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FS: FS: Omega Speedmaster Speedsonic

Omega Speedmaster Speedsonic, Reference number: ST 188.0002

MOVEMENT
Tuning fork movement. Caliber number: 1255, "f 300", Created in 1973, 12 jewels

DIAL
Metal, with luminous hour markers and luminous hands.

CRYSTAL
Armoured hesalite

BRACELET
Leather

WATER RESISTANCE
60 meters

CASE
Stainless steel
Screw-in
Full metal

FUNCTIONS
Day-date
Chronograph
Chronometer
Tachymeter

MORE PRODUCT INFORMATION
Case : "barrel" shape (14,4 x 43 x 43 mm), For leather straps of 22 mm lug-size, International Collection : 1974-1980

The watch runs quite allright when the chronograph function is on (at -15 seconds per 24 hours), but when the chronograph is off, it runs at something like - 5 minutes per 24 hours. This may be fixed by replacing the battery, but I really am not sure. Other than that, it's a great piece.

There are scratches on the case, but since the dial and glass (replaced by a NOS Omega original) are so nice, it looks stunning, at least in my opinion. Please see the pics and judge for yourself:

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The watch comes on a black padded aftermarket strap. The datewheel is in Finnish (I'll let you know what the abbreviations are in English), so this is a great chance to learn a new language (and a nice excuse to buy another watch :-).

It's difficult to define an asking price for a relatively rare vintage piece that looks good but runs slow. I'm thinking about US$990 (including shipping and Paypal). Feel free to make an offer. Many references available. I live in Finland, EU and I can ship worldwide.

heikki.bothas@gmail.com

Thanks for looking!

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FS: FS: Omega Speedmaster Speedsonic
Price reduced to US$790! *NM*
..and it's gone! Thank you. *NM*
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