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cornishgiant
·Great watch! If it’s still in your Auntie’s possession, does she wear it? That would be one seriously cool Auntie 😁
My Uncles 1964 Speedmaster
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eugeneandresson
·Great watch! If it’s still in your Auntie’s possession, does she wear it? That would be one seriously cool Auntie 😁
No! It’s now stored in a safe! She’s 80!
What I would do is convince her to wear it for a bit...and take pictures 😀 The worst that could happen is that you put a smile on her face (remembering to tell her how awesome she looks rocking it) and you guys have a moment that you never forget and capture pics of.
Would be cool if she had some pics of your uncle somewhere wearing his watch back in the day ...
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cornishgiant
·So some small updates.
The receipt still not found which is frustrating as I have had my hands on it years ago. My Auntie thinks the orig inal box went when the watch was sent for servicing and never returned!
And a correspondent on here has point out my lack of understanding - just because it was made and bought in 1964 it isn’t a 105.012-64, the serial number makes it in fact a 105.012-63.
I think this thing needs some significant insurance on it
The receipt still not found which is frustrating as I have had my hands on it years ago. My Auntie thinks the orig inal box went when the watch was sent for servicing and never returned!
And a correspondent on here has point out my lack of understanding - just because it was made and bought in 1964 it isn’t a 105.012-64, the serial number makes it in fact a 105.012-63.
I think this thing needs some significant insurance on it
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cornishgiant
·Hi all,
Time to resurrect this post.
I have been told that I can now take possession of this watch - fortunately this is not due to the demise of my Aunt! The watch has been stored Ina safe since I started this thread. If/when I take possession my plan would to be to wear it, in rotation with my other watches- I have been fortunate enough to grow my collection since posting this.
So my questions for the hive mind are:
1) who can I trust in the UK to service and recommission this watch? I am based in Cornwall and whilst I can post, dropping it off would be preferable
2) how much is a recommission likely to set me back?
3) what are my bracelet options? The existing one had a lot of stretch and isn’t big enough for my wrists. I would consider a modern one that looks similar or well, anything really!
Many thanks all
Time to resurrect this post.
I have been told that I can now take possession of this watch - fortunately this is not due to the demise of my Aunt! The watch has been stored Ina safe since I started this thread. If/when I take possession my plan would to be to wear it, in rotation with my other watches- I have been fortunate enough to grow my collection since posting this.
So my questions for the hive mind are:
1) who can I trust in the UK to service and recommission this watch? I am based in Cornwall and whilst I can post, dropping it off would be preferable
2) how much is a recommission likely to set me back?
3) what are my bracelet options? The existing one had a lot of stretch and isn’t big enough for my wrists. I would consider a modern one that looks similar or well, anything really!
Many thanks all
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Passover
·3) what are my bracelet options? The existing one had a lot of stretch and isn’t big enough for my wrists. I would consider a modern one that looks similar or well, anything really!
Normal configuration of the 1039 bracelet is: 8 fixed links on eatch side, 4 strech links on one side and 6 on the other.
Most likely you won't need 10 stretch links, maybe 6 will do the job
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cornishgiant
·If you like to keep the original bracelet you can replace the damaged stretch links and add stretch links.
Normal configuration of the 1039 bracelet is: 8 fixed links on eatch side, 4 strech links on one side and 6 on the other.
Most likely you won't need 10 stretch links, maybe 6 will do the job
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Passover
·and where might I get these? Are they not hideously expensive?
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wwhntr
·Magnificent watch and family heirloom!
You may be correct about the date the movement was manufactured, but the date the batch of cases will be engraved on the inside of the case back
Whatever you do don’t let anyone touch that dial! It’s in amazing condition! Fantastic condition!
The pushers appear to be period correct shorter than later references
From the of the crown, I believe it is a period correct “flat foot”. You can look at the bag of old spare parts to see if they look the or are different. (Maybe another member can chime in here with a side by comparison picture of the different type crowns?)
I suspect someone else locally will give you some suggestions for servicing.
Best wishes!!
You may be correct about the date the movement was manufactured, but the date the batch of cases will be engraved on the inside of the case back
Whatever you do don’t let anyone touch that dial! It’s in amazing condition! Fantastic condition!
