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  1. pmontoyap May 13, 2018

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    Id like to share this franken speedy created by Omega and see what can be made of the implausible story it came with.

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    I bought the watch from the original owner in March 2013. There were very few bidders at the time because of the incorrect configuration but in my case its what caught my interest.

    I asked him when and where he had purchased it, and if he remembered the case having a different shape when he bought it. Here is his reply

    “First I must say I am not a collector, so you will understand why I did not notice any change in the watch when I received it back from Omega. I first bought the watch in 1960 in Monrovia, Liberia. About 1967 I sent it to Omega in Switzerland for service. Later about 1984 I returned it to them for cleaning, etc. When and where the changes took place I'm not certain, I mainly kept it in a safe deposit box and only wore it for special occasions. Hope this helps”
    Tom


    Seems the seller is a bit confused with his timeline so Im curious if from looking at the pics it is possible to determine what year the case, crown, and bezel were replaced?

    I have never seen a 145.012 service case with no date nomenclature, I did a quick search and the only similar cases are the double stamped (105.012-145.012) but its not the same. Although not as desirable as the original, correct case I really like owning this “rare” franken straight out of Bienne
     
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  2. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months May 13, 2018

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    A side profile of the watch (both sides) may help. If you have another vintage speedy, lay one on top of the other and compare the edges. Interesting caseback for sure. Does it screw onto the case easily or does it grind? In otherwords, modern case with vintage caseback?

    Timeline obviously wrong . Maybe bought in 68 and refurbished in 84?
     
  3. airansun In the shuffling madness May 13, 2018

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    ::popcorn::
     
  4. Faz May 13, 2018

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    But what about that dial? Certainly pre 68..
     
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  5. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months May 13, 2018

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    Well, the movement number fits within the range of 105.003-65.....
     
  6. Faz May 14, 2018

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    And the T Swiss Made T dial would be consistent with a post 65, pre 68 purchased watch. So the sellers claim it was bought in 1960 isn’t plausible.
     
  7. pmontoyap May 14, 2018

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    Not the best taking pics:

    Service case on top, 145.012-67 in the middle, 145.022-68 transitional on the bottom
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    I would also guess its a 105.003-65 with a production/sale date of 1967/68. Caseback screws in swiftly.

    I dont own the MWO book just yet, I was wondering if this crown corresponds to a specific period. I think that could give a good idea when the watch was serviced. It has 32 teeth and pronounced happy feet logo.

    I think 84 would be too late for Omega to pull out a 145.012 caseback from the parts bin given the reference and caliber had been discontinued for 16 years, and even then why not use a 145.022 case. My uneducated guess would be the case was swapped about 6 years after purchase on the first service. The guy has his dateline wrong but knows he sent lt twice for service. If he bought in 67 and 6-7 years later sent it for service that would be around 1974.