Inherited Speedmaster 105.012-65 - need advice before I touch anything

mpv22 · Apr 13, 2026

Appreciate the advice. I don’t want to rush this, I want to do it right and take my time sourcing the correct parts and handling the restoration properly, including the right bezel and bracelet. Plan is relume and a full movement service.

From your experience, is there anything else missing or that typically needs repair/restoration on these? And what order would you tackle everything in?

nkhandekar · Apr 13, 2026

For what it is worth, I think the watch looks pretty cool without a bezel. I would definitely wear it that way.

SOG53 · Apr 13, 2026

I would first connect with the watchmaker, and let them steer the bus regarding replacement parts. If you start buying parts you are likely to buy the wrong things or damaged parts on internet (ask me how I know). An experienced watchmaker with Omega parts acct will have sources for vintage parts, and since they are cooking the meal they will want to buy the groceries.

I would think the order of events is first service, then relume, then at any later time add on the bezel when you find one.

southtexas · Apr 13, 2026

you might be able to offset some refurb cost with the sale of the Rolex bracelet/end links. If you can post a couple pics up, we can let you know what you have.

Hal10000 · Apr 13, 2026

Being a completist and a purist and an absolute maniac loser watch nerd, I see why everyone is suggesting a period correct bezel, and a possibile relume... so on and so forth, but the other option is, have it serviced so it works.

And wear it on a leather strap or nato without a bezel. This is how your grandpa wore it I'm assuming. Will it look weird to us dorks? Sure. Is it a fun story and does it still look kinda badass? Yes. It'll also be way cheaper than sourcing a DON bezel.

Also, you can always do that stuff down the road!

Just my two cents!

Here's my 105.012-64

mpv22 · Apr 13, 2026

Hal10000
Being a completist and a purist and an absolute maniac loser watch nerd, I see why everyone is suggesting a period correct bezel, and a possibile relume... so on and so forth, but the other option is, have it serviced so it works.

And wear it on a leather strap or nato without a bezel. This is how your grandpa wore it I'm assuming. Will it look weird to us dorks? Sure. Is it a fun story and does it still look kinda badass? Yes. It'll also be way cheaper than sourcing a DON bezel.

Also, you can always do that stuff down the road!

Just my two cents!

Here's my 105.012-64

First off, I want my watch to look like yours, that’s exactly the look I’m going for.

Quick update met with my dad today. My grandfather bought this watch new in Venezuela in the mid to late 60s and gave it to my dad in the mid 70s as a graduation gift. Shortly after I was born in the early 80’s my dad had a motorcycle accident, he remembers the watch taking the impact and protecting his wrist as he slid. The bezel, crystal, and bracelet were destroyed in the crash. The crystal was replaced, but the bezel was bent and broken and never replaced. The bracelet was swapped for an old Rolex bracelet, which I still have.

So now I understand better the story behind the condition, and honestly it makes the watch even more meaningful to me.

Appreciate all the input from everyone. I’ll keep posting updates as I go.

Dan S · Apr 13, 2026

To be totally honest, I tired of Speedmasters and sold most of mine, but I kept a few including this 105.012. It has some issues and it's nothing special, but the pumpkin lume appeals to me even though it's a little moldy, and it's totally wearable.

The good thing about having yours relumed is that you could choose any color you want.

Hal10000 · Apr 14, 2026

Dan S
To be totally honest, I tired of Speedmasters and sold most of mine, but I kept a few including this 105.012. It has some issues and it's nothing special, but the pumpkin lume appeals to me even though it's a little moldy, and it's totally wearable.

The good thing about having yours relumed is that you could choose any color you want.

I can't imagine ever tiring of this particular speedmaster. What a beauty!

Mattsky · Apr 14, 2026

Lovely back story! If your watchmaker is unable to source parts, I understand some folk have found what they're looking for with Jules Borel, based in Kansas. I've had no dealings with them personally, as I'm in the UK, but some US-based members on here might be able to vouch for them (or not!). But being a vintage Speedy, chances are they probably won't have the parts you're after. But you never know.

mpv22 · Apr 14, 2026

Dan S
To be totally honest, I tired of Speedmasters and sold most of mine, but I kept a few including this 105.012. It has some issues and it's nothing special, but the pumpkin lume appeals to me even though it's a little moldy, and it's totally wearable.

The good thing about having yours relumed is that you could choose any color you want.

Thanks, that’s actually really helpful. Funny timing, I just heard back from Horoluma the lumen specialist and they asked me the same thing about color.

I’m honestly not sure yet, so I need to look into the different lume options for this watch.

Do you recommend any specific color that would look right for a 105.012?

Also, what would be the original lume color on these?

Larry S · Apr 14, 2026

SOG53
I would first connect with the watchmaker, and let them steer the bus regarding replacement parts. If you start buying parts you are likely to buy the wrong things or damaged parts on internet (ask me how I know). An experienced watchmaker with Omega parts acct will have sources for vintage parts, and since they are cooking the meal they will want to buy the groceries.

I would think the order of events is first service, then relume, then at any later time add on the bezel when you find one.

Absolutely. The watch world is crawling with fake and worn speedy parts. The parts you need are all wear parts and were changed out with normal service. A watchmaker who does restorations might have a trusted parts network. I might source the bezel and leave the rest to the watchmaker.

Dan S · Apr 14, 2026

mpv22
Thanks, that’s actually really helpful. Funny timing, I just heard back from Horoluma the lumen specialist and they asked me the same thing about color.

I’m honestly not sure yet, so I need to look into the different lume options for this watch.

Do you recommend any specific color that would look right for a 105.012?

Also, what would be the original lume color on these?

I think you should just choose a color that you like. The color of aged lume depends on the conditions it has been exposed to.

SOG53 · Apr 14, 2026

While this is hard to know original colour without seeing a true NOS example, my understanding is something like egg shell white.
Look through speedmaster101.com I think there is one close to original colour.

Many 105.012 I have seen are now what I would call custard yellow . Some a bit darker or “latte”.
Check 105.012-66 thread started by @hansaboy lots of examples.
Lighting can change the look. Here is my 105.012-65 I think custard, and 145.012-67 a bit darker or latte.

Alex Cheers · Apr 14, 2026

Here's my 105.012-65

Inherited Speedmaster 105.012-65 - need advice before I touch anything

mpv22

nkhandekar

SOG53

southtexas

Hal10000

mpv22

Dan S

Hal10000

Mattsky

mpv22

Larry S

Dan S

SOG53

Alex Cheers

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