It's normal. Definitely chunkier per link (each link is thicker and also lengthier, but you get less links than with the 1998/849) and the clasp is thicker.

Also, Watchmaxx suxx.

 

Probably a Watchmaxx shill

Typical. You should really change your listed occupation to "beater of dead horses".

 

$3,350 for a new speedy with factory warranty doesn't suck to me. I had a pretty good experience with them.

 

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They are gray market. The owner is also way too sassy. I would avoid them like the plague, though with the plague, you will eventually get the relief that is death. So I prefer the plague.

 

They are gray market. Anyone that gives you their warranty instead of the factory warranty is gray market. I was going to purchase my Speedmaster from a gray market dealer, but just couldn't do it. That's why I went with Topper Jewelers. To get that factory warranty.

 

It came with Omega warranty cards filled out by an AD in the US.

 

Sounds to good to be true, but if that's the case score for you. I am thinking it's used.

 

It came with stickers on the watch, it was brand new. Plus I got free overnight shipping, fantastic deal.

 

Congrats on the great deal and great watch.

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Can we see pics of the watch and warranty cards.

 

Congrats! Newer bracelets does have laser engraving on the back (picture of mine below). Screw design better than older pin/tube style

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I don't know the dealer but it looks like you got a good deal. Enjoy your new watch.


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interesting... so mine has the STZ00... on the bracelet like yours. But I don't have 887 on the end link. Omega must have made several changes to how they label these bracelets. Thanks for the pic!

 

It came with different end links, I swapped them with the 887's, which I modified to use the bracelet on my Seamaster Professional

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so you had a 3570.50 then put the updated bracelet on it? It wasn't a straight swap? are the end links different? just curious

 

The Seamaster end links are different versus the ones of the Speedmasters; the "correct" speedy style bracelet for the Seamaster is 1610/930.

I bought the STZ004195 bracelet with the intention of using it on my Seamaster since wanted to have the newer screw style links. I originally fit it with 930 end links but like more the style of the 887 Speedmaster end links (they are shorter than the 930's) so modified them with a dremel tool to make them fit the Seamaster

Here a Seamaster 825 end link (left) and a Speedmaster 887 end link (right) before modifying it:

And here the bracelet installed on my Seamaster with the adjustable clasp

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wow great idea.

 

It's the same thing Jim does. Middle man between AD. Not sure why you are all so surprised.

 

@fskywalker, you are a stud.

 

@fskywalker, you are a stud.

 

I might buy from Joma or Authentic.

 

I'm confused... Isn't the drawback of watchmax, prestigetime, jomashop, et al that you forego the international warranty? I'm not surprised the OP got the cards, I am surprised they are stamped and dated by an AD.


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Which makes me think it was a used watch. I have ask for pics of the warranty cards. What's the warranty dated for?

 

This is very strange

 

Probably a Watchmaxx shill

 

My guess is that he bought a watch with watchmaxx's generic warranty. I am not here to bash anybody, but something is fishy.

 

I've seen GM dealers get watches with AD stamped cards... Brand new.

It happens. It's rare for GM dealers, but not impossible.

 

It does happen. As green lantern stated. Not unheard of but not the norm.

To the OP, congrats. Wear it in good health!

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I just bought this exact same watch, from watchmaxx, for 3350, and it came in the mail this afternoon. Just got home to open it up. It came with the warranty cards, although they were not stamped by an AD. Upon picking up the watch and winding it, one of the first things I did was test the chronograph seconds hand. Nothing. The chrono seconds hand didn't move. Also, i notice that the top bumper is very mushy... not as clicky as the re-set button on the bottom, and neither are as clicky as I am seeing in a lot of youtube videos of omega speedys. It also didn't come with the extra straps, the eye magnifier, and the bracelet removal tool.

I did not remove a single sticker or tag on the watch, and it looks like they have a return policy as well as ebay's buyer's protection, so i am not worried much about losing my money. although, i did buy their last one so i cannot simply exchange it with them for a working speedy. This really pisses me off. Who knows how long it will take for the refund to kick in, and then i have to go searching for yet another buyer at this price.

I guess it is too good to be true when you find a brand new speedy for 3350...

In my opinion, avoid watchmaxx at all costs.. I will probably get my refund and go to an AD and spend an extra thousand dollars just to be safe... very unfortunate. although, this is exactly the kind of thing that happens to me... not surprised at all.

 

Well I hate to be harsh, but you get what you pay for. I am sorry this happened to you. It's pretty crappy of them not to provide all the extra goodies that comes with the speedy. I asked the OP in this post for a pic of the watches warranty cards, but could never provide any of the info. You have every right to be pissed. Send it back ASAP. I heard Chitown watches in Chicago are pretty good or go where I went to get my Speedy from Topper Jewelers.

 

I bought my Speedy from Watchmaxx and it came with all the items that should've come in the box when purchasing at the AD. I'm not sure about the warranty cards as I didn't look, care, or have ever used a manufacturer's warranty on a watch (as I usually buy vintage). As a mostly vintage owner I am aware of what these can cost to repair and the $1k savings is enough to service one of these twice. Sure, pay an extra grand if it helps you sleep at night but to me it just wasn't worth it. Perhaps if it was a brand new model with a new and unproven movement I may reconsider my stance but on a Speedy Pro...I don't think so.

I'm sorry to hear you got a bad one but mine and others have been great.