I just tried a new sapphire sandwich manual wind Speedmaster at an AD. Really nice watch that wears perfectly. Seriously considering adding one to the collection now.
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I just tried a new sapphire sandwich manual wind Speedmaster at an AD. Really nice watch that wears perfectly. Seriously considering adding one to the collection now.
Been enjoying this a lot lately.
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Picked up one of the new sapphire+bracelet Speedy Pros yesterday.
I chose this over the hesalite version as I thought it offered something overall a bit more “special” than the dozens of hesalite speedies I’ve owned in the past (and have two of now!).
The dial is lovely in person - very much a step up (haha) from the previous iteration. Lots of details - great matte finish, stepped sundials, applied logo, and down-curved min/sec hands to follow the dial.
Bracelet is of course a triumph, and solves all the issues people have mentioned. That said, you could achieve the same thing via Uncle Seiko or similar (who, incidentally, appears to be releasing a version of this bracelet later this year).
I’m enjoying the sapphire too - gives a different feel and appearance and a less distorted side-view. The sapphire case back is obviously a massive plus, and was my main reason for going for this iteration.
Got it back back a few weeks ago. Its on my favourite strap for it which will remain for the summer.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...28e6e5534b.jpg
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Not much Speedmaster talk lately, I hope the discussion continues from here! I've had multiple different versions of the Speedmaster in past, but I've always let them go. I've had the FOIS for a while now, and I think it's the perfect Speedmaster for me - slightly smaller looking than the Pro, and I like the vintage vibe it has.
I've always been a fan of bracelets, and I recently got the Forstner bracelet for my Speedy FOIS. The bracelet is clearly a quality item, fit and finish is good and it's quite comfortable on the wrist. The bracelet is quite light and thus the watch feels a bit top heavy. As usual, a metal bracelet also makes the watch look a bit bigger. I kind of like it, but I do think the FOIS works better on a strap.
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Well I have been offered a 321 by the OB but I am wavering on whether to but it or not. It is so much money but a lovely movement.
Giving mine a run out on a variety of Haveston straps this week…
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Speedmasters seem to look good an most …
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As old as I am.
Doesn’t however look as old as I do.
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My 145.022-69ST says hi :peaceful:
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I’m still on the fence with mine. Sometimes I think it’s too big for my skinny wrist. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9749eeeafa.jpg
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Always great to see some cracking Speedmasters in all their glory.
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Just a wee bit of lume...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5ff05708ea.jpg
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My favourite Speedy.
Enjoying this one a lot.
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60th Trilogy Speedmaster
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So… much… Speedyporn!
Didn’t realise how sharp and pointy the minute hand is with the 60th Trilogy one
Talking of "sharp and pointy".....
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Mine
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This one’s a bit different
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New acquisition from a long term member here. 1968 Omega Speedmaster Ultramanhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...431a440f87.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ec2bfddf8a.jpg
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Some lovely watches on this thread recently, why do I keep reading “ every watch enthusiast must own a Spee……….”
Steve
^^ That Ultraman is amazing!
I've not worn my Speedy for a while, but now got a new green strap for it and this combination really works!
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Wearing this version today, rather than my X-33 which tends to be my 'go to' .
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My 3861 sapphire sandwich, which I'm thinking of selling as my close-up eyesight ain't really good enough for it. Beautiful piece though...
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Bought my 1861 in 1999 as the 30th anniversary edition.
A change of bracelet to strap reduced the overall weight and made the watch so much more comfortable to wear.
Always a delight to have on my wrist, and one of the most legible watches due in part to the white painted hands. Lovely warmth and reflections from the hesalite.
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Sadly I no longer have the FOIS, down to just these two
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[QUOTE=pinpull;6333857]Bought my 1861 in 1999 as the 30th anniversary edition.
A change of bracelet to strap reduced the overall weight and made the watch so much more comfortable to wear.
Always a delight to have on my wrist, and one of the most legible watches due in part to the white painted hands. Lovely warmth and reflections from the hesalite.
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I bought a 30th when new- as I remember it came with a big A5 history book and an era newspaper- did yours?
[QUOTE=meridian;6334751]Hi meridian! Yes it did, I got the A4 history book (pretty poorly bound, as pages are loosening every time I pick it up!) which is incredibly interesting with terrific info and pics, but not the newspaper?
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