zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

Hi Mike.

Thanks for the insight. I had posted the inquiry on another board last night and after a long day, today, I found two answers waiting for me. I wasn't aware of the makeup of the 3201 movement. Thanks for including that information. Not knowing the price of the timepiece limited to 1957 pieces, I couldn't imagine why there were two steel watches labled as 50th anniversary Speedmaster's vying for the same buying market's attention. Not so much!

Now I guess I have to see if I can find the anniversary model that I'm looking for as the combination of gold and red are truly subtle but stately additions.

Thanks again, Mike.

Jon

: I believe the stainless model with the golden seahorse on it was
: limited to 5957 pieces. You are correct about the other one at
: 1957 pieces. The one that was limited to 1957 pieces was
: introduced at a much higher price than the one with c. 1861. I
: believe it retailed for around $10,000 while the other one was
: at about $4800, so this is why the one with 5957 pieces sold
: out. In addition to the vast price difference, the 1957 LE
: introduced a new movement (c3201) which was simply a caliber
: 33xx stripped of its automatic rotor. To most collectors, this
: was just a money grab for Omega as the cal. 33xx is a much
: maligned caliber and is not nor will not be certified by Nasa.

: You should have no trouble finding the 1957 LE, but frankly its not
: worth the premium. There are still some of the other LEs
: available at dealers, you just need to make some calls. It might
: take some looking but Im sure you could find one.