Hi all,

Saw this up for auction and be grateful for any advice/thoughts - dial looks ok, but the case not great and rust around the crown/ pushers and caseback is a concern. Movements looks ok, but with the rust I'm worried about water ingress (guide price is £1500 -2500.)

No details of the general condition, just the following description:
'An Omega Speedmaster Professional chronograph steel cased gentleman's moon bracelet wristwatch, circa 1975, the signed jewelled movement numbered '39924746', with dust cover, the case interior detailed '145022-76 ST''

 

Not rust, just built up crud, gunk, dirt whatever you want to call it. Should clean up nicely when it gets a full service.

 

Thanks X350 - good to get your thoughts, much appreciated

 

Save that gunk. You may be able to clone the original owner from it.

 

I think it may have been dropped into a porcelain throne

 

Nah, just years of dead skin and sweat buildup.

 

I see little/no corrosion. It's just muck.

 

well, at least you know it will be unpolished

 

I would take it for estimate price.

 

well as they say, you can't polish a turd

 

Movement looks clean. The case probably just needs a round through a cleaning machine.

 

Are you saying this watch is a turd?

Quite the opposite, this will clean up lovely.

 

Davidt
No - just a lame reference to E-T's comment above about porcelain thrones! Thanks for your comments and glad you think it has potential.

Thanks to everyone for your help and advice - much appreciated. I will get a more detailed condition report - of course, there already seems to be a lot of interest in this pre-auction. Even If it only reaches its upper estimate of £2500, with the high buyer fees it will exceed the price charter on Speedmaster 101 for this reference (3100-3800 USD)

 

good to have your thoughts on the movement- thanks

 

Unfortunately for you, there will probably be another 30 odd people interested in this one now

Hope you win though

 

Wabi sabi I think is the term. Why would the owner offer it for sale, without attending to the wrist slime?

 

Gross is also the term. Quick easy fix though.

 

Mine used to look like this after a summer of field work wearing sunblock everyday and working in dusty conditions. A good scrub with a toothbrush and soapy water took care of it...just make sure your seals are good before you attempt that. You should have seen the funk that came off the bracelet-black water!

 

Myth Busters feel otherwise

 

But it comes with a bracelet (price chart is head only) and it also has an attractive grayish bezel ($ +/- depending on who you ask). Looks like a nice watch, I’d swing if it was pitched to me.