Originally Posted by PickleB
I think he does:
Nice watch by the way...enjoy!Looks like that is the SWC logo and yes it did come from Harrods....
I am looking forward to getting my mitts on it!
Dealt with this eBay seller before, even visiting his house to view a watch that was listed on eBay (he only lives about 10 mins from me).....the watch was in worse condition than the listing/pictures described and so i politely made my excuses and left. Before that we had a good conversation about watches and no doubting the seller is knowledgeable but maybe a little misleading when it comes to selling. Anyways just my experience.
I don't think that can be right. The Apollo XI moon landing was in 1969 and this a 30th anniversary edition, ie 1999.
Sorry that should have been 2000 of course a year I did plus one on 69 not 99 year of release :)I don't think that can be right. The Apollo XI moon landing was in 1969 and this a 30th anniversary edition, ie 1999.
Its a 1999 watch sold at Harrods in 2000.........
I have only had email communication with the seller. The fact it has good papers, provenance and also looks in nice condition
swung it for me......it will be a keeper.....this time!
It was also the only moonwatch available April/December 1999
Last edited by Kakadu; 23rd February 2014 at 19:54. Reason: info
Congrats! Yes do show us the pics!...
but if its as Dadam described... I hope you can return it and let us know if you need help with us sending reports to ebay about the seller being misleading.
Fingers crossed!
I think he went to look at another watch.
That's how I read it.
Yes sorry just to be clear this was a different watch and was a while ago.
My bad!
Just picked up a 3753, and it's lovely!
I had a reduced that had the hesalite, and this one is obviously the sapphire sandwich, but apart from being a bit hard to photograph the shape and profile is quite similar.
was googling speedmaster special edition, google images threw this up
forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f20/833609d1348854594-omega-speedmaster-new-used-most-sought-after-omega-speedmaster-special-editions.jpg
Can't find the original thread, would like to know what some are, e.g. no. 6 on the top row.
Gemini VII special?
Have a look at:
Thanks for that, had navigated to acejewelers.com but didn't find those links. Looks like a Gemini VII special watch.
One of 23, so was going to scratch that from my list but there appears to be 4 on chrono24
http://www.chrono24.com/en/search/in...esultview=list
what gives?
(edit: actually only 1, God bless my eyesight. The other 3 are equally rare Gemini VIII so I suppose the question still stands)
That's 23 limited editions; see link. The numbers produced reach into the thousands for some editions: info link.
Edit: Just to confuse things, I think there were 23 watches in the Mission Case issue:
- CK 2915 replica
- Gemini V
- Gemini VI
- Gemini VII
- Gemini VIII
- Gemini IX
- Gemini X
- Gemini XI
- Gemini XII
- Apollo VII
- Apollo VIII
- Apollo IX
- Apollo X
- Apollo XI
- Apollo XII
- Apollo XIII
- Apollo XIV
- Apollo XV
- Apollo XVI
- Apollo XVII
- Skylab I
- Skylab II
- Skylab III
Apparently all have were later released individually except for the Apollo XIII.
Last edited by PickleB; 26th February 2014 at 21:02.
Mission Cases!
There were, I was first made aware of this incredible case a few years ago from WUS.
Picture and description on right hand side of this page
http://www.omegamuseum.com/node/97
And an estimate of costs
http://www.motoringexposure.com/5478...ednesday-watch
In case you had one in the loft that you've forgotten about
I wish! Listed for US $105,000.00 on eBay (54 offers), but you did get 'FREE Economy Shipping'...I wonder, did that include any insurance?
Here are a couple of photos borrowed from your second link:
Is there a collective noun for Speedmasters?
Last edited by PickleB; 26th February 2014 at 22:37.
I do somehow think that they made too many limited editions, that they have become un-"limited"....
Wouldn't that be good?
Here's a small compliment for you, I like the way you research the topic, distill the information and present it back complete with reference links where appropriate.
I thought that too but each limited edition has a limited production run and is made to commemorate different achievements in space so you could take your pick of the missions. For me I like Apollo 13, hence loving the Snoopy, I also love the meteorite dial as it adds a twist to the space theme. The jury is out on whether I like the Apollo XVII 40th Anniversary.
