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Has anybody ever seen an unpolished Speedy 105012?

Luca.P
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Hi guys,

I would really like to know what the HF cases of the Ref. 105012 look like originally, without polish. I´ve looked at a lot of watches all over the internet but I couldn´t find one that was definitely unpolished. The closest I´ve gotten was this:
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But even here the seller (Revolution) says they doubt it´s unpolished.

I´ve found an unpolished 145012 on the forum here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-speedmaster-145-012-67-cal-321-boxed-serviced.55823/ but this has another case shape than the 105012.

So my question is if anyone on this forum owns, or has photos of a 105012 with a definitely unpolished HF case?

Looking forward to hearing from you guys!

Luca
 
Luca.P
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efauser efauser
Did you look at speedmaster101.com?
Yes, first place I checked. This one on the left looks very good:
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But I can´t tell if it´s totally unpolished, which he also doesn´t claim. And the only lug shots he provides are of the CB case.
 
Bill Sohne
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Hi guys
Here is the one my mom bought in 1966/67

105.012 hf , only thing that was hit with a polishing wheel was on the vertical side of one of the lugs whati has you can’t see cel
These pics .... that was done in like 1993 ...

it’s been in my “box” since 92 ..

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good hunting

bill
 
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Bill Sohne Bill Sohne
Hi guys
Here is the one my mom bought in 1966/67

105.012 hf , only thing that was hit with a polishing wheel was on the vertical side of one of the lugs whati has you can’t see cel
These pics .... that was done in like 1993 ...

it’s been in my “box” since 92 ..

9D688007-168D-4FAF-BC73-08B61E95A588.jpeg 666401F6-B122-41F0-B52B-0A653867D9C0.jpeg 1BC6A6C0-22C5-4182-934B-A44E2F3522F6.jpeg


good hunting

bill
Wow, those edges are razor-sharp. I read somewhere, that the HF cases weren´t as sharp as the CB cases and that´s why a lot of HF cases appear to be polished when they aren´t but that claim has definitely been disproven by your watch here. Thank you so much for the help!
Do you by any chance also have a photo of specifically the lugs?

PS: Your mom has got some really great taste!
 
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Luca.P Luca.P
Wow, those edges are razor-sharp. I read somewhere, that the HF cases weren´t as sharp as the CB cases and that´s why a lot of HF cases appear to be polished when they aren´t but that claim has definitely been disproven by your watch here. Thank you so much for the help!
Do you by any chance also have a photo of specifically the lugs?

PS: Your mom has got some really great taste!
Hi @Luca.P

I don’t know the next time I will get access to the watch but when I do I will take additional pics
Best
Bill
 
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Well I've asked... but nobody has ever told me whether or not they think my Dad's is or isn't polished? Whad'ya think? I think my 'old man' was too busy wearing it to polish it.😀
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Luca.P Luca.P
Wow, those edges are razor-sharp.

Yes, I confirm they are (though my camera focussed on the dial).

HF.jpg
 
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nonuffinkbloke nonuffinkbloke
Well I've asked... but nobody has ever told me whether or not they think my Dad's is or isn't polished? Whad'ya think? I think my 'old man' was too busy wearing it to polish it.😀
IMG_20190712_124420-1.jpg IMG_20190712_124357-1-1.jpg 20170507_165913-1-1.jpg

Well, now I may really hope you didn't sell it?
 
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Bill Sohne Bill Sohne
Hi guys
Here is the one my mom bought in 1966/67

105.012 hf , only thing that was hit with a polishing wheel was on the vertical side of one of the lugs whati has you can’t see cel
These pics .... that was done in like 1993 ...

it’s been in my “box” since 92 ..

9D688007-168D-4FAF-BC73-08B61E95A588.jpeg 666401F6-B122-41F0-B52B-0A653867D9C0.jpeg 1BC6A6C0-22C5-4182-934B-A44E2F3522F6.jpeg


good hunting

bill



hi guys

ok found a few more
Pics not the best but you can see case details

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OMEGuy
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Bill Sohne Bill Sohne
it’s been in my “box” since 92 ..

Dear Bill,

it's a really nice Speedmaster you have there. The edges are sharp and crisp and you shared a lot of pictures in this thread. Thank you!

But why don't you wear this beauty?

A Speedmaster's destination is to be worn, finally. Otherwise it wouldn't have been worn on the moon.😉
 
Kringkily
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It is 145.022-68

Here is a 105.012-64HF where the top edge of the lyre lugs are unpolished. They are very sharp and distinct so anyone saying they came soft has never seen one up close unpolished.
 
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OMEGuy
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It is 145.022-68

Here is a 105.012-64HF where the top edge of the lyre lugs are unpolished. They are very sharp and distinct so anyone saying they came soft has never seen one up close unpolished.

It's a beautiful watch. All one can ask for.
 
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Kringkily Kringkily
This is what an unpolished case is supposed to look like.

You can tell that case was finished by hand. Thanks for sharing.

Tom
 
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You can tell that case was finished by hand. Thanks for sharing.

Tom

finished by hand?
 
OMEGuy
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finished by hand?

Finished by hand? No, it's not.

The case proportions look different on '67 and '68 cases normally. The sides are more emphasized.

But your watch looks beautiful, either way.
 
Bill Sohne
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Hi @OMEGuy

I wore this watch daily from 92 to about 97 ( in 97 I was on assignment working Europe and Pacific region ( sales ) ). That was the watch I work to most of the Timezone GTGs .... and other watch GTGs....

I do have more then one watch....
hahahaha

Good Hunting
Bill


OMEGuy OMEGuy
Dear Bill,

it's a really nice Speedmaster you have there. The edges are sharp and crisp and you shared a lot of pictures in this thread. Thank you!

But why don't you wear this beauty?

A Speedmaster's destination is to be worn, finally. Otherwise it wouldn't have been worn on the moon.😉
 
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