Happy Saturday everyone,
This watch really interests me and I’d love to have one. Can someone talk me out of this desire or failing that, anyone looking to sell one?!
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Happy Saturday everyone,
This watch really interests me and I’d love to have one. Can someone talk me out of this desire or failing that, anyone looking to sell one?!
I don’t have one to sell and I’m not going to talk you out of it. It’s a glorious thing, do it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stokieboy
I have one- lovely watch, but expensive now. The dial has a different finish to the normal Pro in addition to the obvious chequers.
Thanks Andy, it really is gloriousQuote:
Originally Posted by AndyA
Thanks Phil, hopefully the value continues to rise if I buy one!Quote:
Originally Posted by phil h
I think there was a chap who managed to source the dial and have it fitted to a regular speedie, if money is a concern.
Initially I wasnt a fan but it's really grown on me.
It is superb watch, but for the prices they go for now I would rather take ST1...
Great watch anyway!
I can’t see what the fuss is about to be honest. Sure it looks good but I would never pay the premium over a normal Speedy...it’s not as if it’s a double red Rolex, just yet another one of the hundred Omega speedmaster “limited” editions that exist.
Pop over to here to see some lovely speedmasters old and new including some Tin Tins every now and then
https://www.vintagespeedmaster.com/speedmaster-for-sale
Steve
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Originally Posted by higham5
Thanks Steve, nice site.
It’s not an issued Limited Edition though, and that’s the point.Quote:
Originally Posted by Christian
It is just a model that ended up being produced in very small numbers due to the deal with the owners of the Tin Tin copyright falling through.
This makes it an oddity, and therefore of interest to Collectors.
I think it's a great looking watch. It would be my choice for a speedie if the premium wasn't so high.
No problem, happy hunting!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stokieboy
Enjoying mine today :)
https://i.imgur.com/M1U3eZZ.jpg
Having both I can say they are really different and both very very nice. I really do prefer both models to the regular speedyQuote:
Originally Posted by brownwld
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I would name it Speedmaster racing "failed mission" instead of "Tintin"
The Tin Tin is the only Speedie I've seen that I would really want.
It is a lovely looking watch with low production numbers between 1000-2000.
It will always be sought after and fetch a premium.
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Originally Posted by hhhh
I love the back story and whilst the Speedmaster is an iconic watch, they do appear a little 'samey' (to me), the Tintin adds a little flair
I am not the biggest fan of the speedmaster (kinda like ST1, SP2, snoopy and gsotm) but I think the tintin is visually dreadful!
:eagerness:Quote:
Originally Posted by Stokieboy
https://live.staticflickr.com/205/31...712fc26b_c.jpg
It is said to be closer to 2000 units made, but nobody knows really :)Quote:
Originally Posted by RAJEN
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Originally Posted by Mr Curta
Great pic! Unfortunately the watch I have my eye on does not come with the rocket. Is that the original rocket that came with the watch? And how tall is it please?
The Tintin is my wife’s daily wear ...
https://i50.servimg.com/u/f50/18/02/23/62/44660e10.jpg
https://i50.servimg.com/u/f50/18/02/23/62/9340c110.jpg
https://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/18/02/23/62/image11.jpg
... and I do think it suits her very well. It was her own choice to buy it (a Gemini IV was the other possible choice for her back then). No regrets whatsoever ;)
It never came with a rocket as Moulinsart/Omega never reached an agreement despite the dials being produced. It's from the Tintin boutique in Covent Garden and I think it's about 20cm tall.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stokieboy
What a unique way to wear a speedmaster! Love it.Quote:
Originally Posted by pepere13
Also didn't know the Tintin was that rare. Learn something new about watches with every forum visit
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I always think of the Beautiful South song, Rotterdam, when I see these watches.
"Battle khaki personalities with red underwear"
To me it seems an unnecessary and rather gaudy embellishment of a stylish watch.
Just my view, of course, obviously plenty love them.
M
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Originally Posted by Mr Curta
Cheers
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Originally Posted by pepere13
very cool!
I think they weren’t very popular for a brief period when they initially came out?
I remember seeing them discounted in Japan
https://www.yodobashi.com/product/100000001002322011
Was tempted at the time, but already had a regular speed master, so didn’t bite.
From memory there was 10% sales tax, plus a 10% discount for using your foreign credit card (?), adding back on vat reentering the eu would have come to about €3k...
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Didn’t know that which makes me understand why there are a bit more in demand than other “limited editions”. Thanks for the info.Quote:
Originally Posted by hhhh
I still think there are so many Speedmaster variants that it wouldn’t make me want to pay a significant premium for.
Those are quite possibly the coolest photos of a Speedmaster that I’ve ever seen. On the moon, in space, or whatever. Just fab! You clearly have a very, very stylish wifeQuote:
Originally Posted by pepere13
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