Omega Speedmaster MoonWatch - Original?

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jsflog

·Dec 11, 2019

Hi All,

I am no way a expert in this model, but a possibility in a local trade/sell website appeared.

Can you please give me your opinion on this watch?

Seller identifies himself as the granddaughter of original owner who bought this around 40 years ago.

No box, papers or anything else rather than the watch.

No value defined, and open to offers.

Lousy pictures

Is this any worth?

Thanks for your help,

João

 

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64Wing

·Dec 11, 2019

Is the camera from 1980 too??...

Would love to comment on the originality of the piece but two problems:

1. There are folks here vastly more qualified than I am to do so.
2. Truly can't see jack with those pictures. I strongly encourage you to have her send you some better photos or bring it to an in-person meeting and you take them yourself. Then report back!

Never know, could be an honest deal on a great watch, but always prudent to be cautious

 

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The Father

·Dec 11, 2019

Camera from 1980 too.....hhahahhahahahah Very nice

 

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wagudc

·Dec 11, 2019

jsflog

Hi All,

I am no way a expert in this model, but a possibility in a local trade/sell website appeared.

Can you please give me your opinion on this watch?

Seller identifies himself as the granddaughter of original owner who bought this around 40 years ago.

No box, papers or anything else rather than the watch.

No value defined, and open to offers.

Lousy pictures

Is this any worth?

Thanks for your help,

João

As others have said, hard to know from the pictures. Nothing jumps out as wrong, but I am far from a true expert. It has a tritium dial which is appropriate for the suspected age. Speedmaster 101 is a great source on 1978 and earlier Speedmasters, this may be a -78. It would be stamped on the inside of the case back.

See:
http://speedmaster101.com/145-022/145-022-71-74-76-78/

It certainly would need and deserve a service ($750-$1000 in the US). To me the watch has potential, and worth further investigation depending on price.

 

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Badwolf

·Dec 12, 2019

As mentioned, definitely need much better pics to get anywhere near a value.

The lack of bracelet will bring it down as they’re not cheap to replace.

 

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OMEGuy

·Dec 12, 2019

The watch looks legit, though the pictures are poor indeed.

But the watch is either not 40 years old or dial and bezel were replaced later on.

Edited: Dec 12, 2019

 

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Om3ga321

·Dec 12, 2019

A movement shot would help.

 

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dennisthemenace

·Dec 12, 2019

Om3ga321

A movement shot would help.

Not if it's taken with the same camera.

 

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Pilot85

·Dec 12, 2019

Looks like a Speedmaster from the 90's
The dial,bezel caseback are 100% sure not from 40 years ago.

 

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jsflog

·Dec 12, 2019

Hi guys
Thanks for all your help.
Seller doesn't reply to my contacts
Better let it go.
I expected this to be from the 70's or 80's with Lemania movement, but probably not.
Thanks for all your inputs