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Hey guys, long story short, I purchased a ref 105.012.66, the stamp on the other side of the case back says "66" but when I requested paper work from Omega it shows the watch was produced in 1967...

Is this indicative of a fake or was it common for Omega to switch some parts? Also, are CB cases more desirable or HF more desireable?

Thanks guys!!
 
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Does the paperwork say that the watch was produced in 1967, or the movement? I think it's common for movements made in 1967 to be in "-66" watches.

[Edit: Actually, I was thinking that if you posted a photo of the Extract, people would be able to give you a more accurate answer, instead of trying to interpret your interpretation of the Extract.]
 
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Just as an illustration, I put a hypothetical serial number into the calculator at ilovemyspeedmaster.com. You can see that it is predicted to be manufactured in 1967 but one of the watches it would have been found in was a 105.012-66.

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The "discrepancy" you've mentioned is not at all indicative of a fake, it's way too premature to reach that conclusion. We'd need to see the extract plus detailed macro shots of the watch (dial, case, movement) to offer that judgement. Also, I think it's misleading to say (or think) that Omega would "switch some parts," rather, it was common practice to use all available parts when manufacturing watches during this time period. Rolex, too, used all sorts of available parts that chronologically seem to be in conflict, but in actuality are 100% original to the watch, as it left the factory.
Lastly, CB are cases are a bit more desirable than HF cases.
 
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@Deltasig1218
The "discrepancy" you've mentioned is not at all indicative of a fake, it's way too premature to reach that conclusion. We'd need to see the extract plus detailed macro shots of the watch (dial, case, movement) to offer that judgement. Also, I think it's misleading to say (or think) that Omega would "switch some parts," rather, it was common practice to use all available parts when manufacturing watches during this time period. Rolex, too, used all sorts of available parts that chronologically seem to be in conflict, but in actuality are 100% original to the watch, as it left the factory.
Lastly, CB are cases are a bit more desirable than HF cases.

Here's a picture of a part of the movement from the seller, I'm not home currently so more pics can't be had for now but maybe this helps?
 
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All is good. If the caseback said 105.012-67 then you would be in trouble.
The 105.012-66 was priduced in 1967 and 1968 and your serial number is in the correct range.
 
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All is good. If the caseback said 105.012-67 then you would be in trouble.
The 105.012-66 was priduced in 1967 and 1968 and your serial number is in the correct range.

Thank you!!! You guys are awesome
 
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I don't see any problems so far, except with your story that you requested the extract from Omega. The extract was obviously ordered by the seller, not by you, since it has the "chrono24.com" stamp on it. FYI, it can take months to receive the extract from Omega, it's not something that comes overnight. But it looks totally legit to me.
 
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I don't see any problems so far, except with your story that you requested the extract from Omega. The extract was obviously ordered by the seller, not by you, since it has the "chrono24.com" stamp on it. FYI, it can take months to receive the extract from Omega, it's not something that comes overnight. But it looks totally legit to me.

It came from the seller lol just said me because it was easier and less to type while I'm driving 🙁
 
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Hey guys sorry to revive a dead thread but one last question, this is a 105.012.66, which period correct flat lug bracelet + endlinks would be appropriate for this model?

Thank you in advance!
 
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