Hi Guys,

I was hoping to get some advice from you on this vintage Speedie. What do you think about this piece? Originality/replacement/condition etc.

All your imput is much appreciated!

 

I think all the parts are original speedmaster
The dot90 bezel correspond with the serialnumber, dial looks stepped and hand could well be tritium hands....but case look very polished, damaged lume on dial and the bezel has seen better days-not an speedy i would spend money on if it wasnt very cheap. If the dial is brown it could be a reason to buy it. Back cover also looks a little tired

 

Just the bezel alone kind of kills it. Looks like it was dropped or stepped on while on cement. It would make me sad every time I wore it.

 

Think it needs to be cheap??

 

if you don't mind the engraving on the case plus the condition,it should be at lower price.

 

If this is the one I'm thinking of on eBay, I saw it and immediately clicked away because there are too many condition issues. It has been on eBay for a while now - not selling.

Edit: Check that, I don't think it's the same watch I was thinking of.

 

Thanks all for your help! Looks like the seller has a too high price expectation for the condition.

 

I believe serial #2911xxxx should come with a DON bezel. -69s are more readily available in the market. You can wait for a next nice one to surface. Best of luck searching.

 

What are your thoughts on it?

It should certainly have a DON bezel but everything else looks correct. The problem is the condition is poor and the price should reflect this.

What is the seller asking?

 

Unless you've got a spare case back knocking about, that watch will never become 'yours'. You'll always be wearing Roger's Speedmaster.

 

I decided to pass on this piece. Looking forward to finding a nice example. Much appreciated info from you guys.

 

Wise decision in my view, there are better examples.

 

Good decision...the hunt continues...

 

Made the right decision. What was the price??