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Seeking advice on this Speedmaster 105.012-66

jolyon
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I have found what seems to be a really nice example of a 105.012-66 HF with orange lume and nice looking parts throughout. Seller is asking around 9k British pounds. The seller believes the tritium on the dial and hands to be original but can't say for certain.
Is anyone able to advise me on whether they think the tritium is original and also if the case finishing is original vs polished/re-brushed?
Any advice would be appreciated. I am cautiously searching for the one for me, and this one is not cheap so it needs to be right. I love the look of it though.

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SOG53
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Browse through this thread and compare this watch to the many nice examples shown there. This one is priced high in the "very good" range, which appears to be a stretch.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-speedmaster-105-012-66-hf-and-cb-sharing-thread.169609/ Cover Image
Thread 'Omega Speedmaster 105.012-66, HF and CB sharing thread!' ·
Greetings!

This time I was thinking of doing a post/thread where we can share and compare this lovely reference.
The 105.012-66 had two case manufacturers,
Huguenin Freres (HF) and Centrale...
hansaboy ·

Having said that you have not provided enough photos to properly assess it- need back, sides, inside caseback, movement w SN etc.
Regarding your questions- I would say markers probably original lume, but a bit dirty. Sweep hand looks very suspicious for relume. Hands may be original.
Can't fully assess case need more photos but what is visible looks like some polishing .
And 2 big gouges in bezel at 100 and 110.
I wouldnt be rushing in on this one need a lot more info
 
Dan S
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Can't really see the case from those photos. Dial lume looks thin with some loss, but I don't see an obvious reason to doubt it. Maybe you want to get UV shots if you're concerned. The lume in H/M hands is not attractive, obviously, but probably original. Paint on hands probably touched up.
 
jolyon
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SOG53 SOG53
Browse through this thread and compare this watch to the many nice examples shown there. This one is priced high in the "very good" range, which appears to be a stretch.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-speedmaster-105-012-66-hf-and-cb-sharing-thread.169609/ Cover Image
Thread 'Omega Speedmaster 105.012-66, HF and CB sharing thread!' ·
Greetings!

This time I was thinking of doing a post/thread where we can share and compare this lovely reference.
The 105.012-66 had two case manufacturers,
Huguenin Freres (HF) and Centrale...
hansaboy ·

Having said that you have not provided enough photos to properly assess it- need back, sides, inside caseback, movement w SN etc.
Regarding your questions- I would say markers probably original lume, but a bit dirty. Sweep hand looks very suspicious for relume. Hands may be original.
Can't fully assess case need more photos but what is visible looks like some polishing .
And 2 big gouges in bezel at 100 and 110.
I wouldnt be rushing in on this one need a lot more info

SOG53 SOG53
Browse through this thread and compare this watch to the many nice examples shown there. This one is priced high in the "very good" range, which appears to be a stretch.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-speedmaster-105-012-66-hf-and-cb-sharing-thread.169609/ Cover Image
Thread 'Omega Speedmaster 105.012-66, HF and CB sharing thread!' ·
Greetings!

This time I was thinking of doing a post/thread where we can share and compare this lovely reference.
The 105.012-66 had two case manufacturers,
Huguenin Freres (HF) and Centrale...
hansaboy ·

Having said that you have not provided enough photos to properly assess it- need back, sides, inside caseback, movement w SN etc.
Regarding your questions- I would say markers probably original lume, but a bit dirty. Sweep hand looks very suspicious for relume. Hands may be original.
Can't fully assess case need more photos but what is visible looks like some polishing .
And 2 big gouges in bezel at 100 and 110.
I wouldnt be rushing in on this one need a lot more info
I don’t have very clear pics of the case unfortunately! I was most curious about the lume because I really like the amber colour. I find most of the 105.012’s that appear on the market either have white lume or really dirty lume
 
hansaboy
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Hi there!

I can only agree with the comments above!
TBH - the lume has lots of dark marks/mold…
Not so sexy…

And touch ups always makes me nervous!


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9000 £ = 12300$ = 10400 €
Not the best price, even if you have the bracelet.

I would move on, and keep searching!

Here is one for sale, one of the best Speedy Guys in Europe!
And you will pay a premium, but then you also know what you get!

https://www.db1983.com/the-collection/collection-for-sale/omega-speedmaster-105012-66-hf-19671
 
jolyon
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hansaboy hansaboy
Hi there!

I can only agree with the comments above!
TBH - the lume has lots of dark marks/mold…
Not so sexy…

And touch ups always makes me nervous!


Skärmavbild 2026-02-05 kl. 07.23.46.webp



9000 £ = 12300$ = 10400 €
Not the best price, even if you have the bracelet.

I would move on, and keep searching!

Here is one for sale, one of the best Speedy Guys in Europe!
And you will pay a premium, but then you also know what you get!

https://www.db1983.com/the-collection/collection-for-sale/omega-speedmaster-105012-66-hf-19671
That’s lovely looking! Thanks for the recommendation
 
Ron_W
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Study more examples to get a better feel for "value", and use Ebay sold listings like this one that went today for less then half of your example.

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