Hey @hansaboy
thanks for your opinion on that - appreciate it!
To be fair I only know now for ~1h that the hands aren't the original ones.
I have been very happy after receiving the watch but the hands-situation is definitely one that annoys me on first feeling. Not only is it non-original, but also do I like the small hands less (even from a readability-perspective). The latter is than obviously even more annoying when knowing this isn't how it should be haha.
So yeh, I think I definitely want an all original 105.012-65.
Changing the hands can of course be one option for me to think about. For that I need to learn a bit more on how easy it is to find such original hands. I'll definitely still contact the seller though tomorrow as I was relying on them to get an original watch and they advertise "Whether new, pre-owned or vintage: The authenticity of each luxury watch is guaranteed by our qualified Watchmakers."
FYI you can access the WTB thread or the Private Sales thread to view what is for sale- and if you are interested to buy you can DM the seller (just click on send messsage) and buy that way. The 200 post rule applies to making a post on those threads but does not prohibit your review and purchase by DM direct to seller. Its a bit confusing it took me a bit to figure this out as well... Welcome to OF!
The photo is not focused enough to determine the condition.
A photo of the movement is always helpful, as well as serial number, and a sharp photo of the case showing multiple angles.
The missing lume from the chrono hand would bug me, as well as the chipped paint from the center of the hands. Not earth-shattering, more a matter of personal taste, as there is usually something that is less than perfect that you have to live with, which each person feels differently about.
The lume color is attractive, but the photo is not sharp enough to determine if it is original or relumed.
The bezel looks in good condition but the photo isn't sharp enough for me to tell if it's real (not saying it isn't, just that i can't tell.)
That's about the best I can offer. See what others think.
Thank you @ibis888!
To be honest it’ll have to be the 105.012-65 for me. It’s imo the reference with the most historic value and therefore the one I chose to go for. Now unfortunately it didn’t work out on first try haha, but will look to find the right one for me!
As you say, they’re quire rare.. Crazily one sold in this forum on the day of my original post, just came a tiny bit too late.. Found this one https://www.chrono24.com/omega/omega-speedmaster-professional-321-105012-65--id34843695.htm which is probably a bit overpriced.
The Chrono 24 listing has the wrong chrono seconds hand and most importantly, the wrong pushers. The "short and fat" pushers are a big part of what make the 105.012s so appealing.
Assuming no dial damage (tough to tell from photos) seems like a great, honest watch.
Well, it looks like there is some minor dial damage. The seller states that the dial is in great shape with one patina spot. It looks like it is on the 9 o'clock side of the running second sub-dial (on the edge).
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