Omega speedmaster

[rusi]

i recently saw a omega speedmaster Moon watch circa 1971, movt. 861, dial very good condition, winding,with omega bracelet , techono. bezel a bit worn , but figs. legible,
for USD 1330.
Any idea what its present price?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by rusi

i recently saw a omega speedmaster Moon watch circa 1971, movt. 861, dial very good condition, winding,with omega bracelet , techono. bezel a bit worn , but figs. legible,
for USD 1330.
Any idea what its present price?

Well Rusi first the watch you saw is not a true moon watch. The real moon watch is the 105.012-66 or perhaps a 145.012-66 with the Cal 321 movement based on the Lemania 27CHRO-C12 from the era 1966-68.Most collectors assume that a 1969 Speedmaster was worn on the Moon because the landing occured in 1969 but this assumption is incorrect IMO a pre 1968 model ST105.012-66 or a ST 145.012 speedy Cal 321 movement was worn by Aldrin and the same model worn by Sheppard was the first Speedy on the moon,and the true moon watches . Because of the time line, Omega switched late 1968 to the Cal 861.There would not have been enough time for these new 861 watches to tested by Nasa.Now a 1971 mint speedy cal 861 would retail around the £900-975 about $1800 on a very good day but to buy in deduct around 20% 25%.

[JJ Irani]

Hey Padi,

You amazing bugger, I have just one question for you...

Is there any damn thing you DON'T know about watches past, present and future?

Your knowledge never ceases to amaze all of us, Padi. Fantastic!!

[padi56]

Never really took much notice of ladies watches any brand.Never had any interest in pocket watches,but now have just started to gain a bit of knowledge in that department.Always like the old mechanical watches, and suppose I always will.But most of all, grown to respect all brands of mechanical watches over the years,and always willing to learn,or help anyone if I can.

[JJ Irani]

[C.J.]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey Padi,

You amazing bugger, I have just one question for you...

Is there any damn thing you DON'T know about watches past, present and future?

Your knowledge never ceases to amaze all of us, Padi. Fantastic!!

Yes. He probably knows very little about the fakes you wear

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by C.J.

Yes. He probably knows very little about the fakes you wear

[rusi]

Hi, folks,
Now you know why I always call Padi my Guardian Angel, he helps anyone in times of need of knowledge of watches & its even great that he guides us well.
Isnt it great to have such lovely people on board.
One forums loss is another forums gain

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by rusi

Hi, folks,
Now you know why I always call Padi my Guardian Angel, he helps anyone in times of need of knowledge of watches & its even great that he guides us well.
Isnt it great to have such lovely people on board.
One forums loss is another forums gain

That's right, Rusi. Have you lost the other forum?