Evening all With the revival of Speedie love on the forums of late I thought I would show this beauty off before it goes to a new home. I bought it back in June from the first owner in Aus, complete with box and original receipt from 1981! thats right sold new back in 1981. The watch was in reasonable original condition but the case needed some laser welding (only a tiny bit) and a service, keen to try out some of Swatches new Omega approved service network in the UK I took a leap and sent it down to Rocco down at Watchworks in Bristol (who is a master at refinishing these big 70's chunks). Although it took longer than we both and original anticipated I must say the results are out of this world, added to that Rocco replaced the rotor (which was causing some major issues) for free at his cost as he hadn't originally realised the counterweight was off. Anyway, thumbs up to watchworks (who are Omega accredited) and thumbs up to a great job from Rocco who really had made this a labour of love and no doubt shed some sweet and tears over her Whats even better is that I had a message from Omega today to say my 105.003-65 may be back from Bienne sooner than I though so I am really really excited now....... watch this space
Tom Dick Wow that really is a stunningly example and I have seen a lot of Rocco's work on another Forum and if or when I need any case work done on my Omega he will be my first choice. Marc
Beautiful. I was also previously aware of Rocco's lapping ability and his access to laser welding but didn't know that he was Omega accredited. Will use this information as a kick up the backside to get mine winging their way to Bristol. I assume he will have access to any necessary replacement parts (subject to them still being available). Mine are in a pretty sorry state. Would love to see a picture of that rally strap. I've seen them in the old brochures but they're very rarely seen on the forums Also been waiting for your Bienne results on the 105-003. I'll keep my eye out.
Hi all Rocco does do a superb job, as an accredited centre he does have access to all the parts for non obsolete calibre's but be aware that the prices are huge of some of the spares now. I've also got my 125 at STS at the moment which is also having a similar case work done so will be interesting to be able to compare the results. Speaking with Swatch today so fingers crossed will have the 105-003 to show off really soon Thanks Tom