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  1. Bubba Apr 27, 2015

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    I have owned this watch since the early 70's or late 60's It was given to me new and I wore it for about 10 years it has been in a jewlery box forgotton for about 30+ years, I wound it and everything works keeps good time. The crystal is scratched and the band and case are also scratched but could be beffed out , I think. Is there anything special about this watch? It reads omega speedmaster on the case cover and the omega horseshoe under it nothing else. 20150426_142943.jpg 20150426_142707.jpg 20150426_142840.jpg 20150426_142929.jpg 20150426_142943.jpg 20150426_143013.jpg 20150426_143221.jpg
     
  2. proximal Apr 27, 2015

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    Nice Mk II. I would have it serviced (even it it keeps good time), replace the crystal, and leave everything else alone.
     
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  3. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Apr 27, 2015

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    You'll be amazed what wonders replacing the crystal will do for it.
     
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  4. Bubba Apr 27, 2015

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    Where does one get the watch serviced and the crystal replaced ?
     
  5. scook94 Apr 28, 2015

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    Depends where one lives.
     
  6. marturx Apr 28, 2015

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    Another great one that pops out from a drawer! Amazing what people have stored away and forgotten about. And it´s only the very tiniest top of the iceberg that we get to see here....
     
  7. davidswiss Apr 28, 2015

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    They are very good watches, not as valuable as the standard cased speedie pros but with the same cal. 861 movement, so reliable.
    The racing dial makes it stand out a bit. Definitely worth a service and replacing the crystal.
     
  8. Temiyasen Apr 28, 2015

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    Sit still 30 years in a jewelry box , after wounding and it become alive and keep good time ....This should tell you that how special this watch should be .
    With 861 , this should not be too hard to find a good watch clinic to provide service ( clear and lubricate 861 BUT not heavily polish case please ) with new Crystal to your watch .
    This special piece will be restored and accompany with you for many coming years.
    Enjoy your watch .:D
     
  9. Flingit1200s Apr 28, 2015

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    Newbie question.......is there a way to somehow rebuild the bracelet to tighten it up a bit?
     
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  11. Buckeyes#1 Things come with instructions? Apr 28, 2015

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    It's funny that something that I have been saving for has been laying in someone's drawer forgotten for 30 years!;)
    Just goes to show what is important for one person, may not be for another.
    Please have it serviced before you start using it, and for the love of God, don't have it polished.
     
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  13. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Apr 28, 2015

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    Disimpan
     
  14. Bubba Apr 28, 2015

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    Huh? What does that mean?
     
  15. Stewart H Honorary NJ Resident Apr 28, 2015

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    It's Pd7's way of marking a thread for reference so that it is easier to search for in the future.
     
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  16. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Apr 30, 2015

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    :D It means "saved" in my native language.
     
  17. yinzerniner Apr 30, 2015

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    I believe the crystal is one piece with the tachy scale, and will need to be replaced all at once. Unfortunately, I believe it's a mineral crystal, which is kind of between sapphire and plexi with none of the benefits. However, once you've done a full service, crystal replacement, and possibly a gentle case refreshing it will look and work like aces.
    Congrats on the find.
     
  18. Bubba Apr 30, 2015

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    That is very interesting, If I may, what is your native language?

    George
     
  19. Bubba Apr 30, 2015

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    I think I am just going to wear it for a while, see what happens I am getting quite comfortable with it. brings back memories and I am kind of anti bling.
     
  20. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Apr 30, 2015

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