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Need help identifying this Omega
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Dan S
·Speedmaster Pro with the wrong dial?
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ThompsyTopia
·Speedmaster Pro with the wrong dial?
no clue. my father left it to me before he passed. i know he had it serviced about 5 years ago but i am clueless. i just love the watch.
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·no clue. my father left it to me before he passed. i know he had it serviced about 5 years ago but i am clueless. i just love the watch.
That would have been a good starter post, actually. Any photos of the inside? Any idea how long he had it?
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·That would have been a good starter post, actually. Any photos of the inside? Any idea how long he had it?
no pics of the inside. at least since the 70’s
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Dan S
·no pics of the inside. at least since the 70’s
Every bit of information you are providing is helpful. Anything else you want to add?
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·Every bit of information you are providing is helpful. Anything else you want to add?
somebody mentioned to me no “T” at 6 o clock so it’s pre professional. if he brought it to get serviced, would Omega mix and match parts from different models?
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blueteg
·The case looks like it's a 145-022 ref#. You'll need to open the back up to determine if it's a -71,- 74, -76, or -78
As Dan S mentioned, the dial does not appear to be original to the case.
As Dan S mentioned, the dial does not appear to be original to the case.
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··Oooo subtitles!That might be the SL dial from the 1999 Replica* model. Looks like a 70s watch with replaced parts.
*this does not mean fake, it was a badly named genuine model
*this does not mean fake, it was a badly named genuine model
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·any body know any good watch makers in Miami Florida, that i can take it to, to open the back? or should i just bring it to an Omega boutique?
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blueteg
·To just get the case opened for a close up picture of the movement and caseback, the Omega Boutique should be fine.
Get a picture of the movement (preferably w/ the serial number in focus) and caseback, and then post em up here.
Don't let the OB guys talk you into a service until you post the shots up here to determine what you're working with and what your goals are for the watch.
Get a picture of the movement (preferably w/ the serial number in focus) and caseback, and then post em up here.
Don't let the OB guys talk you into a service until you post the shots up here to determine what you're working with and what your goals are for the watch.
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·To just get the case opened for a close up picture of the movement and caseback, the Omega Boutique should be fine.
Get a picture of the movement (preferably w/ the serial number in focus) and caseback, and then post em up here.
Don't let the OB guys talk you into a service until you post the shots up here to determine what you're working with and what your goals are for the watch.
0% chance of selling it ever. will pass it down in the family and wear it until the day i pass.
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blueteg
·0% chance of selling it ever. will pass it down in the family and wear it until the day i pass.
Understandable. I hope I didn't infer that a sale of the watch was on the table. I was just cautioning you to not get talked into letting Omega 'rejuvenate' the watch through their service program to 'bring it back to like new condition', at least not yet. Get your arms around what's on the inside and then come back here with the pics.
Does the exterior appearance of the watch please you?
Generally speaking, on the older Speedmasters most collectors prefer something that's original vs. something that's be refinished or replaced to look shiny and new (however, this may not be as big of an issue if you dial has in fact been replaced). Just something to be mindful of for future value if you are thinking about getting the exterior spruced up. . Since you have no plans to sell it, ever, you should do what brings a smile to *your* face every time you look down to check the time....not what the masses want.
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·Understandable. I hope I didn't infer that a sale of the watch was on the table. I was just cautioning you to not get talked into letting Omega 'rejuvenate' the watch through their service program to 'bring it back to like new condition', at least not yet. Get your arms around what's on the inside and then come back here with the pics.
Does the exterior appearance of the watch please you?
Generally speaking, on the older Speedmasters most collectors prefer something that's original vs. something that's be refinished or replaced to look shiny and new (however, this may not be as big of an issue if you dial has in fact been replaced). Just something to be mindful of for future value if you are thinking about getting the exterior spruced up. . Since you have no plans to sell it, ever, you should do what brings a smile to *your* face every time you look down to check the time....not what the masses want.
no i didnt take any inference of that sort at all, no worries. i think the watch is sexy af. i wouldnt change a thing about it. i will visit a watchmaker this weekend and come back with the pics.
