new to the forum coming from the rolex world

Posts

3

Likes

3

tekops

·Jul 26, 2022

Looking at purchasing my first Omega and stumbled upon the Omega Speedmaster Racing Automatic Chronograph
326.32.40.50.06.001. First question is why is this model so much cheaper then other Omega offerings? I've seen these watches go from $2600-$3600 on ebay and Chrono24. Also does the rubber strap hold up well to daily use?

 

Posts

30,620

Likes

36,136

dsio

·Jul 26, 2022·Ash @ ΩF

The base movement is derived from the ETA 7753, though modified by Omega and with coaxial escapement. Being a modified ETA movement powered watch is part of the reason these are a lot cheaper than the in-house Omega movements but it’s not a big deal really as these are good watches and the ETA base movement is a very solid, accurate and well designed one.

It’s the lack of exclusivity that drives the price down but that’s pretty irrelevant to the wearing experience.

 

Posts

2,429

Likes

2,557

texasmade

·Jul 26, 2022

The watch wears really thick for a 40mm. It's something like 15mm which throws the proportions off. I had the rubber strap on my FOIS for awhile and it held up pretty well. You could barely tell it was used after several months of wear.

 

Posts

1,469

Likes

9,108

befobe

·Jul 26, 2022

Great looking watch, for sure.
Yes it is a speedmaster.
But it's not a moonwatch...
That explains 99% of the lower price.

 

Posts

376

Likes

1,203

BarbVl

·Jul 27, 2022

Welcome from the Rolex world..😀 In my opinion Omega are nicer comparative also with the prices..Regards.

 

Posts

19

Likes

4

Brandrea

·Jul 27, 2022

Welcome to the forum. I came over to the dark this year as well.🙄

 

Posts

3

Likes

3

tekops

·Jul 28, 2022

that's all for the great information and the warm welcomes.

 

Posts

54

Likes

99

ChronoB

·Jul 28, 2022

That particular model is discontinued, and as others have stated it does not have the more current in-house Master Chronometer movement. That's largely why it is in that price range. The Speedmaster Racing line is still around, though. I have one and love it: