Ghost Bezel Thread

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This DRSD (mk3 dial) has spent many years in the West Australian sun. The original owner was a farmer and this was his 21st birthday present. It is thoroughly enjoyed by its new doting owner as it fades to grey.
 
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Tell me you have some nice new (old) hands for her? She deserves some TLC.

No period correct old hands in my parts box I'm afraid as I wasn't intending on buying another 861 but when I saw it I couldn't resist.

A square end chrono hand would be correct anyway and I believe the modern service items have the same proportions so I may opt for having some service hands artificially aged at service.

I think the rear drop chrono hand that's on there is the slightly shorter service type but I'm sure it will come in handy at some point.
 
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No period correct old hands in my parts box I'm afraid as I wasn't intending on buying another 861 but when I saw it I couldn't resist.

A square end chrono hand would be correct anyway and I believe the modern service items have the same proportions so I may opt for having some service hands artificially aged at service.

I think the rear drop chrono hand that's on there is the slightly shorter service type but I'm sure it will come in handy at some point.
I could live with the drop end if there wasn't one to hand (no pun intended) but the MKII hands jump out at you. The I've no doubt it'll be a cracker after a service, even if the hands are new and aged to match.
 
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Oh yes, the hour/minute hands will be getting replaced without doubt.
 
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My entry is a -69 Speedy delivered to Switzerland (what an exciting trip that must have been....)

Depending on the light the grey turns blue 🥰

 
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Not only ghost. I’ve yet to see another bezel with the same rehaut font on a SAAF (I have seen one on a RAAN...if only I could find it again)

 
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I’m pleased to share my 105.012 from 1965 here, with special thanks to the OP for sending it my way.

Cheers,
-GW
 
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2010 Planet Ocean 2500, fading nicely. I never realize how faded it is until I wear it into an Omega shop and compare it to the bright new ceramic ones.

 
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This DRSD (mk3 dial) has spent many years in the West Australian sun. The original owner was a farmer and this was his 21st birthday present. It is thoroughly enjoyed by its new doting owner as it fades to grey.

Jealous. Stunning.
 
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(As suggested by another member...)

Lets see 'em

This one I attached to my re-cased MkII, picked up on ebay for nothing some years ago.


I think there's an Omega re-issue right there - the Speedmaster 101??
 
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Here are some of mine - I have a few more off being serviced: