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··Hoarder Of Speed et aliaJust listed tonight. 105.003-65 with a 7912 bracelet and (I think) real #6 end links. With period correct boxes.
Will probably go for major bucks, north of $10k. But is it all original??? I'm not so sure.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/291772751079. See the eBay site for clearer pics than I was able to copy and post here.
The EBay Ed White:
Analysis
I've compared the EBay 105.003-65 Speedie to others I own of similar movement number and I've concluded
1) the dial appears relumed. It's a bit too thick, too bright compared to other original 65s EW dials. There are flairings at the step at the 1,5 and 6 o'clock. IMHO, the dial lume should be less thick, less vivid of color such as this original lumed1965 Ed White:
2) I think the bracelet is not original to the watch. The 1965 Ed Whites were produced and sold from 1966 - 1969 and even later. The watches were matched with Contemporaneously made bracelets so a 1966 7912 bracelet or at least later 1965 produced 7912s would have been original to this watch. This 1st quarter 1965 7912 is too early for this watch. It was probably added by the seller.
3) The boxes were added by the seller/dealer. Why? The original papers , which were pre folded to fit neatly in the box are missing. Any owner who saved the boxes would probably have placed his guaranty card in the box. Here is a complete correct 105.003-65 example. The papers fit in the nice red holder which fit on top of the inner box. I think the eBay boxes, while very nice, aren't original to the watch.
All that being said, it's a nice watch irregardless and I might even bid on it. Opinions???
Will probably go for major bucks, north of $10k. But is it all original??? I'm not so sure.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/291772751079. See the eBay site for clearer pics than I was able to copy and post here.
The EBay Ed White:
Analysis
I've compared the EBay 105.003-65 Speedie to others I own of similar movement number and I've concluded
1) the dial appears relumed. It's a bit too thick, too bright compared to other original 65s EW dials. There are flairings at the step at the 1,5 and 6 o'clock. IMHO, the dial lume should be less thick, less vivid of color such as this original lumed1965 Ed White:
2) I think the bracelet is not original to the watch. The 1965 Ed Whites were produced and sold from 1966 - 1969 and even later. The watches were matched with Contemporaneously made bracelets so a 1966 7912 bracelet or at least later 1965 produced 7912s would have been original to this watch. This 1st quarter 1965 7912 is too early for this watch. It was probably added by the seller.
3) The boxes were added by the seller/dealer. Why? The original papers , which were pre folded to fit neatly in the box are missing. Any owner who saved the boxes would probably have placed his guaranty card in the box. Here is a complete correct 105.003-65 example. The papers fit in the nice red holder which fit on top of the inner box. I think the eBay boxes, while very nice, aren't original to the watch.
All that being said, it's a nice watch irregardless and I might even bid on it. Opinions???
Edited:
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