What do you make of this "ca. 1968" Speedy?

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ConElPueblo

·Dec 9, 2014

http://www.ebay.de/itm/OMEGA-Speedm...soires_Uhren_Armbanduhren&hash=item3f42aa59eb

Will be interesting to follow...

 

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ConElPueblo

·Dec 9, 2014

Hmm, search for 271701400043 on eBay.de and it'll show up.

 

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MikiJ

·Dec 9, 2014

ConElPueblo

Hmm, search for 271701400043 on eBay.de and it'll show up.

Item already removed.

 

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ConElPueblo

·Dec 9, 2014

Shows up on my screen alright...

 

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ConElPueblo

·Dec 9, 2014

ConElPueblo

Shows up on my screen alright...

It's definitely still there - posted a bid on it, which got overbid immediately 😁

 

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Georgieboy58

·Dec 9, 2014

Really curious where this ends up, pictures are far from perfect.

 

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Davidt

·Dec 9, 2014

Bezel looks new, the hands possibly so.

Hard to tell from the poor pics but the case might have been redone.

 

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MikiJ

·Dec 9, 2014

No wonder: I'm using eBay USA ;-(

 

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MikiJ

·Dec 9, 2014

Finally got it. How 'bout no movement pics ;-( However the scans as so bad: What difference would it make?

 

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Spacefruit

·Dec 9, 2014·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

Thats an interesting one.

What colour is that dial? It shows strong reflections around the subdials, in a way i would expect not a standard black dial to do - whatever the lighting conditions.

Is it a sunburst dial? I doubt it, but the photos really make it look like it could be a non standard dial. 50/50 for me.

No movement or case back photos - could be anything, an 861, a lemania, a junker, or a perfect 321.

Worth a gamble, how much will depend on what people think it really is.....

My money is a standard 105.003 with a dire need of a service, probably serviceable 321 movement.

 

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ConElPueblo

·Dec 10, 2014

Hands look fine to me, the seconds hand is well patinated. Dial is seemingly turning slightly brown. The case is... Sharp.

 

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rolexfantastic

·Dec 10, 2014

It's a T Swiss Made T dial, possibly grey, and most likely a 105.003. The condition is lovely...

 

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Spacefruit

·Dec 10, 2014·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

Condition lovely? How can you see! I cannot.

I processed the photo, and after correction by balancing the colour so the background is nearly white, I think it is a standard black dial.

Those shiny parts bother me. I have seen dials "polished" waxed or oiled....

 

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rolexfantastic

·Dec 10, 2014

If you can live with the replaced bezel and possibly relumed hands, the dial is lovely and the case is sharp.

I have a 2998 grey dial that has pretty much the same effect. If this one is actually black is not bad either. My feeling is this one is a winner.

/F

 

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Spacefruit

·Dec 10, 2014·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

How interesting, can you post a pic of the grey dial?

I am a sucker for odd dials....

 

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rolexfantastic

·Dec 10, 2014

Picture courtesy of previous owner:

 

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Spacefruit

·Dec 10, 2014·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

Thank you!

I bet it looks even better under glass.

I do like a dial with a bit of character....as long as I'm not being asked the price of a minter!

 

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rolexfantastic

·Dec 10, 2014

It really makes a difference, you're right, i was thinking of having it re lumed, but i can live with it as is too.
This is not the first time i saw a grey one. I googled today but couldn't find any, but i'm sure i've seen at least a couple more.
Do you have any in your Speedy stash or have you seen any before ?

/F

 

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Spacefruit

·Dec 10, 2014·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

rolexfantastic

It really makes a difference, you're right, i was thinking of having it re lumed, but i can live with it as is too.
This is not the first time i saw a grey one. I googled today but couldn't find any, but i'm sure i've seen at least a couple more.
Do you have any in your Speedy stash or have you seen any before ?

/F

watch this space, I'm off to collect something tomorrow....

 

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Georgieboy58

·Dec 11, 2014

The seller has updated his eBay offering, he had the back opened, it's a 105.003-65.
He also mentions an original bracelet.
Announced additional pictures.