The pushers appear to be period correct shorter than later references
From the of the crown, I believe it is a period correct “flat foot”. You can look at the bag of old spare parts to see if they look the or are different. (Maybe another member can chime in here with a side by comparison picture of the different type crowns?)
I suspect someone else locally will give you some suggestions for servicing.
Best wishes!!
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watchlovr
·Ref bracelet size, there are spare links tucked under the clasp, have you tried resizing it using these links?
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watchlovr
·Photo
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wwhntr
·Hi all,
Time to resurrect this post.
I have been told that I can now take possession of this watch - fortunately this is not due to the demise of my Aunt! The watch has been stored Ina safe since I started this thread. If/when I take possession my plan would to be to wear it, in rotation with my other watches- I have been fortunate enough to grow my collection since posting this.
So my questions for the hive mind are:
1) who can I trust in the UK to service and recommission this watch? I am based in Cornwall and whilst I can post, dropping it off would be preferable
2) how much is a recommission likely to set me back?
3) what are my bracelet options? The existing one had a lot of stretch and isn’t big enough for my wrists. I would consider a modern one that looks similar or well, anything really!
Many thanks all
Let me know if you like. A friend has one in almost new condition he would probably sell at considerably lower price. (See description in link regarding size. Supposed to fit up to 8” wrist or up to 180mm.)
https://forstnerbands.com/products/contemporary-flat-link-bracelet-for-omega-speedmaster
If you want to keep watch as original as possible extra links will not be impossible to source, but will be considerably more expensive. 60 euros each for links would be my guess. (Make certain that the springs in links are not shot or you will be dealing with another problem to fix.) You would have to determine how many links are needed then install or have installed.
There is a dyi post on this forum that includes great instructions and pictures. If you go this route and cannot find post let me know…I can probably find post for you.
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MtV
·Make certain that the springs in links are not shot or you will be dealing with another problem to fix.
Personally, I don’t see a watch with this history on a modern replacement bracelet.
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Davidt
·Changing spring links on a flat link bracelet can seem daunting but it’s actually really simple.
Do a search in this forum as there is a thread somewhere for how to do it yourself. Spare links are occasionally for sale in the parts for sale sub forum.
Do a search in this forum as there is a thread somewhere for how to do it yourself. Spare links are occasionally for sale in the parts for sale sub forum.
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wwhntr
·It’s going to a watchmaker anyways. I’ve had mine replace spring links regularly and according to him it’s a pretty simple procedure. Wasn’t particularly expensive either.
Personally, I don’t see a watch with this history on a modern replacement bracelet.
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MtV
·I’m not sure, but you may be confusing spring bars (the parts that connect/secure a bracelet to the lugs of the watch case versus springs inside the links which allow the bracelet to have a little stretch between each link. I hope that I have not insulted you, but that’s what I inferred from the comment you made about having watchmaker “replace spring links regularly”.
But I am not confusing spring bars with the springs inside the stretch links. „Spring links“ might have been misleading though.
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFChanging spring links on a flat link bracelet can seem daunting but it’s actually really simple.
Do a search in this forum as there is a thread somewhere for how to do it yourself. Spare links are occasionally for sale in the parts for sale sub forum.
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Davidt
·I stabbed my own thumb with the pointy end of a Burgeon 6767 trying to adjust my 1039 a while back, but that might just be me being an idiot
I didn’t use anything sharp. I used a small watchmakers hammer and a small block of plastic with sharp sides to gently remove the back plate on several links which allows them to be removed without damage.
There’s a thread somewhere in OF with pictures. I’ll try and dig it out.
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hansaboy
·I didn’t use anything sharp. I used a small watchmakers hammer and a small block of plastic with sharp sides to gently remove the back plate on several links which allows them to be removed without damage.
There’s a thread somewhere in OF with pictures. I’ll try and dig it out.
http://www.old-omegas.com/bracadd.html
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Davidt
·Not quite the one I was thinking of but the premise is exactly the same.
I’ve don’t this several times and it’s very straightforward
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hansaboy
·Not quite the one I was thinking of but the premise is exactly the same.
I’ve don’t this several times and it’s very straightforward
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