A Riff About a Speedie

Omega Speedmaster watch movement cal 321
Some collectors wonder what the fuss is all about with the Omega calibre 321, particularly those powering Speedmasters.

Well,for starters, I guess if one is serious about collecting representative Omega models and movements of the fifties and sixties, it's obligatory to have at least one calibre 321 chronograph in your collection.
Notwithstanding my fixation with Omega Constellations, I have two examples of the calibre 321 in my collection and there's no better form of meditation than to take the back of my Speedmaster and get lost in contemplation over this fine movement.

More importantly, the reason why big money is paid for cal 321 vintage chronographs, Speedie included, is that it's one of, if not THE, best chronograph movement that ever powered an Omega model.

Albuquerque watchmaker, J Edwards agrees, and in this blog post from his blog Tick Talk he riffs very nicely on the mighty 321

4 comments:

  1. Anonymous5:42 pm

    Hi,

    I've read a couple of your posts and think that you might be able to help me. Is this Omega watch fake or genuine?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=110292187037

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  2. Desmond6:04 pm

    Looks to me like a 14725 monocoque seamaster.

    Dial is patchy and the movement looks correct. Hands do not appear correct though.

    Cheers

    Desmond

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  3. Anonymous10:35 pm

    Thanks a lot for your quick answer. Really appreciate it. I can't find the "swiss made" on the dial. Can this be a indication that it's not genuine?

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  4. Desmond5:50 pm

    This watch has swiss at 6.0'clock

    Sometimes we see swiss made...often US cases have Swiss only but there is no real rule I believe

    Cheers
    Desmond

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