Change ). Although I don’t believe the comparison is a discussion between good or bad, I do believe that most modern / new watches are per definition better than the vintage ones. Certainly, at the top of the quartz movement tree, there are some real beauties, and these include hand-made movements that are a genuine part of the watchmaker's art. If you take your Omega to an Omega boutique, they’ll help you find the best fit (shoutout to the friendly staff the Omega boutique in Pavilion, KL!). Review: Nodus Avalon Matick Limited Edition, AVAMATICK. So how did this mythical creature happen to find its place in Omega’s casebacks? The AT quartz is a pretty simple watch, with only a single complication: the date function. Could I be wrong? I met many of the original Mercury 7 astronauts. Many watch enthusiasts see such odd lug widths as an abomination, which I would agree to some degree. Although these people do have a point, there are two things to consider: (1) You are essentially paying for the brand, to an extent, and; (2) the quality of the watch is reflected in the price, both inside (movement) and outside (exterior). I have an original 1970 model which I bought new for £125.00 and I’ll be staying with that one. OMEGA SeaMaster Professional Quartz Wrist Watch 2263.80 Date 300m blue silver My future wife bought me a MKII Speedmaster as an engagement gift back in 1972…..still have it but I don’t wear it anymore. Buying a nice vintage watch of any kind will require a bit of research. The Skywalker X-33 is powered by a 9 jewel, multi-functional quartz chronograph movement, the OMEGA cal.5619, with a thermo-compensated integrated circuit. But that isn’t what draws people to the watch. If memory serves me correctly, the watch was a quartz movement. However, the biggest differences are perhaps in the text on the dial and the fact that the new Speedmaster Mark II 2014 model has a date aperture. The grand Seiko 9F has an accuracy of +/-10s per year. Certina’s DS Concept watches cemented the brand’s international reputation as a sports brand since 1959. There is no question – the vintage. The AT Quartz comes in two dial variants, grey and silver. This is a low frequency quartz watch accurate to 5 seconds a month. Watch snobs may say otherwise, which is rather unfortunate. You could probably buy two decent examples for the price of the new version, and they are bound to rapidly increase in value. I purchased the new version, and am very impressed. (For non-native-English-speaking readers: the “Mark” in the name stands for a new or revised/improved version; it is similar to calling something a “2.0 version” these days.) Plus, the seconds hand hits the seconds markers perfectly. To be honest with you, today’s review is the one I have really been looking forward to. Quartz Movement Watches Sorted by Movement. Full set with box and card. Although all the Rolex and Co-axial Omega models out there are beautiful and lust-worthy, I just cannot see myself spending 5000 dollars or more on a watch, even in the distant future when I will be earning more money than I am right now. This assures a time precision of +/- 10 seconds per year. I really appreciate this information. Please enter your e-mail address Please review your email address. That is super accurate. There are no investment vehicles that can outperform vintage watch collecting. I may look for an old one for my collection, but the new one has it all over the old. Movement. 4,600-euro price tag. The black dial version is Reference 327.10.43.50.01.001 and has a price tag of approx 4,600 euros (including VAT). Now it looks new. Neat touch. Comment Every Tuesday on my website, www.fratellowatches.com, we tackle a topic related to Omega Speedmaster watches. It is clear that the old model has a dial that is more similar to the Speedmaster Pro “Moonwatch” than to its 45-years-younger successor. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. That’s because today’s timepiece is my most-cherished piece. Omega Constellation Ladies Replica Watch - Quartz Movement - 35MM Top Quality Japanese Quartz Movement 18K Pink Gold Plating on 440 Solid Stainless Steel with Roman Hour Numerals Bezel White Dial with Date Window Genuine Rubber Strap with Deployant Buckle Closed Back Casing with Omega Markings and Engravings The lines are softer, more sinuous. I am under-educated in such matters, but never one to shy from offering an opinion: The entire movement is sealed to prevent dust from going in as well as preventing the lubricant from drying up. Let us know by leaving a comment below; we are curious to know. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. And as shallow as this may sound, high-end quartz watches are a great and comparatively affordable way of experiencing high-end brands, you just cannot deny that. Bought mine in 1970 in Switzerland If you know of any that I haven't listed, please email me with the information. People have asked us about the base movement for Omega Caliber 3330, as it is not one of Omega’s in-house-developed chronograph movements (the Caliber 93xx series). Would I do it again for another high-end/luxury watch? The High End Quartz Controversy – Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m Quartz Review To be honest with you, today’s review is the one I have really been looking forward to. They were selling for around $1200 for perhaps 6 years and the last 6 months or so they are advertised for over $2000. Movement. Question – I have the 1969 original, when I took it to Omega for a tune up they changed the dial, hands and polished the case. Till now, I haven’t seen a big increase in prices of the vintage Mark II. This was before the Mark II body style was on the market. I’ll talk more