I, like many, overlooked the Mark II professional models for years. That is until a 2018 version shawshanked it’s way into my collection, and earned its seat at the table.
The one pet peeve I have with vintage omega, particularly speedmasters from the late 60’s is the less than stellar dial finishing (unclear if it was an issue with the tritium formula used at that time). Given the exceptionally high number of Speedy dials where most of the tritium plots have flaked off almost completely, Imagine my surprise when I got my hands on this Betty under a loup!
The serial is right at the beginning of 1970, which given that dating by serial is by approximation, and not bands officially recognized by Omega to my knowledge, the piece could potentially be a ‘69. If anyone clears the production year up definitively, I will update the ad with that info.
Movement: Cal. 861
Service History: Seller informed me that the watch was serviced in 2018. I however was not provided with hard copy records.
If anyone out there speaks Omega Tech, the caseback has the following numbers etched inside:
A5638-6/87
F35554
F-8685-4
F45763+
The chrono functions flawlessly, and is as smooth an activation as the modern version.
I’m including in the sale:
- standard red omega box
- Damiani appraisal cert
- 3 straps including 2 new crocs
- Rare stainless quick release dive bracelet with extra links (fits up to an 8 inch wrist at current max length.
The trouble with vintage of this quality and caliber is that value is far more subjective that a Rolex 116610 or Human Life (For those that are curious the answer is 6). So, the watch will effectively sell to whomever makes the best offer, but as to keep within CWC policy:
Trade value is set at $3,333,33
Viewing will be downtown close to Church and Dundas. Always happy to carve out 30 min to meet a collector. Until you have a watch on the wrist, its difficult to know whether its the right piece for you, so swing by and give that quick release dive strap a shot. Im currently obsessed with that bracelet....so dope.
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The one pet peeve I have with vintage omega, particularly speedmasters from the late 60’s is the less than stellar dial finishing (unclear if it was an issue with the tritium formula used at that time). Given the exceptionally high number of Speedy dials where most of the tritium plots have flaked off almost completely, Imagine my surprise when I got my hands on this Betty under a loup!
The serial is right at the beginning of 1970, which given that dating by serial is by approximation, and not bands officially recognized by Omega to my knowledge, the piece could potentially be a ‘69. If anyone clears the production year up definitively, I will update the ad with that info.
Movement: Cal. 861
Service History: Seller informed me that the watch was serviced in 2018. I however was not provided with hard copy records.
If anyone out there speaks Omega Tech, the caseback has the following numbers etched inside:
A5638-6/87
F35554
F-8685-4
F45763+
The chrono functions flawlessly, and is as smooth an activation as the modern version.
I’m including in the sale:
- standard red omega box
- Damiani appraisal cert
- 3 straps including 2 new crocs
- Rare stainless quick release dive bracelet with extra links (fits up to an 8 inch wrist at current max length.
The trouble with vintage of this quality and caliber is that value is far more subjective that a Rolex 116610 or Human Life (For those that are curious the answer is 6). So, the watch will effectively sell to whomever makes the best offer, but as to keep within CWC policy:
Trade value is set at $3,333,33
Viewing will be downtown close to Church and Dundas. Always happy to carve out 30 min to meet a collector. Until you have a watch on the wrist, its difficult to know whether its the right piece for you, so swing by and give that quick release dive strap a shot. Im currently obsessed with that bracelet....so dope.
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