Speedmaster 145.022 Questions

Dan S

I have no idea why someone would pay nearly $5k for that watch, silly price IMO. Perhaps they put a lot of value on that particular bracelet, but it's not special to me even if it is rare.

Jorisvp

The seller promised me that I was the first one to buy the watch. After my initial phone call I stayed in touch with him every day. He had over 50 replies on his ad, and well… got a bit confused as he sold it to someone else.

Jorisvp

Hi all,

Next week I will meet a person that is selling his 'forgotten' Speedmaster. He bought it second handed 27 years ago and had it stored in a drawer for 20 years. He had totally forgotten about the watch, but remembered he had it when he saw a modern Speedy at a shop. He even told me that his wife had almost thrown the watch away...

The watch looks unpolished and the lume has aged attractively. This is also the main reason I am interested in the watch. The condition of the dial is hard to assess, as the plexi has many scratches. The watch runs good, but obviously needs a service. The clasp of the bracelet broke down 20 years ago, which is also the reason he put the watch away. It also looks like the bracelet needs new springs.

I was wondering if I could get help on the following questions:
-My guess is that it is a 145.022 76: domed dial, short "S" Is my assessment correct?
-The seller thinks that the blue seal on the caseback gives the watch extra value. I doubt it makes much of a difference. What do you think?
-All visible parts look original to me. Is my assessment correct?
-What is the value of the bracelet?

And my final question: what is a reasonable price for the watch, given that it needs a service and a new plexi. I know it is hard to tell without better pictures of the watch and movement. However, the seller is meeting a specialist in vintage watches next Tuesday and I want to be informed well before entering in negotiations. Based on Speedmaster 101 assessment guide and price chart, I would assess the watch - assuming the movement is ok - between good and very good (i.e. $ 3,500 / € 3,085 - $ 4,500 / € 3,966 without bracelet).

Many thanks!


Pictures of the watch:

Timeless20

Hi ,
I bought this Speedy last week . It’s a 1986/87 145.022
Had it serviced right a way no issues just standard service . Polished the plexiglass and looks stunning now . It’s indeed a 1477 / 805 bracelet which is time correct . The inside of the clasp was broken the clasp itself is intact .So I installed a aftermarket inner clasp
I had a 1980s box and the extract is underway