Speedmaster 145.022-68 Transitional Excellent

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watchlovr

·Mar 20, 2024

ibis888

It was a lot - 8,800CHF I think. If that mark is just from the crystal and not actually dial damage, seems like an amazing example.

Edit: sounds like the 8,800CHF is wrong. It was less but still quite a premium.

8800chf is surely not a premium for a good transitional. I think it’s very cheap.
I would sell mine but it would be MUCH more.

 

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Noles_88

·Mar 20, 2024

watchlovr

8800chf is surely not a premium for a good transitional. I think it’s very cheap.
I would sell mine but it would be MUCH more.

Agree with this. Finding a 68 with beautiful patina in good condition is hard. I wouldn’t sell mine for that price either.

 

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pdxleaf

·Mar 22, 2024·"I cut it TWICE and it's still short!"

Yeah, you missed out on a few...

 

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ibis888

·Mar 22, 2024

pdxleaf

Yeah, you missed out on a few...

WOW. Where and how did you find that? There are so many incredible examples with collectors that never seem to come up for sale. Congrats.

 

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Davidt

·Mar 22, 2024

If you want to prise a great watch out of someone’s collection you often need to reach out and make a strong offer. There are several watches I haven’t listed for sale over the years but have sold after someone contacted me, explained why they wanted it and made me a (very) good offer.

 

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pdxleaf

·Mar 22, 2024·"I cut it TWICE and it's still short!"

ibis888

WOW. Where and how did you find that? There are so many incredible examples with collectors that never seem to come up for sale. Congrats.

Just luck (but also being educated by the forum members).

https://omegaforums.net/threads/speedmaster-145-022-68-auction-review.165736/

 

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Marsimaxam

·Mar 22, 2024

I bought mine in a small auction a few years back and paid more than I wanted too... isn't that always the case. But, it is almost NOS and came with the original box, papers and all the links of the bracelet. It would be hard to find another...

Hope you find what you are looking for... they are out there.

 

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apsm100

·Aug 30, 2024·Noob taxpayer

Bump

 

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jpjsavage

·Aug 31, 2024

I have one here avaiable. It's a 145.0012-67. Beautiful condition. Get in touch if you are interested.

 

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apsm100

·Sep 8, 2024·Noob taxpayer

Not quite excellent, but I am very happy. Thank you OF and especially @pdxleaf !!

 

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ibis888

·Sep 9, 2024

Wow, amazing example. Congrats!

 

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apsm100

·Sep 9, 2024·Noob taxpayer

ibis888

Wow, amazing example. Congrats!

Thank you! I nearly nitpicked my way out of an amazing piece.

 

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Makesbelieve

·Sep 9, 2024

apsm100

Not quite excellent, but I am very happy. Thank you OF and especially @pdxleaf !!

Thank God!

 

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hansaboy

·Sep 10, 2024

Now that's a lovely watch!!

Please do share some details?
😀
Everybody here on the Forum must have followed your WTB....😉

 

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apsm100

·Sep 10, 2024·Noob taxpayer

hansaboy

Now that's a lovely watch!!

Please do share some details?
😀
Everybody here on the Forum must have followed your WTB....😉

Yep that view count is a little embarassing. 😟
It was @pdxleaf example.
He has a nice thread about it from when he got it at auction late last year.

 

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pdxleaf

·Sep 10, 2024·"I cut it TWICE and it's still short!"

apsm100

Yep that view count is a little embarassing. 😟
It was @pdxleaf example.
He has a nice thread about it from when he got it at auction late last year.

Note that it's on a leather strap because the 1039 bracelet has all its links and is too long to wear until adjusted.

Apsm100 needs to share his beautiful 145.022-69. He's been holding out on us.

 

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hansaboy

·Sep 10, 2024

apsm100

Yep that view count is a little embarassing. 😟
It was @pdxleaf example.
He has a nice thread about it from when he got it at auction late last year.

I knew it!
Dave has a wonderful story that goes with the watch,
and I did see a "tell" on the watch (now your beautiful watch!!) that I remembered...

Congrats!!

 

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apsm100

·Sep 10, 2024·Noob taxpayer

I noticed the dial looked a bit dark brownish when I was out in the sun today. Not sure if that's how they came from the factory and I am just seeing some wear.

Am I hallucinating or is the dial beginning to fade brown? 🤨

Edited: Sep 11, 2024

 

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Eve

·Sep 11, 2024

DIBS! 😉

 

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apsm100

·Sep 11, 2024·Noob taxpayer

Eve

DIBS! 😉

Noted. 😁