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What’s it worth? Speedy 145.0022

Slevin kelevra
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Hi, not sure if this is allowed but I’ll give it a try.

I’m looking for a rough value for a watch I’m looking to buy please.

Ive not been tracking Speedmaster prices for a long time so just wanted to get some feedback from the Hive mind.

It’s a 145.022 with the 1450 bracelet and which is in excellent condition.

I’ve held the watch in my hand and it’s in very very good condition cosmetically. It’s comes from a very trusted source too but he has no idea on price either has it’s been sitting a drawer for years.

It was last serviced by omega 6 years ago.

Comes with a rather unusual box which I think is period correct.

Thanks.

Pics aren’t amazing but as I’ve held the watch etc the condition is spot on and not a concern.

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Photos of inside Caseback and movement with SN?
 
Slevin kelevra
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I’m thinking it’s worth around £5000 ish for a private sale. It’s being sold by a friend rather than a Dealer etc
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balint005005
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Based on the serial number, this is a piece made in the early 1990s. The bezel fits, Omega started using this after 1990. However, the long S and the drop R were only available until 1989. I think the dial was replaced. As far as I know, the 145.0022 was only available until 1989, but according to the serial number, this is a piece from the 90s. I'm just a Speedmaster fan, I might be wrong about some things, but that's how I see it.
 
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balint005005 balint005005
Based on the serial number, this is a piece made in the early 1990s. The bezel fits, Omega started using this after 1990. However, the long S and the drop R were only available until 1989. I think the dial was replaced. As far as I know, the 145.0022 was only available until 1989, but according to the serial number, this is a piece from the 90s. I'm just a Speedmaster fan, I might be wrong about some things, but that's how I see it.
Hey, thanks for the reply.

So, unless I misunderstand you, you think the dial is too early for the watch ?
 
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The mismatched lume on the replacement hands would probably be a dealbreaker for me. I know it sounds picky, but I just don't like the look.

Slevin kelevra Slevin kelevra
I’m thinking it’s worth around £5000 ish for a private sale. It’s being sold by a friend rather than a Dealer etc
Even if I liked the watch, that sounds insane for a watch that really isn't a collectible.
 
Slevin kelevra
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I’ve just looked at a few examples on Ch24 and although it’s difficult to find exact comparisons in terms of years, I do see what you mean about the text on the dial. I can’t see any other 145.022s with the variation of Speedmaster text.
 
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I think so. This wouldn't be the first time. For example, my '83 speedy has a pre-'74 stepdial. It's also possible that the case is older and someone put the movement in it and replaced the bezel. I don't really know much about cases, but I'll try to look into it when I have time.🙂
 
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Slevin kelevra Slevin kelevra
Hey, thanks for the reply.

So, unless I misunderstand you, you think the dial is too early for the watch ?

balint005005 balint005005
I think so. This wouldn't be the first time. For example, my '83 speedy has a pre-'74 stepdial. It's also possible that the case is older and someone put the movement in it and replaced the bezel. I don't really know much about cases, but I'll try to look into it when I have time.🙂
 
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Slevin kelevra Slevin kelevra
I’ve just looked at a few examples on Ch24 and although it’s difficult to find exact comparisons in terms of years, I do see what you mean about the text on the dial. I can’t see any other 145.022s with the variation of Speedmaster text.
Regardless of the fact that the dial has been replaced and, as someone wrote above, the hands too, this could still be a good watch. If you like it and it's not important for everything to be "perfect", I think it's a nice piece.
 
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balint005005 balint005005
Regardless of the fact that the dial has been replaced and, as someone wrote above, the hands too, this could still be a good watch. If you like it and it's not important for everything to be "perfect", I think it's a nice piece.
Yes, if the price is right. I like it for 2.5k£. For 5k£ (or almost anything in between those numbers) not so much.
And even if it’s 2.5k£… Speedy Pros aren’t particularly rare or uncommon, prices have come down, why buy something mediocre?
 
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I’ve been doing some digging and this is what I found. The serial means the watch could be as old as 1988?


It’s 48240622

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Slevin kelevra Slevin kelevra
I’ve been doing some digging and this is what I found. The serial means the watch could be as old as 1988?


It’s 48240622

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Yes, I also check the Speedmaster inscriptions based on this website, but the year of manufacture based on the serial number is different everywhere. There is a site that actually puts it at 1988, but I found it after 1990 on two different websites. I have no idea which one is authentic.😕
 
balint005005
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However, if the movement and dial are from 1988, then the bezel was replaced because it's from after 90.😅 It's not easy.
 
balint005005
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But pay attention to something! The serial number of the Speedmaster is different from the Omega serial number! It is important to look at a table that specifically applies to the Speedmaster. Maybe this was the mistake.
 
balint005005
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Although the ref number and caliber are correct.... I've been trying to understand this for years, and I still haven't succeeded😅
 
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