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·Hello, this is my first post here so hope I'm not breaking any rules!
I bought this vintage speedmaster on ebay last week with just some poor quality photos to go by. I received the watch today and was a little bit disappointed at the quality although I should have expected it based on how much I paid.
Here are some things I've noted based on research from these forums and from speedmaster101.com (thank you so much to maker of that site):
- third party bracelet
- crown maybe a replacement?
- no clue on the pushers
- chrono second hand probably not original
- dial is pretty bad - it has applied logo with no "professional" and has a stepped dial, but has a weird glossy texture and is completely missing "SWISS MADE"
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- lugs have been polished, even the sides which are normally supposed to be brushed from what I can tell.
- watch runs and chronograph functions are working, however, the hours subdial hand has fallen off
Some questions:
1. Anyone have any idea what might have happened with the dial, especially with "swiss made" being missing?
2. Any recommendations for a watchmaker that can service this in NJ/NY? I think I read somewhere in these forums that 321 movements can only be serviced in Bienne now so is it even possible to get independent servicing?
3. Would an independent watchmaker be able to replace the dial with the new ed white dial and correct chrono hand?
4. Seems frowned upon for vintage watches, but is it worth asking Omega to service this? Would they replace the dial with the new ed white dial or is that hoping for too much?
5. Logo on back of case nearly completely worn off.
6. Any thoughts on valuation? Guessing on the very low end, but would be nice to get a ballpark estimate.
Thanks in advance!
pics:
I bought this vintage speedmaster on ebay last week with just some poor quality photos to go by. I received the watch today and was a little bit disappointed at the quality although I should have expected it based on how much I paid.
Here are some things I've noted based on research from these forums and from speedmaster101.com (thank you so much to maker of that site):
- third party bracelet
- crown maybe a replacement?
- no clue on the pushers
- chrono second hand probably not original
- dial is pretty bad - it has applied logo with no "professional" and has a stepped dial, but has a weird glossy texture and is completely missing "SWISS MADE"
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- lugs have been polished, even the sides which are normally supposed to be brushed from what I can tell.
- watch runs and chronograph functions are working, however, the hours subdial hand has fallen off
Some questions:
1. Anyone have any idea what might have happened with the dial, especially with "swiss made" being missing?
2. Any recommendations for a watchmaker that can service this in NJ/NY? I think I read somewhere in these forums that 321 movements can only be serviced in Bienne now so is it even possible to get independent servicing?
3. Would an independent watchmaker be able to replace the dial with the new ed white dial and correct chrono hand?
4. Seems frowned upon for vintage watches, but is it worth asking Omega to service this? Would they replace the dial with the new ed white dial or is that hoping for too much?
5. Logo on back of case nearly completely worn off.
6. Any thoughts on valuation? Guessing on the very low end, but would be nice to get a ballpark estimate.
Thanks in advance!
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