This is a grail I have been on the look-out for over the past few years with little success. After Spacefruits recent luck with the Soyuz I thought I would take a long shot and try on here too. Unfortunately I missed Barking Mads beautiful example last year which would have been ideal, any others out there?

 

Which one? He's sold a few..

 

I thought this was a really beautiful example, it was sold before I saw it.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/stunning-105-002-62-speedmaster.28932/

 

One of the photos from the For Sale ad. Hope BM doesn't mind me posting it again.

 

Where are prices for that watch compared to 9 months ago when that prior post appeared? Thanks.

 

Other than lacking a triangular hour hand Lume and original crown, the watch is near perfect. Turning brown, Dial, bezel, lume, 7912, 6 EL. This watch is a bargain, today, at $20k.

 

Good to know. Thanks for the input.

 

I do like this reference. My fav actually. $20K for a good one? Good gawd.

 

Canada Day Special. $19,995

 

I'll take two!

 

If that came up today I would happily pay US$20k for it. There was a recent thread about "exit" watches. I had 2, a silver dial Airman and a 105.002-62. I found the Airman, I just need the 105.002 and I will be content.

 

In doing business with Pete, aka Mr. @Barking mad , I personally felt that the quality of his collection added a worthy price premium to his offerings. In fact, I did not own a single vintage straight lug Seamaster 300, nor had I done much research, before he listed this 2913-3 for sale (all original watch except for redone bezel). It was "gone in 60 seconds" as my rational was if Barking is selling, I'm buying.


Later, Pete had (at least) a double dose of life changes as he developed a yearning for both 18k gold BA145 Speedmasters and a new bride. This led to Speedmaster offerings and I was fortunate to aquire his 2998-2 with ghost base 1000 bezel. FYI, this watch had been sold to a former owner at the infamous Omegamania auction of 2007.


Most recently, Pete sold me his Ed White, very early 105.003-63, with asymmetrical TTs on the dial, alpha hands and the coolest of all ghost bezels. BTW, Pete had a strong argument supporting his theory that this Speedie's alpha hands were indeed original.




Lastly, as the market for quality vintage Speedies and Diver Seamasters continues to try up, I was fortunate to aquire these three examples from the Barking Mad collection. Other members have similar great pieces like the OP 105.002-62. (Stupidly, I didn't agree to Pete's ask price on that one)

Regrettably, there is a downside to the sale of much of Barking's vintage collection. Pete is no longer a regular contributor on vintage threads and all members, especially the newer ones, are missing his valuable insight.

 

Still here, just been a bit busy the last couple of months. Will endeavour to contribute more in the future

Cheers

 

Hope you and the new misses Barking mad are doing well. How are those cats doing?

 

Hey Standy,
Missus and cats doing well. Attached below gratuitious pic of my cat and missus during a visit to Riyadh
P.S. Kitten now seven months old

 

Another barking mad 105.002, seeing as we are sharing in support of OP's quest.

 

My Barking Mad 2998-5

 

Words fail me, individually they are all beautiful, to have all 3?
I don't know Barking Mad personally but I always kept an eye out for his "For Sale" ads. The quality of both the watches and the photography made them stand out from the crowd, a cut above. They were never around for long which must be a testament to something. The last one I was too late for was this very nice 2998-61.

 

Dibs?

 

Noted.