Speedmaster help please...

[trainspanner]

Im calling on the forums fountain of knowledge to clear something up...

I have decided on an original-type Speedie and in particular a manual wind with clear caseback, what model number is this? I have tried forum search and Google but as the Speedmaster is sooo popular there is so much conflicting information from a million 'experts' and this is probably a really basic question for many in-the-know on here.

Thanks.

[mjgerrard]

Struggling to find the right answer myself. Hold on.


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[DB9yeti]

I believe this is known as the First Omega In Space but unsure of the exact reference. It might feature a sapphire crystal instead of hesalite though.

You believe wrong.

OP, if you want an 'original type Speedie' th n you don't get a clear case back. Google Speedmaster Sapphire sandwich and you'll get an idea.

[mjgerrard]

You believe wrong.

OP, if you want an 'original type Speedie' th n you don't get a clear case back. Google Speedmaster Sapphire sandwich and you'll get an idea.

Sorry yes you had replied before my edit as I knew I was incorrect.

I believe what we are looking for is here:

http://calibercorner.com/omega-caliber-1863/



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[rgee]

In addition to the sapphire sandwich (sapphire front & back) there is the 3752.50 (hesalite front, sapphire back).

[trainspanner]

When I say 'original type Speedie' I mean the simplest type, black dial and thin white hands, not a limited edition/broadarrow/racing/reduced/etc.

A more recent example rather than vintage, only preference is manual wind and clear caseback, I have seen images of it before but cant find the ref.

[RustyBin5]

Normally when I want something like this a quick ebay search using "sapphire sandwich Omega" will throw up the reference. Great watch - one that's on my list.

Im calling on the forums fountain of knowledge to clear something up...

I have decided on an original-type Speedie and in particular a manual wind with clear caseback, what model number is this? I have tried forum search and Google but as the Speedmaster is sooo popular there is so much conflicting information from a million 'experts' and this is probably a really basic question for many in-the-know on here.

Thanks.

[trainspanner]

In addition to the sapphire sandwich (sapphire front & back) there is the 3752.50 (hesalite front, sapphire back).

Sorry yes you had replied before my edit as I knew I was incorrect.

I believe what we are looking for is here:

http://calibercorner.com/omega-caliber-1863/



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I think you've nailed it, thanks, now to start searching...

[PickleB]

I think you've nailed it, thanks, now to start searching...

Have a look here: link...for more info.

Edit: Here are a few model numbers to play with:

3592.50.00 Speedmaster hesalite crystal and T dial c863 sapphire caseback
3572.50.00 hesalite crystal with display back and decorated c1863

3872.50.31 on leather

3573.50.00 "sapphire sandwich" with transparent case back c1863

3873.50.31 on leather
now 311.30.42.30.01.006 changed in 2014 and 311.33.42.30.01.002 on leather

[IanBear]

https://www.omegawatches.com/watches...1130423001006/

I believe this is the current version of the model which you are looking for - the 'sapphire sandwich' as others have said.

[Marcpow]

3573.50 is the double sapphire reference previous to the new presentation box

[mjgerrard]

I think you've nailed it, thanks, now to start searching...

My pleasure. As you've probably gathered from my initial "erm" response, and other responses on here, it's not an exact science.