What do you think of this 105.003?

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rhygin13

·Mar 12, 2015

Thanks all! I'll get after that avatar now, I promise.

So I owe you an introduction. I'm an American living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. My first and only real watch had been a Sinn 756 that I've worn every day for the last ~10 years. It's completely indestructible and beautiful and I still love it. When I wanted to get into vintage I really thought it would be for a Sub or Sea Dweller. The Rolex "scene" was kind of a turnoff though. Once I tried on a Speedmaster, I knew I had to have one. Now here I am. Anyway, here is a shot of the new toy at lunch today next to a steaming bowl of bun mam (fermented fish soup with pork, shrimp and noodles). Best $2 you'll ever spend.

 

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gophishin

·Mar 12, 2015

congrats, great pickup! I enjoy hearing the back stories like yours of an honest pickup and very appreciated addition.

 

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davidswiss

·Mar 12, 2015

Looks a good buy. Get it serviced by someone who knows old Omega calibres. Probably someone in the forum will advise if you tell where you live. Enjoy and welcome to the world of speedmaster.

 

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Darlinboy

·Mar 12, 2015

Welcome... the bun mam looks yummy, and the Speedy.... well - it's a classic. Well done. 😀

 

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ock2915

·Mar 12, 2015

Looks fantastic ( the watch ,the food & the place😉)

 

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richardew

·Mar 12, 2015

That is a great looking watch. Congrats!

 

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Barking mad

·Mar 12, 2015·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

rhygin13

Thanks all! I'll get after that avatar now, I promise.

So I owe you an introduction. I'm an American living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. My first and only real watch had been a Sinn 756 that I've worn every day for the last ~10 years. It's completely indestructible and beautiful and I still love it. When I wanted to get into vintage I really thought it would be for a Sub or Sea Dweller. The Rolex "scene" was kind of a turnoff though. Once I tried on a Speedmaster, I knew I had to have one. Now here I am. Anyway, here is a shot of the new toy at lunch today next to a steaming bowl of bun mam (fermented fish soup with pork, shrimp and noodles). Best $2 you'll ever spend.

Where in Saigon are you? I live there as well but don't spend as much time as I would like there.

 

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rhygin13

·Mar 13, 2015

Barking mad

Where in Saigon are you? I live there as well but don't spend as much time as I would like there.

Sweet! I'll shoot you a PM.

 

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JohnSteed

·Mar 13, 2015

rhygin13

Thanks all! I'll get after that avatar now, I promise.

So I owe you an introduction. I'm an American living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. My first and only real watch had been a Sinn 756 that I've worn every day for the last ~10 years. It's completely indestructible and beautiful and I still love it. When I wanted to get into vintage I really thought it would be for a Sub or Sea Dweller. The Rolex "scene" was kind of a turnoff though. Once I tried on a Speedmaster, I knew I had to have one. Now here I am. Anyway, here is a shot of the new toy at lunch today next to a steaming bowl of bun mam (fermented fish soup with pork, shrimp and noodles). Best $2 you'll ever spend.

Welcome to OF.net & a most excellent entry!!

 

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rhygin13

·Mar 13, 2015

Details: corrosion, dings and all:

 

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lwong

·Mar 13, 2015

Look like it's had quite a life, but that dial and those hands are crazy good!

 

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gophishin

·Mar 13, 2015

I like it, has some wear but it's still beautiful and has character. It's actually what I would want from a 50 year old watch. If it was too much nicer, you'd have to buy two so you had a "beater".

 

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Ko1892

·Mar 13, 2015

Very nice watch, congrats!

 

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rhygin13

·Mar 14, 2015

gophishin

I like it, has some wear but it's still beautiful and has character. It's actually what I would want from a 50 year old watch. If it was too much nicer, you'd have to buy two so you had a "beater".

That's exactly what I was going for. It's been fun reading through this forum and learning all the different variables and which ones I wanted to prioritize. Pays to be patient (and lucky).

 

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imexian

·Mar 14, 2015

Looks like you have got a good one! I like mucho...very origional and pleasing to the eye. Great scoop!

 

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imexian

·Mar 14, 2015

Do you plan on wearing it regularly ?

 

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Temiyasen

·Mar 14, 2015

Wow this makes my eyes pop up .
You got a nice and clean one , enjoy wearing .

 

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AAAKK

·Mar 14, 2015

Congrats on the purchase. The dial and hand set are fantastic! Absolutely a great example of a vintage Ed White that can be worn on a regular basis. A slight knock to the bezel or case won't have you in tears. I recently picked up a 105.003 that needs some TLC. Again, no fears to wear it regularly after service because of the already accrued honest wear and tear. But unfortunately it doesn't have a dial like yours....

 

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imexian

·Mar 15, 2015

I wear all mine, but my last buy has been on my wrist since i got it, its a 65 great worn bezel few scrapes but looks ace, but all mine are wearers, if you catch then or something...well shit happens!! doesn't seem much point in having these pieces if you shove them away for years.
Where is your watch, or where has it been? country humidity etc, as seems to have a lot of pitting/corrosion between lugs and round crown pushers?
Still looks a right good looker though!! 👍

 

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Slevin kelevra

·Mar 15, 2015

Welcome to the forum . Thanks for sharing.