Omega Speedmaster Professional 186.0004 Quartz LCD Cal 1620

[Velorum]

A different kind of Speedmaster!

Arrived yesterday - 1976 Speedmaster Professional 186.0004 Quartz - LCD display - calibre 1620



Another watch ambition achieved. I remember seeing one of these in a shop window just off Leicester Square in 1977 and thinking "if only I could afford that". Around that time I recall seeing an ad for the LCD range in a magazine. Oh well, one day perhaps......



Ive fitted a new Di Modell Rallye strap which I think suits it well. These are lovely straps, I do wish they came in shorter sizes though.



Ive ordered a NASA style velcro strap from GGB.

I realise that it isnt everyones cup of tea but I really do love it.



Cheers
Ian

[ed335d]

Love it

Have seen these come and go on SC and have always been very tempted.

[Rocket Man]

That's not a Speedy I've seen before and I like it a lot!

What are the dimensions please?

[Velorum]

Case width: 38mm
Depth: 10mm
Lug width: 20mm
Lug to lug: 42mm

**UPDATED 13.5.16**

Double checked using a digital calliper

Width: 38mm (with pushers 41mm)
Height: 11mm
Lug width: 20mm
Lug to lug: 44mm

[Rocket Man]

Case width: 38mm
Depth: 10mm
Lug width: 20mm
Lug to lug: 42mm

That's great, thanks!

I hope that this is a keeper for you, but if not...

[Mr Curta]

Cooler than cool. It will look great on the velcro

[Velorum]

Cooler than cool. It will look great on the velcro

It will be in keeping with the NASA connection - currently a 3 to 4 week wait for these

**EDIT** Got that wrong - its even longer - 4 to 5 weeks!

[Gurmot]

Very nice. I have the same model, and a steel Memomaster as seen in the advert. Just cool.

[kleungsoma]

Nice piece of watch history

[jambobbyb]

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[snowman]

Any idea how these were priced compared to the Pro in period?

I know some of the early Seiko Quartz watches (and others) were crazily expensive compared to their mechanical contemporaries.

M

[Velorum]

Any idea how these were priced compared to the Pro in period?

I know some of the early Seiko Quartz watches (and others) were crazily expensive compared to their mechanical contemporaries.

M

I seem to recall the one I saw in 1977 being priced at well over £100 - doesnt sound a lot but that was more than a months wages to me at the time

**Edit**
A google search indicates that the quartz version was approximately twice the price of a conventional Speedmaster - Im not sure how accurate this is. If it is true then these represent great VFM now as when they do appear from time to time they seem to be between £700 - £1500

[Velorum]

I am indebted to Dan (Caruso) for not only selling me this marvellous watch but also pointing me in the right direction as regards an owners manual. I printed it out this morning and its pretty much essential to someone like me!





Ian

[Caruso]

Up till now I'd never regretted selling any of my watches, but I'm definitely feeling a tinge of sellers remorse over this one.

[TimeOut]

Very cool piece of kit

[moe100]

A digital watch with Pedigree....Luv it !

[Velorum]

In addition to the GGB NASA strap Ive managed to secure this - one of the last NASA replica ones available

Its on its way from Cyprus

Expensive, but I love the look

[Deeez Nuuutz]

In addition to the GGB NASA strap Ive managed to secure this - one of the last NASA replica ones available

Its on its way from Cyprus

Expensive, but I love the look

Really really like that strap! Think that would look great on my speedy.

Can I ask where you've ordered from?

[Velorum]

Really really like that strap! Think that would look great on my speedy.

Can I ask where you've ordered from?

After a number of Google searches looking for NASA style straps I happened upon a link to an eBay seller that has some of these. His latest listing was an old one
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/20mm-Original...-/130599641918

I emailed him anyway and he said that he had just the one left - which he sold to me. He reckons that no more of these will be made - however, fabricating them is hardly rocket science () so someone somewhere is likely to make some if there is enough demand

[Mr Curta]

Very nice! So the question is, which way to thread it...

Straight through like Edward E. Aldrin?






Or looped back through the spring bars like Vance D. Brand?

[Mr Curta]

The second configuration appeals most to me - it will be interesting to experiment!

Have fun! I like the Vance method myself, it eliminates the velcro layer behind the case so the watch sits slightly lower.

[rik_68]

cool ! Remembers me when I was to secondary school...

[Velorum]

cool ! Remembers me when I was to secondary school...

You must have gone to a posh school if your classmates were wearing these!

