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Hi guys

I inherited this about 20 years ago and I’m sure I remember my grandfather wearing it for 30 previously, Any info regarding this watch would be greatly received . I had a new strap fitted many years ago (Probably shouldn’t of done ) but in the pictures is the strap when I received it . Would love to know a year of manufacture and if the strap is original. Sorry if the photos are not good enough quality
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We need better photos, including the movement, but I’ll take a stab at it and think that it’s a premoon Speedmaster, probably reference 105.003, from 1964 or 1965. If so, and if it’s in generally good original condition, that is a very valuable watch and you are a lucky man.
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All good. Ed White version. Old strap genuine as well. Depending on better pictures, US $ 15 k easily.
 
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gbesq gbesq
We need better photos, including the movement, but I’ll take a stab at it and think that it’s a premoon Speedmaster, probably reference 105.003, from 1964 or 1965. If so, and if it’s in generally good original condition, that a very valuable watch and you are a lucky man.
gbesq gbesq
We need better photos, including the movement, but I’ll take a stab at it and think that it’s a premoon Speedmaster, probably reference 105.003, from 1964 or 1965. If so, and if it’s in generally good original condition, that a very valuable watch and you are a lucky man.
Thank you very much for your reply , I’d better not take the back of myself to check the movement
 
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Thank you very much for your reply , I’d better not take the back of myself to check the movement
Correct. Have a qualified watchmaker do it. Do you know when the watch was last serviced?
 
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Thank you very much for your reply , I’d better not take the back of myself to check the movement
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Correct. Have a qualified watchmaker do it. Do you know when the watch was last serviced?
I doubt it’s ever been serviced, But it still works fine
 
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If it has never been serviced, you really shouldn’t be running it. The lubricants in the movement have long since dried up and you have metal grinding against metal and wearing the movement parts. The watch needs a full service. If you want to preserve its originality - and you should because this is a valuable and relatively rare reference - don’t send it to Omega for servicing. Omega will replace many of the original parts, like the tritium dial and hands, with modern service parts which will devalue the watch. You need an independent watchmaker who is qualified to work on vintage Omega and can service the watch while maintaining its vintage character. If you tell us where you’re located, we might be able to recommend someone for you.
 
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Bezel looks like it was replaced with a DN90 at some point, so it's seen the inside of someone's shop.
 
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Bezel looks like it was replaced with a DN90 at some point, so it's seen the inside of someone's shop.
Good catch. Good for the movement. Bad for originality. 🙁
 
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Bezel looks like it was replaced with a DN90 at some point, so it's seen the inside of someone's shop.

was just about to point this out as well. I doubt the watch has never been serviced. But other than the replacement bezel, it looks nice and original.
 
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Year of production is mid-60s, with photos of the serial number on the movement, we can be more precise. If that bracelet has the original end-links, it's the best thing you found.
 
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If it has never been serviced, you really shouldn’t be running it. The lubricants in the movement have long since dried up and you have metal grinding against metal and wearing the movement parts. The watch needs a full service. If you want to preserve its originality - and you should because this is a valuable and relatively rare reference - don’t send it to Omega for servicing. Omega will replace many of the original parts, like the tritium dial and hands, with modern service parts which will devalue the watch. You need an independent watchmaker who is qualified to work on vintage Omega and can service the watch while maintaining its vintage character. If you tell us where you’re located, we might be able to recommend someone for you.
gbesq gbesq
If it has never been serviced, you really shouldn’t be running it. The lubricants in the movement have long since dried up and you have metal grinding against metal and wearing the movement parts. The watch needs a full service. If you want to preserve its originality - and you should because this is a valuable and relatively rare reference - don’t send it to Omega for servicing. Omega will replace many of the original parts, like the tritium dial and hands, with modern service parts which will devalue the watch. You need an independent watchmaker who is qualified to work on vintage Omega and can service the watch while maintaining its vintage character. If you tell us where you’re located, we might be able to recommend someone for you.
I’m in the uk
 
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Bezel looks like it was replaced with a DN90 at some point, so it's seen the inside of someone's shop.
connieseamaster connieseamaster
Bezel looks like it was replaced with a DN90 at some point, so it's seen the inside of someone's shop.
Me bad , I had that changed when I received it many years ago to freshen it up
 
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Me bad , I had that changed when I received it many years ago to freshen it up

Really unfortunate that you didn't keep the original one, as you did with the bracelet.
 
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Me bad , I had that changed when I received it many years ago to freshen it up
Unfortunate, but could be worse. The watch still has a good case, dial and hands. Did you retain the old bezel by any chance? They are worth significant $. As Dan points out, so is that bracelet.
 
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Year of production is mid-60s, with photos of the serial number on the movement, we can be more precise. If that bracelet has the original end-links, it's the best thing you found.
Thanks Dan , I have a number 633 on the end links . Does this mean anything to you ?
 
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Unfortunate, but could be worse. The watch still has a good case, dial and hands. Did you retain the old bezel by any chance? They are worth significant $. As Dan points out, so is that bracelet.
Unfortunately I don’t have the bezel
 
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Thanks Dan , I have a number 633 on the end links . Does this mean anything to you ?
I think I have 2 sets of end links . 1 set attached to the watch and 1 with the original bracelet. Not sure which set go with the original bracelet
 
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