Seeking thoughts on what is believed to be a Speedmaster 105.002-62A

I am helping my father figure out what he has and what to do with the Speedmaster he was gifted when he received his first degree in 1963. The current plan is to take it to an Omega Boutique to have the bracelet re-attached. I am not sure if it works, as I didn’t want to wind it after so many years sitting in a jewelry box (in a zip lock bag…) and risk breaking something. He has/had no idea of what he owned. I told him to at least get a watch case for it. I am not sure what to advise my…

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Need advice on speedy

Good evening all,

This speedy is up for sale at an auction site
in my country. I’m interested, but I have some concerns and Speedmaster is not my field im afraid.

This is the info from the ad;
Apollo XI 25th
Ref. 145.0062
Cal 865
Year 1985
Serial 48303828

It’s watch only and obviously on this aftermarket strap.
No movement picture or service history

Serial number 48mill matches 1985
This is a 1994 collection?

Cal 865 is not correct?

And there are several ref.nr for this model
How can…

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Anyone know Paddymoran here? He won’t refund my money.

Anyone know Paddymoran here?

He won’t refund my money.

A few months ago I posted an ad for help identifying a vintage Omega.

This person wrote to me privately saying that he had just what I needed.

After a few days we reached an agreement for the sale of one of his bracelets for about 500 eur.

He asked me to send the money as a “friend” on Paypal.

But he immediately returned the money to me on Paypal saying that he only accepted money via Paypal “friends” or as a bank transfer.

I…

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Chronostop 146.009 Help

Hi All

I’ve been looking at Chronostops for a while now either the 146.009 or 145.009 and recently just missed out on a Full set 145.009.

I’ve come across the watch below in my search and I’m after thoughts on the the grime/rust around the chrono pusher, there is also a little near the crown.Is this just dirt build up or could it be a bigger issue?

I’ve messaged the seller to ask and they’ve said that it was missed when they cleaned the watch. I’ve also asked for pictures of the…

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