[Gurmot]

Just a shameless reply to keep this thread going. Here's a reference to an old thread about the incredible accuracy these can deliver. -3seconds in 19 months. Just changed the batteries in mine and set it with my atomic G, will see if it's still as good.

http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...light=Accuracy

[Caruso]

Velorum's very own watch was always one of my most accurate quartz watches.

[Velorum]

Just a shameless reply to keep this thread going. Here's a reference to an old thread about the incredible accuracy these can deliver. -3seconds in 19 months. Just changed the batteries in mine and set it with my atomic G, will see if it's still as good.

http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...light=Accuracy

Interesting thread

I note that the case diameter is quoted in it as being about 36mm

Ive just double checked mine and I make it 38mm

[Velorum]

Spoke to STS today - they are happy to do a full service including case refinishing

Not sure yet whether they can replace the slightly damaged bezel insert - will see what they can do

If they can't then its not the end of the world as the damage isnt that noticeable - I guess the only alternative would be see if a reasonable facsimile could be fabricated

Sending it off to them tomorrow morning

[Lorex]

I had no idea that these existed! I can see how people get the Speedmaster bug! :-)

[Velorum]

Some related links that may be of interest

http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...nt-Speedmaster


(Thanks Dan!)

http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/w...6-details.aspx

[xellos99]

Never seen one before but to me it looks like a cheap digital watch to be honest

[delays]

Interesting period in Omega's history.

[Velorum]

Interesting period in Omega's history.

Indeed

Some TZ links:

http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...highlight=1620

http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...-back-from-STS

[Scott]

Some related links that may be of interest

http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...nt-Speedmaster


(Thanks Dan!)

http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/w...6-details.aspx

I just wanted to say thanks for this and all others who have posted.

I've now added this to my WTB list :)

[Velorum]

I've now added this to my WTB list :)

Good luck with your search - it may take a while but its well worth the effort!

[Gurmot]

Good luck with your search - it may take a while but its well worth the effort!

One selling in France at the moment http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OMEGA-SPEE...4AAOSwdGFYwEZA

[markrlondon]

A different kind of Speedmaster!

Arrived yesterday - 1976 Speedmaster Professional 186.0004 Quartz - LCD display - calibre 1620

Some day I'd love one of these along with a 1975 Bulgari Roma:



(Thread here: http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...-Roma-1975-LCD)

[lambros]

A different kind of Speedmaster!

Arrived yesterday - 1976 Speedmaster Professional 186.0004 Quartz - LCD display - calibre 1620

Very unusual Speedy! Me like a lot!!
Wear it in good health!

[Velorum]

Update!

It arrived back from Bienne via STS yesterday



Fully serviced with new case back and pushers

With reference to previous posts concerning the case back - here is the original. As you can see there are no reference numbers etc engraved on the inside



New case back



Now back on its recently refurbished original Omega bracelet



It not quite perfect but not far off. A couple of dings here and there that couldn't be polished out completely and some wear to the bezel including a slight crack at 10 o'clock but not very noticeable at all





I wonder how many of these rarer round case LCD Speedmasters are left?

Ian

[Velorum]

Sorry, forgot to say - in relation to a few earlier posts regarding case size here are some measurements taken this morning

Case excluding pushers



Case with pushers



Lug to lug



Height



Hope thats of interest
Ian

[markrlondon]

Excellent, thanks for the update!

Must be lovely to have it back.

[Velorum]

Thanks Mark

Feels as though its been away for years!

[Gurmot]

I wonder how many of these rarer round case LCD Speedmasters are left?

I still have mine even though my collection is down to just a few select pieces. Still surprised STS can't do them any longer but glad you have yours back and you like it :)

[Velorum]

Thanks

Thought that I would try it on a Hirsch this afternoon

I quite like it

[Caruso]

Great to see it back Ian.

[AndreasSwiss]

Omega Speedmaster Professional LCD in Gold plated

[Seagullfan]

Apologies for the revival of such an old thread but would someone (any owners such as the OP) still have a copy of the owner's manual)? I'd love to get a copy of it or a direction as to where I may find it.

[Gurmot]

Via google http://chronomaddox.com/omega/manual...er_quartz.html

[Velorum]

Via google http://chronomaddox.com/omega/manual...er_quartz.html

That's where I downloaded mine from - after printing I managed to fabricate a passable facsimile of the original booklet

[Gurmot]

That's where I downloaded mine from - after printing I managed to fabricate a passable facsimile of the original booklet

I think I have an original.. Will check to see if I can make some copies.

[Velorum]

This has me feeling rather nostalgic in relation to my old one. I would have loved to have kept it but at the end of the day couldn't justify having so much money tied up in a piece that I only wore occasionally.