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My first "little" Speedmaster

Mrpicmath36
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Hello everyone.

After years of wanting one I was finally able to afford this little speedmaster!

It carries a valjoux 7750 (Omega 1152).

The perceived quality is very good (a little surprised by the bracelet at first) but I find it even more beautiful in real than in the photos!

The only downside may be the hardness of the push buttons and the crown.

Make way for photos!

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Mrpicmath36 Mrpicmath36
Hello everyone.

After years of wanting one I was finally able to afford this little speedmaster!

It carries a valjoux 7750 (Omega 1152).

The perceived quality is very good (a little surprised by the bracelet at first) but I find it even more beautiful in real than in the photos!

The only downside may be the hardness of the push buttons and the crown.

Make way for photos!

7e5c7910.jpg

56366f10.jpg
Nice watch....Lot to wear on your wrist with that anchor thingamajig and the other bracelet?
 
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Good choice welcome to the mundane speedy club. Was yours recently serviced? I don’t find the crown hard to turn more like hard to grasp. I usually use my shirt or some type of cloth. My pushers don’t seem that stiff but I guess it comes down to what you are comparing it to. Sometimes right after service things are a bit stiff. Anyway I always like mine just put it on leather a couple weeks ago to change things up. Wear it in good health.
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Mrpicmath36
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Beautiful with the leather srap too ! I bought the watch totally serviced to a professional. Yes thats right it seems to be easier with a tissue to turn the crown.
 
Mrpicmath36
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I have a little question. The ref of the watch is 3513.50.00 but all the back cases seems to wear 175.0083. There is a reason ?
 
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Mrpicmath36 Mrpicmath36
I have a little question. The ref of the watch is 3513.50.00 but all the back cases seems to wear 175.0083. There is a reason ?

Read up on the difference between the case number and PIC (Product Identification Code). The case number (XXX.XXXX or variations thereof) is used by the service and repair sector to work out which parts fit which watch, the PIC (now up to 14 digits) is used by the retail channel to identify a particular combination of head, dial, bracelet (or strap), box, accessories etc.
 
Mrpicmath36
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And there is a difference between the 1152 movement and 1152B ? Some 3513.50.00 seems to have the1152 and others 1152B. There is a reason ?
 
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That 3513.50 is a stunner! I was thinking of getting the 3513.30 but this really great and I will have to consider it now 😀

Anyway, how are you liking it?
 
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padders padders
Read up on the difference between the case number and PIC (Product Identification Code). The case number (XXX.XXXX or variations thereof) is used by the service and repair sector to work out which parts fit which watch, the PIC (now up to 14 digits) is used by the retail channel to identify a particular combination of head, dial, bracelet (or strap), box, accessories etc.

I'm buying the same watch and the seller told me it's a 175.0083 omega but is definitely a 35.13.5000. it is correct to say the 175.0083 is the case ref and 35.13.5000 is the watch ref? TIA
 
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Yes, more or less. Case number 175.0083 indicates it is a gents watch, self winding chronograph, which is water resistant. The PIC which is more normally written as 3513.50.00 means: Speedmaster, Steel case on steel bracelet, Black dial, Mixed markers. Watchmakers still use the case number whereas the retail channel use the PIC. You see both used in adverts. The number on the cards is the PIC, the number in the caseback is the Case number. If you have no cards, you have no direct confirmation of the PIC, since that isn't actually stamped anywhere on the watch.

This may give you some insights, ps the serial number date list on here isn't to be relied on too much as it is more complicated than they suggest.

https://www.thewatchstandard.com/complete-guide-to-understanding-omega-serial-numbers/
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padders padders
Yes, more or less. Case number 175.0083 indicates it is a gents watch, self winding chronograph, which is water resistant. The PIC which is more normally written as 3513.50.00 means: Speedmaster, Steel case on steel bracelet, Black dial, Mixed markers. Watchmakers still use the case number whereas the retail channel use the PIC. You see both used in adverts. The number on the cards is the PIC, the number in the caseback is the Case number. If you have no cards, you have no direct confirmation of the PIC, since that isnt' actually stamped anywhere on the watch.

This may give you some insights, ps the serial number date list on here isn't to be relied on too much as it is more complicated than they suggest.

https://www.thewatchstandard.com/complete-guide-to-understanding-omega-serial-numbers/
thank you very much!
 
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