Speedmaster 1967

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Dear All,
Since being a member of OF I am trying to learn especially about the Speedmaster watches. I must admit I am not yet up to speed (!) .. very difficult to find one's way thru the unlimited numbers of models, to see the differences between a nice vintage and another that was mickeymoused ..😉
For example, here is a Speedmaster from 1967, Don bezel, cal 321, ref 145012-67, that seems to me in good shape.
The seller wants 8,500.00€ (10,115.00USD) for it .. compared to many similar threads, it seems very reasonable .. no ? To be clear, I have no intent whatsoever to buy this watch (over budget for me 😟) Here is the link to french sale post on CdA, should someone be interested :
https://cda.chronomania.net/forum_entry.php?id=253325

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I would be interested to hear your opinions !
Thank you for your attention,
 
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Difficult to judge about the lugs, pics quality is very low for this amount of eur... I don't understand sellers who dare that. But it's another debate...
Bad crown, didn't check the serial, DON is quite good except the big crash at 6h. So, a little bit overpriced to me...
 
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Agree with the above, pictures aren't good enough to judge about the case...

Does anyone have an idea about the nature of the stains surrounding the tritium indices?
 
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The “stains” are most likely stabilizer used to prevent flaking/decay of the lume.
 
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I should add that sometimes a residue around the markers can also indicate a relume, but this looks more like stabilizers I have seen on other dials.
 
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Difficult to judge about the lugs, pics quality is very low for this amount of eur... I don't understand sellers who dare that. But it's another debate...
Bad crown, didn't check the serial, DON is quite good except the big crash at 6h. So, a little bit overpriced to me...

Good crown actually. Transition from flat foot to B2, 32 point, wide logo crown began with 145.012-67
 
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Good crown actually. Transition from flat foot to B2, 32 point, wide logo crown began with 145.012-67
Mmmhh. Yes!. I fully agree on the fact that a 32teeth is possible.
But "less probable" with drop shape chrono hand when one speak about transition models.
I just point this small potential incoherence...
I would prefer a flatfeet crown-drop shape, or 32teeth-modern hand...
But I agree it is "my" preference...😁
 
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I should add that sometimes a residue around the markers can also indicate a relume, but this looks more like stabilizers I have seen on other dials.
Interesting, I often wondered what that is. You see it often enough.