Omega Speedmaster Reduced 3510.50 movement

[azranas]

Hi,

Im a new to Omega and would like to purchase my first Omega which is the discontinue Omega Reduce. I like the similarity to the Speedmaster Pro but without the hassle of a manual winding watch. I in a dilemma as there are multiple choice of movements and prices for this Omega Reduce out there. The Omega Reduce with 1440 is cheaper than the Omega Reduce with 3220 movement.

Which is a better movement - the 1440 or the 3220. I'm presuming the 3220 is better as it is the latest movement for this watch but I've read somewhere that it is complicated to service due to the piggyback chono. I've read somewhere as well that the 1440 is a better movement as even it is not as luxury as 3220 movement , it is reliable and not as complicated to service. Is the 1440 a Leminia movement?.     

Most of the Hesalite glass on the Omega Reduce has some form of scratches and I was told that it is easily rectify by polishing , is this true. Is polishing able to eliminate the scratches or is it a temporary solution.

I hope any of you Omega guru could enlighten me.

Ozz

[azranas]

Hi,

No Omega user out there?. Please help.

By the way, I have seen the Omega Speedmaster Reduced in many type of movement 1440 , 1441, 1443 and 3220. So far from what I saw, the Omega Speedmaster Reduced in 1441, 1443 and 3220 command the same price range.

My dilemma is that the Omega Speedmaster Reduced in 3220 movement ,even though it is the latest movement , the physical condition of the watch is bad. On the other hand , Omega Speedmaster Reduced in 1441 and 1443 movement is an older than 3220 movement but the watch pysical condition is not so bad.

Decision - decision.

Ozz

[Everdying]

where do you see a speedmaster reduced with 1440 / 1441 / 1443?
1440 / 1441 are quartz 3 hander movements.
and there is such movement as 1443.

[azranas]

Hi Glampyre,

My apology for my stupid mistake. The movement number should be 1140/1141/1143. Thank you for highlighting that to me.

Anyway you can see them through  http://watchlim.blogspot.com/2011/08/omega.html.

He has a few Omega Speedmaster Reduced on sale with different movement. I went to his shop in JB to inspect the watch physically. On the photo attached on his blogspot, it is difficult to see the actual condition of the watch ,especially the scratches even at a close up photos.
The Omega Speedmaster Reduce with the latest movement 3220 is there but the condition is bad. However , the physical condition of the Omega Speedmaster Reduced with an older 1140 or 1141 movement is not so bad.

I will buy either one  but I need your advise before I make the choosing.

Please advise.

Ozz   

[Everdying]

i would guess the 3220 is still a more reliable movement than the rest before it.
they all still piggyback a chrono onto eta, just evolution has made it better.

scratches all can be polished, you can even send it back to swatch group and they can do it for you for probably around rm300.
i know just for bracelet itself is around rm150 for a polish job back to factory look, and case should be another rm100+.
hesalite can be easily polished by hand.

anyway, the latest movement in that series is now 3330 found in the racing series.

[azranas]

Hi Glampyre,

Thank you for your advise. That's it than. I will buy the Omega Speedmaster Reduce with the 3220 movement.

I got a question -  the original warranty card stated that the previous owner bought the watch in 2003. That is already more than a decade. Presuming that the owner did not service the watch from the moment of purchase, I do believe that I would need to take it to service sometime or immediately upon my ownership of the watch. Do you have any idea how much this service would cost me?.

I'm going to go again and before I hand over the cash , I will inspect the watch in detail this time. Any advise in terms of what to look for - a talltele sign of a lemon.

Best regards
Ozz

[Everdying]

basic service prices are all listed on omega's site.
http://www.omegawatches.com/customer-service/watch-intervention/complete-maintenance-service-prices

all the movements in the reduced go under cat3, so you're looking at a minimum of rm1.8k.
but u will get a 2yr warranty on that once done.

[azranas]

Wow. Service cost are a bit pricey. If I combine the Speedmaster Reduced cost and the service cost together, I could get straight and buy a used Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch which is around RM 6XXX to RM 7XXX.

Anyway, what type of Omega did you own?.

Ozz

[Everdying]

umm, a speedmaster pro amongst a couple others.
i never liked the reduced much, while the only reduced i like is not as easy to find at a decent price.
http://www.omegawatches.com/collection/speedmaster/reduced/35395000

[azranas]

Wow. I didnt know this Speedmaster Reduced 3539.50 even exist. Much better than the 3510.50. Do you know how much a used 3539.50 cost and where are can i find one to have a look?.

Ozz

[Ogony75]

What the selling price for 3510.50.