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·I'm eyeing a 1989 Speedmaster Reduced and I wanted proof that it was a 1989 since the serial number was not on the caseback, so the seller took this picture: https://i.gyazo.com/6adce8d143f266b1296759182e4ff74e.jpg. That serial number does indicate it was manufactured in 89, however it leaves me with a few thoughts:
1) The seller says the serial number is a laser engraving/etching, but it looks to be ink dots to me (could just be the flash though). I'm wondering how and when this ended up there. And if the serial number is no longer present on the caseback (and paperwork is missing), how it was known that was the serial number. I just want to make sure this wasn't a random '89 serial number printed on it.
2) The model numbers engraved (175.0033 and 175.0032) are that of different Speedmasters, which according to some people in this thread, is common for those casebacks: https://omegaforums.net/threads/franken-speedmaster-reduced.82521/. However, was the actual ref. number never printed on this case anywhere?
3) The serial number isn't present on the back of the watch. Was it rubbed off after 3 years? Intentionally removed? Or simply never present on this specific model?
4) The seller also shared this photo: https://i.gyazo.com/0f582fbd5b9efd1092a32d2bcd5e45a6.jpg
I usually see a more silver movement than gold/copper color. I believe I see markings for this being a Caliber 1140 with an ETA 2890-2. My research indicates this is what would be expected in an 89 Speedmaster Reduced. Can someone confirm?
Basically, I'm just trying to cover my bases before buying an expensive watch that's 30+ years old.
Thanks so much! Excited to potentially get my first speedy!!
1) The seller says the serial number is a laser engraving/etching, but it looks to be ink dots to me (could just be the flash though). I'm wondering how and when this ended up there. And if the serial number is no longer present on the caseback (and paperwork is missing), how it was known that was the serial number. I just want to make sure this wasn't a random '89 serial number printed on it.
2) The model numbers engraved (175.0033 and 175.0032) are that of different Speedmasters, which according to some people in this thread, is common for those casebacks: https://omegaforums.net/threads/franken-speedmaster-reduced.82521/. However, was the actual ref. number never printed on this case anywhere?
3) The serial number isn't present on the back of the watch. Was it rubbed off after 3 years? Intentionally removed? Or simply never present on this specific model?
4) The seller also shared this photo: https://i.gyazo.com/0f582fbd5b9efd1092a32d2bcd5e45a6.jpg
I usually see a more silver movement than gold/copper color. I believe I see markings for this being a Caliber 1140 with an ETA 2890-2. My research indicates this is what would be expected in an 89 Speedmaster Reduced. Can someone confirm?
Basically, I'm just trying to cover my bases before buying an expensive watch that's 30+ years old.
Thanks so much! Excited to potentially get my first speedy!!
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