Little review of my Speed Mark IV

Hi everyone,

As recently member of this forum, I thought I could share with you a small review of a watch I love, my Speedmaster Professional Mark IV.

This model has been produced from 1973 to 1974, ref ST.176.009, in the straight line of the "Mark X" series, which main visual characteristics is the "wine barrel" shaped box, a typical feature that you roughly could see in aviator's omega watchs at that time.

This watch is in stainless steel and equiped with the Lemania 1340 caliber ("1040" for Omega references), 28,800 bph. It's a very reliable caliber, that is in particular recognizable by the very hard chronograph buttons ^^.

Its dimensions are 45 mm long, 41.5 mm wide (without the crown), 15.5 mm thick and it weighs 100 grs with a leather bracelet (nearly 150 grs with SS bracelet).

My model was originaly equiped with the Omega shark bracelet and I just bought a new black one in Paris (not from Omega). The buckle is authentic too.

As this watch had gone through many adventures (including "accidental" diving session), I had it recently taken for a rejuvenation period in Omega Bienne. The dial is authentic and the box was polished but the crown, buttons and hands have been changed.

Enough talk, here are the pictures :

And finally the wristshots :

I hope you have enjoyed this little review.

Good night,

Mark

This message has been edited by Boréale on 2011-04-04 15:04:58

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Wow, another Omega back from the spa . . .

By: Dr No : April 4th, 2011-15:20

. . . and just as delectable as Zac's Seamaster 200. That's a tip-top Mk IV, Mark. I underwrote the restoration of a Mk II several years ago, and similarly replaced the hands, crown, pushers, and crystal, but the work was performed locally, and without re...

Thanks, Art I may have to send it off now...

By: mrsnak : April 4th, 2011-16:38

That's a gorgeous Mark IV. I've been enamored with the Omega "mark" series ever since I got the Mark II. Now also have a Mark 4.5, but the case has never been restored. All I need is a Mark III and a Mark IV as nice as yours (love your original dial) and ...

The "mark" series is trully a great achievement

By: Mark in Paris : April 5th, 2011-01:51

for Omega I think. A symbol of 70's specific aesthetics with a good Lemania caliber. My watch had received many strokes (sailing) and the box was full of scars, it was really well restored, keeping the angles square. As you mentionned, and you probably gu...

Very enjoyable reveiw

By: grigo : April 4th, 2011-21:16

Thanks for sharing it is really a great watch that looks in great shape for its age. Best regards, George

That is is magnificent.

By: flightmaster71 : April 5th, 2011-03:28

The Mark IV is one of my favourites from the period too as the Cal. 1040 is such a good looking dial lay out. I used to have a Mark 4.5 ref 176.0016 (traded unfortunately) and loved it but seeing your mark IV makes me very jealous. The restoration has bee...

That spa in Bienne is a miraculous place. I'm happy for you. [nt]

By: Ruckdee : April 5th, 2011-04:23

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I must say I nearly have as much pleasure...

By: Mark in Paris : April 5th, 2011-06:08

...in wearing it as my Lange ... Maybe because it came from my familly but it is a great watch, in many details, and quite well balanced and sober. Thanks all for your messages, Mark This message has been edited by Borale on 2011-04-05 06:10:02

a great watch Mark and in pristine condition

By: G99 : April 5th, 2011-12:30

its one i've never owned despite having several of the other marks, but i did have the 1045 which is very similar. enjoy it and i look forward to seeing it on wristscans in the future. this is the type of watch that shows clearly why there are more vintag...

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