Hello All,

I have decided to sell this onward, I have a brown dial Mkii mod that I enjoy and have chosen to keep my 145.022-68 speedy instead.

The watches initial appearance is detailed here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/a-f...ter-145-022-content-within.58775/#post-729213

All descriptions in reference to nomenclature via MWO.

Case: Asymmetrical
Unpolished, razor sharp lug tops. Shows marks and scratches consistent with a majority of its life spent in a drawer. Brushed finished sides and polished tops are clearly distinguishable.

Movement: 861 - steel brake
2911555x serial, in the correct range for known brown dials. Components are clean, matching hues and I see no previous watchmaker service marks. The gasket turned to dust and I did my best to carefully remove and clear but it will need a bath to remove from caseback.

Dial: C1 - medium
Original, All tritium plots intact and with pleasing yellow hue, hour plots at 8 & 11 have a small dark spot. This dial also has a beautiful dark shade of brown. It is more prevalent at the step and steps of the subdials. It is difficult to capture but can be seen when compared to the black dial of my '68. Any scratches seen are on crystal.

Bezel: B1 - dot diagonal 70 / DON
Original, Very good vintage condition, marks as seen in photos, largest damage is at "170 & 180".

Hands: C2 - Baton; Flat
Original, lume has turned to dark color.

Caseback: A4 -single bevel
Original, Excellent outer seahorse and Speedmaster font. No WM marks on inside, case back is version without perlage.

Crown: A2 - 24 tooth
Original, 24 tooth typically found on 145.022-69 model

Pushers: Wide & Tall - original
Original, see photos (dirty case tubes).

Crystal: A1 - narrow symbol
Original, has scratches and imperfections.

Bracelet: 1039/516
Good condition 1039 with excellent 516 endlinks. Stamped 1/70. Length as shown in photos.

Good:
This watch is a great example of the reference, and of an original, unmolested vintage Speedmaster with from the factory hardware. The added detail of the dark brown dial makes for an attractive set.

Bad:
I have not had the movement serviced as I have decided not to keep it. IMO it will require a service and as such I have not wound it greater than 2 turns to move the chrono seconds hand forward for photos. The pushers and crown function correctly, however they are not smooth as my serviced 861s are, this watch will be sold with the understanding that a service is recommended/needed.

For the set I request $8200 USD via Bank Transfer or F2F in NE Ohio area for cash (PayPal could be an option if you are an active, upstanding member of OF). Offers welcome, not looking for trades.

Shipping via FedEx & Parcel Pro provided worldwide.

No returns for buyers remorse, only if I have grossly misrepresented the piece.
Please take close observation of photos as they are the largest part of the description. Please ask any further questions you may have via PM.

Thank you OF for the space.

 

Wow, someone is going to get a true gem of a pre-moon speedy!! This one may be at the top end of the market right now, but I think in about 2 years this could rise rapidly to coincide with a rather significant anniversary. You won't need it but GLWS and very nice listing as well.

 

Thanks for the kind words, some of the senior members here have been setting the bar for listings and I figured it was time I started keeping up.

Ah yes, the 50th anni of man on moon!

As far as price, I am open to offers, but no trades at this time.

 

sent you a pm law

 

WITHDRAWN

Headed to my WM to ensure there are no surprises in the movement/internals and for documentation.

 

Seller backed out of our deal 3 days after I paid for the watch.
Not cool.

 

Perhaps there's more to the story?

 

Yeah. I paid, he backed out of the deal (3 days after I paid) with a cockamamie excuse:

"I realized that it is a poor idea to sell a watch that is unserviced/not inspected by my watchmaker. Knowing all parts are present..."

I agreed to purchase the watch as advertised, knowing very well it will need to be serviced.
I don't see any "parts missing". Do you?

This is called breach of contract.

 

Looks like someone PM'd with a better offer. Not only breach of contract but also a breach of forum ethics if that is what has happened.

 

Not sure this is the best place to express your grievances regarding the sales post.
I have personally dealt with the OP many times and have never had an issue whatsoever.

 

Not a sales post anymore

 

Cant argue with that specific technicality
Just thought its best to keep this to PM rather then on here..looks like this could get ugly with all of us getting involved. I was certainly tempted on this one but have an incoming ST

 

I guess "There's always a first time".... as they say...

 

Not cool. Whatever the reason might be.

 

Not interested in getting in a pissing match with you. Your obviously upset, had you considered contacting a MOD?

 

I was wondering why I was getting strung along for 2 days... (but OK, I'm not pushy...).
Like Tarazan, seller probably didn't want to let go of one branch until he had a firm grip on the other...

 

I was not getting into any "Pissing match"...
Simply saying that there's always a first time.
And here you go... First time be here!

I will contact a MOD. Thanks.

 

Maybe the seller of the watch could give his side of the story to stop this getting out of hand?

 

Looks like it already has. Not sure how you came to that assumption.