I agree
I'm still going to try a GGB SPV2 though - just to see
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I agree
I'm still going to try a GGB SPV2 though - just to see
Kizzi make the best NASA style velcro watchbands IMO. Not cheap but very flexible and comfortable.
https://www.seb12100030.com
I ordered a GGB SPV2 this morning
One selling in France at the moment http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OMEGA-SPEE...4AAOSwdGFYwEZA
I didn't get an eBay alert for that from my saved searches - must check the settings
Not much information in the description
Looks good though
Looking forward to the photos; hope it gets you the comfortable wearing space look.
I'll drop him a mail about a 24mm.
Had a little space watch fun last night. My date took a photo of my Gagarin anniversary watch in front of the Yuri Gagarin Bar shield.
It was quite funny because our attention to the shield made passers by notice it and soon several were posing below it for a photo.
Well, as mentioned on page 1 of this thread I did attempt this last year but the strap didn't fit!
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psdgohfasd.jpg
I did like the look though. From memory I think this was an 'Earthbound' one as opposed to an SPV2. Now that I have revisited the GGB website and looked at the drop down menus I am pretty sure I must have clicked on the wrong spring bar to spring bar measurement. The thing is that there isn't a menu choice for the 41mm that I have measured carefully with my digital callipers. I have gone for the nearest at 40mm but also added information in the text box. Ive also sent an email so hopefully all will be OK!
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Ive also requested one of Carls upgrade buckles in order to avoid the big gap caused by the standard one. I went for an Omega logo variant.
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psodstkzvn.png
How did you manage to order Ian??
I am still getting the messages that he is catching up.
Would like to try an SPV3 on the Astron GPS. That should also hook up so there is no strap running underneath the case.
Here's a video I did of Ian's current watch with the bracelet fitted.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8bnLWoUDnA
Went for £1300!
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...ps1ugzvweo.png
Goodness,clearly e-bay not the place to buy these.
Via forums is best I think
Even then, they are not going to be cheap!
People DO watch watches. Not with any intention but as one would 'see'. shoes, trousers, a ring etcetera. For the most part subconsciously. The unusual thus gets noticed. Some will make a remark. Depends on the situation whether you hook up with an entertaining fun story.
Carl emailed me about the NASA strap this morning - just to make sure I forwarded him pics of the s/b to s/b distance.
I am keeping my fingers crossed!
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psanwinpau.png
Ahhhhhh http://forum.tz-uk.com/images/icons/icon3.png
That changes your wrist size nor does it help typinghttp://forum.tz-uk.com/images/icons/icon12.png
I calculate the current variance at +1.6 seconds per week (the above photo was taken just over 3 weeks ago)
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psnhae5x5z.jpg
One of Carl's custom made GGB SPV2 Nasa style straps arrived today
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psmqkk07c7.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psvtrgwkzz.jpg
Superb quality and it fits the Speedmaster perfectly
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...ps0pjyrtec.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psxfxcbwoi.jpg
Great detail and workmanship by Carl
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psdpvk6lac.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...pska5popls.jpg
And it fits my wrist perfectly too!
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...pskbysevea.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psiybk9ljj.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psg5xwchu6.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psjeoqzw5s.jpg
Beautifully comfortable - an excellent match for this rare Speedmaster in my view
It sure fits your wrist Ian and indeed looks well made.
Congratulations!
Just added this 186.0009 as a companion. Bought it for the movement as my 186.0004 loses 30 sec per day...but now - well you know the story!
https://thumbsnap.com/s/9wIYRM0F.jpg
Looks good. Is that the original box and manual?
The manual is original, but since the manual doesn't fit in the box I'm guessing the box isn't original?
Here's a comparison of the 2 LCD Speedies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqGo3ZXqXgc
Another great video Dan
Thanks for that Dan.
Refreshing sanity in the currently ever too often deluded, from the tangible disconnected watch hobby.
I suppose the Apollo program was over by the time Omega built the Alaska LCDs so they were presumably destined for the shuttle?