The TZUK Speedmaster Thread

[Gavbaz]

Finally, after years of umming and ahhhing, trying it on around a dozen times and always walking away thinking it looked too big for my puny wrists, I finally decided to take my glasses off and just get one

Congratulations! That’s the trouble with photos, they can really distort perception.

Are you enjoying wearing it? If so that’s all that matters.

[higham5]

Stunning, just stunning
Steve

[IAmATeaf]

Congratulations! That’s the trouble with photos, they can really distort perception.

Are you enjoying wearing it? If so that’s all that matters.

I’ve always liked the watch and yes I do like wearing it. Still playing around with the bracelet sizing at the mo.

In case I don’t gel my youngest son has already taken dibs on it so either way it’s a keeper

[Gavbaz]

I’ve always liked the watch and yes I do like wearing it. Still playing around with the bracelet sizing at the mo.

In case I don’t gel my youngest son has already taken dibs on it so either way it’s a keeper

Not a bad deal at all. A nice leather strap will always help with that model of pro. The bracelet end-links make the watch appear bigger. Anyway, looks great, enjoy.

[Gavbaz]

Stunning, just stunning
Steve

Thanks Steve.

[tommyzzj]

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[zen123]

Presently with Simon Freese for hands swap. Can't wait to get it back

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[Loupe]

This was also at Simon Freese. After major surgery and a service it’s back working as it should.

[ozzyb123]

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Superb.


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[ozzyb123]

Here’s mine x


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[ach5]

Stunning, just stunning
Steve

Yep; great photo that! Well done GavBaz!

[Gavbaz]

Yep; great photo that! Well done GavBaz!

Thank you mate.

[jneds]

Great thread and some lovely watches on show.
I've had this birth year '69 transition al model for over 10 years. Seems like yesterday and time certainly flies.




Cheers
Neil

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[bobc]

Now that's very nice, some details would be welcome please.

[Yoda]

That’s lovely! I have one of your old Speedmasters, probably gets worn more than anything else.

[flame]

Now that's very nice, some details would be welcome please.

Hi Bob

It's a 105.002-62....further reading here courtesy of William: https://speedmaster101.com/105-002/

Here's another example of the same model I've owned:



Best Neil

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and still my favourite looking example....this 145.022-69:

[Gavbaz]

[tommyzzj]

Delicious... love how they turn blue at certain angles


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[kinyik]

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[OHG1X]

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What model is that please ?


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[tommyzzj]

What model is that please ?


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The limited edition CK2998 I think

https://www.fratellowatches.com/omeg...0-02-001/#gref


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[kinyik]

What model is that please ?


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Yeap it’s the first Ck2998 LE. Found it in a small french AD 3 years after the initial launch. Count me lucky !


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[bobc]

Hi Bob

It's a 105.002-62....further reading here courtesy of William: https://speedmaster101.com/105-002/

Here's another example of the same model I've owned:



Best Neil

Thanks, that is stunning and the one I suspect that my father bought new in 1962 at the naafi in Germany. The watch is long gone but he remembered the hands when I showed him pics of different models.

[jneds]

Was fortunate to pick up this Apollo 11 30th anniversary model recently from SC and had been looking a long time for one in great condition and within the UK.
The icing on the cake for me is that my date of birth is commemorated on the case back. Thanks Omega!








Cheers
Neil

[OHG1X]

Yeap it’s the first Ck2998 LE. Found it in a small french AD 3 years after the initial launch. Count me lucky !


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Thought it was but haven’t seen one on a bracelet before.


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[kinyik]

Thought it was but haven’t seen one on a bracelet before.


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It’s the bracelet from a speedmaster racing. Fits like a charm.


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[RAJEN]

Thought it was but haven’t seen one on a bracelet before.


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True doesn’t come with a bracelet but you can fit an 1125 or a 1565 with correct end links

[notenoughwrists]

Who has a speedie moonphase - the original one, with the Lemania hand wind movement...?

I’ve had the thought of one pecking my head for a few years. Had some ale last night and thought sod it, I will just buy one
... and can’t find a decent one anywhere!


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[Ascalon]

Quite fond of a Mark II, myself.

Here's 'Old Grey' in the sunshine.

[j17ykp]

Hi all,

I’m hoping to tap into the collective speedmaster knowledge base on here.

I am thinking of selling my 71 speedmaster to help fund a collection refresh.

However I am not a prolific seller and I’m struggling to put a value on the watch as prices online vary a fair bit. For reference the watch is a good example no box or papers.

Any advice on its value or pointing me to anyone I can contact to get a value or an idea of value would be appreciated

Thanks

[Ascalon]

Have been messing about with bracelets to decide what I like best on the Mark II "Old Grey".

I have the original 1162/173, but I'm not mad about the lines on it.

Tried a president, and a 1498, but wasn't delighted with either. However, I do like this.



Engineer type.

[pepere13]

Transitional Speedy 145.022-68





My wife’s Tintin

[tommyzzj]

Transitional Speedy 145.022-68





My wife’s Tintin

Both are lovely!

The omega 321




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[lughugger]

I managed to negotiate a window with SWMBO and popped into the local Omega AD this afternoon to try the new Speedy Pro.

I’ve had the previous big box hesalite but couldn’t get on with the L2L with the previous versions solid end links on my 7-7 1/4” wrist. Even on a strap I ended up with strap gap which is a real no no for me.

Omega have absolutely nailed the new release. Even without a proper adjustment the new bracelet completely changes the watch fitting on my wrist. Time to start saving!

A few rough and ready pics under harsh AD lighting for your delectation.








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[Gavbaz]

Enjoying this old thing. Starting to age just a little.

[Desert_Weasel]

Just picked up the new 2021 Speedmaster, goes nicely with the 1957.



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[pacchi]

2 weeks in the ownership of the 2021 Speedy. Absolutely delighted. This must be my 7th and the best after my 105.012 and the 863 on 1450, I owned a few years back (stupidly sold both for not a lot of money ?*??)




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[paskinner]

The new Speedmaster does tempt me, it seems a lot of very fine watch for the money, these days. However , try as I might, I can’t get on with the metal bracelet. Somehow, they look too big for the watch. A simple nato or leather strap has a better sense of proportion.
Il continue to ponder.....

[lughugger]

The new Speedmaster does tempt me, it seems a lot of very fine watch for the money, these days. However , try as I might, I can’t get on with the metal bracelet. Somehow, they look too big for the watch. A simple nato or leather strap has a better sense of proportion.
Il continue to ponder.....

The new bracelet tapers from 20mm at the lugs to 15mm at the clasp and the female end link completely changed the wearability for me.

[paskinner]

Fair enough....it’s obviously a personal choice and plenty of buyers go for the bracelet (I believe). But I can’t escape the visual impression that the Speedmaster ‘sits’ more naturally on a NATO. Hardly surprising because that seems to have been the intention of the original design (?).
I also like the sheer variety you get when you can easily change straps. Still, these things will always be difficult choices I suppose.
I’m still wondering whether to buy one....

[zelig]

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[beechcustom]

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.

[paskinner]

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Is it the whisky that kills you?

[zelig]

Is it the whisky that kills you?

... probably.

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[PawG]

Been enjoying this a lot lately.



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[Bobbyf]

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[pepere13]

[ddm27]

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.