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·Thankyou Chris and Thankyou Northernman.
I had an idea that I shouldn't let the local Dorset boys loose on it but I didn't know if I was being a bit paranoid. My Dad wore this watch every day so I'm aware it's not a real pristine collectors item, but it is what it is and I suppose, just being an Omega Speedmaster must give it some right to a bit of professional care.
I'm interested to know what the numbers on the strap (1171 & 633 indicate.
Also why has the dial gone brown? (It looks more brown in bright light)
I've also notice that some of these watches have the 'Moonwatch' writing on the back of the case. If my watch is from after the Apollo moon mission should it have such a plain case back?
How often should I wind it? How s!
Thankyou Chris and Thankyou Northernman.
I had an idea that I shouldn't let the local Dorset boys loose on it but I didn't know if I was being a bit paranoid. My Dad wore this watch every day so I'm aware it's not a real pristine collectors item, but it is what it is and I suppose, just being an Omega Speedmaster must give it some right to a bit of professional care.
I'm interested to know what the numbers on the strap (1171 & 633 indicate.
Also why has the dial gone brown? (It looks more brown in bright light)
I've also notice that some of these watches have the 'Moonwatch' writing on the back of the case. If my watch is from after the Apollo moon mission should it have such a plain case back?
How often should I wind it? How many turns? (Don't want to damage it)
I've read that Speedmasters glow brightly in the dark. I tried the 20 second under a bright light test but it didn't stay luminous for very long really??? Does the luminous coating degrade? Are there any none health risks to these old luminous substances? (Don't need to be growing new fingers at this stage of life due to radioactive stuff)
You guys must get really fed up with this kind of basic stuff but It really is helpful to a novice.
Thankyou for taking the time to read and comment.
cheers!
Thankyou Chris and Thankyou Northernman.
I had an idea that I shouldn't let the local Dorset boys loose on it but I didn't know if I was being a bit paranoid. My Dad wore this watch every day so I'm aware it's not a real pristine collectors item, but it is what it is and I suppose, just being an Omega Speedmaster must give it some right to a bit of professional care.
I'm interested to know what the numbers on the strap (1171 & 633 indicate.
As others have said, not a great idea to wind it up right now, imagine putting in some petrol and trying to go for a drive in an old MG that has not had any oil for 20 years.
Those numbers are the reference numbers for the bracelet, kind of interesting but the watch head is the important bit.
