...but on one of the experts. The member of the public had brought in a Patek pocket watch and two Cartier wristwatches, but what caught my eye was what the expert was wearing. 105.003-64 with faded bezel?
And here it is (was) for sale ! http://benwrightvintagewatches.co.uk/watch.php?watch=180 Edit to add: “This particular watch features the rare "Dot over 90" or "DON" bezel” Edit to add 2: Wait a minute... he’s wearing a straight lug on the tv so it’s not it. But must be the bracelet right ? Or he likes one upside down link on all his watches Edit to add 3: Maybe it’s his Ed White ? http://benwrightvintagewatches.co.uk/watch.php?watch=181
That sure looks like a steel bezel to me. Not a faded bezel. 2915 with the wrong hands? or a straight lug with the wrong bezel?.
He also has a sold listing for a "Omega Speedmaster Ref. ST145.012 circa 1985". I wouldn't trust this guy.
When I started in vintage Rolex one of the hardest things to understand was the dealer lingo and most specifically: what is stated and (most important) what is NOT stated. In the above case: Ed White 'This exceptional Omega Ed White has the original dial lume;' and the 145.012 'The dial is almost perfect with lovely original caramel-coloured lume markers with matching hands; all the lume stands well under UV light'. Little difference ;-)
The links closest to the end links are easily flipped on flat link bracelets when reapplying the bracelet to the watch. However, to just let it continue to be flipped is odd
Is anyone watching the antiques roadshow tonight? The tv listing says there is an astronaut worn watch on?! Got to be a Speedy surely!!
Ultraman Valued at £30 - £40k Chuffed for the guy as it definitely been a daily wearer looking at the nick of it.