No, the name etched on the back was 'Col. Edwin Aldbin' I think.
Yes you are right - 105.012-65 - nice detective work!

 

OK, we've seen the before pictures....please post "after" pictures!!! And yes, curious minds want to know which ref it is.

 

Sure thing, I'll post some on monday as they are on my work computer.

 

Here it is after a full service and new crystal/seals. I left everything else as it was. It seemed a shame to relume the hands, although a decent old set would be nice to find. The case was excellent so I didn't have it polished at all. A great one to wear.
Case Ref 105.012-65

 

Interesting band.... Very similar to the real champion mesh in some ways. I like the watch... Your posts gave the impression you did the work. Is that so? How many of you can service a 321?

 

The band is JB champion, but without the 'horn' ends. Sorry to give the impression that I serviced it - no way! I'm not that patient, I limit my watchmaking to removing hands, dials, crystals, seals etc... oh and occasionally mange to get them back on too.

 

The links looked different but was the angle I guess.

 

I have had dozens of watches in my hands recently that spent twenty to thirty years in a safe away from daylight. They have all developed a lovely patina. The tritium is no longer white on any of them, not that I mind that. This, of course, doesn't rule out the fact that others may remain white. Maybe humidity, oxygen or just luck play a role.

 

Ash, I just realized you noted earlier that you do not have a Speedmaster Pro, but you have the 105.012 in this thread...the one that went from sow's ear to silk purse. Are you not counting it because it is too worn? If you want to part with it, I might be interested. As I've noted before, I like watches that show use. I would, however, re lum those hands.

 

Geez, he's such and Ashole sometimes.

 

Sorry...I was mixing my Ash (s).