Speedmaster 145012-67

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Sa Calobra

·Jul 13, 2022

Hi everyone, at a local sales forum I came cross this Speedmaster 145012-67. I found it quite attractive from the pictures that I saw.
I'm asking the seller for better pictures and may go to him later this week to see it in real life. Is there anything specific where you would pay attention to? I've asked for the serial number to confirm that it's correct, pictures of the crown, better pictures of the movement, and checking if the counter lines up nicely to 12.

Watch comes on 1039 bracelet. Comparing the overall state to Speedmaster101, I would assess the dial at Very good, and the bezel 'Good', given that it has some dents.
Many thanks for your advice!

 

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ndgal

·Jul 13, 2022

Looks good.
I would ask for clear pictures of the case from the sides to make sure it hasn't been polished.

 

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Cuttysark

·Jul 14, 2022

It looks good and in nice conditions. Maybe better pics would help.
I would ask also a picture of the dial under a better light or under the sun.

 

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ortope

·Jul 14, 2022

One of my preferred watches!
Looks ok to me.

 

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Sa Calobra

·Jul 14, 2022

I got more photos from the seller. The case seems sharp to me. Obviously the engraving on the clasp is a downside. Any other things that standout?

 

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harrymai86

·Jul 14, 2022

Then it is finally up to the offered price? Engravings are not that big of an issue imo.

 

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Seaborg

·Jul 14, 2022

Buy it before I do!

 

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Jones in LA

·Jul 14, 2022·Not in LA anymore.

The engraving is a plus if you’ve got the same blood type!

It’s a great looking example of this reference.

 

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perenowell

·Jul 14, 2022

Very nice one! Go buy it 😀

 

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Screwbacks

·Jul 15, 2022

dibs! 😉😁

 

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tnt9

·Jul 15, 2022

This looks nice&sharp. For me engravings usual add some emotions to watch...its written history. I know that when it comes to price usual it downgrade it. In my country, in 70s-80s it was normal to get some "cheap" swiss watch for 10-15-20y in some company... usual it was name of person, company name and years... for me, watch like that is not just 50eur vintage "noname" swiss, it is also somebodys 10-20 years of life.

 

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befobe

·Jul 15, 2022

Seaborg

Buy it before I do!

BIBIDBYAY !
(Buy It Before I Do Before You And You)

 

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Sa Calobra

·Jul 15, 2022

Thanks everyone for the advice. Meeting the seller next week. Will keep you posted!

 

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kingsrider

·Jul 15, 2022

Sa Calobra

Is there anything specific where you would pay attention to?

The price.

Sa Calobra

Any other things that standout?

The lack of a asking price.

 

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Dan S

·Jul 15, 2022

The photos of the dial aren't really good enough to evaluate, but assuming it looks clean in person, it would be worth buying at the right price IMO. The main issue that I'm seeing that would affect value is some bezel damage in a few spots, but I wouldn't let that be a deal-breaker.

 

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Sa Calobra

·Jul 29, 2022

Met with the seller last week - he came with his grandfather from whom he inherited it and will now buy a motor from it 😀. Better than i expected! I love the pumpkin lume (hard to capture on the photo), the lugs feel very sharp, and I think the bracelet looks very good as well. Thanks again for all the advice.

Haven't worn it a lot yet - in summer, Barcelona is not the best place to wear your Speedie out on the streets 🙁

 

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BarbVl

·Jul 29, 2022

I did not read anything about the price...😀

 

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MtV

·Jul 29, 2022

BarbVl

I did not read anything about the price...😀

Which might well be intentional.

 

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Sa Calobra

·Jul 29, 2022

MtV

Which might well be intentional.

Yes it was out of courtesy to the seller. Happy to reply in a DM, but I paid a fair price for it- not cheap, but in line with or a bit above some of the listings here at OF.

 

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harrymai86

·Jul 29, 2022

Congratz no matter what price you paid as long as you are happy with it.