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doc.kool · 19 February 2015, 08:07 AM

Hey Everyone. I have the opportunity to buy this Ref 145.012

It has rust on the chrono seconds hand indicating moisture exposure at some point. The 5 min markers either have a patina or early rusting. The hour subdial does not work. The bracelet is an awful aftermarket. It keeps time well and the chrono function does work (with the exception of the hour sub dial). The bezel has chips out of it and the sapphire is quite scratched.

I am new to vintage omegas and would like to hear from people here on the forum. Does this reference have the Calibre 861 by Lemania?

Does the 67 engraved on the back indicate that the watch was produced in 1967?

It obviously needs a service. Would I have any control in what is replaced vs repaired if the watch went back to Omega?

Unfortunately no box or papers

Would the moisture exposure be a deal breaker for any of you?

Despite all the problems listed above, there is something very alluring about this watch. I wonder how it would look minus the rust, new bracelet or nato strap. Very cool I think

Your comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated

tylerad1 · 19 February 2015, 10:23 AM

Hope you get a great deal on it

oldLeatherNeck · 19 February 2015, 02:19 PM

145.012 should have the 321.

861 started to appear on the transitional 68 on

Gunnar · 19 February 2015, 05:08 PM

^^^ correct

HERITAGE82 · 22 February 2015, 03:03 AM

I see what you see and with a good service I think it would function and look great!

However, the price needs to be right!

19 February 2015, 08:07 AM	#1
doc.kool "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 610	Need some advice Re: Vintage Speedmaster Hey Everyone. I have the opportunity to buy this Ref 145.012 It has rust on the chrono seconds hand indicating moisture exposure at some point. The 5 min markers either have a patina or early rusting. The hour subdial does not work. The bracelet is an awful aftermarket. It keeps time well and the chrono function does work (with the exception of the hour sub dial). The bezel has chips out of it and the sapphire is quite scratched. I am new to vintage omegas and would like to hear from people here on the forum. Does this reference have the Calibre 861 by Lemania? Does the 67 engraved on the back indicate that the watch was produced in 1967? It obviously needs a service. Would I have any control in what is replaced vs repaired if the watch went back to Omega? Unfortunately no box or papers Would the moisture exposure be a deal breaker for any of you? Despite all the problems listed above, there is something very alluring about this watch. I wonder how it would look minus the rust, new bracelet or nato strap. Very cool I think Your comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated

22 February 2015, 03:03 AM	#5
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,435	I see what you see and with a good service I think it would function and look great! However, the price needs to be right! __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

19 February 2015, 10:23 AM	#2
tylerad1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 812	Hope you get a great deal on it

19 February 2015, 02:19 PM	#3
oldLeatherNeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: East Bay Posts: 158	145.012 should have the 321. 861 started to appear on the transitional 68 on

19 February 2015, 05:08 PM	#4
Gunnar Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Oz Posts: 109	^^^ correct

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