(7th August 2019 Simon Freese Test and Regulate update) My Dad's 105.012-65.

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Mark5

·May 19, 2017

This is typically the kind of post that makes me love this forum.
Loaded with history, passion and memories.

I also love to see someone going from "a Speedmaster" to a "105.012-65 with DON insert and correct crown".

Edited: May 19, 2017

 

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watchknut

·May 19, 2017

Wow...looking at the participation and heartfelt comments reminds us all what we truly love watches...the story and personal connection.

While us regulars can post about out latest acquisition to garner a mountain of "atta boys", posts like these pull those heart strings.

Tropical, military, collector grade, etc...it is all meaningless when you have a piece like you have, as yours is truly priceless to you.

I say this as someone who methodically hunts 1 owner pieces. It makes me happy to know that they are being enjoyed and appreciated, keeping your dad's legacy alive.

Thanks for including us in the journey, and giving us a window into your lives.

 

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Don Bocadillo

·May 19, 2017

Awesome story! I hope to be able to do the same for my boy with my speedy...

 

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kkrankall

·May 19, 2017

Really enjoyed hearing the story about your dad and his watch. Much respect for you to not off it to make a quick buck but to cherish it as did your father.

 

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blunosr

·May 19, 2017

As someone who has and wears watches from my father, grand father and father in law, I really enjoyed your post and loved the photographs. Thanks for sharing!

 

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cagkut

·May 19, 2017

Great story and a beautiful watch, thanks for sharing.

I gather STS UK has tritium handsets, is that right?

 

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OddSpeedy

·May 19, 2017

That post made my morning, all days should start with reading a post like that.

Congrats on taking care of a properly badass watch!... I have a feeling that thing is going to spend a lot more time in the sun 😉

 

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michaelmc

·May 19, 2017

Fine tribute to Father and lovely watch. M

 

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cell1010

·May 19, 2017

What an amazing and fascinating story. I really enjoyed reading it and obviously your dad had loads of joyful moments with this watch on his wrist. And I hope so do you...

 

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Nathan1967

·May 19, 2017

Great story, I think this will definitely be one of the posts of the year!
Boy if that Watch could only talk, I bet it would have a few more stories to tell.

Fakkin brilliant

 

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immustard

·May 19, 2017

Great story,I must get to STS at some point,can't believe I live 15 miles from there and have yet to make the pilgrimage!

 

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sky21

·May 19, 2017

Thank you for posting all the photos and the final update to your watch. The history your family has with this watch truly makes it an heirloom to pass down through the generations. Thanks for sharing with everyone.

 

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Sculler22

·May 19, 2017

This story makes the cold term intergenerational transfer come alive with new meaning. Thanks for bringing us into the fold with this great personal story.

 

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Dre

·May 19, 2017

That's one hell of a story for one hell of a watch! Amazing dial! Just the perfect watch for your 60th birthday as well, wear it in good health!

 

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Slo084

·May 19, 2017

Wow! The watch looks fantastic! As always, love hearing these kind of stories. Thanks for sharing.

 

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OMGRLX

·May 19, 2017

Like father, like son! 👍

Few points real quick:

1) Don't let this great watch rot in the service pouch. Watches are meant to be worn and, yes, scratched! It's all part of the game.

2) Get your daughter/grandkid/etc interested in the watch/great old mechanical watches in general, so they won't be off to OF to sell it before you're cold one day!

 

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Jackee

·May 19, 2017

Congrats to an amazing watch and a lovely story!

 

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Tom Dick

·May 19, 2017

A great write up

I was down at STS a couple of weeks ago, caught up with Tony myself, I'm having quite a special project of my own undertaken by him personally.

For a few years now I've owned a Dennisson case deluxe 18K Connie pie pan, Tony is making me a removable 18K Milanese bracelet using the original omega DS&S tooling from the 1960's (yes he owns all of DS&S and Shackmans equipment).

I'm an enormous fan of STS, their parts inventory will keep most of us in the collecting game until our children are selling it all off and putting us in retirement homes, their knowledge is beyond substantial and they have nailed the one thing the factory haven't..... customer service

Well done with your watch OP, a wonderful thing and glad you enjoyed your trip

 

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Micmana

·May 19, 2017

Amazing story! This is the first time I'll be commenting/writing anything on thy forum, but I, too, have inherited two very modest Omega watches from my late father and I'm now in the process of learning more about them. One is a Constellation from the early 70s, and the other - a Seamaster de Ville - from the late 50s/early 60s that my mother had bought for him (his first watch!) that he used in their wedding in 1960.

Thanks @nonuffinkbloke for sharing!

Here's to more wonderful stories! (And Omegas, of course!)

 

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nonuffinkbloke

·May 19, 2017

Micmana

Amazing story! This is the first time I'll be commenting/writing anything on thy forum, but I, too, have inherited two very modest Omega watches from my late father and I'm now in the process of learning more about them. One is a Constellation from the early 70s, and the other - a Seamaster de Ville - from the late 50s/early 60s that my mother had bought for him (his first watch!) that he used in their wedding in 1960.

Thanks @nonuffinkbloke for sharing!

Here's to more wonderful stories! (And Omegas, of course!)

Thanks @Micmana.👍 I'm sure the members on this forum would enjoy reading about your Omega watches. When you get some time maybe you could put a thread together featuring them.