Another Omega

Posts
1,554
Likes
3,651
I compared to this unpolished 67. It looks so different, I presumed has been polished a lot.... but does anyone know if there were different case band shapes on 67's?

What do you mean by "band shape" ?
 
Posts
731
Likes
1,632
What do you mean by "band shape" ?

The shape of the case / lugs. According to moonwatch only 2 different shapes existed.
 
Posts
1,554
Likes
3,651
The shape of the case / lugs. According to moonwatch only 2 different shapes existed.

The 145.012-67s I've seen have all the "arch-like" caseband.
The point concerning the one you posted is the "sharp" part of the case that is actually not sharp enough (to my eyes at least).
 
Posts
1,560
Likes
4,419
Another day, another 67....The 1st one I posted on this thread sold pretty fast so here is another one 😉

"CONDITION REPORT: The overall condition is excellent. The dial is in mint condition, case is unpolished and stunning. The seconds hand luminous material has been refilled"

Looks polished to me.... anyone else?

To be honest, it doesn't look unpolished but it doesn't look heavily polished to me. I think we should be fair in assessing watches, especially knowing that when you're not holding it in your hand it's hard to judge...
 
Posts
2,314
Likes
5,693
How can you spot a relume? Also, what do you think of these photos?
This is original lume from the 90's. Texture is smooth and correct.
 
Posts
731
Likes
1,632
Another 145.012-67 same question... I think the hands have been matched to the dial.

Are the lume plots on the dial too clean / too good to be original? Thanks!
 
Posts
2,423
Likes
4,677
Another 145.012-67 same question... I think the hands have been matched to the dial.

Are the lume plots on the dial too clean / too good to be original? Thanks!
The dial is fine, a relume would look different. Concerning the Hands: if they are, it's well done. does that worry you, I mean the Hands, the easiest part to swap if you feel the urgent need. Nevertheless the seller should disclose it or at least, if he is unwilling to tell the whole story, provide UV-shots of them...just to let you decide on your own if he is not willing to ( which would be a reason not to buy from him btw.)
I'd focus on other things really - depending on the asking price - impacting the total value. Condition! and last but not least: is the way it looks/has aged attractive to you? Do you like what you see, that impulse telling you..Looove!
 
Posts
731
Likes
1,632
@mr_yossarian It ticks all the right boxes for me. Near mint DON, unpolished case? (So i am told by the seller) Original parts.

The bracelet is not in good shape, very stretched, could this be fixed? Here are some more pics of the dial lume, bracelet and case
 
Posts
2,314
Likes
5,693
Service crown and pushers.
That 3 o’clock plot with the missing lume is a bit of a drag...
Bracelet can be fixed by Michael Young in Hong Kong (Classic Watch Repair) for about $250.
 
Posts
578
Likes
1,872
Not easy to say if a case was polished or not, but that case looks fine to me.

Had the same „problem“ when I bought my 145.012. Maybe the central second hand was replacet during a service.

 
Posts
731
Likes
1,632
From speedmaster101 « it was on this reference we first see the flat ended spear toward the end of production. It appears that both these Chrono hands were fitted at the same time of production, or at least there is no saying which is correct » so the second hand might be ok?

Not sure if I see the missing lume at 3 o clock. Maybe it looks a tad paler.

Are service crown and pushers a big deal?
 
Posts
2,423
Likes
4,677
From speedmaster101 « it was on this reference we first see the flat ended spear toward the end of production. It appears that both these Chrono hands were fitted at the same time of production, or at least there is no saying which is correct » so the second hand might be ok?

Not sure if I see the missing lume at 3 o clock. Maybe it looks a tad paler.

Are service crown and pushers a big deal?
Just one question. Is it offered from Italy?
 
Posts
2,314
Likes
5,693
Not sure if I see the missing lume at 3 o clock. Maybe it looks a tad paler.
Looks like about 85-90% of the lume has fallen off the 3 o’clock plot.

There is also some degradation on the 4,5,6, & 8 plots. (Ask for clearer, more in focus pix of the dial and you will see).

Service crown and pushers are not a “big deal”. Just figure original ones will cost you about a grand + cost of installation.

It all comes down to the cost of this watch, and if you can live with that dial.
 
Posts
731
Likes
1,632
Just one question. Is it offered from Italy?

Unfortunately not because I am 😉

Any more opinions on the missing paint on the lume plots? It must happen quite a lot to watches of this age...
 
Posts
2,423
Likes
4,677
Unfortunately not because I am 😉

Any more opinions on the missing paint on the lume plots? It must happen quite a lot to watches of this age...
No offence!😀
 
Posts
5,059
Likes
15,582
Any more opinions on the missing paint on the lume plots? It must happen quite a lot to watches of this age...

I was told (by a master) that when the lume turns this colour from this period, it is very dry and brittle. And when a small piece falls off (due to drying out) then the rest may follow suit...