Speedmaster on the RealReal

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So, just wanted some opinions here. My wife is so great, she just surprised me with a 2005 Speedmaster with box and papers that she purchased on the RealReal. The watch is in great condition but I don't have a movement shot and I am reticent to open the back in case I want to return it. The watch serial number and the registration card match, links are 849 and all seems legit. It says the watch needs to be serviced (although I don't know if this is just the blanket language they put on all watch sales).

So my questions:
1. Has anyone every purchased something like this from the RealReal.
2. What is the going rate for this if nice and clean, with the doodads, around $4000?
3. Should I hold onto it and gift it to a child once grown, or hold out for the pre-moon birth year I've been hankering for?
 
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Congrats on your Speedy!

1. I've never purchased from TRR, but I've sold several non-watch items there before. Their fees are crazy and are higher than eBay's. The worst part is, generally, you can't even choose the price you want to sell your item at so you are at their mercy, including if they issue coupons to buyers. But they handle all the listing, shipping, and returns, so that's nice.
2. Assuming you're talking about a Speedmaster Professional (849 endlink would point to a 3570.50-era model), going rate is around the high 3's, depending on condition, papers, marketplace, and the audacity of the seller.
3. Obviously your call, but if you're hankering for it, it's inevitable. Just enjoy the current Speedmaster until you find the right one!
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Let’s see a picture.
 
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Many thanks. Here are a couple. I'm tempted to open the back using a ball but assuming they did check the movement.
 
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In my opinion, the price is not too bad, your wife bought you a nice present, enjoy it.

I used to think I wanted a pre-moon birth year Speedmaster, but I've found my mid-80's watch sufficiently scratches my itch, maybe you'll find the same, or maybe you won't.
 
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In my opinion, the price is not too bad, your wife bought you a nice present, enjoy it.

I used to think I wanted a pre-moon birth year Speedmaster, but I've found my mid-80's watch sufficiently scratches my itch, maybe you'll find the same, or maybe you won't.

You make a very valid point. I guess we do get wrapped up in the chase.
It could be I don't trust anything younger than myself. I still wear my grandfather's Timex.
 
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And you are right about my wife. I have a friend who is very much into watches (nothing overboard) but his wife is no fan (of his hobby).
 
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One last thing, which I should have mentioned earlier but .... I've had such a good experience on this forum with vintage watches, it's spoiled me. I'm very much into the 1970s chunky Omegas, so have bought several of different seamsters -- my favorite being the soccer timer. But I've always wanted a speedster (and bought my oldest son one of this same reference (off the forum) for his graduation very recently. It resonated with him that I was giving him a representation of history, and of accomplishment, both of what has been done and what is possible. A good lesson for any child I think.
 
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Assuming its never been serviced, then its due for one anyway being 17 years old.

For peace of mind, I would personally drop it off at an OB for it to be serviced. They'll confirm its authentic, make it run like new, and most importantly (imo) replace the seals.