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Seeking thoughts on what is believed to be a Speedmaster 105.002-62A
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JFury
·I know it’s not what you’re asking, but I’d take my time to fine a good, trustworthy watchmaker in my country, ask them to clean and service it, then start wearing it. Maybe not everyday but once a week/few times a month.
There’s something a bit sad about a car that’s not being driven or a watch that’s not being worn.
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hansaboy
·Thanks for the reply! Curious about the value as it will make sure we treat it appropriately and we would just like to educate my Dad with what he really has. No plans to sell it. I posted here to try and figure out the best way to preserve it, and make sure it was worth the effort. From the comments, it seems it is.
The engraving is what made it easier to identify. There's only a handful of possibilities before 1963. The engraving is what makes it extra special to the family.
They are between Ventura and the San Fernando Vally Area in Southern California. Happy to pass along recommendations of trusted watchmakers.
And as mentioned before - it was a looooong time since somebody posted about a "barn find"/jewelry box find!
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JFury
·I will upload new pics as soon as possible.
Happy to get the advice and learn more. My Dad and Stepmom joked about taking it to Antiques Roadshow.
Happy to get the advice and learn more. My Dad and Stepmom joked about taking it to Antiques Roadshow.
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watch_my_six
·The common advice is to not service a watch if you plan to just sell it. If you wear it, it'll need servicing.
A few people have recommended servicing it, but I would reiterate this - that if you're not planning on wearing it in the near future, I wouldn't even service it (yet).
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Donn Chambers
·Thank you for the advice. I appreciate it. It's staying in the family. I wouldn't mind wearing it on a special occasion, but I want my own too. Maybe start a family tradition of passing down Speedmasters.
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watches/speedmaster/heritage-models/first-omega-in-space/product
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SpeedyPhill
·This kind of amazing finds always reminds me of the fact that the 105.012-63 Professional predated the 105.003 in terms of production.
But this 105.002-62 certainly looks like an excellent condition Speedmaster !!!
But this 105.002-62 certainly looks like an excellent condition Speedmaster !!!
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JFury
·A few people have recommended servicing it, but I would reiterate this - that if you're not planning on wearing it in the near future, I wouldn't even service it (yet).
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JFury
·This kind of amazing finds always reminds me of the fact that the 105.012-63 Professional predated the 105.003 in terms of production.
But this 105.002-62 certainly looks like an excellent condition Speedmaster !!!
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JFury
·If you want your own, you can get a new Speedmaster that will look very similar to this family heirloom:
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watches/speedmaster/heritage-models/first-omega-in-space/product
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bazelot
·really nice watch. Congrats. It is a family heirloom and should definitely be kept in the family. I wish my dad had a Speedmaster from the 60s stored away in an old sock somewhere...
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SOG53
·No plans to muck around on the inside of it. At most it would be a gentle cleaning for dirt and oils. I know enough to stay out of the guts and keep everything as original as possible. I also heard that Omega will swap out parts if sent to them, so no plans to do that. Only thing we may do is reattach the bracelet to keep the stress off of the opposite pin.
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140dave
·Thanks for the reply!
They are between Ventura and the San Fernando Vally Area in Southern California. Happy to pass along recommendations of trusted watchmakers.
Don’t skimp on the service and don’t take it to just some guy your friend with a citizen uses for battery changes. 😀
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!This kind of amazing finds always reminds me of the fact that the 105.012-63 Professional predated the 105.003 in terms of production.
What makes you think that?
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Ron_W
·A very well preserved Speedmaster, what a wonderful discovery !
Amazing how good Omega matched its modern successor FOIS 2024 in colour of the lume ;
I hope you get to enjoy it in the future, for me it deserves to be worn from time to time.
Amazing how good Omega matched its modern successor FOIS 2024 in colour of the lume ;
I hope you get to enjoy it in the future, for me it deserves to be worn from time to time.
