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Dutchflyer9
·Thank-you sir. Will post better pics in a day or two.
Vintage Speedmaster 105.012.66, Cal 321
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Dutchflyer9
·Thank-you sir. Will post better pics in a day or two.
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kingsrider
·I think the watch is not quite as described. The caseback has been polished, The key holes show that it was opened poorly and the polishing has attempted to cover that up. While the watch is a nice example, I am incredulous about the misty pics. Like an ageing personality using a lack of crisp high resolution pictures to cover their flaws. Something is not quite right here. The bracelet appears to have seen the polishing wheel as well.
If the watch were as described we would see evidence of lapping much more apparent than these pics indicate.
If the watch were as described we would see evidence of lapping much more apparent than these pics indicate.
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paddymoran
·Can you confirm whether the International Warranty was filled in at time of purchase. Maybe include a picture? Lovely watch, thanks for sharing.
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Davidt
·Looks like a very good example. For me everything appears correct/original.
I would say that it doesn’t appear quite as pristine as was suggested. The caseback for example has certainly been polished. Nevertheless, a nice watch with significant value.
I would say that it doesn’t appear quite as pristine as was suggested. The caseback for example has certainly been polished. Nevertheless, a nice watch with significant value.
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Dutchflyer9
·Beautiful watch! Love this reference model. As a Dutchy I am particularly interested in the Dutch history of your watch 😀.
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kingsrider
·My grandparents immigrated form Rotterdam.
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perenowell
·Lovely watch!
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Dutchflyer9
·Can you confirm whether the International Warranty was filled in at time of purchase. Maybe include a picture? Lovely watch, thanks for sharing.
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Dutchflyer9
·I second that. Even the 20k might not work in the moment. And it might not be of interest to high class auction houses. The international market has changed. If you can, sell it inside the USA. Insurance and international shipping can be a nightmare, if you are not experienced in doing so. Short additional question : if you press the pusher at 4 o'clock, does the lower 12 hour counter hand reset to 12 ?
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Davidt
·I’d say you’re going to be around the Very Good mark on the price chart below (possibly a bit below this due to the case back). This is head only so you’re looking at a couple thousand extra for the bracelet, box and papers etc.
https://speedmaster101.com/price-chart-2/
https://speedmaster101.com/price-chart-2/
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Taddyangle
·I love my Speedmaster indicates July 1967 production date.
Very attractive dial.
Good luck with your sale, please keep us posted on how it goes.
Very attractive dial.
Good luck with your sale, please keep us posted on how it goes.
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Dutchflyer9
·I’d say you’re going to be around the Very Good mark on the price chart below (possibly a bit below this due to the case back). This is head only so you’re looking at a couple thousand extra for the bracelet, box and papers etc.
https://speedmaster101.com/price-chart-2/
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Enchanted
·at this point, should we start making offers? 🙄
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BlackTalon
··This Space for RentI'm in Virginia and this model is one of my grails. Some aspects are very attractive and some aren't quite at the same level. I think VG is optimistic, but it is the starting point before an add for bracelet and some reductions for things like the caseback.
Very cool having the watch since new. I sincerely hope you decide to keep it.
Very cool having the watch since new. I sincerely hope you decide to keep it.
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·I still think slightly under very good is reasonable here. What’s that, $15k, plus 2k for the rest so 17k all in.
I suppose the issue here is that’s what I would expect an established collector to sell it for. A dealer would sell for more. A private individual (such as the OP) who’s going to sell to a dealer or a collector would likely see realise less as they’re an unknown and much of the effort will be on the part of the buyer.
Ultimately @Dan S is right, those who put their money where their mouth is and offer cold hard cash will be the best barometer of what’s its worth. I can say it’s worth that amount all day but I’m not picking up the phone with a wad of notes in my hand.
I suppose the issue here is that’s what I would expect an established collector to sell it for. A dealer would sell for more. A private individual (such as the OP) who’s going to sell to a dealer or a collector would likely see realise less as they’re an unknown and much of the effort will be on the part of the buyer.
Ultimately @Dan S is right, those who put their money where their mouth is and offer cold hard cash will be the best barometer of what’s its worth. I can say it’s worth that amount all day but I’m not picking up the phone with a wad of notes in my hand.
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Jorisvp
·Hello, I was stationed for 2 years at the Soesterberg air force base. My mother was born in The Netherlands which helped me to find a pretty Dutch girl in the town of Nijkerk. We have been married now for 50 years! She helped me pick out this nice watch at the PX on base. Tot Ziens! Dutchflyer9
Beautiful story! I like Dutch women too 😉 Good luck on selling the watch, I think it is a beautiful piece. Tot ziens uit Amsterdam!
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