Since nobody seemed to answer your original question... yes, the case looks correct for a 68 transitional, in particular, that thin side case surface is typical for 68's. I generally agree with the consensus as to condition and that I too would pass on this one and look for something a bit better condition, but everything has a price, so perhaps hit the seller with a real aggressive low offer and see what happens 😀.
Guys and Gals!
It is Friday, and the weekend is soon here, so why not trying an assessment on this Bad Boy?
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Dial:
Lots of blemishes, and also oil spots,
and there could be more that is not showing on the few pictures....
It looks very ”dry”
So Really Poor
Lume:
Most of the indices have missing lume.
Poor/Fair
The hands are serviceparts.
Bezel:
A replacement, it should be a DON.
A few dings and scratches, and some flaking.
Good minus
The case:
Lots of craters, scratches and not so appealing.
The pictures are not the best, but I do think that it has had a polish (or maybe an easy watchmakers cloth).
No full pictures of the caseback….the sides are barely visible….
Fair minus
Crown and pushers are serviceparts.
And the crystal is a possible replacement?
The movement:
the serial nr 2655xxxx puts it correct for a 68.
No movement pictures, but serviced a few years ago, so hopefully ok?
Lets put it as a good??
The verdict??
A Speedy with lots of serviceparts (the original parts are maybe maybe usable…??).
A dial with lumeplots that are not very sexy….and lots of blemishes and spots..
A worn and used case/caseback with lots of dings and scratches.
This one would be a poor plus or maybe a fair minus.
Using our beloved Price Chart (from Speedmaster101 @Spacefruit - once again thanks…!!)
Poor 3300 $ / 3000€
Fair 4000 $ / 3650 €
So maybe 3500 $ / 3200 €
But you also have the: Do You Like The Watchometer!
This one doesn't give any good vibes at all = Very Low!
And a service is upcoming, and if the original parts will be used again (if possible…)?
And a correct bezel…
And a possible relume?
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This could add up to a large chunk of money!
To be honest, 861 movements are serviceable in Sweden,
but going for a relume and vintageparts could be very challenging!
For reference, here is a lovely 68 that was sold here on the Forum (sold very fast)!
Compare with this one, and also calculate the total cost!
https://omegaforums.net/threads/ome...transitional-great-condition-chf-7500.167985/
Good luck with your Speedyhunt!
And have a nice weekend OF-gang!!
Here we go again, an other -68, a little less crappy pics this time but still not so good, better dial and lume on this one, hands maybe original, pusher and crown are replaced as far as i can se.
Guess the case and the back have seen a polish or two, looks like a new bezel, unfortunately no pics on the movement so no serialnr.
A bracelet is included. So what are the verdict on this one? Price 5750$.
Kind regards.
Here we go again, an other -68, a little less crappy pics this time but still not so good, better dial and lume on this one, hands maybe original, pusher and crown are replaced as far as i can se.
Guess the case and the back have seen a polish or two, looks like a new bezel, unfortunately no pics on the movement so no serialnr.
A bracelet is included. So what are the verdict on this one? Price 5750$.
Kind regards.
If you can possibly expand your budget, there’s a very nice honest Ed White for sale from a Swiss based forum member in the private sales section right now. Take advantage of the slow market…
OP - as someone who has also been tempted by “cheap” transitionals, I’d recommend holding out for a better example. As Spacefruit pointed out, the market for Speedmasters is weak at present. As such, you may be able to purchase a much nicer piece for around the same ask as the second 68ST you have inquired about.
It does not make sense financially to purchase a poor transitional with the aim to restore it (ask me how I know lol). DON bezels and tritium hand sets in good nick are expensive, and finding a correct dial in excellent condition is nearly impossible. Never mind the additional cost of a correct bracelet (if so desired).
I get the allure of the 68ST! However, if your budget doesn’t allow for the purchase of a quality example, I’d suggest you either wait until you can afford one or purchase an excellent example of another vintage Speedmaster reference.
I completely get the desire for an applied logo Speedmaster but condition is paramount for me.
I’d much rather have a ‘good +’ -69 or -71 with painted logo and step dial, than a ‘poor/running’ -68
