Omega Speedmaster hour hands.

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Hi Guys,
I'm.new to this forum.
My father passed away and I was given his omega speed master.
It's a 1969 with case back code:
145022 -69 - ST
I've looked at other speed masters and have notice the hour hands are different, as in shorter and fatter.
It looks more like the Mark II.
My question is, is possible that the hands are service hands ?

As others have said, the hands are from a MkIi Speedmaster and the dial is a later one. Very likely, your father had it serviced by a local watchmaker in the late 70s and wanted the dial and hands replaced because they were damaged or the lume was not as strong as it had. The watchmaker sourced the parts he could, and used MKIi hands because they fit. It happened a lot back in the day.

Many of the commenters here focus on originality of watches, and really ding ones that have replaced parts. But since this was your father’s watch and he made those changes at some point in the past, I would just keep it as is and wear it. Don’t go down the rabbit hole of trying to make it “original” - it never will be. It’s in good shape for what it is. Have it serviced and enjoy.
 
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As others have said, the hands are from a MkIi Speedmaster and the dial is a later one. Very likely, your father had it serviced by a local watchmaker in the late 70s and wanted the dial and hands replaced because they were damaged or the lume was not as strong as it had. The watchmaker sourced the parts he could, and used MKIi hands because they fit. It happened a lot back in the day.

Many of the commenters here focus on originality of watches, and really ding ones that have replaced parts. But since this was your father’s watch and he made those changes at some point in the past, I would just keep it as is and wear it. Don’t go down the rabbit hole of trying to make it “original” - it never will be. It’s in good shape for what it is. Have it serviced and enjoy.
Thank you so much Don!
I really appreciate your straigh up answer.
I will have it serviced and leave at as it is.
 
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A good looking watch with important family history to explain the current state - probably more valuable to you than if you changed the parts to original, just to please “collectors”

the hands are MkII. The dial is definitely changed, and possibly fishy as others pointed out.

2842xxxx is early, and I would have expected a DO90 bezel, you have a slightly later DN90 in nice condition.

it all fits with the verbal history, and so makes me feel it is an honest watch - one that the history and appearance fit together in a coherent manner, which always makes me feel good.

In that light, the “wrong” parts wouldn’t bother me at all.

(except the crown, I’d change that for the correct one)
 
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A good looking watch with important family history to explain the current state - probably more valuable to you than if you changed the parts to original, just to please “collectors”

the hands are MkII. The dial is definitely changed, and possibly fishy as others pointed out.

2842xxxx is early, and I would have expected a DO90 bezel, you have a slightly later DN90 in nice condition.

it all fits with the verbal history, and so makes me feel it is an honest watch - one that the history and appearance fit together in a coherent manner, which always makes me feel good.

In that light, the “wrong” parts wouldn’t bother me at all.

(except the crown, I’d change that for the correct one)
Thank you Sir,
Now I have looked up crowns I notice that this is longer than the original for this year ?
The dial must of been changed in the late 70s as I mentioned above there is service mark dated 1979. So this would explain the dial change I guess.
Are there any vendors would could assist with finding the correct crown on this forum?
Thanks again.
 
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It’s your choice what to do with the watch. All the way from leave it as is to restore it complete. Everyone will have different preferences. The crown bothers William, the hands bother me more. Nothing says that you need to be bothered by any of it, the watch works.
 
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Have your watch serviced for function if needed and remember your Dad every time you look at what was his watch. 😀
 
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Hello,

Omega Service Centers would not just change a dial because they are not mint. Dials are changed if they are damaged to the point that it could hinder the movement of the watch. When you eventually get it serviced, the hands will be changed back to reference correct. Until then, enjoy your watch. Your Pops enjoyed it, you should too. It’s a family heirloom.