Recently purchased this 145.022-76 and I like to know what you guys think about condition, issues if any and value.
I can't open the case back since I am still waiting for my speedy tool.
Ok lets look at some pictures now

 

Looks to be in very good condition all around. The only new pieces I see are the new, modern 1171/1 bracelet and 633 endlinks. Case looks good and dial looks great too, good purchase.

 

Looks like a very nice clean example. Nice dnn bezel, nice dial, hands, and case. Good buy.

 

You mean the 1171 bracelet and 633 end links are not original to a 76?

 

I think I got what you mean, The 1171/1 doesn't start until 77 and this is a 76 so its not Original to watch?

 

That's a modern 1171/1, with laser engraved markings

 

I think that the numbers on at least one ( may be both, its a bit hard to tell from the picture) of the 633end links are laser cut and not stamped out as the original ones were.
Otherwise looks good and well done.
Wear it well

 

See Watch parts for sale on this forum for what abrod520 and I mean
FS Vintage Omega 1171/633 Bracelet

 

I see what you mean. I have another speedy with a 1175 Bracelet and that one is stamped rather than laser.
So when did the laser cut bracelet come into the market and are they still making them?

 

That's also a watch made in 77.

I'd lay money that the serial number is after 3992344x which extracts to early June 77.

I'd like to see how the hands glow after being exposed to light. Hands might be luminova.

 

I don't know when the laser cut end links started, someone with more knowledge may be able to help out.
You can still buy new laser cut end links on the bay, not sure if Omega still sells them.
Would be good to see the glow

 

Looks great! I have a -76 I got a long time ago before I knew anything and now I need a -76 tritium dial and handset... if anyone has a lead...

 

The serial is 39923011. I will also take some photos and attach now.

 

Here is a picture.

 

Interesting there is some overlap then. But within a few hundred range.

 

How long is it retaining the glow? Bright for longer then 30 seconds?

 

Its bright for good 15 seconds but still some glow up to 25 to 30

 

If the lume on the hands is the same brightness initially and fades the same as the lume on the dial, I'll just say

DIBS!

 

They wear out evenly.

 

Here some pics of it