SPEEDMASTER 145022-71 ST HELP PLEASE

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Kek25

·Apr 25, 2020

I'm looking at this Speedmastet with interest and really haven't performed a lot of research on this reference. Was wondering if the local experts would chime in and provide their invaluable critique before I drop a bunch of $ on it. I'm looking for a collector piece as well as a daily wearer.

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Dan S

·Apr 25, 2020

In case you would like to do some of your own research, this is a good place to start:
https://speedmaster101.com/145-022/145-022-71-74-76-78/

 

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efauser

·Apr 25, 2020

Kek25

I'm looking at this Speedmastet with interest and really haven't performed a lot of research on this reference. Was wondering if the local experts would chime in and provide their invaluable critique before I drop a bunch of $ on it. I'm looking for a collector piece as well as a daily wearer.

How much did you pay for it? All the 145.022-71 on Wanna buy a watch are listed as sold.

 

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Kek25

·Apr 25, 2020

Asking $6500

 

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BatDad

·Apr 25, 2020

What’s the price guide on sp101 say for that reference - seems high?

Edit - I wouldn’t rate this as excellent, from these pics I think we’re in Good range - and I think that’s giving a lot of benefit of doubt..

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OMEGuy

·Apr 25, 2020

What's the movement serial #? I can't see it clearly in the picture.

 

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sonicosa

·Apr 25, 2020

$6500 is well into “Excellent” territory for this reference according to Speedmaster 101.

To me, the bezel looks nice, but it’s hard to make out the condition of the case from those blown out pictures.

 

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Dan S

·Apr 25, 2020

Kek25

I'm looking for a collector piece as well as a daily wearer.

The photos aren't great, but my gut feeling is that it's not a collector piece.

 

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apsm100

·Apr 25, 2020·Noob taxpayer

Case looks very overpolished to me just from the lug shape.

 

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Kek25

·Apr 25, 2020

OMEGuy

What's the movement serial #? I can't see it clearly in the picture.

Unfortunately these are the best photos I have for now. Serial number is in the 32.8 million range.

 

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BatDad

·Apr 25, 2020

I also see a fair amount of grime in the movement - ill wager this hasn’t seen a recent service.

 

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Kek25

·Apr 25, 2020

Thanks for the quick replies. I was somewhat concerned with the polishing of the case as well.

 

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OMEGuy

·Apr 25, 2020

The watch looks polished and tired. No way leads to 6,5k IMO. I think the watch is overpriced around 2k.

 

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Davidt

·Apr 25, 2020

That watch is average and is not worth the asking by a long shot.

 

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The Father

·Apr 25, 2020

Over priced is the key response provided.

 

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Kek25

·Apr 25, 2020

Thanks all. Very much appreciated. Moving on.

Thanks for the link. Dan. I'll be spending some time on it.

Everyone stay safe.

 

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killer67

·Apr 25, 2020

Collector grade it’s not. Overpriced like most watches at WBAW

 

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Foo2rama

·Apr 25, 2020·Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...

That’s good at best. Lume is ok. Movement needs a serious service. Lots of rust.

 

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Foo2rama

·Apr 25, 2020·Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...

NikoMartinez_SYD

They’re negotiable I am told, but this is over polished as others have stated

That’s the least of its worries.

 

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repoman

·Apr 25, 2020

Nothing to add other than the polishing is a knockout; lots of things can be dealt with, such as with TLC or a service, or with replacement parts, but an over-polished case is game over. I look for unpolished cases in this era, and then go from there. Happy hunting.