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·I can't quite believe I'm selling this one but, deep breath, here goes...
A completely original and untouched Speedmaster 105.012-66 C.B. This is exactly as I got it direct from the original owner, I have not cleaned, polished, adjusted or changed anything during my ownership, in fact I haven't even worn it.
All facets are sharp and I can guarantee it has never been polished, it may never have been serviced, or at least not since the late early 70's when he stopped wearing it. All functions currently work well although of course a sympathetic service would be in order if you were going to use it.
The patina on this one makes me a little giddy whenever I look at it and the faded brown bezel is the icing on the cake.
It also has an interesting back story - see below.
I have left this watch exactly as I received it so please note there is still some original dirt on the bezel and case which could be cleaned off. If you are concerned about any particular area just ask and I'll have a close look and report back. The case has minor usage marks but is unpolished and has no major damage.
The guy I purchased it from was a real gent. In fact he sent me the watch from the US before I even paid for it as he had no camera to take photos with.
Whenever I buy a watch I ask about the history (always after paying so there's no attempt to make stuff up to inflate the price!) and this is what he wrote:
"Anyway, I purchased the Omega which you own now, in Copenhagen, DK, around May of 1967, for the princely sum of $107.00 USD. Amazing, eh ??? I returned to the states late summer of that year and ran across the filming of the TCA (The Thomas Crown Affair) in Boston and the North Shore beaches and the Glider Airstrip. Because, from a distance, I share some feature with the late Steve McQueen, I lucked-out on being a periodic stand-in for him. As a Rolex -man, he wanted to buy my Omega, which was too-new to me to sell. I could have reaped a tidy bit from him, but I liked the watch. We never actually flew for filming, but he was an owner and pilot of a Stearman and other small planes. He likewise had an honorable discharge from the U.S. Marines. He also owned one of the four D-type Jaguars, right-hand drive, ss100, that one friend of mine let me use occasionally, too. So, we had a little in common, including British motorcycles. It was a great summer to say the least.
Again, my thanks and I wish you and the family well in the new year.
All the best,
Kurt"
Of course this does not add any value but it certainly adds to the ownership experience imo.
£5550 Gbp with the box but without the bracelet, or £5,950 with box and bracelet. Net to me. I sincerely hope the bracelet stays with it though.
Opportunities to purchase completely untouched early Speedmasters, especially ones in good condition and with patina to die for, are getting very, very scarce and imvho it is the best of the bread that will increase in value the most.
Cheers Ash
A completely original and untouched Speedmaster 105.012-66 C.B. This is exactly as I got it direct from the original owner, I have not cleaned, polished, adjusted or changed anything during my ownership, in fact I haven't even worn it.
All facets are sharp and I can guarantee it has never been polished, it may never have been serviced, or at least not since the late early 70's when he stopped wearing it. All functions currently work well although of course a sympathetic service would be in order if you were going to use it.
The patina on this one makes me a little giddy whenever I look at it and the faded brown bezel is the icing on the cake.
It also has an interesting back story - see below.
I have left this watch exactly as I received it so please note there is still some original dirt on the bezel and case which could be cleaned off. If you are concerned about any particular area just ask and I'll have a close look and report back. The case has minor usage marks but is unpolished and has no major damage.
The guy I purchased it from was a real gent. In fact he sent me the watch from the US before I even paid for it as he had no camera to take photos with.
Whenever I buy a watch I ask about the history (always after paying so there's no attempt to make stuff up to inflate the price!) and this is what he wrote:
"Anyway, I purchased the Omega which you own now, in Copenhagen, DK, around May of 1967, for the princely sum of $107.00 USD. Amazing, eh ??? I returned to the states late summer of that year and ran across the filming of the TCA (The Thomas Crown Affair) in Boston and the North Shore beaches and the Glider Airstrip. Because, from a distance, I share some feature with the late Steve McQueen, I lucked-out on being a periodic stand-in for him. As a Rolex -man, he wanted to buy my Omega, which was too-new to me to sell. I could have reaped a tidy bit from him, but I liked the watch. We never actually flew for filming, but he was an owner and pilot of a Stearman and other small planes. He likewise had an honorable discharge from the U.S. Marines. He also owned one of the four D-type Jaguars, right-hand drive, ss100, that one friend of mine let me use occasionally, too. So, we had a little in common, including British motorcycles. It was a great summer to say the least.
Again, my thanks and I wish you and the family well in the new year.
All the best,
Kurt"
Of course this does not add any value but it certainly adds to the ownership experience imo.
£5550 Gbp with the box but without the bracelet, or £5,950 with box and bracelet. Net to me. I sincerely hope the bracelet stays with it though.
Opportunities to purchase completely untouched early Speedmasters, especially ones in good condition and with patina to die for, are getting very, very scarce and imvho it is the best of the bread that will increase in value the most.
Cheers Ash
