Just chiming in here. I've had a beautiful j/m Holzer on my speedy, but I've added a new notched silicone stap. I think it flows beautifully from the case. I have a black one with red stiching as well. These fit perfectly and I think they rate. Currently loving the orange colour. Changes things a bit. Some hints of another dial perhaps..... Let me know what you think. Thanks.
Agreed. I’ve been kicking myself ever since. Of course it’s been about 18 years I think.
IIRC, they MKIIs were produced from 69 until about 72.
I miss my "racing dial" MKII. It always got comments from passersby. Mine had the original sunburst case finish as well. Truly gorgeous.
Would like another eventually, but they don't come up often.
Cheers
I've been wanting one of these for ages, but was waiting for the stars to align... and they did. Very happy!
I am planning to rebuild a standard mark II from the ground up... I was tempted to get this -expensive- sapphire crystal :
https://tmwatchco.com/product/omega-speedmaster-145-014-sapphire-crystal/
I noticed some here have it on their watch. I often found aftermaket sapphires quite shiny/reflective and I am not sure I would like that. Is there any AR coating on this one? What is your experience?
Can't vouch for those crystals but can direct you to a thread that is worth reading before you consider crystal replacement on a Mk ii as it is not as straight forward as you might feel. Having done it myself I can confirm that. Have a read of this thread and those mentioned within it. Good luck with the project
https://omegaforums.net/posts/218351/rogart ·Hello
I orded a new tachy crystal for a speedmaster mark II 145.014 . I did think that i would get a new gasket or gaskets with the new crystal .But no sir . Order was from https://www.cousinsuk.com/ . My question is where can i find a new gasket . And what partnumber does it have ? . Is it one o two gaskets . Their was only one on when i bought the case . Ya only bought the case not a whole watch 😲
I am planning to rebuild a standard mark II from the ground up... I was tempted to get this -expensive- sapphire crystal :
https://tmwatchco.com/product/omega-speedmaster-145-014-sapphire-crystal/
I noticed some here have it on their watch. I often found aftermaket sapphires quite shiny/reflective and I am not sure I would like that. Is there any AR coating on this one? What is your experience?
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The sapphire glass is a big upgrade and I don't think there is an claim from TM Watch that there is an AR coating but I have noticed any
If you want to wear a Mark II as a daily, I would highly recommend this.
