Seamaster Chrono 105.005: Where to start?

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Came across a photo of a 60s Omega Seamaster Chronograph (ref 105.005) with the silver dial, 321 movement and beads of rice bracelet a few months back, and realized I just had to have one. Been casually looking for one but have yet to find a decent example. Anything specific to look out for with this reference? Thanks all!
 
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They not infrequently have refinished dials, so view many examples before pulling the trigger.
 
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Came across a photo of a 60s Omega Seamaster Chronograph (ref 105.005) with the silver dial, 321 movement and beads of rice bracelet a few months back, and realized I just had to have one. Been casually looking for one but have yet to find a decent example. Anything specific to look out for with this reference? Thanks all!
I had one last year that was just about as perfect as they come. A specimen.
You can check it out here and use it as a reference to compare with any other example you might come across.

Good luck on the hunt!
 
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Came across a photo of a 60s Omega Seamaster Chronograph (ref 105.005) with the silver dial, 321 movement and beads of rice bracelet a few months back, and realized I just had to have one. Been casually looking for one but have yet to find a decent example. Anything specific to look out for with this reference? Thanks all!
This is a relatively plentiful reference, if you are patient you should be able to find a mint example. The gold plated ones are the most out-of-favor ones, so if you don't mind them, you can have one of those for the price of a couple of Connies.😉
 
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This is a relatively plentiful reference, if you are patient you should be able to find a mint example. The gold plated ones are the most out-of-favor ones, so if you don't mind them, you can have one of those for the price of a couple of Connies.😉
The gold plated examples are quite nice, but I definitely prefer the look of the steel version. Much more of a daily wear kind of look.
 
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I had one last year that was just about as perfect as they come. A specimen.
You can check it out here and use it as a reference to compare with any other example you might come across.

Good luck on the hunt!
I remember seeing that listing a few months ago. That was/is a stunner.
 
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Beauty. And...(need to crop this shot as the two on the right are off to a friendly OFer).
 
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Beauty. And...(need to crop this shot as the two on the right are off to a friendly OFer).
This pic is a case study for noobs on what watches in superior condition look like.👍
 
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I also would suggest to look for a 105.004-65, in my opinion the case design is handsome!
 
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I also would suggest to look for a 105.004-65, in my opinion the case design is handsome!
I like those as well, but I prefer the lug design of the .005
 
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I'm also on the hunt for one. They are sooo sexy looking. I prefer the .005 as well, but if a .004 happens to make it my way... 😬 Unfortunately, the prices just keep going up and can be from 3.5k to 15k. One sold in the Bay for 2.5k in December but I missed it.
 
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These really are super handsome watches. Hard to beat the value when you consider the technology inside and the availability of parts/knowledgeable people to keep them in good running condition.