E68
vintage Omega Speedmaster MKII with ultra rare reference 145.034 in
untouched condition! No replacement parts or re-plating of the case!
Brand: OMEGA
Year of manufacture: this watch reference was launched in the beginning of the seventies and the serial
number of this watch dates it to as
well.
watch size:
The barrel
shaped gold plated case with a stainless steel screw back is 42mm wide not
including the crown. Full length is 45mm. It is 20mm wide between the lugs.
About the brand:
Omega is, on par with Rolex, the most
recognized brand around the world
Specifics of
this model:
1
- This gold plated version, ref 145.034, together with the all gold version is
very rare, something you can easily confirm. You will find many steel ones for
sure, but not this version and not at this price!
2
- This particularly beautiful gold color
dial, can only be found in a solid gold or gold plated case.
3 - The mineral glass with the inner
Bordeaux scale can only be found in the gold plated and the gold version.
4
- This Speedmaster MKII has the same caliber of its brother the Speedmaster
moon watch, the 22 jewels Omega manual wind caliber 861. The caliber 861 was conceived by Albert Piguet
of Lemania. Omega promoted the MKII stating that it was tougher than the original
Speedmaster but it has never achieved the popularity of the moon watch version.
For more interesting information visit
the Chuck Maddox article:
http://www.chronomaddox.com/MarkSeries.html
The reference number in the back: 145.034
serial number in the movement: 32xxxxxx - see the pictures
The
watch is quadrupled signed Omega: in the dial, in the case, in the mechanism
and in the crown (logo)
cosmetics
dial: The dial is in very good/excellent
condition! Just a small mark between 3 and 4 o'clock - see the
pictures and make your own opinion
hands: the hands are very nice, despite having
lost some of the luminous material -
see the pictures
and make your own opinion
case: it is in good condition, it has not been
polished neither gold re-plated, it shows some wear and oxidation of the
plating. The Omega logo in the back is well
defined. - see the pictures and make your own opinion
The pushers: show signs of wear at the edges - see the
pictures and make your own opinion
Movement: very nice,
pristine condition! - see the pictures and make your own opinion
The crown: the
original crown is in average/good condition, with the logo well visible but
with several marks and nicks - see the pictures and make your own opinion
The crystal: is mineral glass and has several
scratches, mainly visible when looking at oblique angles. The edges of the
glass are not perfect either, there are some nicks visible - see the
pictures and make your own opinion
The
bracelet is not from Omega, neither the buckle. It is a gift that goes with the
watch.
Inside
the watch:
Swiss made Omega manual wind superlative
caliber 861, copper colored.
Service history:
Unknown service
history. Not recently serviced.
If it is not stated that the watch has been serviced recently you would
better consider a revision by an expert watchmaker, no matter how good the test
results may look. This applies to every vintage watch not just this one.
As a general rule manufacturer's recommend a revision every two years.
Working condition:
1 - Winding is smooth
2 - time setting is smooth.
3 - starts upon winding, there is no
need to shake it.
4 - the chronographs functions, start,
stop and reset, were tested three times and worked fine.
5 - The chronograph was put to work for
more than 12 hours and it has never stopped all along the way.
To get you a clearer picture of how the watch will behave, I do the
following home testing: I test it against a watch that I know is correct. For
this I purpose I use a web page that provides the exact time. I check the
deviation after 12 and 24 hours. The results for
this watch after 12 hours: -03s seconds
and after 24 hours: -04 seconds.
This simple home test is not a warranty of repeatability or accuracy.
Actually wearing the watch in the pulse will get you different results for
sure.
No matter how good the test results may look, the watch is sold as is,
without any sort of warranty.
The watch is signed Omega: in the dial,
in the case and in the movement. The crown bears the Omega logotype.
Please
note:
1 - The
watch should not be used in the water! All diving watches, even recent, should
be sent for a qualified water sealing service each year prior to diving season.
2 - Any acrylic or metallic display that
might appear in the pictures is not included in the sale!
Buy it now or make your offer early and
with confidence! This is the most effective way to avoid the
disappointment of seeing the item go to someone else.
Please take a look at my other
auctions and at my excellent feedback!
Condition:
Please refer to the pictures for a
complete perception of the item’s condition. This will be more precise and
effective than my eyesight or judgment.
All pictures are of the actual
item. Photos are not retouched or edited to mask defects. Please take time to enlarge the all the
photos for the clearest, largest images. Photos usually disclose the condition
much better than a written description as many people have a different idea on
what words or terms may mean. If an identifying mark or defect is visible on
the photo it is considered disclosed to the buyer.
Please remember
that seeing the item at very high magnification, as in the pictures that I provide,
brings to life small defects that the human eye does not perceive.
