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  1. iamret144 May 13, 2020

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    What is the correct case back for a 1965-66 Speedmaster Professional? I have seen both the styles of case back on these watches. Is there a correct case back or do they come with either style? I purchased this watch in 1966 from an authorized dealer and has been in my possession ever since.
     
  2. mr_yossarian May 13, 2020

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    Pictures would help :)
    But: if you bought it in 1966 it will most likely be a caseback with bevel. A '66 purchased one will most likely be a 105.012-65 or 105.003-6x reference, those came with the bevelled caseback.
     
  3. joe band May 13, 2020

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    congrats on what must be a cool, one-owner vintage speedy. pics please!
     
  4. iamret144 May 13, 2020

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    Thanks
     
  5. iamret144 May 13, 2020

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    Added photos. Several years ago, I had the watch serviced by Omega in Switzerland. They changed the dial and hands during the service. Fortunately, they sent the pieces back. Have them safely stored.
     
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  6. Passover May 13, 2020

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    Bezel and pushers also replaced :(
     
  7. padders Oooo subtitles! May 13, 2020

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    And obviously the caseback too. So they sent back the dial and hands, which is good. Does this mean you no longer have the original caseback or bezel? if so that is unfortunate as each will be 4 figures to replace if you so desire.
     
  8. iamret144 May 13, 2020

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  9. iamret144 May 13, 2020

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    Forgot about that. Original pieces returned by Omega and safely stored away.
     
  10. Davidt May 13, 2020

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    Have you got a picture of the original dial?

    Even better, have you got the service paperwork showing the serial (and reference)?
     
  11. iamret144 May 13, 2020

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    I'd have to do some digging to find. But yes, I still have the service paperwork. All the old parts are in an envelope locked away for safe keeping.
     
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  12. Emil Sep 13, 2021

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    Hello! One of the case back can be this… Ed White 105.003-65 case back.
     
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  13. Screwbacks Sep 13, 2021

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    wow. what a thrill. i hope you still have those original returned parts.;)
     
  14. Dan S Sep 13, 2021

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    So the original case-back was not returned? Just trying to understand the scenario and the motivation for the OP question.
     
  15. AAAKK First listing in the ΩF B2B phone book Sep 13, 2021

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    OP hasn't been seen since May 15 2020
     
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