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  1. Solexelos Jan 28, 2017

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    Hello everybody,
    I am about to buy a speedmaster mark III, not knowing this model, I need your opinion.
    The watch loses 1 at 2 minutes by days.
    all parts are original? The price 800 euros.
    Is it a good deal?
    Thank you in advance IMG_0398.jpg IMG_0354_2.jpg IMG_0355_2.jpg IMG_0351.jpg IMG_0360.jpg IMG_0353.jpg
     
  2. tyrantlizardrex Jan 28, 2017

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    Hey.

    Case: The case looks to have been very heavily polished/worn - its lost all of its sharp edges, even the lip around the crystal.

    Dial/bezel/hands: very good.

    Movement service is going to run to €600 from Omega/or someone like STS.

    At €800 this watch is cheap, but by the time you're into it for service costs, even if you can get the case repaired, this is still a €1200-€1500 watch.

    You need to decide if you're happy with that.

    Or would rather spend €1500-€2000 and get a good one.
     
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  3. joso Jan 28, 2017

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    Its a fair price if you plan to use it as a everyday beater, the case is pretty beat up and these movements are complex and expensive to repair if anything is out of order. I love the dial and also the design,but its a hard watch to wear-its about as high as wide:). Try it before you buy it. Here is mine. Cost for it was before restoration was about 1500euros. Best john
     
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  5. Solexelos Jan 28, 2017

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    Very pretty in blue. It's easy to find the spare parts for the caliber?
     
  6. tyrantlizardrex Jan 28, 2017

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    Yes - if you buy it, take it to someone who has an omega parts account and knows what they're doing.

    Just be aware this will always be a very rough mk3, in a market where demand for very good mk3's is low.

    Personally, I think your money is better spent elsewhere.
     
  7. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jan 28, 2017

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    I have seen several NOS cases for these over the years. There was one not that long ago.....