Speedmaster Co-Axial Broad Arrow 1957

[SabaDen]

I was offered a LNIB Broad Arrow. It looks stunning but wanna do some homework before I take the plunge ... is there any problem with the movement? Is the movement an in-house owned by Omega? Looking for a daily watch at the same time want something special. Any input on this watch greatly appreciated and sorry for the noob question ... new to Omega.

[el-piloto]

Originally Posted by SabaDen

I was offered a LNIB Broad Arrow. It looks stunning but wanna do some homework before I take the plunge ... is there any problem with the movement? Is the movement an in-house owned by Omega? Looking for a daily watch at the same time want something special. Any input on this watch greatly appreciated and sorry for the noob question ... new to Omega.

Hi there!

The Broad Arrow is a helluva watch!!!
It is powered by Omega's exclusive cal. 3313, their Co-Axial chronograph
movement loosely based on the FP 1185 (or 1285 as others have said). It is
a very fine movement, it features a column wheel for the coordination of the
chronograph function and the finish is wonderful.

When you check it out again, just make sure you're getting a fairly recent
serial#! The 3301/3303 & 3313 have had a few problems in the past, but
they are all sorted out now. Google something like "Omega 3303 problems" to
find out for yourself...
Any serial# starting from 79xxxxxx should get you a safe purchase (that is,
a 3313B with all improvements incorporated)!

But do not let that take away this watch from you...!!
The Broad Arrow is really a wonderful watch, a great mixture of the classic
Moonwatch Speedy with modern elements...

A PO would be slightly better suited as a daily beater I think, but like I
wrote above (and I'm sure others will agree), the Broad Arrow is a great
watch!!!

Check out a few more details over at Omega's website here: ==> Broad Arrow

Hope this helps a bit...

B/R