Advice for a newbie please. Omega Speedmaster 145.014

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lukee

·May 31, 2018

Hi there,
I’m a novice watch enthusiast and have been researching the Omega Speedmaster Mark II and really like the Ref 145.014. I’ve found one which seems ok to me. A forthcoming online collector who answered all my questions. States original parts, ownership history unclear.
Has a video of the watch available, demonstrates full functionality and has sent photos. I was hoping for some expertise/guidance.
I presume the 861 movement can be readily serviced despite the age?
Verbal report only of a recent service though.
There is no bracelet available.
Asking 1590 euro or $2488.00 AUD
Based on my limited information here can anyone provide thoughts or advice, pursue or steer well clear. Thanks

 

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padders

·Jun 1, 2018·Oooo subtitles!

The lift angle of the 861 should be set lower than the default 52deg. Can’t remember what it is exactly but it is lower. What this means is that the trace you show actually has a rather less amplitude than shown, 230deg maybe and thus the movement may be not all that healthy. I would as ever assume the claims of a recent service are bs. Without paperwork they invariably are.

Edited: Jun 1, 2018

 

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padders

·Jun 1, 2018·Oooo subtitles!

You could look up the 861 angle and ask him to set the machine properly which will result in a noticeably lower amp reading. You can use that as evidence that a service is needed and negotiate on that basis.

 

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AveConscientia

·Jun 1, 2018

Your profile picture looks as if (I assume that is you ) you are looking into my soul.

 

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JimInOz

·Jun 1, 2018·Melbourne Australia

Lift angle for Lemania 861 is 50º.

 

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padders

·Jun 1, 2018·Oooo subtitles!

@JimInOz How did you use the degree symbol? I never can find it!

 

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JimInOz

·Jun 1, 2018·Melbourne Australia

It's just a keyboard shortcut - option 0 (Mac).

 

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moorey

·Jun 1, 2018

JimInOz

It's just a keyboard shortcut - option 0 (Mac).

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Delbok

·Jun 1, 2018

I would wait for another good example of Mark II it is not a rare chronograph so you will find better opportunities IMO

 

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lukee

·Jun 1, 2018

Thanks everyone for your feedback so far. I’ll hold off and keep looking

 

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omegaswisst

·Jun 1, 2018

Hi @lukee

The Speedmaster Mark II is great reference. Good luck with your your search..

 

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lukee

·Jun 1, 2018

omegaswisst

Hi @lukee

The Speedmaster Mark II is great reference. Good luck with your your search..

Thanks. It’s a bummer, I thought this watch was a goer. But hey, that’s why I posted here to get some good advice.

 

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omegaswisst

·Jun 1, 2018

You might also consider doing a 'title search' for speedmaster mark 2 on this forum. It should bring up some interesting reading.

 

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lukee

·Jun 1, 2018

omegaswisst

You might also consider doing a 'title search' for speedmaster mark 2 on this forum. It should bring up some interesting reading.

Cool, thanks for the tip

 

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Gurn

·Jun 1, 2018

Good luck with the search.

 

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Archer

·Jun 1, 2018·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

If that's had a recent service, then I would not use the seller's watchmaker!