I'd like to add a speedy to my collection and this 1988 one is up at a local auction iy runs well and all buttons work and has papers with it no service history but i would get it serviced if purchased, it's in really good condition what are members thoughts???









Guide price is £800-1200 pounds?

Thx OmegaSean

 

Looks great to me, razor sharp lugs and factory blue coating on back of watch implies it hasn't been worn much. Would be nice to see a movement shot, but some watches just make all the right noises regardless and this is one of them.
Only downside is it's likely to go for nearer to double the estimate.

 

What he said

 

Agree with the two fellows above....5 yrs ago, you may have been close with your top end price...but these days you're looking at paying close to double...

 

Great patina on the dial, case is super sharp. If it fits your price point it would be a nice addition to your collection.

 

As many suggested it went for top money £2760

OmegaSean

 

Still a decent price considering what's being advertised here on the forum lately for 1990s Speedmasters!

 

Was that you that came up with the price?

 

Correct me if i'm wrong but the bezel isn't period correct for an 88? I always thought the non-accented bezel was only made between 1970-1975?

 

Bezel's all good, that style ran through the 1980s also. So contemporary to the above watch, 1989 20th anniversaries have them too.
I'm sure someone else will be along with the exact cut-off year, but sometime in the 90s they switched to the later style.

 

No this wa the final auction price plus another 3% on the £2760 !!!

 

This is a true gem. Dont worry about the price payed. I doubt there will be a Speedmaster price bubble any time soon. Congratulations.

 

I didn't buy it as my bid of £2000 pounds was quickly passed
OmegaSean

 

Beautiful Speedy with the right bezel. From '80 Omega sold the Speedmaster with bracelet ref.1450 (808 end links). It looked just like the ref.1171 but had links that were more round. I've noticed that your Speedy has 633 end links from '70. What kind of bracelet is mounted on?