Speedmaster 145.012 (-68) - Looking for service advice

hansaboy

Good morning!

Another important thing - if you will send the watch to Omega, please ask them (in writing) to not change the crown!!
The one you have is the correct one (A1, 24 tooth),
and they might want to replace yours to a service crown..

hansaboy

Good morning!

Another important thing - if you will send the watch to Omega, please ask them (in writing) to not change the crown!!
The one you have is the correct one (A1, 24 tooth),
and they might want to replace yours to a service crown..

Patrik83

Don’t think omega would accept this as I believe one of the requirements is to get the watch waterproof again. And this is up to OP if desired or not. However, it is important to make sure to get the crown back after service.

edit: just saw the response from Omega, my bad. Nice that they are now listening more to the owner.

E eriksenfredrik

Thanks for the input hansaboy, I just now read your other thread about the various crowns and it was very informative!

I am inclined to let Omega go through with the service as they have been really good in their communications around the watch (a whole different story than what many others have had experience with it seems).

Thought I'd share the initial response from Omega Switzerland.
* After this I have got confirmation that they will leave the bezel untouched as well, as they suggested to change the bezel and ship me the original one back with the watch.

* The chrono second hand is unoriginal and they are going to replace this. And they are also trying to keep the others intact.

* Pushers will be replaced, anything I need to worry about regarding new parts here? Does service parts look the same as the original ones for 145.012?

gbesq

Although technically not one of the "period correct" bracelets for this reference, you could also consider an Omega 1175 flat link bracelet with 640 end links. This is a very nice solidly constructed bracelet and they generally sell for a third to half of what you will pay for a 1039/516 and, in my opinion, they are of better quality. Here's mine on my 1969 Speedmaster Straight Writing.

SOG53

Some of the Apollo astronauts wore Speedmaster on this JB Forstner mesh you can find NOS or used one pretty cheaply and wear it like an astronaut until you find right vintage Omega bracelet.

Patrik83

service.

YY77

Check this site, currently out of stock but the have a re-stock reminder:
https://www.seb12100030.com/products/long-nasa-watchband-for-omega-speedmaster

ortope

If Omega will change the chrono hand, you will have a problem with the different lume they use nowadays...

Cheers

Patrik83

I have seen a couple of Omega serviced Speedmasters and they have ended up with white lume. Is this what you desire for the watch?

E eriksenfredrik

Good point, what options do I have here? Since the hand is unoriginal already. Any chance of buying these original vintage?

ortope

Here is mine 145.012-68

Davidt

The 1067 and 1035 aren’t correct for a 145012. They are very similar but they’re for 18-19mm lugs. Yours is 20mm and needs 1039 or 1116 to be period correct.

Also strap suggestions depend what country you’re in. I’m in the UK so unlikely to buy from places in the US due to shipping and customs