Speedmaster decision...is a Mark 40 a good choice?

gbesq

I can’t opine on what a fair price would be, but as to whether an Mk 40 is a good option, the relevant questions are (1) compared to what? and (2) is it a good option for YOU.

Dug

Have been pondering for a good while now about purchasing a speedy, so thought a logical next ploy would be to ask opinion from the good and wise people on the forum, before possibly making an expensive mistake.
Having read widely, mainly through the various review blogs, I am leaning toward a 3520.50 Mk40, although blogger's opinions do seem to be quite mixed. With my eyesight, though, the date pointer is definitely a tick in te positive column.
I have tried one on, offered at a local jeweller's with a 3 month guarantee. It is in really nice condition but at £3450 appears to be a little high.
I guess what I'm asking is, is a Mk 40 a good option and what would be a reasonable, ball-park price for one in good condition?
Many thanks in advance

Foo2rama

Mk40’s tend to be undervalued vs other similar pieces. There is no reason a speedy reduced is more expensive then a triple date aka mk40.

same size, better movement in the mk40 as well. Plus a much cooler watch.

Dug

Have been pondering for a good while now about purchasing a speedy, so thought a logical next ploy would be to ask opinion from the good and wise people on the forum, before possibly making an expensive mistake.
Having read widely, mainly through the various review blogs, I am leaning toward a 3520.50 Mk40, although blogger's opinions do seem to be quite mixed. With my eyesight, though, the date pointer is definitely a tick in te positive column.
I have tried one on, offered at a local jeweller's with a 3 month guarantee. It is in really nice condition but at £3450 appears to be a little high.
I guess what I'm asking is, is a Mk 40 a good option and what would be a reasonable, ball-park price for one in good condition?
Many thanks in advance

asrnj77

Look to the land of the rising sun. More Mk40s than you’ll know what to do with

asrnj77

Look to the land of the rising sun. More Mk40s than you’ll know what to do with

asrnj77

Look to the land of the rising sun. More Mk40s than you’ll know what to do with

watchyouwant

Have a look at eBay UK for this one... Serviced and better growth potential... "
OMEGA SPEEDMASTER TV MEN WRISTWATCH REF:176.014 CIRCA 1975"
Very good light blue/ grey metallic dial , long band, good service person chosen, box and paper. Sought after with a very good auto lemania 5100 base caliber. Good value growth potential. Only 14 hours to decide ! Be quick.

watchyouwant

Have a look at eBay UK for this one... Serviced and better growth potential... "
OMEGA SPEEDMASTER TV MEN WRISTWATCH REF:176.014 CIRCA 1975"
Very good light blue/ grey metallic dial , long band, good service person chosen, box and paper. Sought after with a very good auto lemania 5100 base caliber. Good value growth potential. Only 14 hours to decide ! Be quick.

Enchanted

Something looks fishy in that listing. The note says:

"Hello if You wanna Buy it Now the Price is 900 £ If you are Interested You can Contact Me Via Ebay or You can Visit This link Via Ebay :

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255848616499"

Are we talking about the same watch and seller here?
Thanks

E.

kaplan

I always wanted one for daily use, mainly a 3520.53 - but after vintage Omega's, it seemed too unbalanced for me, has too much height presence, without a bracelet, watch has it's own momentum outside your wrist - every time I see a post about it, I get tempted again though, it seems like the perfect utility watch

Priced dropped significantly when the recession scares were at peak but gained back again now