As we've had the Breitling thread up and running for some time I thought I would re-balance things with an appreciation thread for Omega.
I'm starting with this modest Ti 2231.50.00 but I'm sure there's someone out there with a Speedy.
As we've had the Breitling thread up and running for some time I thought I would re-balance things with an appreciation thread for Omega.
I'm starting with this modest Ti 2231.50.00 but I'm sure there's someone out there with a Speedy.
Last edited by Morning Wood; 3rd February 2017 at 11:48.
Good idea.
I love that model, I've had a couple of that variant and they wear amazingly well.
Then we can keep contents of certain brands going in the same threads, rather than 101 threads on a similar vein.
Also did Haywood mention Omega AD's were recently made aware of an imminent price rise?
It's just a matter of time...
First week of March I have been told, prices to rise between 5-10%Originally Posted by Omegamanic
Great idea - I think I have the honour of showing the first Speedy (Apollo 11 45th) :-)
Last edited by ataripower; 2nd February 2017 at 17:33.
And what a great Speedy to start with, very jealousGreat idea - I think I have the honour of showing the first Speedy (Apollo 11 45th) :-)
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Saw one of these for sale yesterday and it's absolutely stunning, defo on my short list for the next purchase.Great idea - I think I have the honour of showing the first Speedy (Apollo 11 45th) :-)
Last edited by Walts; 2nd February 2017 at 23:35.
It's an old picture, but very fond of my PO....
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The Baby!
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Miss that Mark but there are compensations..
A few more SMPs:
I have a sneaking suspicion that you might have an affection for SMPs!A few more SMPs:
Padders has a superb collection of Seamaster SMPs. Here are mine with their summer straps :
It's just a matter of time...
I have a sneaking suspicion that you might have an affection for SMPs!A few more SMPs:
Can you tell me what strap that is in the 2nd watch from the left please?A few more SMPs:
Beautiful collection.
Jon
Thanks. It is actually a very cheap silicone rubber curved end strap from Cousins. They are only a few quid but are a bit thin and insubstantial next the official Omega rubber offerings. To be honest I am not all that enamoured with it and it will be swapped for something in buffalo leather before too long. They are of course about £120 cheaper than Omega's though so are worth a try. Cousins do some very nice and very cheap straps and are definitely worth a look.
Last edited by Padders; 2nd February 2017 at 21:49.
Impressive.A few more SMPs:
Colin.
One of a few, but quite the favourite.
I'll join in - here's my Globemaster. Only owned it a month or so but I'm loving the blue and the fluted bezel catches the light really nicely in real life (hard to capture on iPhone camera!)
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I'll join in - here's my Globemaster. Only owned it a month or so but I'm loving the blue and the fluted bezel catches the light really nicely in real life (hard to capture on iPhone camera!)
That is a stunner, must pop in to my local OB and take a proper look
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The Globemaster looks great. I picked one up last month, and I'm very pleased with it. I just found the 8500 Aqua-Terra missing something compared to the previous model, and there are few of the regular Constellation range that appealed to me, until the Globemaster - dressy as needed, and 100m WR. At last a true alternative to the Date-Just from Omega in a nice wearable size. It could easily become a daily wearer for me.
It's just a matter of time...
I'll join in - here's my Globemaster. Only owned it a month or so but I'm loving the blue and the fluted bezel catches the light really nicely in real life (hard to capture on iPhone camera!)
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That's a beautiful watch right there!
I'm kind of in the Omega club but would be ashamed to put a picture up amongst this company!
One of my favourites is the Speedy with the orange and red, like TGV had (if anyone follows him?)
I briefly had a PO a few years back and loved everything about it except the heft :(
But I still enjoy my Speedy,
and have one of these coming in as my next watch :)
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My 120m, certainly a great entry into Omega ownership....
A good mix of smart/casual on the RIOS Shark Skin strap
And on a Nato in its natural enviroment....
I also had an AT Quartz (38.5mm), before the 120m but found it a bit too chunky, lovely detail on the dial though
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra by Robert Seymour, on Flickr
Side by side
IMGP2444 by Robert Seymour, on Flickr
My first and only Omega;
When it arrived I found the timekeeping out so sent it for a full service and a tidy up, whilst it was away I sourced a new bezel assembly and it arrived back a different watch and running within 2 seconds per day
The brilliant part is I still wear it and enjoy it without worry, its the most comfortable watch I have owned and feels so well put together, I also think that it is a very interesting watch with its wave dial, skeleton hands, domed crystal and the bracelet is not the common oyster type seen on most other dive watches,
Safe to say I have bonded with this one, and it didnt break the bank
A few pics along the journey
When it arrived;
New bezel sourced;
Away at Genesis;
And back on the wrist;
Hope nobody minds me posting all this in this thread, hopefully some will find it interesting that you can pick up and enjoy 15-20yr old watches
And I didnt mention 'Bond' once :)
Last edited by Montybaber; 3rd February 2017 at 10:58.
Great post. I really like the watch but I doubt I'm the only one thinking it would be even nicer with a different set of hands.
Last edited by wildheart; 3rd February 2017 at 16:39.
Whilst sword hands are nice, some of us like having skeletons in our watch box ;)
It's just a matter of time...
I love mine! Enjoyed your postMy first and only Omega;
When it arrived I found the timekeeping out so sent it for a full service and a tidy up, whilst it was away I sourced a new bezel assembly and it arrived back a different watch and running within 2 seconds per day
The brilliant part is I still wear it and enjoy it without worry, its the most comfortable watch I have owned and feels so well put together, I also think that it is a very interesting watch with its wave dial, skeleton hands, domed crystal and the bracelet is not the common oyster type seen on most other dive watches,
Safe to say I have bonded with this one, and it didnt break the bank
A few pics along the journey
When it arrived;
New bezel sourced;
Away at Genesis;
And back on the wrist;
Hope nobody minds me posting all this in this thread, hopefully some will find it interesting that you can pick up and enjoy 15-20yr old watches
And I didnt mention 'Bond' once :)
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Delivered a few minutes ago by courier - and I absolutely love it!
It's just a matter of time...
Like the blue hue on this AT.
Sadly no longer own this(one of those where tight times strike rather than joys of trading up), I miss it.
Apollo-Soyuz 35th Anniversary meteorite dial.
Last edited by Tetlee; 2nd February 2017 at 21:19.
I do like a nice triple date :)
Ohh my, that is just stunning. I LOVE it!
Like the blue hue on this AT.
+1, those blued hands and indexes on the ATs are just beautiful.
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The 39.2 Railmaster
I find these two to be a couple of the most attractive modern speedys...
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What is the one on the rhs? A BA 3303 or 3313 variant? Don't recognise it. Has a lot of CK2998 about it, though it must have come first I guess.
I find these two to be a couple of the most attractive modern speedys...
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Last edited by Padders; 2nd February 2017 at 21:28.
It is a Schumacher The Legend. It belongs to a very close friend! He only got it after I pressured him into making an offer! It really is a beauty..
the movement is a 3301.. not the most bulletproof one but an automatic, column wheel chrono non the less
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Sooo much nice!
Off to look around the omega site.....
My SMP I'm wearing today
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Tomorrow's Schuey Speedy
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SMPc
I like many Omegas (not all, but more than I don't I think)
My current ones :
And a couple I've owned, but parted with :
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My only current Omega.
I now understand Scott's thread after seeing the pics!
My latest arrival:
An unworn AT that was an impulse buy as a potential one watch. Not sure I'm ready for that yet so potentially surplus and off to a dealer in 14 days although I'm increasingly tempted to try it as it is lovely and the annual calendar function is handy:
Love this for its quirkiness:
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