vintage speedy 321 - advice required

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Skier

·Aug 7, 2018

dondaca

Got case back off:
2998-62
Serial range 1983xxxx

A true vintage.

Wow, that's a real find; the serial number corresponds with the model.

As has been stated, the service parts from many years ago add to the history and personalisation for you. You state that it will 'go for a service at a vintage watchmaker.' Find one that specialses in vintage Omegas as parts are becoming hard to come by. Please post an update with pictures when it has been serviced.

Good luck with it.

Edited: Aug 7, 2018

 

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dan7800

·Aug 10, 2018

Just do your homework before taking it to a watchmaker. There have been some good recommendations here.

You cannot undo a lousy "service" job on a watch like this. Do your homework and take your time.

Great looking watch and even better history.

 

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dondaca

·Nov 2, 2019

Oops, I almost forgot to update this thread!
Service was done more than a year ago at local vintage watchmaker.
New plexiglass (aftermaket, I don't mind about that) and a new balance wheel axis (original part was broken), a movement cleaning and some oil and my speedy brought back to life again.
A 1125 with 560s was a great addition too.
So I am definitely very happy.

Thank you.

 

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Claven2

·Nov 2, 2019

Great looking watch, though an omega haselite is like $50 or so. Shame to not use an omega part.

 

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oddboy

·Nov 2, 2019

if only you could find the correct Alpha hands for it to restore it to its former glory. a 2998. maybe @airansun can give you tips on where to find them!

Edit: just to add... not that it's a bad looking watch as it is (very glad to hear it turned out ok), but a 2998 without Alpha hands is just a bit off kilter...

 

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dondaca

·Nov 2, 2019

Ahhhh hands! that is what makes this watch history more mysterious.
I have never seen other hands in this watch and my father wore as is since 1967 (seen in old family pics).
What ever happened between 1962 and 1967? What about the vintage service dial? I will probably never know.

 

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airansun

·Nov 2, 2019

oddboy

if only you could find the correct Alpha hands for it to restore it to its former glory. a 2998. maybe @airansun can give you tips on where to find them!

Ha! It’s luck. And an obscene amount of money, when the time comes. More than many Seamaster 321s will cost. Honestly, I’d be too embarrassed to admit to a civilian what I paid for a set of watch hands.

But, it’s worth it, I think. Because once you’ve been with alpha hands, batons seem, well ordinary.

And doesn’t every watch want to get back to its roots?

 

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joe band

·Nov 2, 2019

que historia, felicidades! donde estas en epaña?

 

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joe band

·Nov 2, 2019

airansun

Ha! It’s luck. And an obscene amount of money, when the time comes. More than many Seamaster 321s will cost. Honestly, I’d be too embarrassed to admit to a civilian what I paid for a set of watch hands.

But, it’s worth it, I think. Because once you’ve been with alpha hands, batons seem, well ordinary.

And doesn’t every watch want to get back to its roots?

but what a beauty!

 

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Romega

·Nov 3, 2019

Beautiful watch. Since dial is a servicedial, I would not worry about the hands. If it was like this when your father wore it, then it should be ok for you. Enjoy!

 

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Davidt

·Nov 3, 2019

As it's a service dial I'd get a pair of service alpha hands. Then it's a judgement call whether to get a watchmaker to artificially age them.

 

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Taybharr

·Nov 3, 2019

What a great memento to remember your father by. Personally, I would keep it as your father wore it...I think it looks great!