Omega Speedmaster Ed White Garage Sale Find: ID Help

Porteroso

Really cool find. Better pics might help us. But certainly worth some money, even if half the movement is missing as well.

lenndon

Sometimes I read these and think they have to be some kind of bait, but apparently this stuff really exists. Probably paid around $50. This is the stuff dreams are made of

SOG53

You seem to have been a quick study though , with your description of endlinks, missing tachymeter bezel (how did you know that?) , etched Omega logo etc. And the watch is photographed like someone who’s done it before. Sorry not buying the story yet….. sounds like you are looking for appraisal before you flip it.

SOG53

It is an Omega Speedmaster “Ed White” which is a desirable collectable watch. If you wish to sell do not sell locally

EBay is your best option.

If you have access to skilled watchmaker they can open back and take good photos of movement to show serial number, and also inside Caseback for exact reference number. This will help you realize best price.
Do not have it serviced or polished or even cleaned. Buyers prefer that watch like this is untouched and they like their own preferred watchmaker to service. Just close it up and take lots of high quality focused photos
Don’t replace crown don’t try to replace bezel just sell as is - non running Omega Speedmaster cal 105.003 or whatever is written inside Caseback.
You can google completed auctions for 105.003 on eBay to get idea of what others brought.
Keep in mind missing crown and bezel will reduce value of your watch.
Be careful with stores or dealers they will try to lowball

Good luck

Edit- the bracelet is also original and worth fair amount but I would sell together with watch

Spacefruit

My best guess is it is a 105.003-65.

The case is in surprisingly good condition but with signs of a long period of neglect.

We can’t really assess the dial, but I can’t see any nasty surprises.

The missing bezel will be a challenge to replace.

We have to wonder why the watch was thrown in a drawer and forgotten, probably a failed movement. That’s going to be an Unkown.

Restoring it will be a labour of love, and the risk is that the end result will be “ordinary” - I mean when finished it will be easy to compare with others on market, it’s not outstanding in any area. The dial isn’t special, the case has wear, and we don’t have a bezel yet. So values need to be realistic.

Also, depends who restores it. Less is more.

For me there is a big question mark on the movement. If that needs parts, and you’re not in a position to supply them….and for all we know it’s water damaged.

One last point. The OP isn’t just lucky. I feel he looks diligently for things in his area of interest and recognised an interesting item in a related area and took a chance. I bet he goes to a lot of sales. He is always going to be much luckier than me, and respect to all those who hunt sales.

Finally, sell as is, on eBay. Best way to find the market, and someone will probably pay more than me, who knows the risks and has experience bringing a watch like this back to life and knows the worst case financial requirements!

Good luck and thanks for showing us

chrisinohio

I wonder why I never find such cool things at a garage sale as an Ed White Speedmaster, regardless of the condition. Nothing wrong here that can't be fixed with a little money. But, I do agree that you may be best just to sell it as is.