Just inherited a great looking Speedmaster, not running but looks to be all there, will be sending to Omega for service soon. In the meantime I am of course curious about the watch as I have basically no information about it.

Copied the following #s off of it:

On movement
39207107

On band
172

On inside of back
176.0012
Acier inoxydable
Brevet 508925

Thanks in advance for any information, photos attached.

 

I will not send it to Omega. It could change some original components and it is expensive.
Look for a good and reliable wachmaker with vintage sensibility.
Very nice watch.
M.

 

How would I go about finding a good local watchmaker? Years ago I had a jeweler in Seattle tell me to switch the movement out of another very old Omega I own and I left the shop immediately.....I may have been 22 but I knew he was trying to scam me. I am now in northern California but not sure what is the best option for finding a reputable shop.

 

I understand your problem. I live in an area where 3-4 good and appasionate watchmakers work but you should fly over Atlantic Ocean (Tuscany).
In San Francisco there are some important vintage watch dealers, you can contact them or ask to the forum.
M.

 

Very nice!!

 

I've heard good things about PWR in Sacremento, CA.

 

I was actually in Italy recently riding the Alps with my lovely bride but I suspect it will be a while until I am back. I do have a local jeweler I have dealt with that may be able to point me in the right direction if he isn't able to take care of it.....

 

Is this PWR? http://www.paulswatchandclockrepair.com/

 

Looks like it is a Mark IV according to this website: http://chronomaddox.com/c1045_in_detail.html#176.0012_'Mark IV'

Interestingly mine doesn't have the tachymetre on the crystal but I assume that has been replaced over the years.

 

That's the one.

 

I spoke to my local jeweler and they recommended http://www.precious-gems.com/default.cfm?grid=0806082A04121A

 

So I did a bit more research and the watch is a Mark 4.5 not a IV as I previously thought (same body different movement). Anyway I recently took the watch to Precious Gems in Folsom after hearing good things and am awaiting its return with the proper crystal and a service for right around $700 total.