about this later on in the review. I need to have an expert tell me what Speedmaster professional model I have. The orange Speedmaster Mark II racing is Reference 327.10.43.50.06.001 and has an (approx.) Should it have been 20mm, the lugs would seem out of proportion and make the watch less attractive, dare I say. And of course, the end links are solid. The minute track and hour markers are quite different from the Speedmaster Mark II 145.014 model. Year. Fitted with the more desirable steel bracelet and black dial. The only real movement difference between that and this … I like the cushion shape more. A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal covers this striking dial. … Also, this movement does not need servicing for at least 50 years. The Rolex Submariner replica quartz is sure to satisfy. Your Omega watch is equipped with a thermo-compensated quartz movement: temperature variations which could easily affect the movement's precision are automatically corrected and compensated by a quartz thermometer with a frequency of 262.144 Hz = vibrations per second. The 19mm lug width. My Personal Holy Grail and it is on my wrist right now just like it was 46 years ago. There are even more models in between and some slight variations on the above. Good comparison between both watches. The screwed links make the bracelet adjustment so, so much easier. Unfortunately, a steam bath caused internal moisture and corrosion, and I reluctantly through the watch away. I think you should compare it to a vintage 145.014 with the race dial. The old steel clasp is just a straightforward folding buckle whereas the new clasp is in line with all the other modern Omega clasps — two release buttons and easy to resize. I liked the old weathered look. If I wanted a current Speedmaster, I’d buy the current MK2. We believe that the target audience, though, is the guy who loved seeing the vintage Speedmaster Mark II on the wrist of his father or grandfather and has decided to go with a similar timepiece with all the modern technology inside. A Precidrive quartz movement achieves real chronometer accuracy and precision with a deviation of +/- 10 seconds per year making it up to 10 times more accurate than a traditional quartz watch. I opted for the former as I believed that the contrast in color between the dial and hour markers would look nicer. MBA Graduate, Wristwatch Enthusiast, Casual Foodie and Caffeine Addict. In any case, Omega decided to do a Speedmaster Mark II reissue in 2014, and we noticed that the watches were already in the Omega boutiques before their official introduction at Baselworld 2014. The cause of the controversy – the movement – is the Omega Caliber 4564 which is based on the ETA E64.111 quartz movement. Comparing this AT quartz to my other watches that range from as low as US$50 up to US$400…or maybe not, as they are simply not comparable. ( Log Out /  So, would you opt for the old, original Omega Speedmaster (Professional) Mark II or would you rather have one of the modern versions? This was one of the first analogue quartz wristwatches made. We will come to that comparison later on. The dial features a grooved vertical texture, giving the dial a refined, yet sporty look. I have an Omega Speedmaster Professional Mark II purchased in Germany in 1969. 145.014 next to the new Ref. Instead of a no-date, hand-wound chronograph movement – like the one that is still being used in the Speedmaster Professional 357x.xx series – Omega decided to use its Caliber 3330 movement. This movement is Omega’s Caliber 861 and was in production from 1968 through about 1996, when it was succeeded by the Caliber 1861 movement. ( Log Out /  327.10.43.50.01.001 and show you the optical differences between the two. In any case, we’d advise you to have this finish redone by Omega, which has the proper machines and knowledge. That’s because today’s timepiece is my most-cherished piece. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. If you look at their mechanical models, at least for the Aqua Terra range, they have applied logos and hour markers. The lume is rather lacklustre, as shown in the image above. As “vintage” is not the same like true vintage. -40mm case and … Please note, that if the a movement is not listed, it's because I couldn't verify when it was used. I also detail how to set the Co-Axial 8500 movement too. Omega Speedmaster Quartz VS Automatic. The official presentation on this Speedmaster Mark II watch can be found on the Omega website, where you can switch off the light to see the illumination of the dial and where you can resize the bracelet. for me, vintage rules. Quartz Movements vs. Automatic Movements. This AT quartz is an absolute beauty and stunner, and definitely my most-cherished timepiece at this point in my life. ( Log Out /  (We’ve already discussed the movements a bit so need to compare those.) There is a black-dial version and a racing-dial version as well as a Speedmaster Mark II “Rio 2016” Olympic Games edition (pictured below) that we saw during our appointment with Omega. Sometime in 1969, Omega introduced the first Speedmaster Mark II, which was actually a Speedmaster Professional Mark II. Wait, what’s that mythical creature on the caseback? Whereas most vintage dive watches tend to err on the small side for … 1300 calibre beta 21 developed by the Centre for Electronic Watch Making at Neuchâtel. It has the look of the original moon watch. Another thing to consider: some people are just not realistically willing to pay so much for a high end mechanical watch. When Omega ceased production of the Speedmaster Mark II in 1972, the Mark III already had been introduced. (1) 1 product ratings - Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m 