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·just noticed there a screw loose on the movement be careful
Omega Speedmaster 2915-1
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dscoogs
·We took off the back and the serial number reads 2915-1 ...
I assume that "We" includes a good watchmaker. I would quit playing with it and get it to a real Speedy Vintage pros well known to OF, if doable. Congrats on such a rare watch!
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vintagestuff
·I would just be getting started playing with it. What a great find. Did you mention if it is running or not? If it is, probably best to not run it for long. They were using whale blubber back then, and it needs a good cleaning and lubrication. Of course, if that all sounds like too much bother, my 250 offer still stands. Not 250k, but it may reach that level in a couple more years from what I'm seeing. Just use common sense in handling it, and when you're ready, find a good watchmaker. I'm sure there are a few on this forum who do complications without ruining the patina. You should be a very happy guy.
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Cuphead Junkee
·Yes it was running yesterday, but I haven't started it back up since it could be detrimental.
And once again, thanks everyone for your advice and help! I appreciate it all.
And once again, thanks everyone for your advice and help! I appreciate it all.
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Nla91
·I thought the broad arrow and the silver bezel is what made it a -2, but after opening it I'm seeing otherwise. It's all new to me, so I'm just trying to get as much info as I can on it.
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CajunTiger
·WOW! Congrats, this is a wonderful example.
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Mark020
··not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawerWhat a week. A 2915-1 here and a 6541 with B&P on Rolexforums. My dad has a Seiko...
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t_swiss_t
·Congrats on the watch, @Cuphead Junkee . I don't agree with the talk of perpetual insurance / bank vault forever / ship and service. Sure, put it in a vault until you know where you want to sell it. But, unless you just fell irrevocably in love with this watch and will never be the same without it, it seems like 150-200k USD would make most people's life a whole lot better than a watch (help pay for a house, retirement, etc). Dispassionately, unless you are pretty wealthy before this watch walked into your life, I'd vault it for now, call up Phillips, buy yourself a nice pre-moon Speedy for <10% of the proceeds after it sells, and have a much more comfortable life. If you're independently wealthy, you could donate the proceeds to a charity of your choice 😀.
Another option would be to lock up the watch until next year (the 50th anniversary of the moon landing) when it may command even more of a premium if the economy continues upward.
Another option would be to lock up the watch until next year (the 50th anniversary of the moon landing) when it may command even more of a premium if the economy continues upward.
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BenBagbag
·Wowowowow awesome find. Do you know any more of the story behind this watch?
I'm surprised nobody has commented om the shapes of the case. Really looks very very sharp!
I'm surprised nobody has commented om the shapes of the case. Really looks very very sharp!
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Raymondo5508
·Hey everyone,
So my great grandfather has passed down this Omega Speedmaster 2915-1 (which I originally thought was a 2915-2 at the beginning of this post) down to me and I just wanted to post on this forum to get a little bit of advice.
First, I want to know if everything on the watch looks authentic, especially the bezel. I've done a good amount of research and from what I can tell everything is original from the "base 1000" bezel to the broad arrow hand, but I want some extra insight.
Second, for insurance purposes, what would be a good price point for this watch? It's a cherished heirloom and I want to make sure I'm handling it properly.
Thanks!
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onthedial
·@Cuphead Junkee
You have an outstanding, very important watch. As was stated above, the 50th anniversary of the moon landing is right around the corner. Should you decide to sell, reach out to Phillips auction house. A rare Speedmaster such as yours, offered for sale during the anniversary/celebration year, will garner loads of interest. And it’s easy to foresee many buyers happily paying a hefty premium to acquire such a unique timepiece.
Keep us posted. 👍
You have an outstanding, very important watch. As was stated above, the 50th anniversary of the moon landing is right around the corner. Should you decide to sell, reach out to Phillips auction house. A rare Speedmaster such as yours, offered for sale during the anniversary/celebration year, will garner loads of interest. And it’s easy to foresee many buyers happily paying a hefty premium to acquire such a unique timepiece.
Keep us posted. 👍
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Screwbacks
·i am breathless! fly me to the moon.
it is 2915-1 indeed! series 15xxxxxx.
I strongly suggest to edit your caliber photo - erase the serial number now.
if you need extract for authentication, you can work it out later with omega for record purposes.
it is 2915-1 indeed! series 15xxxxxx.
I strongly suggest to edit your caliber photo - erase the serial number now.
if you need extract for authentication, you can work it out later with omega for record purposes.
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watchyouwant
·i hope, that works with the Extract. many very early ones have no record in the Archives. Lemania versus Omega Record keeping...... mine is a 2915-3 and no records. at least you know it is ok, because it does not come back as a Seamaster chrono with that number..... great watch. great story. and,yes,Phillips will be the place to go. kind regards. achim...... try to auction that soon. the money markets are getting jittery.....
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Cuphead Junkee
·i am breathless! fly me to the moon.
it is 2915-1 indeed! series 15xxxxxx.
I strongly suggest to edit your caliber photo - erase the serial number now.
if you need extract for authentication, you can work it out later with omega for record purposes.
What do you mean erase the serial number?
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Cuphead Junkee
·i am breathless! fly me to the moon.
it is 2915-1 indeed! series 15xxxxxx.
I strongly suggest to edit your caliber photo - erase the serial number now.
if you need extract for authentication, you can work it out later with omega for record purposes.
Should I blur out the 15xxxxxx number?
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oddboy
·Should I blur out the 15xxxxxx number?
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Cuphead Junkee
·Yes, blurr it .
Good to know.
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vintagestuff
·What harm can come from showing their serial number? What is the worst scenario if others know the serial number?
And an extract won’t be of any use on this watch, from my experience.
And an extract won’t be of any use on this watch, from my experience.
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