I’m little reluctant to post this, because I’m not as excited as I had hoped to be and I know there will be telling critiques from some members here. But, I do really believe in the OF notion that
we share our adventures, good and bad, with everyone here, so that everyone has an opportunity to learn.
Apart from everything else,
it is rather astonishing how Sotheby’s photos inaccurately depicted colors. You can judge for yourself.
Overview: (1) the watch does not have the hoped for brown
dial, but the dial itself is quite nice, although, as Sotheby’s disclosed, the lume is gone, apart from faint shadows of it; (2) the
pushers are original; while the
crown is correct, it’s a replacement that doesn’t fit properly; (3) the
hands have been redone, most obviously the chrono second hand; I believe the relumed hour and minute hands are probably correct and vintage, but I’m including a bunch of photos because I recognize that it’s not a certainty; (4) it actually has an A1
crystal on it, probably original to the watch.
I’m pleased but I wouldn’t argue I got some incredible deal.
(Yes, I’ve put it on a BOR bracelet for the moment. I know the end links are wrong and need to be changed;
any help in getting better end links will be greatly appreciated! I haven’t decided if I like the look or not yet.)
Anyway, in that spirit,
here are photos of the 105.002-62, lot 38, in Sotheby’s Speedmaster auction on July 19th.
Here is a shot of
their catalog photo first, just as it appeared on line:
And here are some
general shots
Case
Dial & Hands
Crystal
Finally, a
separated at birth photo:
These watches are only 164 serial numbers apart. My other -62 is closer to brown than this one. Both of them are early enough serial numbers that they are alpha handed -62s.
As always, I welcome your feedback and insights, even if it hurts.
