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  1. Elitr6 Jan 15, 2019

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    Hi,

    I've found a cb '66 speedy for sale. These are the only photos I'm afraid.

    The lugs don't look like an original cb case. Is it a service bezel? It looks fairly beat up but apparently works even though will need a full service (seals have turned to gunk, shame the seller has wound it)

    Asking price is c. 2000usd

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    What do the experts think? Thanks
     
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  2. eugeneandresson 'I used a hammer, a chisel, and my fingers' Jan 15, 2019

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    Bezel is from about '71 to 85-ish.
    Chronograph hand is from the next reference (145.012) and later.
    Pushers look like 105.012 pushers.
    No idea about the crown.
    CB case looks honest.
    Dial doesn't look glossy, so could very well be a 105.012 dial.
    Movement is '26077741'? That's a bit late for a 105.012, and is correct in a 145.012 (according to MWO).
    So at this point its not entirely clear if the majority of these parts left the factory together...but I stand to other more seasoned opinions...

    Edit : for $2k I would not flinch.
     
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  3. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Jan 15, 2019

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    Buy it! seriously... $2000? why are you still here...
     
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  4. Elitr6 Jan 15, 2019

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    I know waiting for seller to reply... Could barely sleep last night :)
     
  5. Elitr6 Jan 15, 2019

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    That's an amazingly complete reply, thanks a million
     
  6. mr_yossarian Jan 15, 2019

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    make sure he actually owns the watch.
     
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  7. Elitr6 Jan 15, 2019

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    It did strike me as a potential too good to be true deal but the description was reasonably detailed Still waiting for his reply, brain about to explode! Argh
     
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  8. mr_yossarian Jan 15, 2019

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    Not a good state to do a deal from. Be careful, follow your gut feeling and don't confuse it with lower instincts ($$$) :)
     
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  9. JanV Jan 15, 2019

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    Please ask the seller to set the time on the watch to a time you tell him, and to send a photo to you. This way you can at least check that the watch is in his possession.
     
  10. boogedyboo Jan 15, 2019

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    $2000 seems too good to be true. That dial alone would probably fetch that, assuming the lume is original.

    Do not make any rash decisions but if it turns out to be true, I’m ecstatic for you.
     
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  11. Seaborg Jan 15, 2019

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    Beware, this is a scammer !!! I know this add on the french website. Please, don't be hooked by this scammer. I almost burned my fingers on this one couple of years ago. This offer pops up regularly on the website...
     
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  12. mr_yossarian Jan 15, 2019

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    Et Voila! This is what makes this place here.
     
  13. Seaborg Jan 15, 2019

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    Yep. I have reported plenty of times this one but the FS offer still pops up regularly...

    ::censored::
     
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  14. Elitr6 Jan 15, 2019

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    Thanks Seaborg! Phew, that wasn't going to end well. Thank the Heavens for this forum
     
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  15. mr_yossarian Jan 15, 2019

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    And now go search for a decend Speedy from a decent Seller for halfway fair market value. It's not impossible...and come back prior to buying again :)
     
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  16. Seaborg Jan 15, 2019

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    How to recognize if chronograph hands are from 105.012 or 145.012 ? Same question for other hands, if you know it too...Many thanks!
     
  18. Seaborg Jan 15, 2019

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  19. BenBagbag Jan 15, 2019

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    I just don't believe anyone who has the ability to sell a watch over the internet and is expecting to box and ship the watch to not understand the price of the watch.

    It's a price I'd believe on a local f2f sale or at a pawn shop / jeweler.

    Praise OF, and hat tip to @Seaborg for saving you.
     
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  20. Elitr6 Jan 15, 2019

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    Praise be! Can @Seaborg fix the UK government too please?
     
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