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·Hello, I got this from my dad for my 40th birthday in February this year, he bought it for himself when he turned 21 when he was stationed in Germany in the Army, hence the NAAFI on the guarantee. I had always admired it as a child and he promised it to me when I turned 40. I have a few questions and would appreciate it if any body could answer them, here goes.......
I know it’s on the ‘wrong’ strap as he bought a new one in 2003 (he kept the receipt), because the original strap came apart, as shown in the photos - I do intend to have this repaired. The newer strap is ref 1171/1 does the newer strap have any value? and is it a Speedmaster strap?
It also has the misprint 220 bezel. Is this likely to be an Omega service replacement? As from what I can find on the internet these weren’t about til early the 70’s. My Dad cannot recall having a new bezel fitted so I wonder if Omega just swapped it over on a service, or am I wrong with this info?
The buckle on the original strap looks different to those I have seen on other 1968 models, is this correct? or is this also a replacement? I believe the strap is the original one, it has 516 end links.
Has this got the 321 movement?
I know it has had a new glass fitted as the original got chipped and eventually cracked years later, it has the Omega logo in the centre of the glass, so I presume it’s an authentic part.
The top pusher was also replaced last year as it came apart. I believe original parts were used. It serviced and cleaned internally last October by a local watch specialist. It was also pressure tested and passed. I stressed to my Dad that I didn’t want it polishing as I like the originality of it.
Also, it hasn’t ever be relumed.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
I know it’s on the ‘wrong’ strap as he bought a new one in 2003 (he kept the receipt), because the original strap came apart, as shown in the photos - I do intend to have this repaired. The newer strap is ref 1171/1 does the newer strap have any value? and is it a Speedmaster strap?
It also has the misprint 220 bezel. Is this likely to be an Omega service replacement? As from what I can find on the internet these weren’t about til early the 70’s. My Dad cannot recall having a new bezel fitted so I wonder if Omega just swapped it over on a service, or am I wrong with this info?
The buckle on the original strap looks different to those I have seen on other 1968 models, is this correct? or is this also a replacement? I believe the strap is the original one, it has 516 end links.
Has this got the 321 movement?
I know it has had a new glass fitted as the original got chipped and eventually cracked years later, it has the Omega logo in the centre of the glass, so I presume it’s an authentic part.
The top pusher was also replaced last year as it came apart. I believe original parts were used. It serviced and cleaned internally last October by a local watch specialist. It was also pressure tested and passed. I stressed to my Dad that I didn’t want it polishing as I like the originality of it.
Also, it hasn’t ever be relumed.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
