Calling all vintage Speedy experts to opine on this DO90 bezel. Watch is attractive to my eyes, and the bezel dots seem to line up fine, as do the hooked 7s. My peeve is that the font seems just a shade thick to my eyes. Despite the serifs being in place, I just get a sense a thicker font might be evidence of this not being a factors original bezel from '65 - or it is my eyes playing tricks. I am no pro on how good/bad the later (or even the 70s and 80s) service DO90 bezels were. Just trying not to get blinded hence calling OF for help.
Nice watch. Correct pushers, nice dial and hands. The bezel is fine. Watch has seen polishing. Would love to see the caseback and movement. I’m assuming it’s shadows and dust on the crystal in the photos
The crown is not original. But the caseback looks nice. The dial matches the caseback, 105-012-65. I can’t read the serial number.
Yes, neither can I ready the serial. That is the last piece of the puzzle before I go for this one. Price is attractive, but not if it is a donor 321 inside.
Given the condition of the watch and the movement, I’d be surprised if the serial number wasn’t in the range and original to the case. If I were in the market for one and this was priced right, I’d buy it. Period. You won’t see many that are nicer.
Exactly my thoughts, especially given all the gunk and DNA around the pushers. There are some things you just can't fake, can you/
Check for metal corrosion at the outer case seal rim on the case. Looks like deterioration there.... Ask for a close up. Maybe it's only the rubber, but looks like the metal corrosion from sweat. That can not be reversed. kind regards. Achim
I dont know but this speedy was listed by a seller on ebay with a Longines 13ZN for auction as well, which pictures and description same as the one that was posted by another seller. Ebay user created in US, said location Turkey but item will be shipped from Ukraine lol.
Seems to be this one https://www.chronoholic.com/product-page/1966-omega-speedmaster-professional-ref-105-012-65 so if offered by someone else definetly a scam!
I was tracking this one on ebay and was surprised at the low bid. Thank you @Passover for the chronoholic link. It is the same exact watch, despite different pics being put up, but it would not have been difficult to get them from CH. Very unlikely that it will be unsold from CH or that anyone would want to it sell on ebay. Thankfully I have not bid. eBay's money back guarantee or not, I will definitely stay away.
Appreciate all the tremendous help, I've been using fellow OF member's speedmaster101 too. Big thanks @Spacefruit.