Hello, this is my first post here so let me introduce myself shortly. My name is Steffen and I live in Germany. I’m a speedy fan for a long time now but never bought a vintage one.
Im normally active in the German watch forums since I collect several brand.

But now I’m interested in a specific vintage Speedy and need the help from pros.
I found this Speedy and would say from the Moonwatch book it should be from 1981 from the number even if the case back has a short Q. The short Q should come after 1983 mentioned in the book but I saw several watches with short Q with similar numbers.

What do you think?
And would you also date it to 1981?
Thanks a lot for your opinions. I think the Dial is nice but the bezel isn’t. Price is below 3000€.

 

Whether it's precisely from '81 or not can only be clarified with an extract from the archives. Are you looking for a birthyear watch?

 

according to Ilovemyspeedmaster rather 1980,
but serials weren't so sequential around that time.
https://www.ilovemyspeedmaster.com/productiondateprediction/

 

Yes, I’m looking for a birth year watch

The list says 1981 numbers startet with 44.121 but yes I’m afraid only an extract get the truth.
But the pity is that i have to do the extract after i bought it because at the moment the watch comes without it of course.
So I try to minimize the risk of a bad deal in the case it’s from 1980 and not 81.

 

It's not a so bad deal, no matter what serial list you are referring to. It might just not be a 1981, as said, only Omega knows by now. Case looks good, dial has charme. Factor in that it will need a service ( NOT by Omega, find a good watchmaker) and 120 CHF for the Extract. But if you really want a 1981, then keep searching.

 

.and I forgot. Never underestimate the beauty of a unpolished case.

 

Or you could buy it and get the extract of archives and if it turns out not to be a 1981, flip it.
The movements were not used in anything like the exact order they were produced. They're good for a general estimate within 2-3 years.

 

..he can't go too wrong with a base price of 2,6k Euro for this one.

 

Thanks for the replies so far.
Your just more common to vintage Speedys, what do you think about the bezel?
The Dial is very good i think, the case as well, the hands are ok but the bezel....

But of course, if you say the watch is fine and in a nice used shape I can go for it and get an extract.
Like I said I just want to a avoid that the watch isn’t from 81 AND is poor or not authentic.

 

Ah, you found it. Yes but there’s also a little better price possible than this

 

I like it. It's well used, has dings which I prefer a lot over polished to death, authentic. The bezel matches the overall condition etc..the main question though is, and that I can't answer: does it speak to you, do you like what you see? Even if it turns out to be a 1980 or 1982?

 

It showed up in my saved searches, you are not alone in this market, greets from Berlin
If you can get it for less..see my previous post.

 

I recently bought this banged up '76 and it's a pleasure to wear and look at. A great daily wearer and you are never afraid of wearing it on any accasion.

 

Very nice.
Ok thanks a lot so far. I like it so I try to get it and will bring it to my watchmaker and get an extract for it. I’ll report...

 

We expect a report

 

Even if you end up selling it because it’s not 1981 - I think soon there will be a large market for sales listings for 1980s Speedmasters with Extracts as people from the 1980s look for birth-year watches.

 

Pass. ThAts too much for that watch.