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NotJackson

·Feb 27, 2025

Saw this auction a few weeks ago and did the "is that what I think it is?" routine. I'm not the best-versed guy on the planet, but "cal 3055 automatic, 27 jewels" just didn't sound quite right. And there was something about those pushers ...

So I decided to throw a bid at it, and got it for what I hoped was a bargain price.

It arrived today and it is indeed a 105.012-66. It has a service crown, the bezel is faded and the lume is gone from the hands. But the case has nice sharp lines, the dial is very good, and the short/fat pushers are fat-necked originals. The movement looks clean and shiny and dates to May 1967.

With the usual larcenous auction house fees, taxes, shipping, and whatnot, I'm into this one for about $5k. I think I can live with that.

 

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bsowers34

·Feb 27, 2025

That's all that matters. I'm jealous actually.

 

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impaw

·Feb 27, 2025

congratulations!👍

 

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bazelot

·Feb 27, 2025

Beautiful watch at a great price. I wonder where the auction company got the caliber from.

 

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hansaboy

·Feb 27, 2025

What a nice watch - and with an amazing price!
This could be the deal of the year!
👍👍👍

Please do share more pictures?

And you have to post your watch here.....😉

https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-speedmaster-105-012-66-hf-and-cb-sharing-thread.169609/

Thread 'Omega Speedmaster 105.012-66, HF and CB sharing thread!' ·

Greetings!

This time I was thinking of doing a post/thread where we can share and compare this lovely reference.
The 105.012-66 had two case manufacturers,
Huguenin Freres (HF) and Centrale...

hansaboy · Feb 24, 2024

Once again - congrats!

 

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boogedyboo

·Feb 28, 2025

Wow, that is an awesome deal!

On other hand, how does an auctioneer make such a mistake? 43mm case?!

 

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rob#1

·Feb 28, 2025

Nice pick up. It must have been junior research day or Friday afternoon when they wrote that description up.

 

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Clelow

·Feb 28, 2025

Good eye. Nice find!

 

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CikoNemo

·Feb 28, 2025

Wooooow

 

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dsstephens

·Feb 28, 2025

Awesome! Very nice!

 

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Dan S

·Feb 28, 2025

Given the price and the nice dial, it would be worth re-luming the hands and replacing the bezel. Nice find.

 

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Mark020

·Feb 28, 2025·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

Nice catch!!!

 

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wagudc

·Feb 28, 2025

NotJackson

I'm into this one for about $5k. I think I can live with that.

Indeed! That is a good price. The movement is nice and clean, and the rest of the watch has a nice honest condition. The well-worn bezel has an appealing charm. Congrats!

 

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NotJackson

·Feb 28, 2025

boogedyboo

Wow, that is an awesome deal!

On other hand, how does an auctioneer make such a mistake? 43mm case?!

I’m still shaking my head. Given the amount of detailed information that Speedmaster experts like @Spacefruit have put out there, it’s really inexcusable. And I looked at the Web site for the auction house — they have people who specialize in jewelry and watches.