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Omega Speedmaster Racing 3570.40 Japanese LE (2004) - Serial Number Database & Research

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This Ref 3594.50 Broad Arrow from around 1999-2000 was modded by Adam Lewis in 2021 into Racing Special spec with a complete overhaul on the movement, a case refinish, and with a new correct back and bracelet, identical to a Ref 3570.40. I wear it on a Genteel-Handmade charcoal grey Maya leather strap with orange stitching and Omega DP buckle. Just a different way to have the correct look on your wrist. It's NOT a real Japan Racing Special and not presented as such, but it's indistinguishable from a real one, especially if worn on the bracelet. Personally, I don't see the point of paying a premium for one of the 2004 sold in Japan when the only characteristic of this LE watch is the dial and hands, and since Omega freely sold the dial and hands for years afterward. Their business decision at the time, which they finally decided was not in their best interest after all. But it was/is an easy mod.

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I am fascinated by the community attention to detail with regards to the serial!
 
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Gotta have something to keep the spark of interest alive. I bet moonSwatch owners don’t have this problem.

For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbours, and laugh at them in our turn.
 
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I am fascinated by the community attention to detail with regards to the serial!
The serial number is the only way to distinguish between a franken and an OG one, with both looking exactly the same on the wrist. Some people just buy and wear the watch they like and others just store them in a safe... You get the point
 
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Hello
I am new to the forum and am researching this watch which I love.
I have the opportunity to acquire a model sold with a stamped Omega card from a Japanese dealer that seems authentic.
The number on the card corresponds to the movement number.
Reading this post I wonder if everything is ok because the serial number is 77134 sold in October 2005.
The number seems higher than the framed series and do you think it's possible that these Japan Racing models are expected in the Omega showcases until 2005?
Thank you for your help.
 
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Nope, don’t think it’s coming back bud. Not this version. If ya want one get it now
 
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This is undoubtedly possible and would explain why my production number is one of the highest in the series, perhaps the last one produced 😀
 
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Just posting this here in case it gets googled someday.
Japan Racing Speedmaster no. 77129849 was stolen from me in October 2019. I still have the original box and papers.
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Hello
I am new to the forum and am researching this watch which I love.
I have the opportunity to acquire a model sold with a stamped Omega card from a Japanese dealer that seems authentic.
The number on the card corresponds to the movement number.
Reading this post I wonder if everything is ok because the serial number is 77134 sold in October 2005.
The number seems higher than the framed series and do you think it's possible that these Japan Racing models are expected in the Omega showcases until 2005?
Thank you for your help.
Another forum member just posted the following thread about a different limited edition from the same time period which is also based on the 3570.xx reference. Much of their experience is equally applicable to assessing the authenticity of an original Japan Racing.
https://omegaforums.net/posts/2517434/ watchstick_81
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My goal was to purchase a genuine Mitsukoshi Speedmaster Moonwatch 3570.31, a very rare reference that will replace my “mod”. I succeeded 🥳, but what had I gotten myself into 😱! I was almost scammed and I exposed several fakes on Chrono24. Here’s my (long) story and hopefully this will help out others looking for one.

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My Omega Speedmaster 3572.50 with a genuine Mitsukoshi dial (mod)

Over four years ago, I had my Speedmaster Moonwatch 3572.50 from 1999 fitted with the Mitsukoshi dial and hands. It’s a simple dial design with a powerful appearance. I...
 
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This is an advertisement from Japanese magazines at the time when the Speedmaster Japan Racing 3570.40 was released.
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If you’re interested in the ad copy, please refer to this thread. I’ve written out the Japanese text there, so feel free to use your preferred translation service (such as Google Translate) to translate it.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/images-of-the-magazine-ads-from-the-launch-of-the-speedmaster-japan-racing-3570-40.186278/ Cover Image
Thread 'Images of the magazine ads from the launch of the Speedmaster Japan Racing 3570.40' ·
These are magazine ads for the Speedmaster Japan Racing 3570.40 from when it was released. They appeared on the back covers of the September 2004 issues of Coyote and STUDIOVOICE...
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