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5517 · 7 July 2011, 02:27 PM

Hi guys

I'm considering buying a secondhand Speedmaster and I came across these two. I was hoping somebody could give me some advice since I know nothing about Omegas.

They are both about the same price.

Thanks.

T-Rip · 7 July 2011, 02:44 PM

The bottom piece by far. The top has a weird transition to the strap...IMO

dieseldragon · 7 July 2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by haydendillon

The bottom piece by far. The top has a weird transition to the strap...IMO

That is because it is not the correct strap. The correct bracelet is as wide as the case.

The bottom one is an automatic, they wear quite small, the top one is manual wind and is a very big thick heavy watch.

Top one is from 70's bottom one from 90's

jlee5050 · 7 July 2011, 05:04 PM

hi... I actually have the same speedmaster as the one above... my opinion is this type of case design only looks good with the original bracelet... it is indeed a very heavy watch and therefore needs a bracelet... but it's got good weight to it, feels solid and the 861 lemania is IMO one of the best movements Omega came out with...

5517 · 8 July 2011, 01:58 AM

Thanks for the info.

I was wondering about that strap. It just looks out of place.

dieseldragon · 8 July 2011, 02:29 AM

this pic is from google images -

Shows watch with correct bracelet. I used to have an MKII, it was my first good watch.

Captain Kirkwood · 8 July 2011, 05:20 AM

Have you considered a Moonwatch? When I finally got one it fast became one of my favorite watches.

towernick · 8 July 2011, 10:38 AM

Out of those two, go with the top one, an automatic speedmaster just doesn't seem right. The manual wind is the way to go for a speedy.

jlee5050 · 8 July 2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by towernick

Out of those two, go with the top one, an automatic speedmaster just doesn't seem right. The manual wind is the way to go for a speedy.

definitely that's for sure...

5517 · 8 July 2011, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Kirkwood

Have you considered a Moonwatch? When I finally got one it fast became one of my favorite watches.

I have and they do look fantastic. I'm just trying to find a local seller right now who has stock at a reasonable price. I will post pics when I eventually pull the trigger but I'm in no rush.

5517 · 8 July 2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dieseldragon

this pic is from google images -

Shows watch with correct bracelet. I used to have an MKII, it was my first good watch.

Now that looks way better. The proportions are right.

SUBversive · 12 July 2011, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Kirkwood

Have you considered a Moonwatch? When I finally got one it fast became one of my favorite watches.

X2

WJGESQ · 13 July 2011, 11:39 AM

The one on the bottom is really sharp.

I know.

I have it.

chriz74 · 15 July 2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by haydendillon

The bottom piece by far. The top has a weird transition to the strap...IMO

The bottom piece is a subproduct for the watch connoiseur wannabe market. It's beyond crap. (methinks)

chriz74 · 15 July 2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 5517

Hi guys

I'm considering buying a secondhand Speedmaster and I came across these two. I was hoping somebody could give me some advice since I know nothing about Omegas.

They are both about the same price.

Thanks.

I'd look for a CK 2998 speedmaster.

chriz74 · 15 July 2011, 08:55 PM

Or the ST105.002 which too has the cool beveled OMEGA logo on the dial.

dddrees · 15 July 2011, 10:17 PM

The case design on the first one doesn't appeal to me.

chriz74 · 16 July 2011, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

The case design on the first one doesn't appeal to me.

I agree.. it kinda overtakes the dial. Too much case to the eye.

paulshih · 17 July 2011, 12:55 AM

Another vote for the original moon watch!!

7 July 2011, 02:44 PM	#2
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	The bottom piece by far. The top has a weird transition to the strap...IMO __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

8 July 2011, 02:29 AM	#6
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	this pic is from google images - Shows watch with correct bracelet. I used to have an MKII, it was my first good watch. __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

13 July 2011, 11:39 AM	#13
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	Go With the 3513.50 The one on the bottom is really sharp. I know. I have it.

15 July 2011, 10:17 PM	#17
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	The case design on the first one doesn't appeal to me. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

17 July 2011, 12:55 AM	#19
paulshih "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: PP5711 BLUE Posts: 49	Another vote for the original moon watch!! __________________ PP: 5711 Blue Rolex: 1680 Red, GMTII-C PAM: 000, 312 Omega: Speedy

7 July 2011, 05:04 PM	#4
jlee5050 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles Watch: the throne. Posts: 165	hi... I actually have the same speedmaster as the one above... my opinion is this type of case design only looks good with the original bracelet... it is indeed a very heavy watch and therefore needs a bracelet... but it's got good weight to it, feels solid and the 861 lemania is IMO one of the best movements Omega came out with...

8 July 2011, 01:58 AM	#5
5517 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Warren Location: N/A Watch: Submariner Posts: 40	Thanks for the info. I was wondering about that strap. It just looks out of place.

8 July 2011, 05:20 AM	#7
Captain Kirkwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: Washington, DC Posts: 205	Have you considered a Moonwatch? When I finally got one it fast became one of my favorite watches.

8 July 2011, 10:38 AM	#8
towernick Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 880	Out of those two, go with the top one, an automatic speedmaster just doesn't seem right. The manual wind is the way to go for a speedy.

15 July 2011, 08:55 PM	#16
chriz74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 72	Or the ST105.002 which too has the cool beveled OMEGA logo on the dial.

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