Hi all Remember this post https://omegaforums.net/threads/what-should-i-do.115799/ I set my self a task of building a cheap speedie I know not everyone will like what I did I sold off the parts I didn't want and went about buying the parts I needed as cheap as possible Movement Lemania 1873 Dial and a service set of hands were sent to James Hyman Ordered a service bezel but didn't arrive in time so the bezel on it borrowed of Sean at About Time End result less than 1/8th of the cost of a SW
And I wondered how my Lemania Speedymoon got this way... Your assembly is very beautiful. But, it makes me worry. I can’t believe you really pulled this off for one eighth of a SW. What are you net out of pocket, James Hyman and all (if I may ask)?
It’s ambitious, I’ll give you that. Why did you choose to use a Lemania rather than an 861? They are out there and not crazy money. That would have kept it all factory parts.
I wouldn't call it a Omega Speedmaster. Or a SW. I would just say it somewhat approximates a watch and has some fleeting resemblance and function to a well known watch that NASA chose to issue astronauts. Nice conclusion to your dilemma, though. And a great wearing watch.
That makes perfect sense. And 861’s for £1.5k?!?! That’s more than I paid for my whole Speedmaster- by twice!
I think it is sounds like a cool project. You did what you set out to do and the end result looks good.
I really like how this turned out. You were able to salvage something unique, which is what I would’ve wanted to do as well. As long as you aren’t deceptive in the future (and please know I’m not in any way saying that’s the intent or that you are) I do not see any issue building this watch how you can.
