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stefman
·I can only add that you should buy what calls out to you, what you see yourself wearing, what makes you happy. Good luck in the hunt!
Omega speedmaster professional 145.012 price
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MacEd
·I believe hands are real one too. Any parts which you think are fake ?
I agree Padders if that watch does not come with bezels; It cost me few hundred to get one.
I agree Padders if that watch does not come with bezels; It cost me few hundred to get one.
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ndgal
·In all honesty, all the watches you posted so far are of pretty bad quality.
If you're looking to get into vintage, do a lot of homework first and do not try to jump on the first watch you see.
You don't want to get burnt on your very first buy right out of the gate.
Stay away from washed dials and service bezels. Watch looses half its value if it has one of these elements.
And like I always say, the number on rule in vintage is; It is always better to pay up for a stellar example, then get a "Deal" on a mediocre one...
If you're looking to get into vintage, do a lot of homework first and do not try to jump on the first watch you see.
You don't want to get burnt on your very first buy right out of the gate.
Stay away from washed dials and service bezels. Watch looses half its value if it has one of these elements.
And like I always say, the number on rule in vintage is; It is always better to pay up for a stellar example, then get a "Deal" on a mediocre one...
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boogedyboo
·I believe hands are real one too. Any parts which you think are fake ?
I agree Padders if that watch does not come with bezels; It cost me few hundred to get one.
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MacEd
·Hands appear correct for a late 145.012 (flat bottom chrono hand). What's the asking price?
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sjg22
·You will not regret waiting and spending more for a great example of this reference. Top examples are the least likely to lose value and most likely to gain value in future.
They're the easiest to sell, if you ever want or need to and, most importantly, you'll enjoy owning a nice one more than a mediocre one.
They're the easiest to sell, if you ever want or need to and, most importantly, you'll enjoy owning a nice one more than a mediocre one.
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MacEd
·You will not regret waiting and spending more for a great example of this reference. Top examples are the least likely to lose value and most likely to gain value in future.
They're the easiest to sell, if you ever want or need to and, most importantly, you'll enjoy owning a nice one more than a mediocre one.
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MacEd
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Davidt
·Nope.
That's not a dot over ninety and the dial is washed.
Bracelet is wrong and hands likely replaced.
That's not a dot over ninety and the dial is washed.
Bracelet is wrong and hands likely replaced.
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sjg22
·Far be it for any of us to tell you what you should or should not like. However, what do you like about this latest watch? It looks like it was sent to Omega and had every single critical element replaced with a modern part - hands, bezel, bracelet and likely dial....
For the majority here, the charm of vintage watches lies within the original components, in particular a pleasantly aged dial, hands and bezel. The far, far easier and cheaper way to acquire a watch with modern parts is to buy a modern watch - why pay extra for what amounts to a bastardized "vintage" version?
What you have posted are watches not valued by collectors; they will be very difficult to sell down the road, are very unlikely to appreciate and are frankly completely devoid of the vintage charm I referenced above.
Again, do as you like, but perhaps you could explain to us what it is about this latest watch that you find appealing?
For the majority here, the charm of vintage watches lies within the original components, in particular a pleasantly aged dial, hands and bezel. The far, far easier and cheaper way to acquire a watch with modern parts is to buy a modern watch - why pay extra for what amounts to a bastardized "vintage" version?
What you have posted are watches not valued by collectors; they will be very difficult to sell down the road, are very unlikely to appreciate and are frankly completely devoid of the vintage charm I referenced above.
Again, do as you like, but perhaps you could explain to us what it is about this latest watch that you find appealing?
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Davidt
·Far be it for any of us to tell you what you should or should not like. However, what do you like about this latest watch? It looks like it was sent to Omega and had every single critical element replaced with a modern part - hands, bezel, bracelet and likely dial....
For the majority here, the charm of vintage watches lies within the original components, in particular a pleasantly aged dial, hands and bezel. The far, far easier and cheaper way to acquire a watch with modern parts is to buy a modern watch - why pay extra for what amounts to a bastardized "vintage" version?
What you have posted are watches not valued by collectors; they will be very difficult to sell down the road, are very unlikely to appreciate and are frankly completely devoid of the vintage charm I referenced above.
Again, do as you like, but perhaps you could explain to us what it is about this latest watch that you find appealing?
Completely agree with everything @sjg22 said apart from the dial looks period correct just washed (it has T's and a step).
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MacEd
·
Luckily, I join the forum and learn from @sjg22 and @Davidt.
I want to know how do your guys handle your lovely collection watch?
As my common knowledge, I would give my watch to Omega service department to repair it if sometimes get wrong. I do not expect they repair with modern parts and affect whole value or worth parts from vintage watch.
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Davidt
·Omega will repair a vintage watch with modern parts. For instance if you have a 60's Speedmaster with a damaged dial/bezel/hands/bracelet and send it to Omega, they will replace with new, service parts that are strictly speaking not correct for the watch.
One alternative is sourcing these parts yourself on the secondary market and using an independent watchmaker rather than Omega.
A better option is buyinga vintage watch with correct parts in the first place.
One alternative is sourcing these parts yourself on the secondary market and using an independent watchmaker rather than Omega.
A better option is buyinga vintage watch with correct parts in the first place.
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boogedyboo
·I found another example from internet.
Hands - Good
BASE 500 bezel with dot over 90
T SWISS MADE T
DIAL - I think it is ok.
I am waiting for movement photo.
To clarify, the "Ninety" is the 90 on the bezel next to the 8 hour marker. The dot refers to the literal white dot which is either above the 90 or next to it.
You can read more about it here:
https://www.fratellowatches.com/speedy-tuesday-differences-speedmaster-bezels/
Hope this helps.
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MacEd
·Twice in this thread, you have confused the Dot Over Ninety (DON) bezel with the Dot Next to Nintety (DNN) bezel. Only the DON bezel is correct for the 145.012 and is worth significantly more than the DNN bezel.
To clarify, the "Ninety" is the 90 on the bezel next to the 8 hour marker. The dot refers to the literal white dot which is either above the 90 or next to it.
You can read more about it here:
https://www.fratellowatches.com/speedy-tuesday-differences-speedmaster-bezels/
Hope this helps.
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Spacefruit
··Prolific Speedmaster HoarderThank you @boogedyboo for correct me ! Def. I need to study "small item" more carefully !
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!Bloody Spacefruit coming over here giving away his hard earned knowledge for free! How can we persecute noobs if they have fingertip access to all the arcane secrets?
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nonuffinkbloke
·You could hold on and see what comes up on our Private Sales Forum. The sales posts are regulated by the moderators and can be scrutinised by all members, including our forum experts. It's a safer place for an Inexperienced buyer to make a purchase. To post a watch for sale a member must (normally) have contributed at least 200 posts and any attempt at misrepresentation would be flagged.
Why not start your search right here.😀
Why not start your search right here.😀
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