Good research!

Had a discussion a couple of years ago on a german watch collector side. By checking the caseback batch letter+numbers I came to the same conclusion, much more than 2000 pieces must had been produced. Maybe Omegas initial intention was a limit of a bach of 500, and after realizing the watch was a big success they increased production step by step? Who knows...

 

only just seen this....I have a 125 and ordered an extract a couple of years ago....and they couldnt find the record!

 

saw on auction H120 35592089 sold on Christmas 1973

 

Thanks, do you have a link or photos by any chance?

 

I have H400 with Cal 1041 35,073,xxx. I will apply for an extract and let you know the details.

 

Just updating for your records Andy.

 

One more to add here>
B222

 

Nice paperwork!

 

Great research job... I enjoyed reading!

Here is another one:

https://www.ebay.de/itm/Omega-Speed...h=item41f9adaefd:g:qRYAAOSwZrZcVJy1:rk:1:pf:0Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

G475 38289816

https://www.ricardo.ch/fr/a/omega-1974-speedmaster-125-annivers-auto-1089805778/

 

Interesting example. Likely that the movement and case - or at least the caseback - didn't originally go together. This is a very late serial from long after Omega stopped numbering the casebacks. Thanks!

 

Seller well known for that kind of put together watches

 

Hello,

I am new to the forum and initially want to give a brief introduction to my person. My collecting focus is English pocket watches, either early (pre 1750) or precision. I do, however have accumulated a couple of wristwatches over the decades as well, among these three Omegas. I do most of the servicing myself and even one or the other repair, although this becomes more difficult in case of small movements with increasing age (60s) .

I am member of the NAWCC and located in Germany.

I came to this thread, because here the experts for one of my Omegas seem to be present. Since decades I have a 1780002 and just recently stumbled across an issue in course of a service that made me wonder. Everything looks authentic for a 1780002, except of one single point. The base plate bears the caliber number 1040, instead of the expected 1041 (see photos below).

I did note that it is generally accepted that 1041 was exclusively fitted to the 1780002. However, this statement does imho not necessarily imply that no 1040s were chronometer approved and fitted to the 1780002. If it is true that Omega produced strictly 2000 1041 only (as they say), and assuming that indeed more than 2000 1780002 were sold, this could perhaps imply that 1040 base plates were also used for making 1780002s?

By the way, after service (no repairs needed) I had the watch on the timer and the rates in the positions are within the range of +5 and +12. Quite acceptable for a watch of this age.

So, here are the photos with all details for your kind consideration and comment. Please do not mind to state, if this watch is considered to be a "Frankenstein". I have since long forgotten what I paid for it and like it as it is (in particular for the excellent rates, see above). Just these days I purchased an extension element for the bracelet (being the original 1221/212), my wrist has become a little bit larger with time.

Cheers, Bernhard

 

Welcome, Bernhard!

 

Hello,

Are there no thoughts about my Speedmaster 125? As said, please do not hesitate to state, if it is believed somewhat "assembled" with improper components. Or should I rather open an independent thread (I tried to avoid this due to the very specific issue)?

Cheers, Bernhard

 

Can you provide a natural light shot of the movement? Is it copper or is it gold or a mix?

 

Hello,

Here are two photos, one in natural light and one in artificial light. I cannot really recall whether copper or gold in appearance. If you could provide a hint as to what I should look at closely, I might open the watch again and provide the necessary information.

Cheers, Bernhard

 

What needs to be clarified is that all of the parts/plates etc are of the shade/color.

Can't make that out from the provided photos.

Great read here if you haven't already.

https://www.calibre1040.com/calibre-1040-collectors-guide-movements/

 

I'd assume that 1041 would be all copper. Yours appears all gold. Except that maybe the bridge which states it is chrono adjusted might be in RG esp if you look at the engraving, the Spring carrier also looks like copper, those would be the 2 pieces that you would expect to be different from an 1040.

But from the pictures it is inconclusive, as none of the pictures appear to be outside natural light pictures. They are all warm light pictures that would hide different types of gold.

 

Thank you, I will open the watch next weekend again and try to make better photos. Hoping that there will be enough natural light (presently good daylight is rather limited here due to weather).

Cheers, Bernhard