Omega

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

. . . 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 recourse to the case refinishing equipment that Bienne has at their disposal. I can only imagine the results had it been sent back to Switzerland.

Cordially, Art

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 I can stop collecting (at least Omega Marks ;-))

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 guessed, I forgot to say that the crystal has also been changed. But you're right Art, I didn't know the polishing of the box would have led to this result, I wear it 6 days /7 ^^

Thanks for your comments both, and MRSnak you're half way !

Cordially,

Mark

This message has been edited by Boréale on 2011-04-05 01:54:18

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

Best regards,

George

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 been wonderfully done and your dial retains a beautiful patina of the luminescence.

Wear it in good health and congratulations.

Zac  

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 ...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 Boréale on 2011-04-05 06:10:02

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 vintage Omegas on this forum than any other brand. we just love quality.

best

Graham

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I'm intrigued by the subdial at the nine poisition. How does it work?

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...really well done job, a watch you can only be proud of belongs to you

Best

Hans

congrats on your watch boreale, my markIV says hello to yours

 

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I  indeed already saw a picture of yours Georges (you're worldwide famous you know), with 2 or 3 other Mark X owner, and I must say that's also a bit of  what made me send it to Bienne.

Have a good day,

Mark