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  1. West Slope Jan 21, 2016

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    I know the 145022 is an older (and therefore potentially more collectible) version but I am still trying to learn how to distinguish specific features and/or redials or other replacement parts and how they effect prices. Thanks in advance.....

    watch 1.JPG watch 2.JPG watch 3.JPG
     
  2. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Jan 21, 2016

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  3. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Jan 21, 2016

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    Dial should be stepped in the 145.022-69. Not sure it is. Need better pics for sure
     
  4. West Slope Jan 21, 2016

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    Here's a few more watch4.JPG watch5.JPG watch6.JPG watch7.JPG
     
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  5. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Jan 21, 2016

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    Stepped it is!
     
  6. West Slope Jan 21, 2016

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    Thanks for the link....lots of good info there.
     
  7. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Jan 21, 2016

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    Good luck Padawan
     
  8. West Slope Jan 21, 2016

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    :)

    Still trying to figure out values, I see a lot of interesting/varying prices on eBay and WatchRecon and am also still awaiting my Mark 4.5s return (supposed to be late next week), but I do think these are sweet looking watches.
     
  9. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Jan 21, 2016

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    Hard to beat the moonwatch..
     
  10. West Slope Jan 22, 2016

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    So given the various comments (I still need to learn more about the band #s) what is a reasonable price range for this watch? Not sure if I am ready to jump in but I would appreciate the collective opinion.....
     
  11. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Jan 22, 2016

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    http://speedmaster101.com/price-chart-2/

    Probably somewhere around Running. Chart is head only, doesn't include the bracelet. Note the points about bezels too.. the bezel on this one is modern, not either of the vintage vlavours.
     
  12. West Slope Jan 22, 2016

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    I have seen the betzel price discussions but wasn't sure which version this one had.....so many subtle differences.

    Thanks!
     
  13. Davidt Jan 22, 2016

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    That isn't the last Speedmaster that'll ever be for sale. Take some time to read the forum, sm101 and perhaps Moonwatch Only to get a better understanding of whats what before you jump in.
     
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  14. West Slope Jan 22, 2016

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    Agreed.....I am all about the research. I can spot a good deal on a motorcycle in seconds, not so much on a watch.
     
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  15. Davidt Jan 22, 2016

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    It took me almost a year before I bought my first vintage. Of course someone else can recommend a good one but if it's really good it won't stick around. Plus, there's the extra satisfaction of backing yourself and going for it on your own.

    It's amazing how quick you can go from asking yourself "what the hell does AML/DON mean?", to "hmm that's a tall writing 70's bezel and an early serial 69 should be DoN".
     
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  16. West Slope Jan 24, 2016

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    OK I found one that was listed yesterday on eBay..... Doubt I will be buying as I suspect big $$ but thought I would share anyways, looks to have all the right stuff and is actually not far from me. I do love the brown face versions.....

    http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=182001163227&fromWatch=truePurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    Thoughts??
     
  17. West Slope Jan 24, 2016

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    Looks like it is gone already.....I assume the seller got a private offer.
     
  18. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Jan 24, 2016

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    Interesting fade on the modern bezel..
     
  19. West Slope Jan 24, 2016

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    Looks like he had the other older one also but the brown was kind of cool.
     
  20. West Slope Jan 25, 2016

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    So for what it's worth the first one (not the brown dial) went for just over $3200.....more than I was willing to pay.