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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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Hello all! Those you are around looking the daily wrist-show certainly saw my new arrival: The famous Speedy... So now I come with some crusty details. I've been dreaming of owning this watch for a long time now and the whole jump started when I got the occasion to hook a new-old-stock 861 movement for a very nice price. The first surprise was that it was wearing the Delryn break(in nylon) who's appearing normally only on the 1861 movement who comes later on from 1996. Before that, the part was in steel. Shortly, the nylon proved itself to be smoother on the wheel's teeth and not needing any lubricant. The second surprise is that the movement is "gold-plated"(?): Most of 861 was not and the 1861 is rhodium plated. Don't mistake: The previous versions as the first one(321) and the 861, never been rose-gold plated...It was copper plated as Omega been doing it during many years. The third surprise was that it's a 18 jewels movement as the 1861, instead of having only 17 as it should be for a regular 861. Seems like it's a transition movement produced around 1995 but I'm still a bit lost there... Anyway: Here are the pics!   Second step was to get the full case kit, dial, hands...All brand new and sealed. This wasn't the hardest and with parts coming from England and the US it was all soon looking good. I putted my watch-maker and friend on the job as it was a bit too delicate for my beginner's hands at the time: I may make it now but I will wait to have better practice as those original parts are not so cheap. Now, for the trouble! The stem of the start/stop pusher(at the top right of the case) was too short and didn't reach the movement. Well, in fact, it was the movement who had an unusual deep receiver part there. Why? Nobody knew: Even the Norwegian Omega center didn't know why... I started to feel my joy coming down after days of research who just proved me that I was looking for a ghost part: The pusher's stem from hell  So one day, I went back to my watch-maker and told him that he could just dream of getting this part and I could just dream of having my Speedmaster completed apparently... His answer was: "Well, it seems like I have to make it myself!" WTF , jumped into my head: Can he really do that? I knew that he had tools but to this point: I wasn't dreaming of it. It was done and assembled the very same day: Looking like a genuine part and doing the job perfectly on the movement  This Speedmaster is surely something special and the whole operation came down to 2300$ with some pretty cold sweating I must say... Now I can enjoy this legend on my wrist!    Some more info there! http://www.chronomaddox.com/moonwatch_cal_background.html |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Wow! Thanks for sharing, William. You are right....it could be a transition movement by itself. I also like your photography and it makes things more understandable. That 1 jewel difference is something to research more on. I'm glad things got sorted out and that watch maker friend of yours deserves some Laphroig 15. ENJOY IT IN GOOD HEALTH, AMIGO  |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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bigrustypig wrote:Wow! Thanks for sharing, William. You are right....it could be a transition movement by itself. I also like your photography and it makes things more understandable. That 1 jewel difference is something to research more on. Thanks amigo! The 18th jewel is the one on the small wheel , left from the nylon break. Gave my friend some Cuban cigars for the service  |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Awesome work Will...you not only have a beautiful Speedy,you have a Speedy with an awesome story! |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS 
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Nice work Will, preserverence ALWAYS pays off in the end, now you can enjoy it more.IMO the speedy is 1 of the best pieces I own to date, it's so strap versatile.. BIG CONGRATS My good Brother  |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote:Awesome work Will...you not only have a beautiful Speedy,you have a Speedy with an awesome story! That's also a Speedy recovery  |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Well done Will. |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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oagaspar wrote:Awesome work Will...you not only have a beautiful Speedy,you have a Speedy with an awesome story! ...And a scarce movement! Thanks Oscar! |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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watchdaddy1 wrote:Nice work Will, preserverence ALWAYS pays off in the end, now you can enjoy it more. Thanks william! I had a doubt before buying the movement because of all the original parts needed and them price who can be high sometimes: It's not like any home-made project... But I just had to throw myself into it since I had the occasion: Now I'm glad that I had the ambition of such a project |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Thanks Skip! Jeff: Somes wear the Speedo, I wear the Speedy  |
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murphy j 3T WIS 
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Welcome to the club Will!!  I'm sure you'll find it as comfortable to wear as I do. Now get a bracelet for it and give it the compete look. |
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FnuSnu99 3T WIS 
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Well William, after talking about this project with you over email for quite some time, I´m really happy for you my friend. And you did on heck of a job on this one, and a drop of sweat or two also (as you said:0) Patience is a virtue, and in this case, it payed of in more than just money saved. Great watch, and great job getting all the parts and seeing the whole project thru. Congratulations are in order! |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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murphy j wrote:Welcome to the club Will!! Thanks! I'm hesitating about the bracelet: Like it on straps from now and the original bracelet is going high in price.... Still, there is some great quality generics for low price so why not. The Speed-Moon has it's "real" place on velcro in fact, like the guys worn it during them missions ,even it's not the most amazing look one could find. Note that the original velcro is long enough to go around the space-suit...    |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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FnuSnu99 wrote:Well William, after talking about this project with you over email for quite some time, I´m really happy for you my friend. And you did on heck of a job on this one, and a drop of sweat or two also (as you said:0) Patience is a virtue, and in this case, it payed of in more than just money saved. Thanks buddy! I really enjoy it and the fact that I was involved in it's construction will make it mine forever |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Very nice, Will. The effort you put into this timepiece bonds you to it forever. What an awesome approach to the Speedmaster! |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Paxman wrote:Very nice, Will. The effort you put into this timepiece bonds you to it forever. What an awesome approach to the Speedmaster! Thanks Mark! Rightly said! |
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Devin 3T WIS 
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Great story Will! A story like that will always make this a great piece in your collection! And BTW I love the strap! |
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joecb 3T WIS 
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WOW... great story, and a beautiful watch.. your watchmaker skills are excellent |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Thanks guys! My eyes are never tired looking at this dial: Somes find it a bit boring, personally, I find the whole watch as having a strong personality |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Will, I've never seen a watch with that type of velcro band and i spent a few moments understanding it. In the end, I liked it and I think it's a good way of honoring the history. Nice, bro! |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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bigrustypig wrote:Will, I've never seen a watch with that type of velcro band and i spent a few moments understanding it. In the end, I liked it and I think it's a good way of honoring the history. Nice, bro! Thanks Jeff! Yes, it's more a "working strap" than something made for looking good: Still having it's charm! |
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Graham 3T WIS 
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Will, kudos to a job well done. I love the fact that you have added your personal touch to this project. Enjoy it in good health! |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Graham wrote:Will, kudos to a job well done. I love the fact that you have added your personal touch to this project. Enjoy it in good health! Thanks Graham! It's a must have for a chrono fanatic like you  |
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