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Item: OMEGA12 Omega Speedmaster ProfessionalModel: Omega Speedmaster Professional Year Made: 1969 Case: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Movement: Caliber 861 Dimensions: 47mm lug to lug, 43mm crown |
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It is always about condition and service. The 1450 bracelet is priceless (so priceless, that we are including a nice black leather, weather resistant band with this watch). I would put the original away. The first thing to look at on a 1969 is the bezel. Look for the rubs and chipping of paint off the bezel. A few tiny marks is ok, but look closely. This watch is near mint with just 2 or 3 small places. Next look at the pushers and crown for use. That will tell you a lot about a watch. Does the crown have the Omega symbol? If you are collecting, only buy the best. Has the dial faded and are the hands in great shape? Never seen better than on this watch. The letters are crisp, the dial is dark and beautiful. Just exceptional in all respects, and we are talking about a 41 year old Omega. To many, this watch is more collectible than most Speedmasters. It is the first to say "Professional" and does not have the big moon crap on the back. I say crap because it's miserable to wear. Of course, that's just my personal experience. It was in the transition period between the 321 movement and the big moon crap of the early 70s. My choice is this one. That is why it is in the collection. Remember, buy the best. It will always be worth the most. Interesting historical note regarding this watch. According to Wikipedia, NASA needed an approved wrist watch for space travel. Five different brands of chronographs were purchased and returned to NASA for testing. The Speedmaster passed NASA's numerous tests, which included exposure to extreme temperatures, vacuum, intense humidity, corrosion, shock, acceleration, pressure, vibration and noise. The Rolex, Breitling, Bulova, Longines and Heuer all failed. The Omega Speedmaster was adopted by NASA as the “Officially Certified Wristwatch For All Manned Space Missions.” |
