Omega Speedmaster Mark 40 3520.53

The Mark 40 has been rediscovered over the past few years, due to the 'Hodinkee effect'. It's widely known as the inspiration for Ben Clymer's interest in watches, and the catalyst for the creation of Hodinkee, and subsequently Hodinkee's 10th anniversary homage to the Mark 40.

Regardless of the Hodinkee ties, the Mark 40 is a strong contender for future classic in its own right. Featuring a 39mm case, triple calendar complication and pops of red, blue and yellow on the dial, it makes for an extremely wearable and fun watch on the wrist.

This particular example is in very good vintage condition. Lugs show marks from strap changes. Case shows some scratches, and a few very small nicks. The upper pusher has a ding on its outer edge. The dial is in excellent condition, though markers 7, 8 and 10 have been re-lumed at some point and are greener in colour, and continue to glow after the others have faded. Hands show some degradation, as do the tritium markers. External anti-reflective coating on the crystal looks to have been removed, as is typical of these as they scratch easily. Please see images for full details of condition.

Service history is unknown. All functions operating as they should, and keeping time at around +15 secs per day at 290+ degrees of amplitude.

Currently mounted on an aftermarket leather strap with aftermarket buckle.

Comes with Watch Vault Travel Pod, and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.

Brand: Omega

Model #: 3520.53

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Case details: 39mm

Bracelet: Aftermarket leather

Movement: Omega automatic

Dial: Black

Hands: Steel

Paraphernalia: Watch Vault Travel Pod, and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.

Grading: Very good vintage condition

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