Sell Your Omega Speedmaster in London

About the Omega Speedmaster

Introduced in 1957 as a motorsport chronograph, the Speedmaster was flight-qualified by NASA and worn on the Apollo missions. The Professional 'Moonwatch' has kept its hand-wound character through the calibres 861, 1861 and today's Co-Axial 3861.

Speedmaster references and generations

Key references and variants we regularly assess:

• Reference 3570.50 — calibre 1861, Hesalite Moonwatch
• Reference 311.30.42 — later 1861 Moonwatch
• Reference 310.30.42 — current Co-Axial 3861 Moonwatch
• Hesalite and sapphire-sandwich case versions
• Speedmaster '57', Racing and anniversary editions

Movements and calibres

The Moonwatch is hand-wound: the classic 861/1861 and the current Master Chronometer 3861. Chronograph function, running condition and service history all feed the valuation.

Cases, dials and bracelets

The asymmetric case, tachymeter bezel, and choice of Hesalite or sapphire crystal define the Moonwatch. Caseback engraving, bracelet type and set completeness matter, and we check for originality and wear.

What affects the value of a Omega Speedmaster

Among the factors we weigh when valuing a Omega Speedmaster:

• Reference and generation of Moonwatch
• Hesalite or sapphire crystal version
• Box, papers and extras (loupe, tools, straps)
• Dial, bezel and hand condition
• Bracelet type and stretch
• Current demand for that reference

Selling a Omega Speedmaster without box or papers

Missing paperwork does not put a sale out of reach. We may consider a Omega Speedmaster without its original box, papers, warranty card or receipt.

Any purchase remains subject to authentication, condition inspection, and ownership and identification checks. Documentation can affect valuation depending on the piece, and we will always explain how.

How Fair Vintage assesses your Omega Speedmaster

We look at originality first — dial, hands, case and, where relevant, bezel and bracelet — then movement condition and any service history.

Replacement parts, prior polishing, provenance, and box and papers all feed into the assessment. We explain our reasoning so the offer is one you can understand and rely on.

Selling your Omega Speedmaster while visiting London

If you are visiting London, we can often arrange an appointment at short notice to value your Omega Speedmaster at a safe, mutually agreed location convenient to you.

Same-day or next-day appointments may be available, subject to availability. If you accept an offer and the required identification and compliance checks are completed, prompt payment is arranged.

How it works

A straightforward process, with no obligation at any stage:

• Contact us with a few details or photographs
• We arrange a suitable appointment
• Your Omega Speedmaster is inspected and valued in person
• We provide a clear offer — you are free to accept or decline
• If you accept and the required checks are completed, prompt payment is arranged

Frequently asked questions