Mozziebite
·I've been taking a good look at this listing for a 1967 105.012. The seller seems reputable and does state that several replacements have been made, namely replacement glass, service dial and a 145.022-69 back case. The EOA provided does state that it's a 1967 105-012 and the serial number does bear that out, according to reference sites I've looked at. Having said that, I'm a next-to-noob when it comes to the tiny variations that a more gimlet-eyed observer might pick up on.
So, here are my (maybe wrong) observations:
Movement: Looks like a very nice 321. Serial number matches the EOA.
Dial: Short markers, applied logo, but doesn't look "modern". Swiss Made T. Thought it might be a 145.022 from looking at pictures on various sites, but the font on "Omega" and "Speedmaster" seem wrong ("SP" and "r" seem too "short").
Hands: Possibly original? Chrono hand seems the right length and has the non-squared-off end.
Bezel: Other than the non-DON, which tells me it's not original, I don't know enough to spot any other clues.
Case: Obviously the case back is a replacement, but otherwise does it look right for the reference (pushers, crown etc.)?
So it's not going to be of any interest to a collector, but TBH that doesn't bother me. I'd obviously like an all-original 105.012 as it's the original Moonwatch, but I don't want one enough to spend 10K on something that looks like it's been lying on the freeway for a week. I'd be happy to spend a moderate amount on a good condition 321, even if it has a few "franken-parts", but I'd really appreciate the thoughts of those much more knowledgable than me. Many thanks!
So, here are my (maybe wrong) observations:
Movement: Looks like a very nice 321. Serial number matches the EOA.
Dial: Short markers, applied logo, but doesn't look "modern". Swiss Made T. Thought it might be a 145.022 from looking at pictures on various sites, but the font on "Omega" and "Speedmaster" seem wrong ("SP" and "r" seem too "short").
Hands: Possibly original? Chrono hand seems the right length and has the non-squared-off end.
Bezel: Other than the non-DON, which tells me it's not original, I don't know enough to spot any other clues.
Case: Obviously the case back is a replacement, but otherwise does it look right for the reference (pushers, crown etc.)?
So it's not going to be of any interest to a collector, but TBH that doesn't bother me. I'd obviously like an all-original 105.012 as it's the original Moonwatch, but I don't want one enough to spend 10K on something that looks like it's been lying on the freeway for a week. I'd be happy to spend a moderate amount on a good condition 321, even if it has a few "franken-parts", but I'd really appreciate the thoughts of those much more knowledgable than me. Many thanks!
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