Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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The other unmentioned benefit of '80s/'90s Speedies: ease . . .
. . . 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 same animal.
One thing I love about 80s/90s 861 Speedys
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. ...
Everything you’ve said is true …
In the somewhat crazy world of watches, these offer something really special.
The other unmentioned benefit of '80s/'90s Speedies: ease . . .
. . . 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 . . .
. . . but glad it went to a pal who lives near by, so I still get to see it occasionally.
Absolutely
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...
I need to get the original hands put back.
Omega swapped the original tritium for new super-white hands.
