Speedmaster 145.022-68 assessment

Posts
704
Likes
985
Hi all!
I came across this 145.022-68 locally.
The dial and hands seem nice, the DON has some chips but overall not that bad but I’m a little more concerned about the case’s polishing condition. Service crown but that’s not that big of a deal…
Asked price 5.8k€ with the 1039
Any input appreciated 😀
Thanks!

Edited:
 
Posts
2,318
Likes
40,836
Looks like two different watches in the pictures, mixed up when uploading maybe?
 
Posts
704
Likes
985
Tou are absolutely right! The first one was from an other watch 😀
 
Posts
28
Likes
38
With the 1039 and correct end links- I would say price- not bad, and about what I would expect. The case has obviously been scrubbed a bit and I really don't like the CG's, but for the entire package there is some value there- just depends on what you are looking for and what you want to spend. Could always swap the case for better if you ever found better. I like the dial- which is what I care about most.
 
Posts
1,373
Likes
2,802
I was on the fence for this one but it just did not click with me. Very attractive dial but the case not so much. I dont see a logo in the crystal ?
 
Posts
1,136
Likes
4,893
Case has seen polish. Dial looks okay. Hands maybe repainted and relumed. Drop chrono hand isn't right for these from what I know.

I'd pass at that price as prices seem to be falling for these.
 
Posts
2,642
Likes
5,326
Anyone else think those pusher necks look wide? Have you seen inside? Any chance it’s a 105.012 -66?
 
Posts
5,937
Likes
20,445
Anyone else think those pusher necks look wide? Have you seen inside? Any chance it’s a 105.012 -66?
I was wondering this also.

anyone else see remnants of a CB case?


Edit: profile doesn't match CB case, too thick. But the sides might be shaved slightly? I'm spit balling here. It's what my first instincts read

Calling @ndgal

Edit 2: the case profile looks like the Mark 4, which is a dash 68 case. Got me scratching my head.
Edited:
 
Posts
1,136
Likes
4,893
I was wondering this also.

anyone else see remnants of a CB case?
It's definitely an HF case from the profile.
 
Posts
5,937
Likes
20,445
It's definitely an HF case from the profile.
Think you're right.

The dial is very attractive. It'd be a nice wearing watch
 
Posts
2,352
Likes
5,188
The dial...?
I tried to zoom in and are there white spots on it?
It looks a bit grainy and rough...
The subdials - is it the quality of the pictures, or is there a white edge?

 
Posts
1,373
Likes
2,802
Edit 2: the case profile looks like the Mark 4, which is a dash 68 case
I agree its a -68 case profile.
 
Posts
1,136
Likes
4,893
I agree its a -68 case profile.
Aren't the mark 2 and 4 cases the same?
 
Posts
1,373
Likes
2,802
Aren't the mark 2 and 4 cases the same?
There is an overlap in Mk4 from 145.012 - 68 to 145.022 early 69s as per the above picture. If you combine this with the movement number of this watch it fits for a -68. The MK2 is slightly different according to chronoholic.com.
 
Posts
2,352
Likes
5,188
And a movement picture?
And also the inside of the caseback...
 
Posts
5,937
Likes
20,445
Aren't the mark 2 and 4 cases the same?
the MK4 version is in essence the same caseband as MK2 only the MK4 is fitted for screw-in pushers. Per the chronoholic blog.

So the OP would need to check the pushers if there was a question.
 
Posts
2,642
Likes
5,326
Ok we like a slow reveal!! Inside looks ok few screw marks. Pusher necks don’t look so fat now.
 
Posts
704
Likes
985
There is an overlap in Mk4 from 145.012 - 68 to 145.022 early 69s as per the above picture. If you combine this with the movement number of this watch it fits for a -68. The MK2 is slightly different according to chronoholic.com.

So, how bad is the case’s condition for a mk4? 😁
 
Posts
5,937
Likes
20,445
So, how bad is the case’s condition for a mk4? 😁
I'm confused. Some photos, like the side brushing, look great.

This might be a reflection, but it looks like a wierd curve


The rear looks very polished


This 68 is clearly different but I don't know if this is normal.


I can't be much help, I 'm afraid

Are these pressed in or screw in? I can't see any threads?