I'd like the think all of the limited editions added together come to a small portion of Speedmaster Professional models sold, when they're gone they're gone.
A mission of Speedmasters.
Be fun taking a lucky dip every day with a case full!
An orbit of speedmasters.
So...which anniversary Speedmaster is this:
...?
Yes...I do know the answer and I'll post it up if no-one else gets it first.
No idea about this commemorating any anniversary, but this is an Armin Strom creation. One of a limited edition of 50? created about 20 years ago and costing approx US 50k $ at the time. I think that they had a platinum case or possibly a WG case and platinum dial.So...which anniversary Speedmaster is this:
...?
Yes...I do know the answer and I'll post it up if no-one else gets it first.
20 years ago would have been the 25th anniversary of the moon landing - would that be it?
Last edited by TomGW; 27th February 2014 at 02:40.
In terms of the collective noun, I think it should be a 'constellation' of speedmasters.
I like that -good one.
My suggestion would be a 'Flight ' of Speedmasters.
That's good knowledge and impeccable logic...and better than I could do. It is indeed a "Moon Watch" 25th anniversary Apollo XI Speedmaster. As pictured, on a leather strap, it is AT 145.0063 while on a platinum bracelet it's AT 345.0063, although Omega's page shows the other version. I've yet to find a picture of one on a bracelet.
Armin Strom was responsible for the skeletonized movement in this watch and also those in several other precious metal Speedmaster versions.
Last edited by PickleB; 27th February 2014 at 10:09.
We should do a speedy Friday to test/teach our speedy knowledge every Friday!!
Well chaps the Eagle has landed! Will post pics of the Apollo X1 speedy bought from ebay amanha.
just to say no problems whatsoever - and yes there is a SWC sticker on the white outer box!
over the moon!
David
Congratulations...enjoy!
Thanks.......first time since 1969 I have had one I can truly call my own, between then and now
so many passed through my hands it makes me weep - but as they say - no regrets. will wait for
the sun and post a few hopefully nice pics, weird it feels different - better - than before, maybe 'cos
its a keeper!
Great news! Congratulations.
Here 'tis.......will post more pics on a new thread a little later, with my first SOTC as well.
Very nice! Look forward to seeing some more pics of this bad boy
Beautiful watch. Thanks for sharing with a photo.
Got my Speedy quite recently and have just put it on a NATO for the first time and I'm really pleased with the new look. Here's a quick iPhone pic.
Very nice......must try a nato soon.....looks very different - nicely so!
Nice!
I have a few NATOs in my drawer ready to put on when I manage to find one! Will post pics if I do!
An interesting watch I'd like to share.. I have thought about buying this for a few days, but the conservative half of me have won and I will still be looking for the good old 3570.50 instead. I have communicated with the seller, he is willing to take offers now (prob only around £100 discount), and he is based in the EU, so no customs!
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-...nd-999195.html
(let me know if pics dont show up.. I think they are being blocked at work so I cant see them at the moment)
That looks really nice.
that's what I'd go for. That is very handsome indeed.Are they really that common though? I've never seen one in the wild and talking of Broad Arrows the main reason I haven't bought a Moonwatch is because I have this:
Congrats...the Moon it's always a good looking watch.
Hhhmmm save for a 114060 Ora. 3570.... Decisions!!!!
Now, this is what I call a Speedie: inc box and papers/ POA !
http://www.oredelmondo.it/orologi/om...e-rare?lang=en
on hold already.. that just shows the popularity of Speedys!
I'm currently wearing my 3573 on a Rally strap. Smart enough for work, relaxed enough for the weekend.
My speedy has just been returned by STS after a full clean and service (no polishing!). It is brilliant to have it back. Will post a thread later with some of the servicing pictures they sent me which are great. Fantastic watches!
The best! Absolute Grail for me.....
Any idea why this hasnt been sold for nearly a year??
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-...ck-842040.html
price? typos?
I'd say the former. USD3.3k plus shipping equates to over £2k. Add VAT on import and you're up to £2.4k.
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