38.5mm 231.10.39.60.02.001 | Excellent Condition The painted Omega logo and hour markers. It is probably not a watch for the purist – although it is an awesome timepiece – but more for someone who loves vintage watches but wants to wear something new. Keep in mind that the Speedmaster Mark II’s sunburst brushed finish is a magnet to scratches – this doesn’t have anything to do with the material, only with the type of finishing – and it will require a pretty good watchmaker to deal with this. New battery and seal January 2021. My white lettered 1969 Mark II was my first good watch. Is there anything I can do to bring that look back? This article was originally published in 2014 and has been updated. “Quartz movements do not have a soul” or “quartz movements are not as sophisticated as mechanical movements.” These are some of the comments you can see online when people discuss about high-end quartz timepieces. With such case diameter, one would expect the lug width to be 20mm. Although the vintage Mark II in the photos is a bit roughed up, you can clearly see the similarities between the style of finish on the case and bracelet. Quartz (106) Automatic (1) No details (2) Case material. It has little similarity with the original movement, except for the tri-compax layout of the dial, of course. Long story short, Omega’s engraver Jean-Pierre Borle found the inspiration from the hippocampi on gondolas during his holiday in Italy. This is paired together with 150m of water resistance and a well-threaded screw-down crown, balancing aesthetics, wearability, and practicality. i think the omega vintage more point…cause when we used it we will remember how we appreciated the history of this watch. There also may be some collectors who just feel that they need a piece like this in their Speedmaster collection. This wristwatch is powered by OMEGA’s calibre 1376, a precision quartz movement. Braun BN0035. Sports watch enthusiasts can rest easy too, as this beauty is protected by a sapphire crystal as it should be at this calibre. These battery-powered watches are the most common type of watch and are more accurate than mechanical watches (ironic!). 1910 . Hello Robert-Jan, I notice a definite increase in the price of the Mark IIs over the last 2 years. Both watches are beautiful, but the – to me – somewhat more sleek, ‘lighter’ vintage just hits all the right spots. No quartz then…moisture can be repaired….i had leakage repaired. A nice touch by Omega, indeed. With a choice of grey or white dial in a 38.5mm steel case, this Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M runs on the Omega 4564 Swiss quartz precision movement – from Swatch sister company ETA – with a battery life of 25 months. Besides they are fun to wear and useful for…..oh ya, telling time! It is larger than all the other watches Omega fitted with the cal. You could adjust the bracelet on your own, but I would rather get it done at the boutique since this is Omega that we are talking about. 1250 movement. My original Mkll speedmaster professional was bought for my 21st birthday by my beloved parents in spring 1971 for somewhere around £67, it is still on the original bracelet, on one of the services the pushers and O rings were replaced and the crystal. The new movement was developed under an ESA patent licence based on an invention by ESA astronaut Jean-François Clervoy. For the traditionalists, quartz watches still can’t hold a candle to the masterful engineering of a mechanical movement watch. A little disappointing as a quartz model owner, but understandable. The Speedmaster Mark II came with the same Lemania-based movement as the Moonwatch, Reference 145.022. After the Omega Speedmaster Professional won the race to the Moon in 1969, Omega thought it was time to come up with a watch that was perhaps a bit more up-to-date and ready for the 1970s — design-wise, that is, as the watch would still need to handle the same abuse as the Speedmaster Professional “Moonwatch” could. Let me introduce you to the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m Quartz, reference number 231.10.39.60.06.001. Surely at this price point, they could have opted for applied ones? The purpose of this review is to highlight the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra watch, detailing the major technical specifications and my views after having it on the wrist for a week. The hour and minute hands really do shine, especially under good lighting. For this beauty, I paid around 3000 Australian Dollars (equivalent to around 2000 US dollars). Odd lug width straps are not as common as even lug widths, resulting in some difficulty in finding straps. I also love the vintage version because of its character . But why, you may ask. Still like the current model but would take either in a pinch. +Sharp design+Three-dial chronograph+Available in black or white. On the dial, you will notice that – besides the date window, obviously – there are other differences between these two. The Speedmaster Mark III was succeeded by the Mark IV in 1973. Movements Through the Years. The Omega Speedmaster collection, for the most part, is purely mechanical with either automatic Speedmaster watches or hand-wound/manual wind Speedmaster watches.It is a very iconic watch collection since it was the Omega Speedmaster watch that was the first watch on the moon. Your email address Sign up. The new watch has a lot of advantages, admitted. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t remember my watch being an automatic. Call I have yet to experience the $500 to $1500 price range, so my thoughts may change in the future. The polished edges on the case give a superb contrast to the sunburst brushed finish of the upper side of the case. After a year and a half’s period of ownership, I can only say that I am very impressed by its robust, accurate performance. Tag Heuer F1 Alarm WAU111A. However, a quartz is well worth the consideration, owing to such precise accuracy alongside considered detail and elegant aesthetics. