This thread has some great info regarding the various abbrevations:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/speedmaster-caseback-sp-reference.2482/
AFAIK in the caseback it says the -XX year number and after 1978 Omega stopped doing that, so for post-78 you can use extracts/extract prediction/serial prediction.
Yep- Post-78 doesn't have the year stamped...
If you've got the SN, input it at https://www.ilovemyspeedmaster.com/productiondateprediction/ and see what it gives.
another question here.....
it is model 145.022 how do you determine the -76 or -78 etc etc is it the year the watch was made?
145.022-76? Would this be 145.022-91?
Do you have the serial number on the movement? This helps determine the year of production. My thoughts are that this is a late 80’s model instead of a 90’s as the dial has the Long S letter, newer model bracelet as well as the serif bezel. But a serial will definitely be needed for further info.
Will have it by Friday
Great...OF is a bevy of information. This watch stuff is nuts. I didn't know there could be so many nuances.
Great...OF is a bevy of information. This watch stuff is nuts. I didn't know there could be so many nuances.
Which do you mean by "these", yours or the ones you found?
I think yours might be priced higher due to the great bezel condition and the nice patina (though possibly the others you've found have almost the same level of patina)
