Speedmaster Professional Circa. (another ye ol' "help me date my watch" bit waster)

[Goose]

Ok. Start with Sorry.

I know I start this thread to the disdain of many. Yes, I've searched this forum and the web. But I give up.

My Speedy is my favorite. It is a replacement for one that went MIA from my office back when they called "IT" "Data Processing/MIS". So, I place it at mid-late 1980's.

It has a #1450 bracelet that is somewhere in my room.

Without cracking it open, can someone let me know a more specific year(s) and Cal.?

Help me, Obi-Wan Forumites. You are my only hope.

Sincere Thanks...

[Kringkily]

If it came on a 1450 bracelet then it should be around 1989-1991

[Goose]

I was focused on dial hieroglyphics in trying to gauge the date

Didn't know the 1450 was that short of a time window.
I read the ref. 1450 went from1980-91. http://www.omega-addict.com/reviews/bracelets/


But, I hope you are correct as your shorter time window is when I recall my purchase occurring. But I've wondered the vintage as they can sit in display windows for a bit. Driving me bonkers.

Thank you, George.

[jmsrolls]

The 1450 was used throughout the 1980s and the movement would be a cal. 861. Early 80s movements were red gilt followed by yellow gilt.

Fr. John+

[Kringkily]

Fr. John if im not mistaken the 1450 bracelet was introduced around the 88-89 period after the 1447 which was the first transition out of the 1171. Around 92 it switched over to the 1479

[Goose]

I do want to crack it open. Maybe that would give us some clues. Now I'm curious about the gilt as Fr. John referenced.

Pandora's box 8^0

Never been cleaned. Running 2s/24h so haven't worried about it.
Oldest watch in my small Goose gaggle.

Any dial marking clues that could help you gentlemen help me?

[Goose]

That's -2s/24h.
Too late to edit above post.

[Kringkily]

If you do get it open then by the serial number we can tell you the year

[Goose]

Originally Posted by Kringkily

If you do get it open then by the serial number we can tell you the year

Concern was not torquing it back right. But, heck, I don't get this one wet anyway. That's what my Seiko Monsters are for.

Time to dig out (find) the Jaxa.

[Goose]

Deflowered my Speedy. Sort of. Took off the caseback, saw the inner movement cover/protector, and screwed the caseback back on.

Chickened out as I've no experience with that config and didn't think my favorite watch should be a guinea pig. So, I'm okay with the 1989-91 based on this thread's replies.
Which, I'm thankful for, George and Fr. John.

Took a pic so I could be certain the caseback hits in the original position. Bonus was that I came across the bracelet when I dug around for my case opener. Cool beans.

Thanks again. Have a wonderful Thursday.


Oh, Speedy is not my oldest. My error. The Hamilton MIL-W-46374B (on strap) is my oldest at 1982. And, my Datejust is from 1985. Didn't want to accidentally deceive. Guess I should just leave it as my Speedy would be my the one I would save in a fire.

[Goose]

Read that the inner housing cover I saw when I opened the caseback is the anti-mag photon phaser force shield. Anti-mag.
Is there a trick or special tool required to get that off to see the movement?

[Kringkily]

no you can either wedge something in between where it touches the movement and get it to dislodge before removing it. I just get a piece of sticky tape and put one half on and pull up. Make sure no residue is left on.

[azguy]

Originally Posted by Kringkily

no you can either wedge something in between where it touches the movement and get it to dislodge before removing it. I just get a piece of sticky tape and put one half on and pull up. Make sure no residue is left on.

do it and take a picture, it's should be a good looking movement, right

[poormans]

the dial has the long p and long r in speedmaster so early 80ths would be a good guess

cheers
christian