Community Stories

Considering a 105.003-65... any issues?

TheBrimic
Posts
13
Likes
30
Hey all!

I am considering a 105.003-65 and have a few questions. The dial and case look rather nice, the only thing giving me pause is the lume. It appears puffier than most Ed Whites I have seen. Could it be period correct? I also don't know if the pushers/crown are original, any and all help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!!

kVlBBWh
 
befobe
Posts
1,482
Likes
9,294
Hi, impossible to say anything on crown and case, since no pic... The quality of the case depends mainly on its polishing degree, especially the lugs.
Pushers ok.
Nice dial, the lume doesn't surprise me, correct bezel, it could be a very desirable -65 👍... (And probably a correct bracelet too...)
 
TheBrimic
Posts
13
Likes
30
befobe befobe
Hi, impossible to say anything on crown and case, since no pic... The quality of the case depends mainly on its polishing degree, especially the lugs.
Pushers ok.
Nice dial, the lume doesn't surprise me, correct bezel, it could be a very desirable -65 👍... (And probably a correct bracelet too...)
Thank you for the reply! Added a pic of the crown. I am also waiting for a movement pic from the seller before I make any decision.
 
9D34C0CE-87D2-473A-9CC1-3F4BA1BA0AFF-scaled.jpeg
befobe
Posts
1,482
Likes
9,294
Yes, check the serial is a good idea 😀
Perfect crown. It seems you can barely see the facets of the lugs. Even if they surely have been polished in their long life, the case could be quite nice too...
 
TheBrimic
Posts
13
Likes
30
befobe befobe
Yes, check the serial is a good idea 😀
Perfect crown. It seems you can barely see the facets of the lugs. Even if they surely have been polished in their long life, the case could be quite nice too...

Case looks alright to my amateur eyes.
 
E84516A4-FD98-489F-9290-7E9CE202E2DE-scaled.jpeg A01FC9AE-5B11-43B1-B6B3-2153496C975D-scaled.jpeg 98FD7D14-E306-4FFC-ABDB-8ADC5D6E24A0-scaled.jpeg
Davidt
Posts
12,011
Likes
20,869
It’s a slightly darker shade of lume than what I’d usually associate with a -65 but just because it’s a slightly outlier, doesn’t make it a relume.
Nothing else is jumping out as a concern.
The only way to be more sure is to view it under a loupe and test with uv or a bright light. However, some of the relume artists are getting so good even this is no longer foolproof.

Begs the question, if even experienced collectors can’t tell, does it matter?
 
Fallout Boy
Posts
2,414
Likes
4,921
Davidt Davidt
It’s a slightly darker shade of lume than what I’d usually associate with a -65 but just because it’s a slightly outlier, doesn’t make it a relume.
Begs the question, if even experienced collectors can’t tell, does it matter?

Is the hight of the lume (dial) in the usual range?

lume speedmaster.jpg
 
befobe
Posts
1,482
Likes
9,294
If price is in the range of course, for sure a nice -65 👍
(When serial is confirmed 😉)
 
hansaboy
Posts
2,032
Likes
4,115
Have you checked out the private watch sales here on the Forum?

There are a couple of nice ones there!
And also a perfect way to compare condition etc....
 
Davidt
Posts
12,011
Likes
20,869
Fallout Boy Fallout Boy
Is the hight of the lume (dial) in the usual range?

lume speedmaster.jpg

Many references, particularly -65’s show shrinkage of lume etc. the colouration and ‘puffiness’ here is more to the extreme end of the spectrum imo but still within the bounds of what’s reasonable.
It is one that I’d want to see in the flesh before I handed over any cash though.
 
Larry S
Posts
13,147
Likes
52,249
Very important to see movement and verify SN.
 
TheBrimic
Posts
13
Likes
30
hansaboy hansaboy
Have you checked out the private watch sales here on the Forum?

There are a couple of nice ones there!
And also a perfect way to compare condition etc....

I've tried, not sure the best way to search.
 
TheBrimic
Posts
13
Likes
30
befobe befobe
If price is in the range of course, for sure a nice -65 👍
(When serial is confirmed 😉)

It's listed for $14,750 and has correct bracelet + endlinks. Doesn't seem unreasonable. I'll get a movement pic today.
 
befobe
Posts
1,482
Likes
9,294
👍👍👍 go go go 👍👍👍
It's a 1035 ? 7912?
 
M'Bob
Posts
6,797
Likes
21,982
Davidt Davidt
It’s a slightly darker shade of lume than what I’d usually associate with a -65 but just because it’s a slightly outlier, doesn’t make it a relume.

Yes; see this shade more on a ‘63.
 
S
Posts
245
Likes
260
Davidt Davidt
It’s a slightly darker shade of lume than what I’d usually associate with a -65 but just because it’s a slightly outlier, doesn’t make it a relume.
Nothing else is jumping out as a concern.
The only way to be more sure is to view it under a loupe and test with uv or a bright light. However, some of the relume artists are getting so good even this is no longer foolproof.

Begs the question, if even experienced collectors can’t tell, does it matter?

There was a similar darker lume -65 being sold here last year. I suppose the longer run produced a couple of lume variations.
 
Aludic
Posts
1,220
Likes
5,522
Looks solid to me. Nice watch. Pleasing condition and lume colour. Price isn’t too crazy either, especially considering the presence of bracelet and EL’s.
 
26 More Posts...
Sign up or log in to reply...

Similar threads

glennbech

Some advice on a 105.003-65 Ed White Pre-moon

glennbech Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
Laneside
Laneside
Posts
11
Views
2K
S

Vintage Help! Authentic? Any Issues?

shotwheel Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
Peemacgee
Peemacgee
Posts
7
Views
575
codingcpa

Just bought a 105.003 and need some help...

codingcpa Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
JwRosenthal
JwRosenthal
Posts
45
Views
7K
andy515

Building a 105.012-65

andy515 Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
J
jmeumeu
Posts
6
Views
709
zedlebowski

Is this a service dial on a 105.003-63 Ed White?

zedlebowski Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
Spacefruit
Spacefruit
Posts
6
Views
3K
B

Any Issues With a Vintage Omega?

boater642 Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
B
boater642
Posts
10
Views
2K