One Owner Inbound (Speedmaster)

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Here is an interesting one owner watch - I can never be sure they are one owner, but this one has all the indications of it.



Terrible crystal, missing hand, aftermarket bracelet....

Note the non-aligned Omega symbol on the crystal - this alignment is a modern affectation. (That I do myself!)



Bezel looks excellent. The dirt should clean off well, and the 130 indicates all is well in terms of originality as well as a "good" print.



Sometimes the bezels are original, but the print is thick or blurred, perhaps due to wear in the manufacturing tools, but I am making that up. All I know is I like a nice clear print as above.

Sides look great, with no evidence of polish.



Crown is 24 tooth, another indication of little previous work.

Back is also clean:



And movement has no evidence of work:


So all in all very happy with this one, lets see how it comes up.

And yes, the owner sent the missing hand separately.

 
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Pfffft......Dent At 90 bezel?
I wouldn't touch it.

😉
 
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Here is an interesting one owner watch - I can never be sure they are one owner, but this one has all the indications of it.



Terrible crystal, missing hand, aftermarket bracelet....

Note the non-aligned Omega symbol on the crystal - this alignment is a modern affectation. (That I do myself!)



Bezel looks excellent. The dirt should clean off well, and the 130 indicates all is well in terms of originality as well as a "good" print.



Sometimes the bezels are original, but the print is thick or blurred, perhaps due to wear in the manufacturing tools, but I am making that up. All I know is I like a nice clear print as above.

Sides look great, with no evidence of polish.



Crown is 24 tooth, another indication of little previous work.

Back is also clean:



And movement has no evidence of work:


So all in all very happy with this one, lets see how it comes up.

And yes, the owner sent the missing hand separately.


Was opened and taken out; otherwise the missing hand would not be sent extra.... Looks good! Congratulations.
 
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Very nice, can practically smell the wrist cheese from the photos which is always how I like to buy them.
 
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Was opened and taken out; otherwise the missing hand would not be sent extra.... Looks good! Congratulations.

To be pedantic, it was opened at the jeweller the seller went to, so I could see movement. Previously I do not know, but all evidence suggests little or no previous work.
 
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And yes, the owner sent the missing hand separately.

That answers one of my questions ... Looks like an amazing piece, congrats!
 
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Very cool 👍
Maybe a potential subject for one of your YouTube videos 😗
 
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Very jealous. Looks to be a beautiful piece ticking all the boxes; correct and appears original, unpolished, beautiful lume, no damage, wrist cheese aplenty (generally a sign dealers haven’t messed with it recently).

Great catch.
 
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That one is so good that you probably could sell the wrist cheese from off of it for a handsome profit!

Thanks for the wonderful detailed photographs and description.

We're anticipating seeing it again soon, all tidied up.
 
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What a dirty old watch.... Congrats 😉👍
 
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How does the lume in the chrono second hand look in person?
 
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Great find! I’m assuming the chrono second hand was changed out at some point also…
 
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Great find! I’m assuming the chrono second hand was changed out at some point also…
Certainly something I am considering. There is a slight colour difference
 
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Well done! It will clean up very nicely and is perfect for daily running.
 
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Looks good, hope it cleans up well for you I'm sure it was a fair price for all, well done.