1984 Mark V Speedy in titanium?

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BigGreen84

·Jul 6, 2021

Looking into a watch for sale online currently, it's a 1984 Mark V Speedmaster teutonic (376.0806, presumably), looks really nice, but the seller says the case and bracelet are titanium. Were these watches ever offered like that? I know the moonphase models were, but the Mark V? I don't see any TI or Titane markings on the case. How would I verify if the case/bracelet is titanium or steel, have the seller weigh it? What would it weigh if titanium?

Thanks.

 

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Om3ga321

·Jul 6, 2021

Photos would help.

 

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BigGreen84

·Jul 6, 2021

Here ya go.

 

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boraxman

·Jul 6, 2021

ETA movement?

 

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BigGreen84

·Jul 6, 2021

Omega 1045/Lemania 5100, if I remember correctly

 

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Bill Sohne

·Jul 6, 2021·Bill @ ΩF

hi
look at the inside of the caseback and the folding blades of the clasp... If my memory is correct that is a steel watch .. not Ti..

best
bill

 

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BigGreen84

·Jul 6, 2021

Agreed, I requested pictures of the caseback inside and clasp model number and have heard nothing so far... Will let everyone know what happens...

 

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alvaropm

·Sep 20, 2021

Hi guys!!
Referent to this particular model was offered in different materials including titanium.
The reference is correct and is a fantastic Teutonic Mk v.
Others models with calibre 861 are not a MK V and are a Teutonic variation.
Case with differents cases measures ( millimetres), brazalet and calibre 1045 is ok.
Problem: the price!
IMPO in this range are more interesting vintages references on speedmaster.

 

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Annapolis

·Sep 20, 2021

Am I the only one concerned by the fact that the caseback says Seamaster, not Speedmaster? Seems like a red flag.

 

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alvaropm

·Sep 20, 2021

Is ok .
The case back says seamaster and in the case of this MKv says 1045 and the variations 861.
All is correct.

 

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Pazzo

·Sep 20, 2021

This could also be blasted steel and not titanium.

 

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ckhaing

·Sep 21, 2021

similar to the germany versions? or closer cousin?

 

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alvaropm

·Sep 21, 2021

Similar no, all Teutonic including Mark V are Germany and Swiss market versions.
The 80% was sold in Germany and 20 % was sold in Switzerland.
Is difficult to know if is blasted steel or titanium only by photographs, check the brazalet reference and case back marks.
The cases are diferentes in dimensions between 861 and 1045 movements and the original Mark V is with calibre 1045 and dial marked with Mark V.
All other are a Teutonics variations.

 

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alvaropm

·Sep 21, 2021

You can find an rare two tones moon phase as well.
And Two tones gold capped Teutonic 861.
The rare Teutonic moon phase was designed with a different brazalet,.

 

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alvaropm

·Sep 21, 2021

In the case of Teutonic variation you can find a different dial colours: Black, Grey and gold & grey .
But in Mark V was only in black colour.

 

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guwipa

·Sep 23, 2021

Wouldn't go too far confirming that the Teutonic is SS sandblasted (with only the extremely rare moonphase LE being titan). Weightwise the Teutonic is much heavier than my TI Grade 2 Polaris from same decade.

 

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alvaropm

·Oct 11, 2021

Good morning, after checking my Mk V I can confirm that the construction material is SS.
Not titanium !.
Looks like Titanium but is sand showers SS .
Best regards guys!!

 

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alvaropm

·Oct 30, 2021

The watch photo!!

 

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Fish70

·Oct 30, 2021

Annapolis

Am I the only one concerned by the fact that the caseback says Seamaster, not Speedmaster? Seems like a red flag.

Speedmasters are in the Seamaster family.

Back of a Speedmaster Automatic Mark 4.5