Hi all,

Looking to get my first Speedmaster Pro. I've narrowed it down to a 145.022 in my birth year. Or a sapphire caseback 3572.50. What would I expect to pay for the 3572.50 assuming good condition? How much does the box & paperwork add to the cost?

thanks,
anthony

 

I would go with the vintage personally, especially if you can find a clean one. For the 3752.50, it probably should include the full set of boxes and papers since it's so new. Expect to pay between $2500-$3000 from a reputable seller I would think.

 

In my experience you only really start to know/understand a particular make/model once you've taken ownership of your first - and there's a hell of a lot to know/understand about Speedies! I'd definitely hold off from a 145 purchase until you've looked at lots - on Fratello/Monochrone/101/Kringkily/WatchVaultNYC etc - and really got to grips with all the little details that make ownership such fun - and familiarity with helps ensure you don't buy a pup. For purity of the experience, you'd do well to make your first Speedy a 3570.50.

 

What is your birth year? Probably doesn't matter because the serial number alone isn't good enough to date the watch. My Speedy 145.022-74 has a 39 million serial number, and the extract of the archives dates it to October 16, 1976, despite a serial number that dates it to a couple of years newer. One author of "Moonwatch Only" confirmed that my serial number and case-back can match with a 1976 watch. Omega pulled parts from the parts bin, with a mix of many ages of parts, bridges, and case-backs, and they don't all match up to the year the watch was actually produced. You'd need the actual receipt or Extract of the Archives to know it's really your birth year watch.

PS: One of the sales ladies at my Omega dealer has the same birthdate as my watch, and I told her I'd sell it to her only because of the exact match. She declined, wasn't her style. If I'd been offered a watch produced on my actual day of birth I'd be all over that sucker.

 

This is what is on my wrist right now....just serviced too....I love the warm raised plastic crystal, the tapered bracelet and the sapphire display back. Either way you will be happy!


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See, here's a great thread that could have set an example. The "no avatar, no answer" rule was never put to a vote, but if it was it would have passed and there would be no posts in Anthony's thread because he had no avatar up to yesterday when I installed the FOR RENT sign.

@axl911 - please install your own avatar!

 

I love my 3572.50. Bought it in 2013.

The earlier ones had the tritium dial markers, so you get the yellow / patina look. The later ones are luminova and that gives the dial a different look.

Search eBay on past sold and you can get a sense for price.

 

My bday is 1970, but I wouldn't mind a couple of years later.

I didn't even know there is a "no avatar" rule!!! I haven't worn a watch since 1994. But I now want one. Something understated and VERY classic. The speedy fits the bill!!

 

@Kringkily has a killer 70 Speedy for sale right now in the Watches For Sale section.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/1970-omega-speedmaster-professional-145-022-dot-over-90-bezel.38187/

 

Thanks. I am looking into that....but it is way out of my price range.

 

Are you not going to change your avatar?

 

Just put in my avatar. It's true. Currently no watch. Looking for a 145.022 69/71.

 

Have you seen this one?

https://omegaforums.net/threads/1970-omega-speedmaster-professional-145-022-dot-over-90-bezel.38187/

You won't be disappointed..

 

Yes. Saw that, but it is out of my price range.

I looked through speedmaster101.com Price chart, and saw "Good" 145.022 69 & 7X should be in the mid $3k. But I can't find any watch in the price range. Is the price chart or my expectation unrealistic??

 

Well the 145.022-69 is a bit pricier than the later 71,74,76,78 references to start with. The starting price for a good pre-moon 69 I think is around $4000, while the price for a good 70's is probably around $3000. Then the specific example given above possesses a very highly sought after DO90 bezel which raises the price about $2000. That's why the seller is asking $5995. Keep in mind, that the "birth year" watch is nearly impossible to do for certain, as there are many different dates associated with one watch. You can get an Extract of the Archives from Omega and it will tell you a production date which is about as close to one specific date as you will get. With your budget you might want to consider a nice condition 71, you can still get a step dial with that reference. Good luck.