Vintage Omega Speedmaster Buyer��s Guide IIII

Finally, let��s discuss the ��First Edition�� commemorative Moon Landing case backs produced immediately after the Moon Landing in 1969. Starting part way through 1969, replica omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow GMT switched to a case back engraved with the words ��First Watch Worn on The Moon�� in the center, instead of the earlier Hippocampus engraving. These were phased out shortly thereafter in favor of the more intricate ��Flight Qualified by NASA�� case backs still used today.

Again, Speedmasters featuring these case backs are often incorrectly assumed by dealers to only be from 1969, when in fact there are examples from as late as 1971 which were also shipped from the factory with this case back. These first generation Moon-Landing case backs are also somewhat rare and incredibly cool. Buyers seeking this variant should be particularly careful, as these backs are still available in NOS condition (New Old Stock), meaning that unscrupulous sellers can buy one, slap it onto a newer watch, and charge a premium for unsuspecting buyers. As with any vintage watch purchase, do your due diligence in research and buy the seller first, not the watch.

Vintage replica omega Seamaster 300m Speedmaster Buyer��s Guide �C Calibre .321
The first eleven years of the Speedmaster saw a number of subtle mechanical and aesthetic changes to the cases, dials, and hands. Delving into the details of this first decade of Speedmaster production is worthy of a detailed study in its own right, and requires much more detail than I can provide here. What I will tell you is this: The Calibre .321 Speedmaster �C in any of its forms -is one of the most significant and desirable sport watches of all time, and certainly the most collectable in the Speedmaster range.

As described earlier, the first watch worn on the Moon was a Calibre .321 version, which gives the model unparalleled credibility. The movement itself is one of the most exceptional and prestigious chronograph units ever manufactured, and collectors speak about them in hushed tones. The applied logo dials are a sight to behold, with the raised http://www.speedroc.com/replica-omega-speedmaster-broad-arrow.html symbol adding a depth to the dial that subsequent models lack.

In my opinion, Calibre .321 models are the only vintage Speedmasters that have reached their true values monetarily (and are still on the rise). Mid-60s versions start around $5500, and the earliest examples can command many multiples of that. These are serious collectors watches, and are incredibly desirable parts of wristwatch history. They are ��grail watches�� for many a collector, and for good reason.

Vintage Omega Speedmaster Buyer��s Guide �C Summary
While I have barely scratched the surface of the world of vintage Speedmasters, the models outlined here are some of the most popular and desirable versions ever produced. Whether your tastes (or budget) runs to a contemporary model with vintage looks or the very earliest ��rarest of the rare��, there is a Speedmaster to suit, and you should absolutely consider adding one to your collection.

I am often asked what the ��required�� timepieces are for a well-rounded collection, with most assuming that I will answer with Submariner, Daytona. In my opinion, there are great alternatives to both of those (admittedly awesome) timepieces, and I wouldn��t consider either to be a ��must have��.

Regardless of your taste or style in wristwatches, the Omega Speedmaster might just be the only timepiece I would consider to be essential in any collection. They combine the purest elements of style, functionality, and historical importance. They will likely never go down in value, are always fashionable, and they embody mankind��s explorative spirit perhaps better than any other timepiece ever produced.

With the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing only a few years away, vintage Speedmaster Professionals are likely to enjoy a rejuvenated flurry of attention and increased values in the near future. Get yours before they go crazy.