What do you think of this Speedy

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Hi. I’m offered this Speedy, naked and without the bracelet. Service history is unknown. Serial number is 778*****. Any information and opinions are appreciated. What is a fair price to purchase considering it’s condition? Thanks
 
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Post 1999 model based on dial.

caseback is consistent.

Its the price of any tritium regular edition Speedmaster made after 1999.
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Appears to be in very good condition from what I can see, but better exterior photos and a photo of the movement would be necessary to accurately assess the value. The unknown service history and lack of original bracelet will adversely affect the value. Assuming that the movement is in good condition and the case is not polished, I would say $3,500 to $4,000 USD.
 
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Appears to be in very good condition from what I can see, but better exterior photos and a photo of the movement would be necessary to accurately assess the value. The unknown service history and lack of original bracelet will adversely affect the value. Assuming that the movement is in good condition and the case is not polished, I would say $3,500 to $4,000 USD.
Whoo I didn’t think it would be that much for a naked speedy, unknown service, and missing bracelet
 
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I could certainly be off the mark. You can take a look at sold/completed listings for the same reference without a bracelet on eBay and Watchcharts or current listings on Chrono24 to get a better idea. You didn’t mention which reference this is in your post or what the seller’s asking price is.
 
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I could certainly be off the mark. You can take a look at sold/completed listings for the same reference without a bracelet on eBay and Watchcharts or current listings on Chrono24 to get a better idea. You didn’t mention which reference this is in your post or what the seller’s asking price is.
What’s the ref for this speedy?

[EDIT] I missed to read your last question. I’m not sure what the Ref. is. The seller and I are both trying to find a fair price in its condition
 
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I took a quick look at Watchcharts.com and guessed that the reference you’re looking at might be a 3570.50. If that’s correct, my estimate was too high. Without a bracelet, $2,900 to $3,400 is probably more realistic, although many offerings are priced higher.
 
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On that serial it is circa 2012 give or take a year. Probably a 3570.50 model. Without bracelet, box or papers I wouldn't want to give more than maybe £2,200 GBP/$3K USD for that since the bracelet or strap/deployant is not cheap to replace. There is also the unknown service history to consider, that would add a big outlay if it needs one soon. If it isn't running strongly and accurately I'd be no higher than £2K/$2,750
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Personally I would not trust the serial number for date.

Maria Mastrodonato said:
We inform you that your watch - serial number 77'005'279 - reference 3594.50.00 - was manufactured and delivered to our Agents in Hong Kong on August 24, 1999.

Speedmasters seem to not always follow the accepted lists. Granted, mine was the "1957 Replica" now referred to as the first "Broad Arrow" for obvious reasons, but I've never seen proof one way or another that only special editions had movements outside of the normal range.

(I wonder whether Maria still works for Omega?)
 
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Personally I would not trust the serial number for date.



Speedmasters seem to not always follow the accepted lists. Granted, mine was the "1957 Replica" now referred to as the first "Broad Arrow" for obvious reasons, but I've never seen proof one way or another that only special editions had movements outside of the normal range.

(I wonder whether Maria still works for Omega?)
They do I thought.
 
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They do I thought.
Well I just showed you an example that did not. That is an excerpt of the email I received in April 2000 from Omega Customer Service.
 
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Personally I would not trust the serial number for date.



Speedmasters seem to not always follow the accepted lists. Granted, mine was the "1957 Replica" now referred to as the first "Broad Arrow" for obvious reasons, but I've never seen proof one way or another that only special editions had movements outside of the normal range.

(I wonder whether Maria still works for Omega?)
No so. Your serial does follow the pattern I have observed on Speedmasters from ~1999 onwards when they jumped from the 48m to the 77m range. I have based my date estimate above on my own data, not on any online list since there isn't one for post 2000 Speedmasters. I would expect any low 77m Speedy to be circa 2000, for nearly the next 20 years the serials for these watches stayed in the 77-79m range but then broke out in different ways. There does seem to be a discernible pattern in the Pro serials with others included such as the 33X3 Broad Arrows and FOIS which also follow the pattern. I reckon you can pin it down to within a year or two. I do agree that there seem to be incongruity and outliers (and some downright weird stuff going on recently) but there is a general pattern that can be observed, particularly on the 2000-2018 examples.
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Ah, clearly you have done more research on this than I have... so I hope my one data point is useful. 😀
 
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Ah, clearly you have done more research on this than I have... so I hope my one data point is useful. 😀
It sure is. I don’t claim anywhere near the confidence that Eugene has though!