They have definitely gone up like crazy since then. I paid right at 3k at the same place about 4 years ago. For one on a leather strap, totally legit AD. I considered joma this time but that would have been $4300 and I just figured I might as well get a legit 5 year warranty.
...You'd be surprised how susceptible the Speedmaster is to magnetic forces. ...
They've gone up, but what I was saying was, the solid, long-time "gray" dealer individuals like Kringkily might have probably got you one with a freshly stamped card for way less. But I have noticed that he used to have new Speedmaster Pros listed for sale constantly and now it seems like not so much. Anyway man, you got the watch and that's all that matters.
EDIT: For example, this one is sold recently but ...
https://omegaforums.net/threads/new-2019-omega-speedmaster-professional-311-30-42-30-01-005.101480/
The solid case back model has a ferrous cover for the watch movement, so should be reasonably resistant to magnetisation? I am assuming a see-through case back version would be more susceptible... Also, has there been any change in the anti-magnetic cover over the years? For example, 321 versus newer?
I had purchased a new moonwatch in box. Had the same issues, 30s fast. Mine also did not line up when reset to zero. Sent it to Omega to get things lined up.. Its a pain to buy a brand new watch.. then have to wait over a month to send it off and get it back..
My new (bought in April) Seamaster runs about 4 seconds fast per day, which is well within specs but enough to annoy me (in a month that's 2 minutes off) so I feel for you. Let us know if demagnetizing it helps. I figure since it's new and I don't have my phone or anything else close to my watch, that's not my issue.
If you place the watch crown down when you're not wearing it, it will run a little slow and make up some of that time. I believe that's true for all mechanical watches, although I have no idea why.
+4 sec/day is excellent, if that rate really annoys you you might not be a candidate for the mechanical watch world.
I come from the Rolex world, so I'm used to a bit more accuracy.
But you make a good point. In my defense, I am easily annoyed by just about anything.
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Hey guys,
Picked up a new moonwatch from an Atlanta AD. Probably should have went to jomashop but I wanted the 5 year warranty and peace of mind given Omega’s recent grumpiness. I got it for 4815 which isn’t great but way better than the 5100 my local ad wanted.
Anyway, as I have owned a moonwatch before, I knew what to expect. Honestly, it’s the coolest watch available. It’s combination of classic looks and unsurpassed history place it at the top of my list of watches.
Knitpicks...
1. One thing I just may not have noticed before is the band is kind of sharp feeling. I have a seamaster and a Milgauss and their bands are buttery smooth by comparison.
2. I also noticed that the hands have fairly crude paint on them. Is that normal? Now this is under magnification, not visible with the naked eye. The lume , however, seems to be applied with precision.
3. The watch is new, but I am gaining about + 15 per day. I remember my last ran slow so I am happier, but I am curious to see if it settles with a routine. I have been able to keep my Milgauss to zero by rotating leaving it flat on its back and face down.
4.. Does anyone have any tricks for slowing down your moonwatch?
Guys, I am totally knit-picking. I love the watch and am really just trying to chat about these things.
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