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Hello everyone,

My father gifted me his Omega Speedmaster, which he rarely used. The watch seems to work perfectly. I have attached some photos below. I have a couple of questions:

  1. I would like to know what year this watch was made. As you can see, the case back has “1450022” engraved, and the serial number is 48333042.
  2. What is the reference number of the bracelet that originally came with this watch? Which bracelet would you recommend buying?

Thank you!

Giuseppe

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According to Ilovemyspeedmaster.com
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What is the reference number of the bracelet that originally came with this watch? Which bracelet would you recommend buying?
Nice watch, Giuseppe!

The bracelet this Speedmaster probably started its life with is a 1479 / 812. These aren’t super difficult to find, but not very cheap either.

There is a pretty good reproduction on the market as well; https://unclestraps.com/products/us1479-omega-speedmaster-bracelet-20mm
 
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Thank you so much!
Would you recommend polishing the watch? I think I’m looking on the market for an old 1479 bracelet
 
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According to the Speedmaster bracelet table - for the 1450022 it was either 1175 with 640 endpieces or later 1171/633. These are fairly easy to find.
 
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According to the Speedmaster bracelet table - for the 1450022 it was either 1175 with 640 endpieces or later 1171/633. These are fairly easy to find.
So why not the 1479? I have this table

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Ok I understood. Someone could help me to understand which is the correct bracelet ?
 
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IMO, the correct bracelet is the one you like the most.
 
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Thank you so much!
Would you recommend polishing the watch? I think I’m looking on the market for an old 1479 bracelet
The people here would recommend never polishing. Cleaning, yes, but not polishing the case. Retaining the case lines is more important to a collector, than any little scratches.

Nice watch! Hope you wear it in good health.
 
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With an 80’s watch it depends on the case. I’d always prefer not to polish and yours looks like it might have a decent case but your photos don’t confirm, we’d need more pics including from the side. Of the case is already poorly polished, a good refinish could improve matters but I don’t expect that to be the case here.
Instead, polish the crystal with polywatch and give it a clean with toothpicks, wet wipes etc. that should improve it dramatically.
 
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With an 80’s watch it depends on the case. I’d always prefer not to polish and yours looks like it might have a decent case but your photos don’t confirm, we’d need more pics including from the side. Of the case is already poorly polished, a good refinish could improve matters but I don’t expect that to be the case here.
Instead, polish the crystal with polywatch and give it a clean with toothpicks, wet wipes etc. that should improve it dramatically.
Thanks David! Which bracelet do you recommend for this watch. This should come with the 1479, right?
 
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IMO, the correct bracelet is the one you like the most.
Exactly this, some of the most expensive ones are among my least favourites too, I'd actually start with a Forstner or Uncle Seiko, see how you like it and go from there with what suits you best.
 
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