An interesting gold speedy

[jedy617]

Preface: So, this is a big post for me, I have most likely cemented two watches permanently in my collection. I’ve wanted a Hulk for quite some time, however, until recently, I did not find a good opportunity to purchase one. In the interim I had a beautiful Seamaster Master Co-Axial in Sedna Gold, along with a Blue Gemini IV Speedy Pro tribute. However, an opportunity presented itself to get a wonderful hulk at a decent price and I could not pass it up. After this I was in a conundrum, in my 3 watch collection 2 were divers. I just felt like this was a bit repetitive for a small collection. I did love the sedna gold of the seamaster and the speedmaster though, so I had the genius idea….why not combine them!

Enter the Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Co Axial Moonphase in Sedna Gold( Ref: 304.63.44.52.01.001). This has everything I could wish for, sedna gold, large, sporty, yet still very classy looking in my opinion. A chrono with a vertical clutch, column wheel, auto winding and 60 hours of reserve and amagnetic. My favorite part of this is that it’s a “moonwatch” and also being a moonwatch with having a moonphase, layers upon layers. The only thing missing is that it’s not a pro, and it’s not derivative of the watch that actually went to the moon, but I thought I had 2 speedy pros before, and one day will definitely have one again, so why not try something new. As I’ve seen other people put similar cool speedmaster variants, this is like a love letter to the professional moonwatch and nasa missions, a beautiful tribute.

I was deciding between this, the FOIS in sedna gold, and basically the same version of the watch in “orange” gold with no moonphase. To be honest, the subdials can be a bit crowded and they are a tiny bit harder to read on here compared to the other versions, but everytime I see that beautiful gold moon I know I made the right choice. It’s keeping great time at just under +3 seconds a day. I plan on getting some aftermarket straps, maybe one lighter and one darker brown gator. I already have the dark side of the moon cordura strap which I bought for the seamaster, I like that look too, makes it a bit less dressy. I did try on a golden brown gator strap that I think really works, can’t use the omega deployment with it though so I need to go custom or get factory straps, limits the options a bit.

Let me know what you think, this is definitely “grail” material and might be the highlight of my collection for quite sometime or possibly ever.

[AEC]

Wow, that's a dynamite watch!

[jedy617]

Originally Posted by AEC

Wow, that's a dynamite watch!

Thank you!

[enjoythemusic]

Truly lovely! Enjoy your time.

[jedy617]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Truly lovely! Enjoy your time.

Appreciated

[FTX I]

Beautiful watch. Congrats!

[karmatp]

Wow, stunning.

[1William]

A beautiful watch.

[jedy617]

Thanks all

[stevedssd]

I have to say that is a watch that's never been on my radar before but it is really stunning. I prefer it on the Black croc but like all Speedmasters, they go great with so many straps.

[dadonn2]

That Sedna gold really works. Beauty. Enjoy it.

[Ssunnylee24]

OMG that 2nd shot is a winner.

[Patton250]

It’s absolutely stunning. Wow wow wow!!!!!!!!!!! That movement!!! Brother well done. I’d love to see a matching bracelet for it too. How sick would that be?

Congrats man.

[francowearsawatch]

Sharp! It almost looks nautical. Reminds me of brass sailing instruments

[JayHantz]

This is a stunning reference, I agree - that second shot is straight money. Looks absolutely awesome on you!

[scarlet knight]

Looks great, enjoy it!

[cajunron]

What a stunner! Yeah, I would call that grail material, too. Congrats.

[jedy617]

Originally Posted by Patton250

It’s absolutely stunning. Wow wow wow!!!!!!!!!!! That movement!!! Brother well done. I’d love to see a matching bracelet for it too. How sick would that be?

Congrats man.

Thanks all, yeah a matching bracelet would be insane!

[jedy617]

Sedna is just incredible...

[samson66]

Man that thing is gorgeous! I just looked at the blue ss version and it is an amazing watch. The moonphase is such a cool feature.

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[jedy617]

Originally Posted by samson66

Man that thing is gorgeous! I just looked at the blue ss version and it is an amazing watch. The moonphase is such a cool feature.

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I do like that on the stainless versions its a photo realistic moon on the moonphase, that's special in its own way. Love the blue version.

[Andad]

Nice Omega.

Great pix.

[schoolboy]

I think it’s a beautiful watch, and the caseback view is something else too!

[jedy617]

thanks everybody, loving it so far :)

[samson66]

Originally Posted by jedy617

I do like that on the stainless versions its a photo realistic moon on the moonphase, that's special in its own way. Love the blue version.

That looks so sharp on the black gator strap. Really love it! Can I ask how you like it on your wrist so far? How is the size and thickness working out for you? I continue to be very close to pulling the trigger on one of these.

[jedy617]

Originally Posted by samson66

That looks so sharp on the black gator strap. Really love it! Can I ask how you like it on your wrist so far? How is the size and thickness working out for you? I continue to be very close to pulling the trigger on one of these.

It is quite tall, but wears pretty comfy. Even though I don't have my old speedy pro anymore, I'd say it wears pretty similarly besides being a bit thicker. My wrist is about 7.25 in I'd say, I'd definitely recommend having a wrist of 7in or more for the right look on a wrist.

[Alan111]

Originally Posted by jedy617

Sedna is just incredible...

Insane. I'd take this over a 116610LV or Speedmaster Pro ANY DAY!!

[samson66]

Originally Posted by jedy617

It is quite tall, but wears pretty comfy. Even though I don't have my old speedy pro anymore, I'd say it wears pretty similarly besides being a bit thicker. My wrist is about 7.25 in I'd say, I'd definitely recommend having a wrist of 7in or more for the right look on a wrist.

Thanks for the feedback. Any chance you could post a pic on your wrist looking down from the arm? Like a profile picture of it being worn? Curious how much it sinks into the wrist vs how much it stands up.

[antelope]

great watch

[Fin3908]

Great looking watch