I went to see this watch when it was on gumtree.

The original paperwork intrigued me with being sold from the local jewellers and being 1 owner from new (his dad)

Watch is in a very sorry state couldn't get the back off with the speedy opener

very worn case, badly chipped and cracked glass, wrong pusher, wrong clasp on strap, not running very good

Says he's done his homework and is worth £2500 in the condition its in tried to explain it needed alot of work but just wouldn't listen

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/omega-sp...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Shame. If no one else bids, email him as the auction ends reiterating your offer. Yeah, it could be a £2500 watch, with £500 of service and parts first...

 

yup, that is one shagged watch. Service, new pusher, replacement glass will be easily 5-600. I think the case has also seen better days. STS in UK could probably get it into great shape but it wouldn't be cheap. In that condition and without even the chance at a look at the movement I'd be very hard pushed to go over 1100 UKP...even with the sport dial!!

 

… at least. The case refinishing at STS would be about ~£250. Add ~£350 for the service, and maybe a bit more for parts...

I see he's listed it on Ebay too, starting at £2500 but with best offer enabled. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/omega-speedmaster-mark-ii/292611423842Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

Maybe you should point him at Item ID 123194196460 - http://www.watchcount.com/mw2.php?bkw=123194196460#serp - was on for £1750, freshly refinished and serviced by Omega, and with an extract too...