Yes, on second thought I suppose 125 degrees is not wonderful for the watch's oils.

 

Being an heirloom I would get it serviced and pressure tested. New crystal, pushers, crown/tube . I wouldn't be too bothered about originality, I would rather it lasted another 50 years. I live in a humid area and just got an Ed White and 145.012-67 fully serviced for the same reason you had, condensation on the inside of the crystal.
No idea about servicing in Baltimore but a quick google search turned up this.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/im-...area-other-watch-repair-referrals-764121.html
Put it in the oven at 125 degrees, that's a half-baked idea

 

I should have added at a reputable watchmaker. I would start again and send it somewhere decent.

 

Yeah, I would prefer someone decent!!
Am I crazy to think this watch, even though it's 45 years old, could be a daily wear?

 

You should wear it as a daily if it gives you pleasure. I just found a great example of a 67 Speedy which is my first vintage omega and I love it so much I'm pretty sure I'll be wearing it everyday. Except when I'm diving. ..

 

No, my wife uses an 80 year old chrono for daily wear. But I have told her not to wear in heavy rain and it has been serviced recently and properly

 

Congrats for the Moon watch... Greetings from Mine.. The 57 anniversary Patch Speedy pro...

 

What a great story! Massive congrats!

Also a great write up about the watch by @Robert-Jan!

https://www.fratellowatches.com/spe...il&utm_term=0_b515b4ef06-9e16957325-119753225

Edit: This story seems to be a couple of years old, somehow it appears in my FB feed and I got excited reading it

 

Your officially famous now Do you still need extension links?


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Mine too. Still, it's a great story - how often do we see someone dig up an old watch, and just sell it? It's very special that the universe handed a Speedmaster to someone who already loved them, but couldn't afford one.

 

Reading this again reminded of a recent email...asking about service for a 1967 Speedy...

The owner's teenage son baked it in the oven at 250F to remove condensation that had formed. His girlfriend called and the watch was left in the oven...forgotten. He indicated it hadn't worked since...

Oops!

 

Just read the story on Fratello Watches. Loved the story, you are a very lucky man Jason

 

Still a great story.

 

Great find for a great watch. My early Speedy is one of my favorites and worn often in my rotation. Have it serviced properly and wear it with happiness often.