)Well, there's a few things to say about this piece. A lot will depend on the price.
Regardless of that, the grimy lume and the bezel are a turn-off and so is the lack of an original Omega (signed) crown. At the right price, I could still get tempted, but mainly because of the bracelet, which seems in good nick and is valuable including the end links, and the box (possibly including papers). The latter is quite collectible too.
Can you just buy the bracelet and the box?
Also take a look at the Marketplace thread on the Omega Forum.
There are a lot of nice watches for sale there.
Wow that is rough. The box is probably worth more than the watch lol. I'd take the lot at $3K and throw the head away.
Well….
I understand that you have the Speedy-itch…?
But I do hope that you have done some research before?
And you have a price in mind regarding this watch??
Speedmaster101.com is the best place!
And also here on the Forum.
Som members have already pointed out some stuff,
but I will to try help you:
You need better pictures of the watch, and also of the movement.
Do you have the serial nr?
A one owner you wrote - are there any service records/info etc??
Looking at the pictures that you have posted:
The dial is very hard to assess, but there are some damages, and also possible oil stains/blemishes.
The lume plots are not the worst, some lumeloss, but the color looks nice.
The bezel is very poor.
The hour and minute hand have lost their lume.
Looking at the crystal, there might be a crack or something else going on (from 3-6).
The case and caseback have been polished, but they look good.
Wrong crown.
Nice bracelet and box!
The movement - ask the seller to start/stop/reset the chronograph, and see if the subdials reset?
To be honest, you need much more pictures (sharp and detailed) before pulling the trigger!
There are a lot of Speedys out there, so try and have patience.
(I dont.....
Good luck, and keep us posted!!
It's a great opportunity for you to handle it in person and try it on. Definitely do it, but don't feel that you have to buy it. I don't necessarily want to buy every watch I can buy at a fair price.
@bikerunrepeat An alternative view…..you are talking to a tough crowd here.
(Generalisation Alert!)
Most are collectors, most collectors would like to buy vintage watches that were bought and never worn.
If you like the watch and can buy it at an acceptable price, want to wear it, don’t care about the judgement of others then go for it. It does look very lived in but personally I like that and would grab it at 4k, sell the box and bracelet, get it serviced and live happy ever after with it on a selection of natos, straps and Uncle Seikos!
But then I bought this pos and paid a silly amount to make it acceptable to me!
Takes all sorts.
Your money, your call.
@bikerunrepeat An alternative view…..you are talking to a tough crowd here.
(Generalisation Alert!)
Most are collectors, most collectors would like to buy vintage watches that were bought and never worn.
If you like the watch and can buy it at an acceptable price, want to wear it, don’t care about the judgement of others then go for it. It does look very lived in but personally I like that and would grab it at 4k, sell the box and bracelet, get it serviced and live happy ever after with it on a selection of natos, straps and Uncle Seikos!
But then I bought this pos and paid a silly amount to make it acceptable to me!
Takes all sorts.
Your money, your call.
Thanks for the input. It seems like the general consensus is to pass. I am going to see it in person this weekend, still would be curious at what price it would make sense in your mind?
