I purchased this watch while on RandR in Hong Kong in December 1969 as a gift to my father. He passed away in early 1971 and I'm sure only wore the watch a few times. I still have and wear my trusty Seiko diver watch from 1968 so the Omega just resides in the safe. My children have no interest in it. From my research it appears to be a 105.012 or 145.012 watch(any help appreciated) It has a shiny, applied "omega" sign. "Professional" on the dial. The case features suggest a "CS" case. It still has some sort of translucent purple coating on the back of the case. The band is marked "516" I realize that my membership here might be quite short but any comments/insights/valuation information would be appreciated. Thank you
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That appears to be a mint (very nearly nos) 145.012-67, 145.012-68 or 145.022-68. It will be worth towards $15k especially if you have any papers. You can't sell here as a new member but should consider a major auction house. eBay is an option but this could go big at international auction if you can dig out papers.
Wow, that is a minty Speedy you got there! Turn to a well renowned auction house and sell it there next year. You´ll be positively surprised on how much it´ll fetch
I tend to think 145.012 because of the pushers, but they aren't shown very well in the photos. It would be helpful to see a photo of the inside of the case-back and of the serial number on the movement. The "516" refers to the end links. The bracelet is presumably a 1039, which may be marked on the clasp. Photos of the Seiko?
That looks great. just wonder about the sweep second hand, just thought it is from an earlier ref. but I am no Speedy expert.
As others have said... wow If you’re selling I’d also suggest trying the big auction houses. If you’re adopting I’m available .
Appreciate the insights. Additional information and photos. Appears to be a DO90 bezel. Pictures of pushers/bezel and band. Also what is shown on band Also pic of Seiko for Dan.
Nice Seiko 6105-8000 (or 8009). If you let us know the serial number we can tell you the year and month it was made. I’ve got one in the project drawer.
Personally, I like these better than the 6105-8110. Good choice. Regarding the Speedy. Take it to a watchmaker and have him remove the back. Take photos of the inside of the case-back (for the "reference number") and of the movement (for the "serial number"), paying special attention to getting clear in-focus photos of the numbers. With that information, assuming everything is self-consistent, we will be able to tell you everything you need to know.
Very nice Speedy in amazing condition! Like a time capsule. If you don’t need the $$$ keep it, it’ll only continue going up in value.
Amazing watch. One of the nicest Speedy’s I’ve seen. Happy to know there are still a few out there that look brand new from 50 years ago.
W154, Seiko was purchased in Dec 1968 in Nha Trang. If I remember correctly the band, purchased in the US in 1970, cost more than the original watch. SN 8509539 Thanks for checking.
Cool match. The first number (8) leads to the year 1968. The second number (5) is for the month so May. So it was made 7 months before it was bought.
Thank you everyone for the information. I am however a little confused. One poster mentioned "do not get it serviced" while another indicated that to obtain additional details have a watchmaker remove the back and take detailed pictures. Wouldn't the main "no-no" associated with servicing be removing the back? Is removing the back the only way to determine which model? Mention was made of three variations 145.012-67, 145.012-68 or 145.022-68. One poster seems to indicate that the 145.012-68 is somewhat more unique. I've tried to read various articles about these watches but lots of ambiguity (for me at least) still exists. Thanks
Opening the back is acceptable as long as the person doing it does not damage the watch and has the correct tool. The 145.022-68 aka transitional is the rarest of the three but the least valued. It’s unique in that it has the current movement the 861 but has the dial of the earlier 321 powered watches produced from 57-67. All three options are from pictures indistinguishable.