Omega speedmaster

[rusi]

i recently saw a omega speedmaster Moon watch circa 1971, movt. 861, dial very good condition, winding,with omega bracelet , techono. bezel a bit worn , but figs. legible,
for USD 1330.
Any idea what its present price?

[padi56]

i recently saw a omega speedmaster Moon watch circa 1971, movt. 861, dial very good condition, winding,with omega bracelet , techono. bezel a bit worn , but figs. legible,
for USD 1330.
Any idea what its present price?

Well Rusi first the watch you saw is not a true moon watch. The real moon watch is the 105.012-66 or perhaps a 145.012-66 with the Cal 321 movement based on the Lemania 27CHRO-C12 from the era 1966-68.Most collectors assume that a 1969 Speedmaster was worn on the Moon because the landing occured in 1969 but this assumption is incorrect IMO a pre 1968 model ST105.012-66 or a ST 145.012 speedy Cal 321 movement was worn by Aldrin and the same model worn by Sheppard was the first Speedy on the moon,and the true moon watches . Because of the time line, Omega switched late 1968 to the Cal 861.There would not have been enough time for these new 861 watches to tested by Nasa.Now a 1971 mint speedy cal 861 would retail around the £900-975 about $1800 on a very good day but to buy in deduct around 20% 25%.

[JJ Irani]

Hey Padi,

You amazing bugger, I have just one question for you...

Is there any damn thing you DON'T know about watches past, present and future? :thinking: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Your knowledge never ceases to amaze all of us, Padi. Fantastic!! :thumbsup:

[padi56]

Never really took much notice of ladies watches any brand.Never had any interest in pocket watches,but now have just started to gain a bit of knowledge in that department.Always like the old mechanical watches, and suppose I always will.But most of all, grown to respect all brands of mechanical watches over the years,and always willing to learn,or help anyone if I can.

[JJ Irani]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[C.J.]

Hey Padi,

You amazing bugger, I have just one question for you...

Is there any damn thing you DON'T know about watches past, present and future? :thinking: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Your knowledge never ceases to amaze all of us, Padi. Fantastic!! :thumbsup:

Yes. He probably knows very little about the fakes you wear :rofl:

[JJ Irani]

Yes. He probably knows very little about the fakes you wear :rofl:

:dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :bartmoon: :bartmoon: :bartmoon: :bartmoon:

[rusi]

Hi, folks,
Now you know why I always call Padi my Guardian Angel, he helps anyone in times of need of knowledge of watches & its even great that he guides us well.
Isnt it great to have such lovely people on board.
One forums loss is another forums gain

[JJ Irani]

Hi, folks,
Now you know why I always call Padi my Guardian Angel, he helps anyone in times of need of knowledge of watches & its even great that he guides us well.
Isnt it great to have such lovely people on board.
One forums loss is another forums gain

That's right, Rusi.:thumbsup: Have you lost the other forum? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :justkiddi