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Omega Speedmaster mk ii...advice on this one please

  1. lukee Jun 8, 2018

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    In my ongoing search, I found this one for sale $2500 AUD. In note the LA on the timegrapher is 52 degrees. I’ve asked to retry at 50 degrees. It has been polished, is it overdone? Would you recommend it? I do appreciate all the advice here thanks
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  2. omegaswisst Jun 8, 2018

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    Hi @lukee

    The case has been incorrectly/over polished. I would recommend you continue your search.

    Just as an added note you can pick how polished a case is by looking at the thickness of the case from the end-on view such as in the picture below. Compare this with the case thickness in the first picture with the timegrapher.

    InkedMark II unpolished lug view_LI.jpg
     
  3. lukee Jun 8, 2018

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    Hey Thanks so much. I totally missed the points you mentioned. Another “pearl” piece of advice
     
  4. chipsotoole Jun 8, 2018

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    For 2500 AUD you'll find one in much better shape but it'll take a while. 12 months ago they were quit abundant at that price. The market has moved onwards and upwards. Don't forget to figure in the price of a service if needed. Be patient.
     
  5. lukee Jun 8, 2018

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    Hi there, thank you.
     
  6. padders Oooo subtitles! Jun 8, 2018

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    I too think that watch is too far gone case wise but FWIW the timing trace on that one is a lot more healthy than the earlier ones you showed. That doesn't necessarily mean it doesn't need a service, the movement may be dirty and indeed it doesn't look pristine but the trace is that of a much better running watch IMO, though to be sure you should really look at how those figures vary with orientation.

    ps to work out what the amp with a correct LA of 50º you take something like 12-14º off the amp figure at 52º LA ( I can't remember how much exactly per degree of lift angle but it is something like 6-7)
     
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  7. lukee Jun 8, 2018

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    Cheers padders once again