Hi all, these don't come up often and certainly not in this shape. I don't have a large collection but people who know me (ryanpatrick?) can attest that all of my Omegas are in amazing condition, from a 1930s rare one-button tachymeter/chronometer pocketwatch to the most recent manual-wound 2000s Speedmaster. The Omega Speedmaster Mk III was the first automatic Speedmaster. This particular 1973 Speedmaster Mk III is in a Flightmaster-style case configuration (called III(a)) with Omega c.1040. Case (b) was Seamaster style and Case (c) was TV style. Interestingly enough the III(a) was available first as a “Speedmaster Automatic Mark III” but the last run was labeled “Speedmaster Professional Mark III Automatic”. The Mark III(a) dial was available in three styles, mine is described thus: "Navy Blue Dialed/White Sub-dialed Stainless Steel case with a Gray Tachy Ring, also (Ref. ST176.002) from 1973”. The black style is the most common with the light blue & navy blue styles being the rarer. This watch of mine has the original dial, hands, bracelet, case and service box, close to NOS condition. I have never seen a Mk3 with original dial/hands/case, in a similar or better condition than mine, it's just superb. The documented service include a new crown, pushers and crystal in 2002, fairly common maintenance items. The Omega Speedmaster Book pricing booklet puts Mk3 in "fine" condition around in the $3000-$3500 (regardless of the variant). The book is a few years old and then Speedmaster price have surged as you know. I am posting this here first so real Omega collectors get first dibs before I put it on WUS. I would like to sell this watch for $4000 including US shipping. I will entertain serious offers. This is a rare piece in very rare condition, please don't lowball me. I will also consider trade+cash (when applicable) for one of the following, in order of preference: JLC tribute to deep sea Speedmaster Soyutz Vintage Omega Ploprof 600 New Omega Ploprof 1200 Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon IWC regulator Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Vintage black Rolex Submariner Speedmaster mk2 racing
That's a real beauty. I am already satisfied just for having admired your pictures. A dreamy watch, stunning blue.
Thanks, I wish people would be satisfied paying a fair price for it. But at this price I'll reduce it to $3800. Below that it'll just stay in my collection. People you've never seen a Mk 3 in this condition (unless they make frankeinstein ones which this is not). Must have for any serious Omega collector.