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[Stevec14]

Hi guys - recently I began to question my CK2998. It really hasn’t been getting any wrist time. Is a shame as I loved it, but I realised the reason was that it just didn’t go with everything that I wore, to the extent it was lucky if it got 1 day a week. I’m also fairly traditional at heart, and if I’m honest am more comfortable with darker colours for watches (just me I’m afraid).

That said, I wanted to keep a speedy in the stable and preferred the case shape and size to the pro. So decided to try a FOIS on and bingo. Just what I am looking for. The case I like along with the alpha hands and other touches. Love the brown strap also and the good news is my bracelet purchased for the CK fits. It’s as if it’s the bits of both the pro and CK that I liked merged in one.

Flipping watches is never a particularly profitable business, but I got a good deal on the FOIS and am pleased to have it.

Obligatory wrist pic below!

Cheers, steve






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[sensui]

Congrats...if they only released this with hesalite there wouldn't be a need for ck2998 le.....or at least call it something else. Looks great.

[Stevec14]

Thanks for that. Yes, I agree hesalite would be great, but actually I don’t mind the sapphire on this compared to the pro.

Overall, it’s everything I want in a speedy so am jolly happy, and I’m not a strap man but am loving the brown one.

Horses for courses, but I just found mine I reckon....


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[Stevec14]

Love it on bracelet too!







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[swish77]

Very nice! What about those shiny lugs, though? Do they bug you at all? I just wish they were brushed.

[Stevec14]

Not at all. I love them. They are part of the watch so ok for me. They work ok with the centre bits of the speedy racing bracelt too.

[DonBateman]

Nothing beats a speedmaster.

[stockae92]

Congrats! I particularly like all the chrono hands just stand out :)

So CK and FOIS has different case shape and size? I didn't even know that. :p

[red1108nyc]

I went the other way from FOIS into a CK-2998. Both great pieces and comes down to personal taste. Enjoy this one!

[Stevec14]

Originally Posted by stockae92

Congrats! I particularly like all the chrono hands just stand out :)

So CK and FOIS has different case shape and size? I didn't even know that. :p

The Ck and fois have the same case shape. It’s the pro that’s different to both. I like the fact you can have the pro colour scheme with the slim lug case.

That said, there are no wrong choices and as said above it just depends on what floats your boat....


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[Stevec14]

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

I went the other way from FOIS into a CK-2998. Both great pieces and comes down to personal taste. Enjoy this one!

You are right. They are both great. Either way, am pleased to still have a speedy....


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[texasmade]

I just got my Speedy yesterday, also a FOIS. I like the smaller case over the regular Pro with the 42mm case.

[Stevec14]

Originally Posted by texasmade

I just got my Speedy yesterday, also a FOIS. I like the smaller case over the regular Pro with the 42mm case.

Congrats mate.


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[mps354]

Congrats! Very nice!

[j0oftheworld]

Love the omega raised logo on the dial! Adds a whole 'nother level of class to the piece!

[red1108nyc]

Did someone say smaller case?

This one has a smaller case too and yes, they are awesome!

[texasmade]

Originally Posted by Stevec14

Congrats mate.


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Thanks! It’s a great watch and looks equally as good on a bracelet.

[Stevec14]

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Did someone say smaller case?

This one has a smaller case too and yes, they are awesome!

Looks great. Definitely my favourite of the trilogy!