Speedmaster 105.012 ‘66 buying feedback

Raworth · Jun 20, 2026

Hi, came across a speedmaster, seller saying its a 105.012 from circa ‘66
I admit got the bug for vintage watches, dont have any speedmaster and understand they may not be a daily beater but enjoy having a vintage out every now and then.
Want some valuable feedback from community as i dont know if this is a type of get or let go piece, have not yet inspected and it is a 3hr drive
Thanks and leave some sellers photos for reference

Aludic · Jun 20, 2026

Hi,

As in most similar threads; it makes sense to share the best possible pictures and a price. In this case, though, it’s easy enough imho. Pass. The stains around the centres of the subdials is a total eye sore. And a clear indication somebody not too competent has worked on it.

ibis888 · Jun 20, 2026

My advice: buy the best condition watch you can get for your budget. It may require moving "down" to a 145.012, 145.022, or other vintage Speedmaster but in my experience you won't regret it.

Some nice examples can be found in the Private Sales section of this very forum.

Spacefruit · Jun 20, 2026

I’d buy it if price took into account the dial at $0

It has original pushers and an original if not fine bezel.

For me everything is buyable at a price - it’s usual the sellers don’t agree with my value, until a year after they can’t sell it

How much is it - $5000? Any more and you are not going to be happy.

masteroftime · Jun 20, 2026

The pictures are terrible. I agree with spacefruit to initially value the dial it at zero. However, I wouldn’t immediately write it off. If the marks in the subdials are just oil, they may clean off. Then a relume could make it look nice. But that’s a lot of ifs and buts

Raworth · Jun 20, 2026

Spacefruit
I’d buy it if price took into account the dial at $0

It has original pushers and an original if not fine bezel.

For me everything is buyable at a price - it’s usual the sellers don’t agree with my value, until a year after they can’t sell it

How much is it - $5000? Any more and you are not going to be happy.

Hi, thanks for feedback asking price is 9000 AUD which is around ~US 6300
Have a wonderful day

SOG53 · Jun 20, 2026

I think one should avoid a project watch as your first Speedmaster. Find a nice one and enjoy it for a while. Start with decent 145.022 -69, 70, 71 as budget allows and then decide your appetite for more.

Raworth · Jun 20, 2026

Aludic
Hi,

As in most similar threads; it makes sense to share the best possible pictures and a price. In this case, though, it’s easy enough imho. Pass. The stains around the centres of the subdials is a total eye sore. And a clear indication somebody not too competent has worked on it.

Yeah sorry, asking 9000AUD

Raworth · Jun 20, 2026

masteroftime
The pictures are terrible. I agree with spacefruit to initially value the dial it at zero. However, I wouldn’t immediately write it off. If the marks in the subdials are just oil, they may clean off. Then a relume could make it look nice. But that’s a lot of ifs and buts

Agree !

Raworth · Jun 20, 2026

SOG53
I think one should avoid a project watch as your first Speedmaster. Find a nice one and enjoy it for a while. Start with decent 145.022 -69, 70, 71 as budget allows and then decide your appetite for more.

Thanks for the advice, not after a project.

Screwbacks · Jun 20, 2026

if i have the money, i'll buy it as is for its age, patina (scratches acquired being a tool watch), original real moonwatch 321 caliber with column wheel (preferred over 861), and reliable provenance from a collector (i assumed). a little negotiation for the dial might help.

Speedmaster 105.012 ‘66 buying feedback

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Spacefruit

masteroftime

Raworth

SOG53

Raworth

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