Vintage Speedmaster 125

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Cpbetts

·Oct 9, 2024

Hello everyone,

Looking for some thoughts on this watch and whether it's a good buy.

Many thanks
Chris
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1962809...ZdQNiLgTFy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

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JimInOz

·Oct 9, 2024·Melbourne Australia

I can't see the photos.

 

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Gav1967

·Oct 9, 2024·Tend not to fret too much

Cpbetts

Hello everyone,

Looking for some thoughts on this watch and whether it's a good buy.

Many thanks
Chris
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1962809...ZdQNiLgTFy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

You need to attach photos not links as the link will disappear in time and then the thread is pointless in the archive.

As your first post on the forum you might want to give people an incentive to invest their time and do some of the donkey work for you - Introduction to yourself, your own thoughts, what your research as found, what is your definition of a good buy? etc.

 

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Cpbetts

·Oct 9, 2024

Oh I'm so sorry everyone I didn't realise a our the links. Here are the photos. They're asking about $6000 aud.

ut $6000 aud

 

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Cpbetts

·Oct 9, 2024

This is going to be my first omega watch and I've always liked this model. I'm always a bit worried about things being over polished but it seems ok. I wondered about the lume too and it looks like the parts the uv is shining on do seem ok.

Was wondering what everyone thought and whether it looked like a reasonable buy. It has no box or papers.

Thanks again.
Chris

 

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cristos71

·Oct 9, 2024

At least 2x too much

 

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JwRosenthal

·Oct 9, 2024

Do you like that specific model or you like the funky-chunky 70’s style? If the later, there is a nice MkII in our sales section right now for less than half of what that one was.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-speedmaster-mark-ii-serviced-with-extract.176903/

Thread 'Omega Speedmaster Mark II, serviced, with Extract' ·

Hello all,

the time has come to pass on my Speedmaster Mark II. I bought this watch in 2020 and it was back then my way of owning a vintage Speedmaster Professional. I enjoyed it a lot and it...

WITHDRAWN

€ 2700

Alex Cheers · Sep 25, 2024

 

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Cpbetts

·Oct 9, 2024

Thank you for your comment on the price. I don't have much to compare it to other than those other watches on ebay and chrono24. It didn't think it was too bad given a lot of similar prices out there (remember it's Australian dollars so about 3000 GBP and 4000 USD). Any comments on the condition would be appreciated too.

 

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Cpbetts

·Oct 9, 2024

I actually like that model, but agree there are a lot of lovely vintage omega models about

 

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Gav1967

·Oct 9, 2024·Tend not to fret too much

Just as a guideline price one sold on OF earlier this year for much less than the one you are looking at

https://omegaforums.net/posts/2325108/

Alex Cheers · Mar 29, 2024

Hello all,

for sale is my Omega Speedmaster 125. Unfortunately it has to make room so that I can hopefully soon add another Moonwatch to my little collection.

Reference ST 378.0801
Caliber 1041
Stainless steel case, diameter 42mm
Serial no. 38.291.XXX
Production: February 2, 1976
Delivered to: Switzerland
Extract from the Archives included in the sale

No box and no papers.
Last full service in 2020, invoice over 971€ available.
The watch keeps good time and everything works as it should.

Please check out the pictures for condition, as you can see the watch was no safe queen and has...

 

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Dan S

·Oct 9, 2024

Research some prices on sold watches, not asking prices. Then come back and tell us what you found.

 

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Cpbetts

·Oct 9, 2024

Thanks. I'm getting the impression this is over-priced. What I would appreciate as well are some thoughts on the condition of the watch.

 

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cristos71

·Oct 10, 2024

The condition is very good, with the case still looking to have sharp lines and original finish. These tend to get over polished and end up looking like a massive bar of steel soap.

 

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Knudsen1971

·Oct 14, 2024

...because this is a new Omega service case+bracelet.... and from what I can see, they used wrong pushers, as for this case you need longer pusher necks to be screwed on the inner case...

 

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Laneside

·Oct 14, 2024

Take your time...... do your homework. At the end of the day even if you like the watch don't let overpaying ruin your enjoyment.