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Something I would have expected, but it is not happening (yet). The AT Quartz comes together with a fully brushed oyster-style bracelet with a fold-over push button deployant clasp, with the Omega logo etched onto the clasp. The 1st and 3rd pictures of the Speedmaster II Racing above look identical to the watch my parents gave me upon graduating from law school in 1969. As you can see on the photo of the Speedmaster Mark II Racing (below), the barrel-shaped case and bracelet are very similar to those on the original version. Just like the original Speedmaster (Professional) Mark II watches, there are a few variations available of the Omega Speedmaster Mark II Co-Axial 2014 models. Seamaster 200M OMEGA-matic (battery-less quartz movement, mens size only) Seamaster 120M (same movements as the Seamaster Professional Diver, available in mens and ladies) Seamaster ‘150th Anniversary Limited Edition’ released in 1998 with titanium case, silver dial, white gold bezel, and was limited to 1848 pieces. This means that the newer model is slightly bigger, which is evident in the photos below. This watch is my favorite and means more to me than any other watch. The name is pretty long, so for the sake of convenience, let’s call it the AT Quartz. Now, excuse me while I save up for a Grand Seiko 9F series…. A vintage Omega Speedmaster Mark II 145.014 in good condition can be found for below 1,800 euros. In 1848, Louis Brandt founded the company that would become Omega in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. The new MKII is without doubt a fabulous watch with impressive improvements, but if you wish an investment I would still put my money in a vintage model. This article comes to us from the “Speedy Tuesday” archives, and focuses on my opportunity to review, compare and contrast the modern Omega Speedmaster Mark II with its vintage predecessor from 1969. It is in need of a crystal and good cleaning and polishing.. just not sure how expensive that would be and if worth the investment.. I sometimes find myself staring the hands instead on the dial, though most people tend to be mesmerized by the dial of a watch. Hi – I own original Mk11 but wondered if new type bracelet would fit being 20mm ? However, for now, I strongly believe that the high price tag is justified. This movement has a column-wheel mechanism, a co-axial escapement, an Si14 silicon balance spring and a power reserve of 52 hours. In October of last year I reviewed the Omega Seamanster 300 Sepctre edition, containing the 8400 movement. I think it maybe close in time to the Moonwatch. The watch has a lot of memories. Thanks. For me, one of the real "victories" of the quartz era has been the ability to produce inexpensive yet effective analogue chronograph movements that can be used on watches down to a tenth of a second or so. For now, that is. The caseback actually features the Omega Hippocampus, or the Omega Seahorse as Omega themselves call it, which has become one of Omega’s staple attractions on some of their models. It seems that the new Omega Speedmaster Mark II with the matte black dial has the same graphics printed on it as the racing version, with the exception of the use of orange for some of its accents. The bezel is mounted on a 27.4 mm stainless steel case and is presented on a stainless steel bracelet. The new track on the outside edge of the dial is lighted from underneath, by a liner of Superluminova. Tags: Baselworld, Chronographs, Fratello Friday, Omega, Omega Speedmaster, Sports Watches, Tachymeter Watches, Vintage Watches. I should put it on and wear it for a change. You are reading Caliber Corner, the most popular resource for watch movement … It is understandable that Omega decided to use this movement. I love how Omega executes their re-editions, it is done in a great way. I’ll be damned if I don’t (provided I have the funds for it). The previous version was caliber 1438 but both are based off the ETA 255.461 movement. Quartz movements are very accurate and require minimal maintenance aside from battery replacements. But hurry, as I would suggest the introduction of the new MKII, will increase interest in the vintage examples? Here is a rough guide to when the watch movements were used by Omega. If you take a closer look, you will notice that the dial is somewhat different from the original. The hands have also changed a bit, and are now a mixture between the original Speedmaster hands and the Speedmaster Mark III hands. ( Log Out /  The vintage Mark II or the new model? Although a 20mm lug width would have been more convenient, I personally believe that the 19mm lug width gives the watch case the perfect balance. The OMEGA team is available from 8am to 6pm EST, Monday to Friday. 321 The Omega Speedmaster Mark II is an Excellent investment over time. The dimensions of the contemporary Speedmaster Mark II are 42.4 mm x 46.2 mm, whereas the vintage model measured 41.75 mm x 45 mm. Evolving from an etch to now embossing, the Seahorse really represents Omega’s commitment to quality. The racing track is a bit different from the original, which had a red outer track and an orange Omega logo at 12 o’clock. For the purists, there are still some great pre-owned vintage Speedmaster Mark II models out there that are priced attractively. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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