Don't forget that there are a LOT of different versions of the reduced. See this guide for more information. I have a normal one, but i think about swapping dial, bezel and hands for the 3510.82.00 version. That would create something like this (pic stolen from Reddit):
I bought the Reduced as my first 'real' watch, and will never let it go. So i dont care about worth of the watch.
Many years after losing my Speedmaster 145.022-69 I replaced it with a Speedmaster reduced. I enjoyed this piece for several years only to come across another 145.022-69. I found a way to acquire the full size and gifted the reduced to a close friend. We both enjoy our respective Speedmaster even now.
Of the hundreds of watches I've purchased, the Speedy reduced was probably the most disappointing to handle in person. I knew as soon as I unpacked it that I would sell it immediately. I know that some people like them, but I REALLY disliked it, so at the very least I'd strongly suggest a firsthand evaluation.
Morning,
The other watch is a 36mm Railmaster 36mm Ref 2804.52.00.
Also relevant being that it was serviced, before I got it, by Duncan Potter / Genesis Watchmaking who I used to fix a Zenith El Primero purchased during Lockdown! that I owned for a short time. It was Genesis I thought would be able service a Reduced for me.
Thing is this place is not at all 'negative', the fund of knowledge is tremendous and whilst it might not always be what you want to hear, I always find it well intentioned.
I very much like the Reduced for it's well laid out dial, lug to lug measurement and slim profile. And whilst I don't want to be precious about my watches (I want to wear them), I don't want to buy something that isn't sound and poor value.
The watch I was thinking of getting comes up for auction next week. And the Auctioneers think that it has already been polished, so even at the lower end of it's estimate, whilst I'd be willing to even pay for an Omega service, if its case has already been spoilt, it'd be money wasted.
Time to put the thinking cap on, I reckon. Of it helps
Morning,
The other watch is a 36mm Railmaster 36mm Ref 2804.52.00.
Also relevant being that it was serviced, before I got it, by Duncan Potter / Genesis Watchmaking who I used to fix a Zenith El Primero purchased during Lockdown! that I owned for a short time. It was Genesis I thought would be able service a Reduced for me.
Thing is this place is not at all 'negative', the fund of knowledge is tremendous and whilst it might not always be what you want to hear, I always find it well intentioned.
I very much like the Reduced for it's well laid out dial, lug to lug measurement and slim profile. And whilst I don't want to be precious about my watches (I want to wear them), I don't want to buy something that isn't sound and poor value.
The watch I was thinking of getting comes up for auction next week. And the Auctioneers think that it has already been polished, so even at the lower end of it's estimate, whilst I'd be willing to even pay for an Omega service, if its case has already been spoilt, it'd be money wasted.
Time to put the thinking cap on, I reckon. 😀
J jonno_If it helps, Duncan has been servicing my reduced over the last 15 years far more competently than Omega did during its early life.
Thanks, Jonno,
It does.
I've picked up a leather strap version ... 3810.50.50 (or 56? Not sure) ... at Auction and spoke to Duncan about doing so before bidding.
He explained that, at the time, he was working on a 3220 movement and from the Serial Number of the watch I wanted to buy, he was able to confirm the movement in 'mine', that most of the parts were still available and that he was happy to take it for a full service.
Obviously nothing is guaranteed until Duncan has my watch in his hands but your feedback adds to the feelgood factor.
J jonno_If it helps, Duncan has been servicing my reduced over the last 15 years far more competently than Omega did during its early life.
J jonno_If it helps, Duncan has been servicing my reduced over the last 15 years far more competently than Omega did during its early life.
