Purchased Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch - how did I do?

Hi Matey,
Just be alert and check the serial number with Omega on receipt if no box nor original papers/warranty card as the Chinese Super Clone(fakes) are almost Undetectable to all but the most trained eye. The movements are copied including engraving etc!!!
Looks great and the inscription is awesome

Looks very nice, enjoy it. That clasp looks in amazing condition for a 22 yo watch - mine is 4 years old and it’s scratched badly. Was this kept in a sock drawer? 😉
Also, is that the serial number etched onto the lug? I’m not sure when that practice started, it would be interesting to know.

My research also indicates that the last batch of Omega watches with Tritium came out in 1997/98.

Yes the watch has the serial number on the lug - it just came out a little blurry on the picture I took. The 1498 is really nice indeed, I really like the slight taper in the design. It reminds me of the Rolex Oyster bracelets from the early 2000s.

Hence why I said if you have patience you can find one for a good price.

This week Topper has a nice 3570.50.00 for sale at a price of $4199 but if you use the promo code 10off it comes to $3779.10 shipped. There is also a 1 year Topper warranty that comes with the watch. As Topper is a AD and verifies the watches, you don't ever have to worry about if the Speedy you bought from them is the real deal

https://topperjewelers.com/collecti...oducts/pre-owned-omega-speedmaster-3570-50-00

It is missing links but they always seem to have spares hanging around. I asked for and they gave me (at no extra charge) 2 extra links.

Congrats, my 3560.50 says hello

So this watch purchase has not turned out well for me in the end. When I received the watch, upon reflection, I noticed heavy dings/scratches that were not clearly described in the listing and not clear in the lighting of the ad pictures. I engaged the dealer, Swiss Watch Expo immediately and requested that they send me a picture of the internal movement as I was beginning to have reservations about the purchase. They claimed to have no pictures of the movement although they are a professional dealer and have movements posted for their other sales. Finding these developments unsettling, but still hoping things would turn out okay because I liked the watch, in accordance with the terms of the sale and the 18 month warranty, I had an Omega Authorized Dealer (AD) assess and authenticate the watch. The AD confirmed the internals of the watch are authentic but uncovered that the movement was not performing within specifications - it contains worn/broken parts that need servicing. I subsequently had the watch sent in to an Omega Service Center to receive a second opinion. Omega has since confirmed the reality that the watch is in need of a full maintenance servicing (overhaul) as their watchmakers have uncovered that the watch is not performing within specifications. The price of the servicing is quoted at $838.75. This entire process of validating the watch with first the AD and then Omega directly of course took a bit of time on my part counted in weeks not days. I find myself in a position where I paid market price for a watch from a professional dealer with the understanding the watch was allegedly serviced and in excellent condition. Omega has since confirmed that this is not the case. I checked the terms of the sale and found these claims by the dealer: they allege that all their watches put for sale have internal movements that are "restored by expert watchmakers" are "of the highest quality, and serviced by a Master watchmaker" backed by a warranty where they "stand by every product they sell."

With these facts in hand, I reached out to the dealer politely requesting that they remedy the situation by either accepting a return of the watch, or by paying for the servicing by Omega. I have sent them 4 emails and they have not responded, they are ignoring me. So much for their claims of "standing by their product" - and it goes to show that buying from a "professional" dealer with claims of alleged servicing and with a warranty can effectively turn out to be no service and warranty at all. What an incredibly disappointing, dissatisfying and expensive mistake on my part to trust this professional dealer - Swiss Watch Expo. I can only say that I am glad I had the watch internals checked out out by two Omega certified watchmakers otherwise I would have never known I bought a problem watch from Swiss Watch Expo.

Thanks for the update on your experience @RDL and sorry this has not worked out for you. I really hope you get the full refund and the return is not a hassle. Any chance of putting a stop on your payment? That'll get them answering your email!

I now see what some early posters were saying about the ad pictures -- so high contrast as to hide flaws. The ding near Tach 80 is obvious in your actual photos, but cleverly deemphasized in the ad photos to the point you might think it is just a reflection. Also curious how that back case quotation looks like the letters are filled with black (enamel?) in the ad photos, but look like simply etched in your actual shots.

Sorry to hear this purchase didnt turn out so well 🙁

i was researching the same apollo 11 watch for a friend and came across this older thread.
Wondering if you had the Omega serviced?
Seems this is about the right price for these now serviced. they were a little cheaper when you bought...
great watch, i hope all went well in the end!
please update us on how its going!