speedies come up quite often at reasonable prices (given the market).