Speedmaster Vintage questions

Franco

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.

Franco

It is 1450022 or 145022? One zero less

Davidt

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.

G gfbbprivate

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

smorrisonmd

Polishing the watch will almost certainly devalue it a bit, and this is considered heresy among serious collectors. So if you plan on selling I would not.
However, if this is to be a regular wearer for you, and you prefer the polished "like new" look, go for it. I would also recommend wearing it as is for a while before deciding. You can always get it polished, but you can't unpolis

smorrisonmd

Polishing the watch will almost certainly devalue it a bit, and this is considered heresy among serious collectors. So if you plan on selling I would not.
However, if this is to be a regular wearer for you, and you prefer the polished "like new" look, go for it. I would also recommend wearing it as is for a while before deciding. You can always get it polished, but you can't unpolish it 😀

G gfbbprivate

thanks!
I found this bracelet for my Speedmaster (1479/812). https://www.chrono24.it/omega/speedmaster--id40668251.htm?searchHash=c9e0c017_wFwF9e&pos=1

It appears to be in good condition. What do you think? Do you see any red flags? The seller would give it to me for a final price of €1,000, including shipping.