I was giving my Grandfather's Omega Speedmaster. Can someone give me more info on it? thanks

 

Thanks for the information Dsio. It's currently not working, I'm taking it to a jewellery shop today owned by a friend as he fixes watches and said it most likely needs a new battery. I phoned Omega and told them its not working but they informed me it would take 4-6 weeks to get analysed.

Out of interest, how much would this have cost my Grandfather in the early 70s and how much is it worth now? I'm not going to sell it, it's an heirloom and I love it!

I never met my Grandfather, my Dad gave it to me a few days ago and it fitted perfectly first time!

 

I know nothing about watches. I did last week turn the nobs (for want of a better word) and it started working fine but then the following morning it stopped and hasn't worked since.

I will do what you suggested and see if it works, thanks for your advice. Much appreciated.

I'm going out tonight and would love to get it working, it's a beautiful looking watch when on.

 

I have turned the crown towards 12oclock until it won't turn anymore, but it hasn't popped out. However, it has started ticking. The small dial on the left side is turning and the hands are, but the watch is running very fast. Instead of counting 60secs it's turning the hands after 40secs or so.

Shall I turn the crown anymore the other way? As it hasn't popped out.

Thank you

 

Please don't fiddle with the watch any more. You are going to damage it by running it when it almost surely needs to be serviced. The oils have dried up inside it and there's probably some dirt. Try to find a decent watchmaker before you do anything else so a wonderful heirloom isn't ruined. Where are you located? If you don't mind shipping the watch, we have a couple very good watchmakers here who can handle the job.

 

Congratulations on your beautiful heirloom! Now, you might give some serious thought to following the advice of the good folks on this forum. Get it serviced by a watchmaking pro, and don't hand it off to a guy that thinks the Speedmaster Chrono uses a battery!!

 

Thanks for all the advice everyone. I unfortunately cant afford to spend £300 on getting it professionally services at the moment. However, when I have the spare money I will do and until then I'll refrain from twisting any of the nobs.

 

James give Steve at Rytetime a call and see what he says, i expect the service will be half of what you were originally quoted.

 

Nice watch. I have a similar one but mine has the "racing" dial which is a bit more rare.