totay it is x-mas i got a gen speedy for only € 800,--

[scooterboy]

hi geeks, after 17 years of waiting, you know cars, scooters, wife, children,.........

i got a gen. omega speedmaster professional with cal. 861 movement and ref. 1499/842 bracelet over ebay for only € 800,-- excl. shipping from italy!!!

i cant believe this and today i got the watch after one week waiting!

today i did go to 2 omega AD`s and both confirm me the watch is gen!!!!

does everbody know how old this watch is?

here a quick shot

better shots comming soon

happy X-mas for everyone

[wiesn089]

Beautiful, congrats! I would guess 80s? These things are build like tanks, they last forever! Mine's now almost 15 years old and despite one repair for 50€ there's never been a problem, it's running +/- 6 sec. every single day. Nice patina btw., enjoy your present!

[Lobster]

wow well done, what a beauty. she is a classic

[FxrAndy]

Good deal!!

[maxman]

Trully a clasic,congratuations,Merry Xmas and a happy new year to you as well

[scooterboy]

I think she is from early 90's, the only thing i needs are new hands! The tritium from the hands falls off!

[lhooq]

Amazing price for an amazing watch! It's definitely a 1980s model: The tell is the tall, skinny 'S' in 'Speedmaster'.

I would polish the crystal to get the scratches out, but do nothing else. It looks like it's in terrific shape.

[dluddy]

Beautiful. Agree on some ploywatch crstal work and nothing else....

[scooterboy]

In the meantime i know the watch is from the 80's does anybody know wich bracelet was in this time on the watch? My bracelet is from about 1996/97!

[wiesn089]

Here's a very good reference guide to Speedmaster bracelets. I would leave the hands alone, they look stunning and you will only get luminova replacements which will look totally out of place on your tritium dial.

[lhooq]

Do read that guide wiesn089 linked to, as it's a good one. What's the serial number on your Speedaster? It's possible that it originally came with a 1450 bracelet. The 1450 is a solid, three link-wide design and probably the most sought-after Speedy bracelet. (And I agree: I find the newer 5-wide bracelets too fussy, and their links too big.) 1450s are harder to spot in the wild than the older 1039.

If you want a period correct look for your watch, but don't want to shell out the big bucks, you could look for an 1171 and 633 endlinks. Second-hand for ~$100-150, new for ~$200.

[scooterboy]

Do read that guide wiesn089 linked to, as it's a good one. What's the serial number on your Speedaster? It's possible that it originally came with a 1450 bracelet. The 1450 is a solid, three link-wide design and probably the most sought-after Speedy bracelet. (And I agree: I find the newer 5-wide bracelets too fussy, and their links too big.) 1450s are harder to spot in the wild than the older 1039.

If you want a period correct look for your watch, but don't want to shell out the big bucks, you could look for an 1171 and 633 endlinks. Second-hand for ~$100-150, new for ~$200.

thanks for your help, the 1450 bracelet would be the holy grail, so i did order the 1171 with 633 endlinks, pic`s comming soon!

[highoeyazmuhudee]

great find! indeed looks 100% gen. im my experience though OMEGA ads dont know much about their own watches, its like buying a home theater system from bestbuy.

[lhooq]

thanks for your help, the 1450 bracelet would be the holy grail, so i did order the 1171 with 633 endlinks, pic`s comming soon!

Excellent! Imagine something similar to this:

The new 1498 bracelet has a terrific-looking and well-designed clasp, but I don't care for the modern link design. The 1171 looks and feels great--you definitely won't confuse it with a Rolex folded-link band.

[scooterboy]

Excellent! Imagine something similar to this:

The new 1498 bracelet has a terrific-looking and well-designed clasp, but I don't care for the modern link design. The 1171 looks and feels great--you definitely won't confuse it with a Rolex folded-link band.

i did make for you 2 better pics, i hope you like it :-)

[scooterboy]

if someone have a used chrono sec hand with tritium lume please pm me!

my hand is broken and glued :-(

Edited December 22, 2010 by scooterboy

[Member X]

What do you mean?

The hand is stuck in one position?

[lhooq]

If there's only a problem with the hand, the bright side is that you can get a new replacement (2210) for $15. The Super-Luminova on the pip won't be too noticeable, and you can always have it relumed for a better match with your tritium.

It looks great, but it'll be even better with a working chrono!

[scooterboy]

The chrono works perfect! The chrono hand was broken and someone glued it together! You can not see it on the picture!

[Member X]

So the Chrono still works but the hand has been broken and mended?

If it still works and is not even noticeable in these close up pictures, I would not worry - it is just 'character'

[Irontomkidd]

clasic watch has a bracelet... is this wath your looking for