If you don’t see it in the pictures and it is not mentioned in the
description, then it is not included in the auction!
I aim to
provide as much details concerning the auction as possible, because I feel that
from a buyer's standpoint there is nothing more uncomfortable than unpleasant
surprises.
International Buyers - important
notes -
1 - This item is located in
the European Community so there are no taxes for countries inside the European
Community.
2 - Import duties, taxes
and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges
are the buyer's responsibility and are
normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you
pick the item up. Do not confuse them with additional shipping
charges. Please note that if the item is returned to me because the buyer
refused to pay taxes or didn't take any necessary action, the total cost of
shipping will be deducted from the refund.
3 - I
advise you to check with your country's customs office to determine what these
additional costs will be prior to bidding.
4 - Before bidding, make certain that the item
offered in this auction does not in any way violate international laws, customs
or postage restrictions of your country.
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Accepted
payments
PayPal Payment: I expect your PayPal payment to
be received within 3 business days of auction ending date or I
reserve the right to cancel the sale under eBay's rules.
Registered
Shipping by CTT
Please read
this as it gives you detailed information concerning shipping, insurance,
tracking and time to arrive to your country.
Insurance
for loss is included at a cost of 2% of item's value. Insurance will be provided
by a third party, not by the post, since I could not find a courier that
insures collectibles, precious objects and watches.
Registered shipping (requiring your
signature upon reception) can be tracked in the Portuguese Post website (they
have an English version) and after a few days, after the item arrival at your
country, or in some countries before that, you can track it in your country's
official Post. Tracking is not accessible by clicking in the tracking number in
the eBay page. An exception to this is the USA but you will have to wait for me to
upload the USPS tracking number, which will take a few days after the item is
sent.
For instance, if you are in the USA you can track it in the USPS website, and if you are in the UK you will track it in the Royal Post; in Spain
you can track it in www.correos.es; in France you can track it in La Poste
Please remember that the tracking number must
be tracked in these websites, meaning that you have to copy paste the number in
the appropriate place in the website.
Some countries might not provide the
tracking feature. Please check with your country postal office beforehand as I
cannot have this information. In any case the shipping can be always be traced
if anything goes wrong.
You will be
able to track the shipping at:
CTT
– Correios de Portugal
Or try the following link
to the English page of the CTT website, or copy paste this address to your web
browser:
http://www.ctt.pt/feapl_2/app/open/objectSearch/objectSearch.jspx?lang=01
Important
note concerning expected time of arrival: under normal circumstances, in the European Community zone, the package is due to arrive in five to seven business days. Outside the Euro countries it will take considerably more days due to longer distance, grouping
of parcels and customs bureaucracy. Usually 25 to 35 days, a few times less than
that, depending of your country.
Packing ($2 USD) + registered shipping with reception
notice ($15 USD), plus insurance at 2% of item’s value ($40 USD), to Europe:
$57 USD
Packing ($2 USD) + registered shipping
with reception notice ($20 USD), plus insurance at 2% of item’s value ($40
USD), to the rest of the world: $62 USD
A
scan of the post receipt will be at your disposal, should you ask. The cost of
insurance will not be shown in the post receipt. Neither the cost of packing.
Expedited
shipping
Do you want to receive your item faster? If you do I can send it to you
very fast but the cost is considerably higher.
MRW is a Spanish company that
subcontracts other carriers. Shipping to the USA is usually by FEDEX and this
means shipping is very fast and can be fully tracked. If sent without insurance
the buyer assumes the risk of shipping immediately after tracking is visible
in the carrier's website.
Price (without insurance) to
the European community: USD $55
Price (without insurance) to
Canada and the USA: USD $75
Price (without insurance) to
Asia, Australia, South & Central America: $95
Insurance, at
2% of item's value, will be optional, it is up for you to decide. You will
receive the invoice with insurance adjusted to the value of the item but if you
don't want to pay for insurance you just have to ask for it and a new invoice
will be sent to you. This is valid for expedited shipping only.
1 - Please note that shipping costs include safe and careful packing.
2 - Combined shipping will be applied on
purchase invoices. This means that you would not pay shipping for each item
although the cost of shipping will increase, because the cost of shipping is,
of course, weight related.
3 - If you have an account with UPS, FEDEX,
DHL or with any other similar company that operates in Portugal and want them
to pick up the item for you, I will be glad to act according to your
instructions. In this case you won’t be charged anything for shipping, not even
packing. Insurance is up to you but all of this must be specified in the PayPal payment clearly.
By buying or making an offer you agree with all that is stated above.
Please skip this auction/sale if you don't agree
with everything or if you disagree with something that is stated, thanks!