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Speedmaster 145.022-68 Question about the crown-Got the correct one now!

hansaboy
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Hi Folks!

Trying to understand how you Guys can see if the crown is original or a service...
I have tried to compare with my watch and the lovely MWO book...

So the one showing here on the pictures - Might it be an original??🤔
Or do service crowns also look the same (more or less)?
I have counted the teeth (more than one time...) and there are 24.

I always enjoy your help - so thanks in advance!


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Azveld
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It’a service crown because the logo is the « new » version.
This is the good one
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it is a part that was often changed to maintain the seal. in the past, we weren't as attentive to the details
 
hansaboy
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Azveld Azveld
It’a service crown because the logo is the « new » version.
This is the good one
IMG_0155.jpeg


it is a part that was often changed to maintain the seal. in the past, we weren't as attentive to the details

Trying to understand...

The picture that you posted looks likes an older one (A1.24)??
But then the watch that I wonder about is a 145.022-68...

😕



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hansaboy
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I checked up my 105.012-66, and its got the A1.24 crown!

I am too Old for this shit!😁

Thanks for your help mate!👍

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Davidt
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I started compiling a database of Speedmaster references with crown type a few years ago but never found the time to finish it.

Notionally, the 145.022-68 tended to come with A1, the 145.022-69 was where the transition to A2 happened and although it’s hard to tell do to The prevalence of service crowns, I think the A3 can be found on some of the last -69 Straight Writings.
 
pdxleaf
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Hans, are you mixing up the dash-68 with the dash-69?
 
hansaboy
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👍👍👍
Davidt Davidt
I started compiling a database of Speedmaster references with crown type a few years ago but never found the time to finish it.

Notionally, the 145.022-68 tended to come with A1, the 145.022-69 was where the transition to A2 happened and although it’s hard to tell do to The prevalence of service crowns, I think the A3 can be found on some of the last -69 Straight Writings.
Thanks David!!
Clearing up a bit now!
 
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pdxleaf pdxleaf
Hans, are you mixing up the dash-68 with the dash-69?

Cheers Dave!

I hope not, but thanks for keeping track of me!
😎

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pdxleaf
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Your first post has the dash 69 reference from the MWO but you are asking about tge dash 68. This confuses me.
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hansaboy
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pdxleaf pdxleaf
Your first post has the dash 69 reference from the MWO but you are asking about tge dash 68. This confuses me.
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Sorry… me mixing up pics and everything!:whipped:
 
hansaboy
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Thanks Guys for guiding me here!

I was way off track, and should have looked more before posting....
So I started mixing up things thinking the wrong way.

My Bad!

So now I have to find a A1 crown...🤔
Take care!

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hansaboy hansaboy
So now I have to find a A1 crown...🤔
Take care!
You might decide you like the service crown just fine when you see the prices for a decent A1!
 
hansaboy
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Dash1 Dash1
You might decide you like the service crown just fine when you see the prices for a decent A1!
Hehehe....

Starting to understand what an untouched and original watch really means!😲

I might not dare to put in a WTB here....??



Cheers Mate!
 
hansaboy
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Well here is the final result!

Me Sooo Happy, and thanks with your help here Guys!

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Risto
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I have one related question. So, from 69 (1970) the original and now available new crowns are the same design?
 
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Risto Risto
I have one related question. So, from 69 (1970) the original and now available new crowns are the same design?
@Risto

Here are some pictures I took from the MWO book, and to answer your question - its a jungle out there regarding crowns!

😲

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hansaboy hansaboy
@Risto

Here are some pictures I took from the MWO book, and to answer your question - its a jungle out there regarding crowns!

😲

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Looks like I have a B2-32 on my 105-012-66
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befobe
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bazelot bazelot
Looks like I have a B2-32 on my 105-012-66
... And that's not a good news...🤨
 
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