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Looking for a speedmaster moonwatch? Info inside!
- Thread starter markh
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How do you:
1. Replace the crystal with Hesalite? How hard is it?
2. Fix the 6'oclock dial so it doesn't move?
Ps I'm very mechanical inclined
just want to avoid trial and error
1. Replace the crystal with Hesalite? How hard is it?
2. Fix the 6'oclock dial so it doesn't move?
Ps I'm very mechanical inclined
just want to avoid trial and error
First off, the quartz version of the Speedy is probably the most convincing rep so I understand why you picked that one. As a nice bonus, they typically don't cost as much as the manual wind version.
Omega 1171 bracelets do come up on ebay, but they usually bring as much or more than Ofrei will charge for them! If you looking for a deal on a used one, I see them on WUS sometimes in the $175 range that are still in great condition. They go fast though, so be prepared to earn your savings by checking often.
The Moonwatch was what got me into reps in the first place. I ordered two indentical 21J Speedmasters, then sold one of them to you in unworn condition. The thread has been deleted, but you may remember I only had 9 posts the time and had never sold anything on the forum and had never used paypal either. That seems like ages ago now! Below is a picture from the sales thread and you can see the subdials are recessed but the Omega logo is applied:
I wore the twin to this watch for a while, then bought the manual wind ST19 version. Subdial spacing aside, it was a pretty darn good watch. However, I disliked the nearly flat crystal and swapped it out for a domed plexi. (I actually bought 3 plexis at the time and still have a spare, which you apparently don't need). Here are pictures of that one:
After a couple years of trying to be happy with the Speedmaster rep, I finally accepted defeat and saved up for a gen:
The story should have ended there, but like yourself I didn't really like that damn bracelet. I looked at all sorts of options, and even bought a very nice croc strap for it, but in the end I wasn't happy. I really wanted a friggin stainless bracelet on there! I finally decided on the 1479 bracelet that was used in the 1990s, although the 1171 you're looking at was a close second. Here is a picture of the 1479 on my gen:
I was very happy with this setup for about two weeks, and then this happened:
The pin broke in a place that proved very difficult to fix, and the 20 year old bracelet doesn't have spares available.
Anyway, that response was way longer than I intended but I hope it helps!
Hi what was the size of the plexi u fitted??? A was it from cousinsuk??? Thanks
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Looking for a way to have some replacement vintage DON bezels made. Possibly even a pre-moon caseback with proper engraving and pearling too. Anyone know who to contact?
I'm looking at maybe getting a speedmaster moonwatch and noticed many on here are recommending the quartz model from Toro as being a fairly accurate replica. Is that the $128 one listed on his website?
VIV54
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I hope one day they will release a super clone moonwatch. I'd buy 10 of them.
Any news lately? Have they put professional on the dials or fixed the quartz subdial printing? Any newer releases worthwhile?
I think its this version:
https://www.pf-828.com/omsp00073s-speedmaster-moon-watch-ss-ss-black-stick-a-7750.html?___SID=U
I am thinking buy one speedmaster profesionnal moonwatch. What is actually the best replica? Quartz, Lemania or Venus 75? Thanks.
Sic4531
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From what I've seen here, it depends what you're looking for. The quartz seems to be closest to appearing gen, but lacks the movement of a mechanical watch.
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