Hi Guys I'm thinking of buying a 1970s Speedmaster, this one came up on Australian Ebay. I've spent time looking at the details in Moonwatch Only and it all seems to stack up. I would really appreciate any comments from you guys who know these watches. Is it ok, price? etc etc Thanks in anticipation Geoff https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/C1976-V...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
It seems like an 'honest' watch, but frankly a better one sold for less on OF this past week -- after sitting for a little while. There is some lume loss on markers, and the hands really seem beat up. And the nicks in the case on both sides of the gasket groove warrant better photos in order to be sure the case can seal properly. For me, i would pass at the asking price, but could be a buyer for a little bit less.
Too expensive for the reference that it is and the issues it shows in the photos IMO, which being so new here means possibly nada. But, I have been searching for a Speedy for months now so I feel like I have a good feel for current pricing for certain references.
Minute hand is trashed, and good luck matching a new set to the dial. Bezel is good and bad. If the serial is 38m it’s a service dial. He’s high by about $600 with the bracelet assuming it’s not a 1171/1 with no stretch.
I would look here in the for sale forums. For example for about the same price: https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-speedmaster-moonwatch-145-022-69-don-reduced-5000.91829/ I am not saying this is the best deal here or elsewhere, but it is the first example that came up and clearly a much better watch than the eBay one. I have no connection to the seller.
Thanks for the info, I'll pass on this one. I'm also looking at an SM300 but I'll start another thread for that one Geoff