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Rodbuster · 29 June 2011, 09:56 AM

My wife just gave me this older Speedmaster. I think it is at least 20 years old. Can any of you fine gentlemen offer any info about this watch?

What would it cost to have a new crystal installed, and have the watch cleaned up?

Thank you in advance, Rodbuster.

wwhntr · 29 June 2011, 01:08 PM

That is a model 176.012, with automatic 17 jewel caliber 1045, from the mid 1970's (the movement should have a serial number which could determine an approximate production date). It looks like you may have the original bracelet, should have the Omega symbol on the outside of the clasp and a style number on the inside of clasp.

If the movement requires a cleaning, cost excluding parts could run anywhere from $150-300, if done by a local watchmaker. (Maybe someone here can connect you with a watchmaker in your area.) If you send it to Omega, they may charge approx $1000.

Replacing the crystal will make an incredible difference in appearance and can be found here:

http://www.ofrei.com/page_168.html#8174

Enjoy your new Speedmaster!

dsio · 29 June 2011, 03:46 PM

That Cal 1045 iirc uses the Lemania 5100 base movement and was an absolute favorite of the late Omega enthusiast Chuck Maddox.

Interesting info on it:

http://chronomaddox.com/omega/manual...ce_manual.html

http://chronomaddox.com/omega/articl...arkSeries.html

Well worth servicing.

1675-David · 29 June 2011, 03:50 PM

Commonly known as a Speedmaster mark 4.5, just like mine

Porsche · 29 June 2011, 05:09 PM

Excellent wrist shot David

What a great watch...

Rodbuster · 30 June 2011, 06:38 AM

Thank you gentlemen for the replies. I am awaiting word from my jeweler, concerning a new crystal, and possibly buffing the stainless to clean it up. I would like to keep the watch as original as possible. Out of curiousity, how much are these older Speedmasters worth?

Thank you again for your time, your info is appreciated. rodbuster

s.justinlee · 3 July 2011, 12:19 AM

nice mark 4.5, rodbuster
i like the english daywheel.
yours is priceless since from your wife but i think they fetch about $1100-1300 on ebay.

29 June 2011, 09:56 AM	#1
Rodbuster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 6	Can anyone give me any info on this Omega? My wife just gave me this older Speedmaster. I think it is at least 20 years old. Can any of you fine gentlemen offer any info about this watch? What would it cost to have a new crystal installed, and have the watch cleaned up? Thank you in advance, Rodbuster.

29 June 2011, 03:46 PM	#3
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	That Cal 1045 iirc uses the Lemania 5100 base movement and was an absolute favorite of the late Omega enthusiast Chuck Maddox. Interesting info on it: http://chronomaddox.com/omega/manual...ce_manual.html http://chronomaddox.com/omega/articl...arkSeries.html Well worth servicing. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

29 June 2011, 05:09 PM	#5
Porsche 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: ɹǝpun Watch: and learn Posts: 2,986	Excellent wrist shot David What a great watch... __________________ Obey Gravity, it's the Law! ROLEX --- SEIKO --- HEUER TRF REHAUT T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M

29 June 2011, 01:08 PM	#2
wwhntr "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 15	That is a model 176.012, with automatic 17 jewel caliber 1045, from the mid 1970's (the movement should have a serial number which could determine an approximate production date). It looks like you may have the original bracelet, should have the Omega symbol on the outside of the clasp and a style number on the inside of clasp. If the movement requires a cleaning, cost excluding parts could run anywhere from $150-300, if done by a local watchmaker. (Maybe someone here can connect you with a watchmaker in your area.) If you send it to Omega, they may charge approx $1000. Replacing the crystal will make an incredible difference in appearance and can be found here: http://www.ofrei.com/page_168.html#8174 Enjoy your new Speedmaster!

29 June 2011, 03:50 PM	#4
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,060	Commonly known as a Speedmaster mark 4.5, just like mine

30 June 2011, 06:38 AM	#6
Rodbuster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 6	Thank you gentlemen for the replies. I am awaiting word from my jeweler, concerning a new crystal, and possibly buffing the stainless to clean it up. I would like to keep the watch as original as possible. Out of curiousity, how much are these older Speedmasters worth? Thank you again for your time, your info is appreciated. rodbuster

3 July 2011, 12:19 AM	#7
s.justinlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: california Posts: 349	nice mark 4.5, rodbuster i like the english daywheel. yours is priceless since from your wife but i think they fetch about $1100-1300 on ebay.

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