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  1. toucanF16 Aug 5, 2016

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    I'm coming to the experts regarding a potential purchase. I have a reasonable watch collection, but only one other vintage piece. I'm looking for a Speedmaster 861 and came upon this one on consignment. Asking price is $3200, please let me know your thoughts. 2016-05-07_0003.jpg 2016-05-09_0002.jpg 2016-05-09_0004.jpg 2016-05-09_0005.jpg 2016-05-09_0006.jpg 2016-05-09_0013.jpg 2016-05-09_0014.jpg 2016-06-06_0001.jpg 2016-06-06_0002.jpg
     
  2. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Aug 6, 2016

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    Pics need to be a bit higher quality but that looks like a killer 145.022-76 case, bezel and dial. Looks like the 74 through early 76 dial to me.

    The price is not outrageous esp with a nice case and bracelet. Chrono second might be a replacement but that could be just the pictures. the lume patina on the hour is uneven and maybe flaking.

    What's the serial number?
     
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  3. dx009 Aug 6, 2016

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    Indeed the lume is flaking on the hour hand... And the minute hand lume seems darker though it could be just lighting...

    Also check the 7th picture, left lug. I don't know what that is but it looks like a hole in the lug... It probably isn't but be sure to check it out...

    The bottom pusher holder tube thing might have some damage to it I think... Perhaps because of friction...

    Crystal is genuine Omega as you can actually see the mark in the center.
     
  4. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 6, 2016

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    Factor a service into the price too as it likely will need one.
     
  5. toucanF16 Aug 12, 2016

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    Thanks guys. I'm passing on this watch and looking at a few others! Cheers!
     
  6. toucanF16 Aug 14, 2016

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    Looking for opinions from the Speedy experts on this watch. Model, year, etc.?

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  7. cvrle1 Aug 14, 2016

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    Based from just these pics looks like 3510.50 to me. Post pics of the insides and experts will surely be able to let you know with 100% certainty.
     
  8. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Aug 14, 2016

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    That's a Speedmaster reduced. I'm not sure if their are resources to date it with anything but the serial number. It's 38 or 39mm vs the moonwatch aka professional at 42. They are considerably cheaper and if your wrist is larger then 7 inches I would avoid it.

    http://www.omegawatches.com/watches/speedmaster/reduced/35105000/

    Some info on them here.
    http://www.fratellowatches.com/spee...ed-versus-speedmaster-professional-moonwatch/
     
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  9. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Aug 14, 2016

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    I suggest you take a spin around the sales forum here.
     
  10. chows99 Aug 16, 2016

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    The reduced is a nice watch but for your wrist size, a professional moonwatch will look even better!