inherited a Speedmaster from my Father and proceeded to loose the Bezel overboard during a sailing incident. Lesson: don't wear a vintage watch on the foredeck of a 70 ft. boat capable of removing your arm let alone a bezel. Now to the point. I'm trying to replace the bezel and need to know the year of the watch. Short of opening the back the only clue is the bracelet clue. Would the 69 stamp on the bracelet be the year 1969? I know, I know, I should have it refurbished and then I'd know but I just can't stand the suspense.

Please advise and would love any additional info.

 

Is the Omega logo made of metal or is it painted on the dial?
If it is made of metal, and if the bracelet is original from the watch, it could be, to my opinion, the 145.022-68 transition model as the date on the bracelet is late for both the 145.012 and 105.012...

Please look at here for more info : http://speedmaster101.com/145-022-transitional/

Cheers.

 

Kinda looks like a 105.012-66 CB. Not from looking at the bracelet but from looking at your watch. A larger photo would help as the CB case is unique and only appears on the 105.012-66. The 1039 bracelet though appears on multiple watches.

 

The 1039 first shows up on the 105.012 and also appears on the 145.012, 145.022-68 (transitional with applied Omega on the dial) and the 145.022-69. Unfortunately, you probably lost a DON bezel. You can pick up one in good shape for $2000-$3000 on ebay.

 

The chrono hand is square end. If it was not replaced in the past during service, I think it can not be a 105.012.

Bigger pictures would definitely help !

 

And yes, to answer your question, the stamp 69 corresponds to the manufacturing year and the "1" above is the corresponding trimester.
So, your bracelet was made the first trimester of year 1969.

 

You are right about that. I did not see that. I thought that I saw vertical facets, especially at the 7, but the photo is small.

 

I see long indices on the dial, might either be a '68 transitional or 145.012. Either ways, if you lost the original Bezel it was a DON, that will set you back between 1500 - 4000 $, depending on how attractive the bezel is supposed to be.

 

Clear dial shot would help... but assuming original dial it's a Dot Over Ninety.

As noted the longer hour indices are they key. Short indices appeared on the next model and the first of those also had DON bezels. As to which model clear shots and of course the inner caseback would help. Do not attemp to remove the caseback yourself as you could damage it and reduce value.

A 69 bracelet just means it was made in 69. The watch in theory could be 66 or earlier as bracelets where put on at time of sale and the watch could have sat a few years.

 

Good question... Assuming the bracelet came originally with the chronograph
There's always this table:
https://issuu.com/mstanga/docs/tab_bracciali_omega_ultima.xls

The bezel could be replaced by a "decimal" or "heartbeat" bezel... not so expensive

 

Quarter (and not trimester) to be exact [emoji4]

 

My bad, sorry

 

Frankly I'm surprised how many tried to help you out given the appalling quality of the photos you posted. Seriously, help the members here to help you by posting decent high resolution photos, and include the front, back and sides of the watch as well as the whole bracelet, not just the inside of the clasp. Currently it feels like some kind of test on a reality TV show. Finally, you don't need to get it overhauled to have the case back opened, just a half decent watchmaker, and a wealth of information lies within.

Irrespective, you are likely after something within the range of these two if you want to keep the watch original and accurate:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/282574949579 Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

https://www.ebay.com/itm/122622013121 Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

I'll get a clear shot put up as soon as I get back to my home. On the road. My heart is breaking if that WAS a DON Bezel. Now I need a translation for DON Bezel.

 

http://speedmaster101.com/145-022-69/
although he calls them DO90 and DN90. DO90 = DON there are pictures of both on this page. The most obvious difference is the location of the dot near the the 90 on these bezels. There are some other differences but it is the easiest to spot.

http://speedmaster101.com/base500-bezel-identification/ little more detail but harder to follow if you are new.

 

For those of you experts that enjoy a good game show and less than "appalling" photos (see Arcadelt) I'd be honored to have your sage advice to this rookie. In spite of my abhorrent first attempt at requesting information I've managed to acquire some additional photos of (hopefully) sufficient quality and resolution that I won't bring down the scorn of the obviously superior minds of the sages. Have pity on this rookie while he attempts to have a friendly conversation. To answer some of the questions already posed. The Omega symbol on the face is metallic. I don't believe it's painted. The bracelet is broken and as you can see my father was a hard working Construction field Engineer that demanded the best when he could afford it. I love the wear BTW as it's symbolic of my good upbringing.

 

I'm not certain my photos are coming thru. Perhaps it takes a little time to post them or I'm not doing it properly. I'm seeing links on the bottom of the page of 3 .JPG files when I click on them they appear as desired. Hopefully you can access them in time.

 

Kind of reminds me of the time someone was abusing me out of their car window for being a bad driver, and then ran into the gutter because they weren't paying attention. Your (much better) pictures are showing up in Tapatalk, but not the website, so let me see if I can help you out.

 

Narrow "T Swiss T" on the dial. We seem to have a 105.012 with Service pushers and Hands.