Case #212 — Omega Speedmaster Triple Date Blue  Ref. 3523.80

Status: Active Investigation
Condition: Fair to Good Pre-Owned
Scope: Watch Only

🔎 Case Notes

The Omega Speedmaster Triple Date Ref. 3523.80 is a reminder that not every great watch lives its life in a safe. Some are worn, used, and shaped by time — and this is one of them.

This reference expands the classic Speedmaster formula with a triple calendar complication, displaying day, date, and month alongside the chronograph. The deep blue dial gives the watch a distinctly 1990s–early-2000s Omega character, setting it apart from more common black-dial Speedmasters.

This particular example shows significant patina across the dial, the result of years of exposure and real-world wear. The aging is visible and unmistakable — not hidden, not polished away. It’s the kind of watch that tells its story at a glance. This Speedmaster hasn’t been preserved; it’s been lived with.

Offered as watch only, the bracelet is currently sized to fit approximately a 7 to 7½ inch wrist.

🕰️ The Evidence

Reference: 3523.80
Model: Omega Speedmaster Triple Date
Case: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Fixed Tachymeter Bezel
Crystal: Sapphire
Dial: Blue with Day, Date & Month Displays (notable patina present)
Movement: Omega Automatic Chronograph
Bracelet: Stainless Steel Bracelet (fits approx. 7–7½" wrist)
Water Resistance: 100 m
Accessories: Watch Only
Condition Notes: Fair to good overall; significant dial patina consistent with age and use; case and bracelet show visible wear; crystal remains serviceable; mechanically untested beyond normal function observation.

📆 The Triple Date Era

The Speedmaster Triple Date occupies a unique chapter in Omega’s history — a period when the brand experimented with expanding the Moonwatch’s functionality while retaining its sporty identity.

These references are appreciated for:

• Added calendar complexity

• Wearable proportions

• Distinct late-20th-century Omega design language

• A character all their own within the Speedmaster family

They appeal especially to collectors who value individuality over perfection.

🌟 Collector Provenance

Patina-forward Speedmasters like this tend to attract a specific type of collector — one who values authenticity, history, and visual storytelling over pristine condition. This is not a “safe queen.” It’s a watch that has clearly seen decades of wrist time, and it wears that history openly.

🌟 Celebrity Provenance

The Speedmaster line needs little introduction — worn by astronauts, athletes, and creatives for generations. The Triple Date variants, while less iconic than the Moonwatch, represent Omega’s willingness to evolve and experiment during a formative era for the brand.

🧾 From the Case File

“Recovered as watch only, sized for a 7–7½ inch wrist. Dial shows significant patina from years of wear and exposure. This piece has lived a life — its history written plainly across the dial. Offered honestly and priced accordingly.”

🗝️ BST Verdict

Case #212 isn’t about perfection — it’s about character. This Speedmaster Triple Date tells its story the moment you see it, with patina earned through years of real use. For collectors who believe the best watches are the ones that show where they’ve been, this is a case worth closing.

👉 Every case deserves a closer look.