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mike · 14 July 2006, 08:09 AM

First of all, I must express my sincere and heartfelt thanks to my good friend Chip for giving me the opportunity to add one of the true icons to my little collection.

I think as many of you know I have a real preference for vintage pieces, especially pieces that hold a special place in history.

The Speedmaster professional is truly a special watch. This model harkens back to a special time in history. A time when a special breed of men accepted a challange and a dream. These men were true pioneers, strong men who relied on each other and the equiment they chose.

They truly had "The Right Stuff"!

Thank you Chip, I am in your debt.

Presented is the Omega Speedmaster Professional circa 1980.

dman · 14 July 2006, 01:45 PM

Super pics of a super watch Mike!!!!

C.J. · 14 July 2006, 02:22 PM

BEAUTIFUL

Awesome piece, Mike

Congratulations

johnliley · 14 July 2006, 02:35 PM

Actually this is the one I had and sold. My new is a 3573.50

JL

mamas · 14 July 2006, 04:00 PM

congratulations mike! certainly it is an icon amongts chronos..lets hope its the start of a small omega collection too ;)

JJ Irani · 14 July 2006, 05:18 PM

Nice one, Mike....your collection just keeps getting better and better!

padi56 · 14 July 2006, 07:22 PM

Nice one Mike one of my favourite watches,great pictures.

mailman · 14 July 2006, 07:28 PM

Nice watch and pics Mike.

I've always like the moon watch.

clogz · 14 July 2006, 07:37 PM

Great story and great pics! I think that see-through-back wasn't standard option? ;) