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Let’s see ‘em: Speedmaster Automatics

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I just returned from Tokyo, thinking that dozens of these guys would be available at every vintage watch store. But no!

I’ve read all the threads on here that caution against the “reduced” models and others that have said the automatics with date ain’t so bad. I wonder if they are so unloved that no one in this community has one?

If you do, post it! How do the 35399.50’s look? What are the popular reference numbers of the “with date” models? Which ones are the most attractive?

Those of us with skinny wrists would benefit from the inspiration! I know we’ll never be in the Speedy Club, but still! It would be great to see what people have and if maintaining them is worse than the average old watch!
 
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I think the "reduced" fear is pretty stupid.

"Oh! It will cost $800 to have it serviced!" and then they will turn around and spend that amount on an 821 without blinking...

I like mine, wears excellent on the wrist and it's not precious, I'll wear it and work - and I work with my hands. I just had my watchmaker service the base unit of the 175.0032 and not the D&D chrono module, new mainspring, clean and lube $200 runs great. Had it on my timegrapher ran at 0 to - 7 seconds in all positions. Maybe I'll eventually go for a new movement, who knows? Meanwhile it's a damn good looking watch.The Schumacher is running great right now, I'll service it down the road.

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I think the "reduced" fear is pretty stupid.

"Oh! It will cost $800 to have it serviced!" and then they will turn around and spend that amount on an 821 without blinking...

I like mine, wears excellent on the wrist and it's not precious, I'll wear it and work - and I work with my hands. I just had my watchmaker service the base unit of the 175.0032 and not the D&D chrono module, new mainspring, clean and lube $200 runs great. Had it on my timegrapher ran at 0 to - 7 seconds in all positions. Maybe I'll eventually go for a new movement, who knows? Meanwhile it's a damn good looking watch.The Schumacher is running great right now, I'll service it down the road.

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So, the upper of the two is the 175.0032? Now, where in the chronology of the automatics did this fall? After the 3510.50’s? After the 3539.50? Does this one have the improved movement that one OP mentioned? Curious logic they use in their number schemes...
 
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Speedmaster Date 323.30.40.40. 04.001 (on bracelet)
 
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So, the upper of the two is the 175.0032? Now, where in the chronology of the automatics did this fall? After the 3510.50’s? After the 3539.50? Does this one have the improved movement that one OP mentioned? Curious logic they use in their number schemes...
That's the case number. I'm not sure of the reference number. These newer watches are harder to keep up with than thrice divorced couples.

It's an early one; 50,xxx,xxx serial number cal 1140 which is the early one.

I think there are a few other Omega models out there that use a hybrid or modular chrono. Here's one:
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My 29 year old Speedmaster reduced. 18 karat rose gold bezel, stainless case, rose gold sub dial, model 175.0033.

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Since the title of the post is Speedmaster Automatics, not necessarily Speedmaster Reduced, I’ll offer the Speedmaster MkV and Mk4.5

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Don't forget you can have an Auto Speedmaster in the full size 41mm 1XX.022 Pro case case with a one piece movement too, one with quite a large dose of haute horologie in its movement DNA as it uses the F Piguet derived 3313. You even get a date too:

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Don't forget you can have an Auto Speedmaster in the full size 41mm 1XX.022 Pro case case with a one piece movement, with quite a large does of haute horologie in its DNA, the F Piguet derived 3313. You even get a date too:

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Beautiful watch ... but so big!
 
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That's the case number. I'm not sure of the reference number. These newer watches are harder to keep up with than thrice divorced couples.

It's an early one; 50,xxx,xxx serial number cal 1140 which is the early one.

I think there are a few other Omega models out there that use a hybrid or modular chrono. Here's one:
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To rather undermine your earlier post about concerns about the compound movements being 'stupid', my experience with one of these was not exactly pleasant and certainly not cheap, requiring a trip to an official repairer (the independents I tried couldn't fix it) leading to a bill in excess of 75% of the original purchase price. It is the proportion of their value which the Reduced (or Dynamic chrono) models cost to service which is why they look a less sensible proposition by comparison with the Pro where a service can often be more like 15-20% of the watch value. By the way you may think sticking your head in the sand and only servicing half your movement is a solution but I call it no solution at all. You aren't alone though, I would wager a large proportion of the Reduced models offered on ebay etc are long overdue a decent service too.
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Don't forget you can have an Auto Speedmaster in the full size 41mm 1XX.022 Pro case case with a one piece movement too, one with quite a large does of haute horologie in its movement DNA as it uses the F Piguet derived 3313. You even get a date too:


How thick is that guy? I love the looks and would like to track one down so long as it’s not horribly thick.

Thank you.
 
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Exactly the same 13mm as the Pro

Hmmm... looks like it’s time to go shopping. Thank you.
 
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So, this must be quite new then! How long ago did you get it?
The watch is about 7 years old they where made for about a year or 2.
 
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