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Lol-x · 26 October 2011, 04:54 PM

I got a great deal today from Pete17 (who by the way is a class guy) in buying his Speedmaster.

Anyway I thought the watch was worthy of a look through my Loupe to check out the dial up close.

Low and behold I found this mark. At first I thought it was a hair on the hands.......then upon closer inspection I found................

What did I find????

johnbeth · 26 October 2011, 04:56 PM

Wheres the pics?? Or it did not happen?

Lol-x · 26 October 2011, 05:04 PM

Here's a quick pick to pacify the rabble.

Speedie10-11.jpg

But you can't see what I'm talking about in the pic because it is very discretely hidden by Omega.

johnbeth · 26 October 2011, 05:07 PM

Nice !!

Enjoy Stevo!

skyedog · 26 October 2011, 05:07 PM

Fearsome Puppy · 26 October 2011, 05:57 PM

Do you mean the Omega symbol in the centre of the hesalite crystal??

Andad · 26 October 2011, 05:59 PM

Whoo Whoo....I can see it!!....I can see it!!

Fingers reflected in the bracelet??

Nice Speedy Stavros, with crystal Omega logo.

TSW · 26 October 2011, 06:01 PM

Love the Speedmaster, Congrats!

Lol-x · 26 October 2011, 06:03 PM

Actually right in the dead centre of the crystal there is a "Ω" embossed into the plexi crystal. It is right above the centrepoint where all the hands pivot.

It can be seen with the naked eye and the light from the right direction to highlight the "Ω" but otherwise you need a Loupe to see the symbol.

Unfortunately the symbol is on the a wrong angle.

HL65 · 26 October 2011, 07:08 PM

Very nice Steve!! That is a great pick up!! Congrats....

1675-David · 26 October 2011, 07:13 PM

Great watch, well done

the omega logo isn't straight either on my speedie, but being virtually invisible not a great problem.

wear it well

Grumpy Badger · 26 October 2011, 07:19 PM

I just zoomed on my iPad and I can see it!!! I wouldn't have spotted it if you hadn't told me it was there but I saw it!!!

On that pic it appears to the right of the minute hand with the left side of the symbol touching the hand and the top touching the bottom of the writing.

Andad · 26 October 2011, 07:20 PM

Alcan · 26 October 2011, 07:24 PM

I'll be darned, there it is! Thought I needed new glasses for a minute there.

Nice watch, Steve!

Ultraman · 26 October 2011, 07:26 PM

Welcome to the Speedmaster world, Stevo!

Earl · 26 October 2011, 07:53 PM

awesome watch Steve!

Pete17 · 26 October 2011, 08:07 PM

Thanks for the kind words Steve. Great to catch up again.
Enjoy the Moonwatch, its a timeless classic

Cheers

Sent from my Droid

Vetteman · 26 October 2011, 08:52 PM

Maybe you can have it buffed off...

dalip · 26 October 2011, 08:54 PM

Great watch Steve.

Lol-x · 26 October 2011, 10:31 PM

Thanks guys, this is one sweet watch. Only had it a few hours but it wears really well on my wrist.

The white hands contrast really well against the matt charcoal dial. I wish Rolex made more watches with hands in this style. The only one I can think of is the old 1655 EXII.

I do like a date feature.....but you know on this watch its absence isn't a big deal at all. The wrist presence of the watch more than makes up for the absence of a date feature.

This watch is great value. Very easy to set and although it lacks a hacking feature, a slight amount of back pressure on the crown enables the second hand to be stopped for precise synchronisation to the correct time to the second.

dalip · 26 October 2011, 11:15 PM

You said it twice so I'm going to put mine on

Kringkily · 26 October 2011, 11:30 PM

One of the easiest to read Chrono watches by far. Enjoy wearing it :)

nc42acc · 26 October 2011, 11:46 PM

Great watch!!!!! So what Omega models did they include the laser etched symbol?

Porsche · 27 October 2011, 12:10 AM

That's a stunner Stav

psv · 27 October 2011, 12:14 AM

Yepp, my Speedy had that engraving on the crystal as well. Congrats on the new piece!

WyoWatch · 27 October 2011, 12:18 AM

Congrats Steve! Great watch! My Speedmaster is one of only two watches in my collection that gets worn with any frequency, the other being my Submariner. Just so happens I've got it on today!

azguy · 27 October 2011, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WyoWatch

Congrats Steve! Great watch! My Speedmaster is one of only two watches in my collection that gets worn with any frequency, the other being my Submariner. Just so happens I've got it on today!

Beautiful watch, I love Speedmasters

bob-e · 27 October 2011, 01:07 AM

I can't see mine, but I haven't tried a loupe yet. I wonder if it was killed by polywatch

mitchy · 27 October 2011, 01:29 AM

great watch, congrats Steve!!!

wear in good health mate, :thubmsup:
PS love how the Omega symbol looks when the light hits it just right

kcmo · 27 October 2011, 02:03 AM

Cool! Looks good Steve! Enjoy that classic!

