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I need to get the original hands put back.
Jan 29, 2024,18:13 PM
Omega swapped the original tritium for new super-white hands.
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One thing I love about 80s/90s 861 Speedys
By: clemens m : January 28th, 2024-08:44
is that they can develop an amazing patina that is nothing short of spectacular. And they still offer an amazing value for what they are. ...
Thank you
By: clemens m : January 29th, 2024-11:25
Cheers, Clemens
+1
By: hora12reborn : January 28th, 2024-18:18
The other unmentioned benefit of '80s/'90s Speedies: ease . . .
By: Dr No : January 29th, 2024-20:00
. . . of service. Any watchmaker can work on 861s, parts are still available. Getting tough to find parts on the secondary market for 321s, and only Omega can service 3861s. The least costly entry point would be a Mk II, but they're not . . . . . . the sa...
No longer mine . . .
By: Dr No : January 29th, 2024-22:12
. . . but glad it went to a pal who lives near by, so I still get to see it occasionally.
Absolutely
By: blau : January 28th, 2024-13:13
They give you everything--vintage feel appeal, robust construction so you can wear them every day, classic looks, historical significance--and remain reasonably priced. I was going to say, "reasonably priced FOR NOW" but I dunno... it's not like the Speed...
100% agree,
By: clemens m : January 29th, 2024-11:27
these watches are like perfect everyday-vintage pieces!
Thank you
By: clemens m : January 29th, 2024-11:28