Need help about a watch authenticity

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Valdo22

·Jan 25, 2024

Hi.I’m not sure if this is an original speedy.The movement photo is a little bit suspicious I know that but still i need some suggestions👎

Edited: Jan 25, 2024

 

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Dan S

·Jan 25, 2024

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Hi.I’m not sure if this is an original speedy.The movement photo is a little bit suspicious but still i need some suggestions👎

Speedy?

 

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Valdo22

·Jan 25, 2024

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Speedy?

Some users on reddit call this ref166.0285 a speedy.I don’t get it either😁

 

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sathomasga

·Jan 25, 2024

Strangely enough, the OP isn't wrong about that. Web search for that reference does indeed turn up a few (apparently independent?) descriptions of it as a "Speedmaster". Of course, these are the same folks that describe the size as "0.35mm"

No the watch is not a Speedmaster. Not even close. Photos aren't great but it does look like a genuine Omega watch.

 

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TasMike

·Jan 25, 2024

sathomasga

Web search for that reference does indeed turn up a few (apparently independent?) descriptions of it as a "Speedmaster".

Including Omega:

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-au/watch-omega-speedmaster-classic-heritage-ba-166-0285

 

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Scarecrow Boat

·Jan 25, 2024·Burt Macklin, FBI

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Speedy?

Yeah, @dsio kinda wrote about them here
https://omegaforums.net/threads/unc...c-heritage-in-18k-gold-on-the-bay-n-r.129645/

 

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X350 XJR

·Jan 25, 2024·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Whatever it is it's in desperate need of a bath.

 

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sathomasga

·Jan 25, 2024

I guess if 6bar of water resistance is enough to make a watch a "Seamaster" these days, might as well milk the Speedmaster name too.

 

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JimInOz

·Jan 25, 2024·Melbourne Australia

Yes, there are actually weird Speedies.

But a 166.0285 with a caliber 720?
I don't think so.

 

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JimInOz

·Jan 25, 2024·Melbourne Australia

It could be a stainless variant of a 766.0895, which is a ladies version.

 

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Valdo22

·Jan 25, 2024

Thank you for all responses😀So beside of the messiness,movement looks original right?

 

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Valdo22

·Jan 25, 2024

sathomasga

I guess if 6bar of water resistance is enough to make a watch a "Seamaster" these days, might as well milk the Speedmaster name too.

Yeah same.It’s a little bit awkward😁

 

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Scarecrow Boat

·Jan 25, 2024·Burt Macklin, FBI

V Valdo22

So beside of the messiness,movement looks original right?

What is the actual reference of this watch? If it is the 166.0285, please see the below comment. The ladies reference is noted as coming with the 720 movement.

JimInOz

But a 166.0285 with a caliber 720?
I don't think so.

 

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Valdo22

·Jan 25, 2024

JimInOz is right.After some quick research,I found that it was a ladies version.Thank you all😀

 

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jjen

·Jan 25, 2024

Speedmaster Amateur