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rolex_DateJust · 27 November 2014, 09:52 PM

Hello everyone and happy thanksgiving!

I've been really thinking about building an omega speedmaster on a NATO for some time now and now is when the itch is getting bigger and bigger.

The reason why I would like to build one little by little is because I can buy a part or two every month and once it's built I will feel really happy and proud of the final product. I won't put everything together but as far as sourcing the parts (case, dial, hands, movement) I think it would be fun.

Do you guys think I should piece up the speedy together or just buy one out right? Money is not an issue at all but I would think it will be kinda fun and I would feel like a little kid at toys r us when the part gets shipped to my house lol

RolexPete · 27 November 2014, 10:14 PM

Build one...I did it with a Seamster 300. It only took me a week but it was a blast. So much fun I am doing another one next week.

rolex_DateJust · 27 November 2014, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexPete

Build one...I did it with a Seamster 300. It only took me a week but it was a blast. So much fun I am doing another one next week.

Where did you source the parts from? First part I would like to buy is the case. Then maybe after Christmas I'll buy the movement.

I really don't know anything about omega's and this will be my first one. I don't know what movements they have and what movement goes to what watch. I know that stuff when it comes to rolexes but not this brand.

Post pics of your omega!! I would love to see it

RolexPete · 28 November 2014, 01:39 AM

Ofrei sells the case, as does Cousins UK. I bought a kit of parts from Watchco...I have dealt with Rob there for many parts over the years. Price was a tad higher than if I sourced parts elsewhere, but for me this was one stop shopping and great customer service.

If I were you get the case first, but start looking for the movement now. Keep looking...always be looking.

Here is the link to Ofrei...$1500 before shipping for the 300 case. Dont know if they sell the Speedy case though.

I went on the Cousins UK site and did a mock up order for everything that I got from Watchco...the price delivered is about $250 US cheaper, but I think there is customs involvement with the carrier they use in the US. Not interested in that.

http://www.ofrei.com/page1184.html

Here is my watch:

joe100 · 28 November 2014, 01:55 AM

Nothing wrong with that

RolexPete · 28 November 2014, 03:58 AM

Here is the parts needed for the 300 build, off of Cousins UK

FTX I · 28 November 2014, 04:11 AM

Very nice. Thanks for sharing Peter.

rolex_DateJust · 28 November 2014, 07:50 AM

Thank you very much Peter for your help! I'm planning on building a speedmaster with the 861 movement and I'll definitely check that website out for parts when I'm ready. I appreciate your comments and pictures.

Happy thanksgiving to you and be safe out there brother

27 November 2014, 09:52 PM	#1
rolex_DateJust 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Sergio Location: Miami, FL Watch: Yes please! Posts: 1,694	Should I? Hello everyone and happy thanksgiving! I've been really thinking about building an omega speedmaster on a NATO for some time now and now is when the itch is getting bigger and bigger. The reason why I would like to build one little by little is because I can buy a part or two every month and once it's built I will feel really happy and proud of the final product. I won't put everything together but as far as sourcing the parts (case, dial, hands, movement) I think it would be fun. Do you guys think I should piece up the speedy together or just buy one out right? Money is not an issue at all but I would think it will be kinda fun and I would feel like a little kid at toys r us when the part gets shipped to my house lol __________________ ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16220 Salmon ♛ 16713 Rootbeer Ω Speedmaster Moonwatch The choice that will last a lifetime

27 November 2014, 10:14 PM	#2
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,937	Build one...I did it with a Seamster 300. It only took me a week but it was a blast. So much fun I am doing another one next week. __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

28 November 2014, 01:39 AM	#4
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,937	Ofrei sells the case, as does Cousins UK. I bought a kit of parts from Watchco...I have dealt with Rob there for many parts over the years. Price was a tad higher than if I sourced parts elsewhere, but for me this was one stop shopping and great customer service. If I were you get the case first, but start looking for the movement now. Keep looking...always be looking. Here is the link to Ofrei...$1500 before shipping for the 300 case. Dont know if they sell the Speedy case though. I went on the Cousins UK site and did a mock up order for everything that I got from Watchco...the price delivered is about $250 US cheaper, but I think there is customs involvement with the carrier they use in the US. Not interested in that. http://www.ofrei.com/page1184.html Here is my watch: __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

28 November 2014, 01:55 AM	#5
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	Nothing wrong with that __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

28 November 2014, 03:58 AM	#6
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,937	Here is the parts needed for the 300 build, off of Cousins UK __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

28 November 2014, 04:11 AM	#7
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	Very nice. Thanks for sharing Peter.

28 November 2014, 07:50 AM	#8
rolex_DateJust 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Sergio Location: Miami, FL Watch: Yes please! Posts: 1,694	Thank you very much Peter for your help! I'm planning on building a speedmaster with the 861 movement and I'll definitely check that website out for parts when I'm ready. I appreciate your comments and pictures. Happy thanksgiving to you and be safe out there brother __________________ ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16220 Salmon ♛ 16713 Rootbeer Ω Speedmaster Moonwatch The choice that will last a lifetime

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