scooterboy Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 wow well done, what a beauty. she is a classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Good deal!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Trully a clasic,congratuations,Merry Xmas and a happy new year to you as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterboy Posted December 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 I think she is from early 90's, the only thing i needs are new hands! The tritium from the hands falls off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Beautiful. Agree on some ploywatch crstal work and nothing else.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterboy Posted December 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterboy Posted December 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterboy Posted December 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 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 :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterboy Posted December 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 What do you mean? The hand is stuck in one position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterboy Posted December 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 The chrono works perfect! The chrono hand was broken and someone glued it together! You can not see it on the picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 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' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irontomkidd Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 clasic watch has a bracelet... is this wath your looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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