Dear members, have a nice and happy Speedy Tuesday ! For this particular occasion, I wanted to share with you the comparison of my newly acquired 105.012-66 HF (from @naidu) with my 145.012-67. The manufacturing of these two Speedies was separated by a relatively short time (about 2 years). At a first glance, they can look similar but I believe they have quite different characters. I also think they have both all their original parts. 145.012-67 SP (aftermarket Seiko mesh bracelet) 105.012-66 HF (Omega 1039 bracelet) 105.012-66 HF 145.012-67 SP I don't know if it's very visible but the DON of the 105.012-66 HF (on the right of the following picture) looks slightly faded (as compared to the 145.012-67 SP on the left). The patina of the plots anf hands of the 145.012 is also more pronouced. When I compare the dials, the 105.012 looks to turn a bit grey as compared to the deep black of the 145.012. The Seahorse on the caseback is still very visible for both watches. Crowns have both the "skinny" or "flat foot" logo. The 105.012 (left) looks a bit polished but still, the edges and the brushed effect on the sides are still clearly visible. I think the 145.012 (right) is totally unpolished. 105.012 145.012 The two old ladies hope you enjoyed the thread I wish you a happy Speedy Tuesday! Cheers. Dr. R.
Marvellous! Very happy for you, since the time you waited it! I'm quite jealous, on both Speed you have original crown, it drives me crazy! It's the only part I miss on my 105.012... Congrats!
Hello Dr. Congrats on a couple of awesome Speedmasters! They are very beautiful examples, I think that our 105.012-66 HF look very alike (bar my hands, which died during a service :/ )
I think that once you're as "crazy" as we are, it does not matter what you have, the set is never complete
My lord.... That 105.012.... absolutely gorgeous watches sir! and beautiful pictures to boot! Im jealous!
Thanks guys. I really wanted to share with you those two old Speedies I wish to personnaly thank again @naidu that made my 105.012 dream come true but also @Spacefruit for the amazing Speedmaster101. Obviously, I also wish to thank all the OF members that are always very helpful by sharing their unlimited knowledge on these old beauties. Cheers. Dr. R.
I also wanted to share these two pictures (loosy quality, sorry) that I believe to be... interesting 105.012-66 HF on the left and 145.012-67 SP on the right. Cheers.