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


Once again - congrats!
 
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Wow, that is an awesome deal!

On other hand, how does an auctioneer make such a mistake? 43mm case?!
 
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Nice pick up. It must have been junior research day or Friday afternoon when they wrote that description up.
 
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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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Nice catch!!!
 
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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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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.