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I was surprised when this watch was offered to me because I had never known about it before. It looked like Goldfinger’s Speedmaster MkII. A quick check in internet taught me this is a reference 145.034 Speedmaster MK II gold plated which I had no idea it...  

What does that mean? Hagwe

... and loved everything made with gold. Even his Rolls Royce was made of gold. I felt this was a most suitable watch for such an extravagant character, and a joke for James Bond fans. Lol! Cheers! Abel

The watch seems too young comparing to the movie, so i could have known better. Thanks for pointing out!

... a suitable watch for such a gold loving character. Yes, the film was released in 1964. The Speedmaster MkII steel came in late 1969 or 1970 if I remember well and the gold version a bit later, so it couldn´t be on Mr. Goldfinger´s wrist at that time. ... 

Hagwe! Best, Reuven

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That’s a great Omega !... what an incredible find. That watch was made for you !!!

But your idea to wear it on a strap is possibly the better option: just enjoy it as it is. A cool catch, Abel!

... croco brown straps for this watch could do fine. Anyway I don´t expect much wearing of this watch which I bought to complement my collection of Speedmasters and seduced by its rarity. Glad you like it! Abel

. . . for a very long time. Easily the most affordable reference on the secondary market, yet essentially identical to the steel versions other than the crystal, hands, and sub-dial details. Now, if you had been able to find one of the solid gold Mk IIs, ...  

... I have an special spot in my horological heart for rare variants and in uncommon metals. Of course it would be wonderful to find one of these so rare solid gold examples. Though I didn´t know about the golden and gold Speedmasters MkII, I did know abo... 

. . . Mk II. Supposedly eight made . . . it has to be the rarest production reference. Don't recall how many solid gold Flightmasters were made (I want to say 40, but that can't be right); 18 kt Mk IIs are a fraction of that. Best, Art

Again, I feel it would make for a super catch for any collector!! Best, Abel.

. . . but only 20 equipped with the gold bracelet. So the gold Mk II is rarer by far . . .

It is a pity the owner decided to have the bracelet polished, but it is not a major concern. The watch is lovely and well kept, and if you wish, you can have the bracelet re-plated by professional services like LA watchworks. Otherwise, a nice rally strap... 

I’ve been a fan of this version for a few years now! You are quite lucky, because in that good of a condition they are seldom and far in between. Funny enough, I recently came into an opportunity to buy a watch in a similar configuration as your Mark II. ...  

yes, it has a very similar look! The condition of mine is very good except for the bracelet. It's a shame its past owner did that polish! Enjoy your goleden Caravelle so much! Take care and be safe my friend! Cheers! Abel