I'm new to this forum. I own a Speedmaster Profesional 311.33.42.30.01.001, that I bought new. This is the first time I'm looking to buy a used watch. I'm looking at the 3511.50 and I found a bunch on ebay and online retailers. I'm thinking about buying it and then sending it to Omega for maintenance. Please help me decide which one to buy and the best way to go. Thanks.

 

Well basically anyone can service these. It’s pretty much an eta 7750 movement. I’d recommend someone with an omega parts account if something is amiss inside.
No reason to spend 500 for Omega to do it.

 

I watched their video and read what their maintenance does. It looks like they refurbish the watch and fix nicks and damages etc. Do a quality watchmaker do the same thing?

 

I'm looking for a reverse panda chronograph with date and a black tachy bezel. Are there other Omega models that have these features?

 

Black with white subdials and a date function with black bezel...


The only one I can think of is a Speedmaster Racing model.

 

Thanks Foo2rama. I'm looking for more in the style of the 3511, where the date function is on the right and the subdials are on the left.

 

That first one is listed as "refurbished' but not explanation of what, if anything, was actually done.
The second one appears sold.
The third one has lousy pictures, and that always concerns me.
The fourth one is from a reputable dealer, and priced to reflect that. However, if you believe them, it has been serviced (not by Omega) and therefore you don't have to send it off to be serviced. It also looks pretty good, from what I can see; obviously polished.

I would personally skip eBay and buy direct from Tourneau if you want theirs, or find a reputable seller on this forum. Why? Because the eBay sellers are paying a stiff commission for their sales, and you can usually save if you avoid them.

 

Thanks mjb.