hi those with a much greater knowledge than me,
I am looking at a 105.003 - 66, but my research can't find anything past 65. Roman Hartmann's chart does reckon 105.003's were made in 66, and i know around that time some items were slightly out of sync with their reference or serial numbers.

thoughts please.

thanks

Alex

 

105.003s was sold to the public until 1968 or 1969 if my memory serves me right.
The case markings are not found "higher" than -65 though as far as I know.
The -65 markings on the case indicates the batch of cases, and not when the watch itself was assembled.
According to Omega "the last 50 pieces of 105.003’s were delivered in the spring of 1969".
Mine was sold in the UK in 1968 (confirmed extract from Omega).

From http://speedmaster101.com/105-003/

Calibre 321
Serial Range:

• -63 2052 1xxx – 2052 6xxx
• -64 2052 7xxx – 2282 7xxx and 2208 9xxx
• -65 2282 7xxx – 2544 6xxx

 

hey watchman, thanks for this. thats the info i had come across as well. i have attached a photo

 

Calling in the experts: @gemini4
@The Master of Speed
Others?

 

a few others. guy said he bought in '66

 

The case markings is, as pointed out not "best before" or manufacturing dates for the watch. Only Omega can tell when it was made and sold, and only based on the serial number.
The case marking is only a loose indication on when the case itself was made.
In extent you would not find a 105.003-65 for sale in 1964 unless you owned a timemachine.

 

The last digit is a "5". It is easy to see when you compare it to the "105" (notice the angle in the upper left corner).
What gives the impression that it could be a "6" is the fact that there is a border between the light and the dark area created by the light on the brushing of the back directly where the "5" is open.

 

final photos i have.
my gut says it looks original. bezel seems to have the right marking, dial looks ok, though cant see the T's. have asked if they are there.
gut feeling from the forum?
i so want to get a 105 003 or 012 but nice ones that don't cost a fortune are difficult to come across.

 

If the price is right then go get it is my gut speaking!
I like what I see!

 

that's what i was thinking, but it is described in the title as 66, so it must look like that to the naked eye as well.
unless there is something unscrupulous going on and someone is just selling photos!

 

-65 for sure!
It makes perfect sense, and studying it on my PC monitor (and not iPhone) seems to confirm this!

 

I saw this for sale and got excited for a second when I saw -66, but it's almost certainly a -65 caseback, sold in 1966.

It's commong to see 105.003-65's sold in 66, 67 and 68.

 

It is very easy for a seller to take the photos, and then jot down the number he thinks he is seeing from this.

 

thanks guys. wow - everyone said this was the place to come. not proved wrong.
Anyone want to give me a guide price - maybe a ceiling on what to pay?

 

http://speedmaster101.com/price-chart-2/

 

I would not pay too much attention (nor money) for the bracelet. Looks pretty beat up as well.