26 October 2011, 04:54 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,267	I found the hidden Ω symbol...... I got a great deal today from Pete17 (who by the way is a class guy) in buying his Speedmaster. Anyway I thought the watch was worthy of a look through my Loupe to check out the dial up close. Low and behold I found this mark. At first I thought it was a hair on the hands.......then upon closer inspection I found................ What did I find???? __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

26 October 2011, 05:04 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,267	Here's a quick pick to pacify the rabble. Speedie10-11.jpg But you can't see what I'm talking about in the pic because it is very discretely hidden by Omega. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

26 October 2011, 05:57 PM	#6
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	Do you mean the Omega symbol in the centre of the hesalite crystal?? __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

26 October 2011, 05:59 PM	#7
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,943	Whoo Whoo....I can see it!!....I can see it!! Fingers reflected in the bracelet?? Nice Speedy Stavros, with crystal Omega logo. __________________ E

26 October 2011, 06:01 PM	#8
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Love the Speedmaster, Congrats! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

26 October 2011, 04:56 PM	#2
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Wheres the pics?? Or it did not happen?

26 October 2011, 05:07 PM	#4
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Nice !! Enjoy Stevo!

26 October 2011, 05:07 PM	#5
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942

26 October 2011, 06:03 PM	#9
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,267	Actually right in the dead centre of the crystal there is a "Ω" embossed into the plexi crystal. It is right above the centrepoint where all the hands pivot. It can be seen with the naked eye and the light from the right direction to highlight the "Ω" but otherwise you need a Loupe to see the symbol. Unfortunately the symbol is on the a wrong angle. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

26 October 2011, 07:08 PM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,485	Very nice Steve!! That is a great pick up!! Congrats.... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

26 October 2011, 07:13 PM	#11
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,026	Great watch, well done the omega logo isn't straight either on my speedie, but being virtually invisible not a great problem. wear it well

26 October 2011, 07:19 PM	#12
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	I just zoomed on my iPad and I can see it!!! I wouldn't have spotted it if you hadn't told me it was there but I saw it!!! On that pic it appears to the right of the minute hand with the left side of the symbol touching the hand and the top touching the bottom of the writing. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

26 October 2011, 07:20 PM	#13
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,943	__________________ E

26 October 2011, 07:24 PM	#14
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	I'll be darned, there it is! Thought I needed new glasses for a minute there. Nice watch, Steve! __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

26 October 2011, 07:26 PM	#15
Ultraman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 2,175	Welcome to the Speedmaster world, Stevo!

26 October 2011, 07:53 PM	#16
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	awesome watch Steve!

26 October 2011, 08:07 PM	#17
Pete17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Pete Location: Base Camp Posts: 593	Thanks for the kind words Steve. Great to catch up again. Enjoy the Moonwatch, its a timeless classic Cheers Sent from my Droid __________________ Take care Pete

26 October 2011, 08:52 PM	#18
Vetteman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NC Watch: 16610 Posts: 420	Maybe you can have it buffed off... __________________ His 16610 E serial Her's 178240 Z Serial Salmon Dial Roman Markers 178344 Random Serial MOP Dial Diamond 6/Bezel 114210 M Serial Blue 3-6-9 Sticks 115200/210 M Serial Black / White Dial Stick Markers

26 October 2011, 08:54 PM	#19
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Great watch Steve. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

26 October 2011, 10:31 PM	#20
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,267	Thanks guys, this is one sweet watch. Only had it a few hours but it wears really well on my wrist. The white hands contrast really well against the matt charcoal dial. I wish Rolex made more watches with hands in this style. The only one I can think of is the old 1655 EXII. I do like a date feature.....but you know on this watch its absence isn't a big deal at all. The wrist presence of the watch more than makes up for the absence of a date feature. This watch is great value. Very easy to set and although it lacks a hacking feature, a slight amount of back pressure on the crown enables the second hand to be stopped for precise synchronisation to the correct time to the second. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

26 October 2011, 11:15 PM	#21
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	You said it twice so I'm going to put mine on __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

26 October 2011, 11:30 PM	#22
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	One of the easiest to read Chrono watches by far. Enjoy wearing it :)

26 October 2011, 11:46 PM	#23
nc42acc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Marty Location: North Carolina Watch: out!!!!! Posts: 502	Great watch!!!!! So what Omega models did they include the laser etched symbol?

27 October 2011, 12:10 AM	#24
Porsche 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: ɹǝpun Watch: and learn Posts: 2,985	That's a stunner Stav __________________ Obey Gravity, it's the Law! ROLEX --- SEIKO --- HEUER TRF REHAUT T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M

27 October 2011, 12:14 AM	#25
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,066	Yepp, my Speedy had that engraving on the crystal as well. Congrats on the new piece!

27 October 2011, 12:18 AM	#26
WyoWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: USA Watch: 1675 GMT and Sub C Posts: 1,443	Congrats Steve! Great watch! My Speedmaster is one of only two watches in my collection that gets worn with any frequency, the other being my Submariner. Just so happens I've got it on today!

27 October 2011, 01:07 AM	#28
bob-e "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: GMTII-C Location: Nashville, TN Watch: GSAR,Omega 3572.50 Posts: 68	I can't see mine, but I haven't tried a loupe yet. I wonder if it was killed by polywatch

27 October 2011, 01:29 AM	#29
mitchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mitch Location: . Watch: 116710LN Posts: 2,495	great watch, congrats Steve!!! wear in good health mate, :thubmsup: PS love how the Omega symbol looks when the light hits it just right __________________ Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted John Lennon

27 October 2011, 02:03 AM	#30
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Cool! Looks good Steve! Enjoy that classic!

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