OMEGA Speedmaster 311.33.42.50.01.001........Thoughts?????

padders

Thanks also to the other idiot whose name I can’t be bothered to remember.

padders

Didn't that LE have an enamel dial? I imagine it is lovely in the flesh.

I can see why the Moonsnobs pass this one by, but taken in isolation it is a nice piece with a lot going for it. If I had one criticism it is the the movement is in conception at least just the 3313 hobbled by removing the auto winding mechanism which seems a little perverse and retrograde, but when seen objectively the 3201 is more impressive than the 321 or 1861 on many levels (apart from not having been to the Moon!). Note Omega is now moving to a free sprung balance and coaxial escapement for the 3861, which is now chronometer rated, well guess what, these had them 15 years ago. A column wheel too, something Omega currently reserve for their mega money 321 models.

I don't expect any of the 33X3 models will be setting auction records anytime soon though, firstly because they lack the Moon connection and also because of an ill conceived smear campaign that existed when these were current. The teething troubles that afflicted these have for the most part been designed and serviced out though it can't be denied that they had problems back in the day.

The so-called Grail has jumped in value though and that uses a much more agricultural auto solution than the Broad Arrow series so perhaps there will be a day when these are seen for their true worth. Perhaps the LE above will be the first to be shown some love.

I have a close cousin of OP watch, also released I believe in 2007 and seen below. It gets a lot of wear.

O OmegaBHR

On the 50th flat link, OEM end links and spring bars

Archer

That would be Georges Szaslavsky...who has seemingly spent the last 15 years trashing this movement on every forum he's on, including this one. I've been pushing back on his nonsense just as long...

Archer

This might be the only co-axial Omega that doesn't say co-axial on the dial...

Anyone know of another?

cuonglm

Hi Archer, this watch is released in 2007, does it have the fix for the problem with some chronograph parts like 3313?

Do Omega offer coaxial upgrade kit from 2-level to 3-level for 3201 like 3313?

(I remember I read somewhere in forum, you said that chronograph parts problem are fixed since 2008).

Archer

Yes, same fixes...

cuonglm

To be clear, if I ever bough one, I have to:

- Order kit from Omega to fix chronograph parts.
- Order kit from Omega to upgrade co-axial to 3-level.

Is that right?

Archer

Or just send it to Omega...

cuonglm

Unfortunately, there's no Omega Authorized Service Centre in my city 🙁

Archer

The same is true for most people - that's why shipping exists...

Dedam

Purchased the Piece today.
Anything I have to specialy look for when the Piece come in?

ErichPryde

Could you share a lot of good pictures please? This is one reference I have seen very little of.

Congratulations on your acquisition!

Dedam

Thanks
Yes i will share pictures.

ErichPryde

Could you share a lot of good pictures please? This is one reference I have seen very little of.

Congratulations on your acquisition!

Dedam

My new friend for my wrist. Mind condition stunning watch. The dial is a candy for the eye. Box & Papers.

ErichPryde

This is one I either need a hundred pictures of or to see in person, I have a feeling the dial is truly fantastic but never can see enough in pictures to see just how different it is.

Dedam

Later more pictures. The Vintage Omega logos are also very cool.