Omega Speedmaster 105.003-65 Ed White: Buying Advice

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Hi folks, it’s been some time since I’ve posted. I just came across this Ed White at a store in Tokyo, and with a price tag of about $10,800. Any thoughts? I’m looking for any excuse I can not to buy. Please! My wife begs you.

 
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Looks in original condition to me. Have you seen the innards? Recent service?
 
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I like it so far! Lugs look good on limited views. If movement checks out correct SN etc I’d say 👌
 
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Thanks all, I haven’t seen the innards yet and will ask to do so. Recently serviced.
 
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The hour counter should reset and stay at 0 if recently serviced. Check that it doesn’t have hour creep.
 
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The hour counter should reset and stay at 0 if recently serviced. Check that it doesn’t have hour creep.
Handy tip - thanks.
 
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The hour counter should reset and stay at 0 if recently serviced. Check that it doesn’t have hour creep.
This. The fact the hour hand is not at zero but all the others are suggests this might be an issue.
 
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Hand drag damage to the running seconds subdial, but the price does seem not too bad. The colour on the markers may be less attractive under normal lighting, but as I said, its not a $25,000 example so it needs to have a few issues.

I would budget a service

edit: and a crown I think, cant see for sure but it looks possibly wrong
 
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Looks honest, with some obvious condition issues. Really comes down to its appeal in-hand vs price, and you are in the best position to judge.
 
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Here is a thread on the topic with detailed response w photos from @Archer
I actually had the same problem with another watch before and had forgotten. Thanks for the reminder.
 
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Hand drag damage to the running seconds subdial, but the price does seem not too bad. The colour on the markers may be less attractive under normal lighting, but as I said, its not a $25,000 example so it needs to have a few issues.

I would budget a service

edit: and a crown I think, cant see for sure but it looks possibly wrong
Thanks Spacefruit, I’m looking into the crown. The markers look better in person than in the photo.
 
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The serial number is in the correct range for this reference. The crown is the correct 24-tooth model. The guts look good. But there is a problem with the hour chrono hand, and the store is working on it. That might be the excuse I need to maintain marital harmony.

 
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The serial number is in the correct range for this reference. The crown is the correct 24-tooth model. The guts look good. But there is a problem with the hour chrono hand, and the store is working on it. That might be the excuse I need to maintain marital harmony.


Keeping Marital harmony is very important lol
 
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Keeping Marital harmony is very important lol
just do what i do, and tell her it's a no-risk investment. Don't ever sell it and you can't be proven wrong.
 
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just do what i do, and tell her it's a no-risk investment. Don't ever sell it and you can't be proven wrong.
lol I may use that one. I usually just tell her “oh this old thing? Had it for years” or just admit to it being half the price that it actually was. I should layer in it’s a no risk investment! See hunny? I’m always thinking about our future
 
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just do what i do, and tell her it's a no-risk investment. Don't ever sell it and you can't be proven wrong.
😂😂