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Speedmaster 105.002-62 Identical Twins separated at birth but reunited after 51 Years

  1. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia May 24, 2015

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    A few months ago, I posted pictures of my pristine, late model, Speedmaster 105.002-62. It was all original with the correct baton hands.

    Yesterday, a package arrived, and my "62" was reunited with his younger identical twin brother! It appears both boys have led similar, pampered, lives (although thousands of miles apart) because the Younger is, except for the movement number, identical to the Older. Both are, I believe, completely original. Their movement numbers are just 16 digits apart!

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    The dials and hands are both in wonderful condition. Tropical too I dare say. Bezels are both pristine but one has a very slight dent. A good thing as I can now tell them apart.

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    Older had his case opened by the wrong tool. Not so with Younger.
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    Identical original 7912 bracelets with #6 end links. Both buckles are engraved with the same production date, 4th quarter, 1963.

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    Even the original crowns, with the flat feet, are still intact! Crystals have the Omega emblem as well. image.jpg
    Both cases are hard and sharp. Never polished I believe.

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    After 54 years of separation, the Older 20525377 is reunited with Younger 20525393.

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    Perhaps I'll use this photo for my Happy Holidays card in December.
     
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  2. lwong May 24, 2015

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    Interesting that the font on the crowns looks different. Still... Lovely. And dibs. ::love::::love::
     
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  3. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia May 24, 2015

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    Thanks. It's just the angle and the reflection that distorts the view of the crowns.
     
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  4. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months May 24, 2015

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    That's an awesome pair! And they say the 105.002 is rare.

    Look at that. Just awesome.
     
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  5. marturx May 24, 2015

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    Yeah... Why have some guys all the luck? :D
     
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  6. ock2915 May 24, 2015

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    !!!! fantastic twins !!!! , congratulations:thumbsup:
     
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  7. KIMBER May 24, 2015

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    Great pair! I have never said that to a guy before. You may as well find the 15 born between them. Enjoy and dibs on one.
     
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  8. JohnSteed May 24, 2015

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    Sweet!
     
  9. jordn Wants to be called Frank for some odd reason May 24, 2015

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    some tribes in Africa consider twins to be bringers of bad luck. I am more than willing to provide a home for one of the brothers. Just looking out for you ;)
     
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  10. Taddyangle Convicted Invicta Wearer May 24, 2015

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    Double Dibs? Is that possible... Wow those are nice.
     
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  11. michaelmc May 24, 2015

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    Nice as one, great with two. congrats on a fantastic duo. m
     
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  12. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia May 24, 2015

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    I'm presuming there were some early 105.003, 105.012 and Seamasters born with those 15 movements.
     
  13. speedy4ever Moonwatch Only Author May 25, 2015

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    Great pair!

    That reminds me my US Army 105.003-63 twins

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  14. davidswiss May 25, 2015

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    Very, very nice.
     
  15. djmusicman May 25, 2015

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    great pictures! nice to see these, thanks :)
     
  16. speedy4ever Moonwatch Only Author May 25, 2015

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    No, from what we observed at Omega, I think that there is a block of 105.002s at least between 20.525.370 and 20.525.460, all produced early 1964. Very high numbers for a 105.002, but too early date for a 105.003.
     
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  17. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia May 25, 2015

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    Fascinating stuff Mr MWO. Were these the first Speedies with Baton hands?
     
  18. speedy4ever Moonwatch Only Author May 25, 2015

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    All 105.002s observed >20 millions do have baton hands.
     
  19. doctor steel May 25, 2015

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    Omega is not a precise art ...
    Two pieces very beautiful ...
    Reference produced for just over a year, these are the last production with Baton hands ( first were fitted Alpha hands )

    Congratulations !!!!!!
     
  20. bill5959 May 25, 2015

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    This is amazing. It's hard not to believe in coinkidinkies when you see this. What a pair!