Well I eventually purchased this

[Patgas1]

Speed master mark 2 in pristine condition and very happy with it.

[Patgas1]

[nikaiyo2]

Beautiful watch, I think the MK11 speedy is one of the best looking watches ever! That looks amazing condition considering its age. Really must add one at some point

[anonymous-user]

I love the MK IIs. What year is it?

[Patgas1]

It's a 69 and yes love wearing it on my ankle....I find it easyier to read when my legs are crossed ??

[andy tims]

The MkII is a cracking watch. I had a "Racing" a few years back.

Looks like you have the chronograph running though? Not recommended to leave it running really.

[andy tims]

NeMiSiS said:

Andy, why not run the chrono's all the time? I do.

Extra wear and tear - especially with a vintage watch.

Time keeping accuracy is never as good with the chrono running unless you have a twin barrel movement.

Chronographs are for timing events / intervals. Why not use them as intended?

[russell_ram]

NeMiSiS said:

Any who, I like it, so I'll leave mine running.

Me too, although the OCD in me requires it to be synch'd to the minor seconds dial - take note OP.

[Patgas1]

I like it running but if it's going to cause any damage ?
Should it not be running then ?
Also does any one know the correct box for a 69 ?

[Patgas1]

I like it running but if it's going to cause any damage ?
Should it not be running then ?
Also does any one know the correct box for a 69 ?

[nikaiyo2]

W

Patgas1 said:

I like it running but if it's going to cause any damage ?
Should it not be running then ?
Also does any one know the correct box for a 69 ?

I think they came with a square box hinged at the back, with "moon" craters on the top and a black leather base withe the speedmaster script in silver. I am not 100% on this, but did see one in auction a couple of years back sold as with original B&P. Writing that has made me question it, surely that box would have been for a PRO Moon Watch?

... Like Thai one. http://timerecs.com/imgs/a/a/c/k/d/1969_omegaman_on_the_moon__speedmaster_861_caliber_moon_boxpapers_3_lgw.jpg

Edited by nikaiyo2 on Wednesday 17th December 20:09

[Patgas1]

Link doesn't work....I'm not sure that is correct box either,I was told its a grey leather one but not convinced about that either ?

[nikaiyo2]

God knows why that link wont work...

Edited by nikaiyo2 on Thursday 18th December 12:20

I know it shows a pro, but that is the box that the B&P Mkii was sold with at auction...

Edited by nikaiyo2 on Thursday 18th December 12:21

[Patgas1]

Don't think that's the right one to be honest ?

[Patgas1]

I was told this was the box .......?

[nikaiyo2]

Have you emailed the Omega Museum? They are normally very good and willing to answer all manner of odd ball questions!

I wonder if both are correct, I think branding and corporate image were less managed back then, and maybe the distributor in Italy had one box style, the UK a different one?

[Patgas1]

I havnt got a email......I did email omega but they sent me a link to get archive info ?
Would you have it

[nikaiyo2]

Patgas1 said:

I havnt got a email......I did email omega but they sent me a link to get archive info ?
Would you have it

Sorry no, I emailed them years ago, it used to be on the museum website, but it's not there now. Have you asked on tz?

[Patgas1]

No ......no one seems to know ?

[nikaiyo2]

Yay eventually found the thread

I know you don't think it's the right box, but... 151735810478 eBay listing... at least it's the right era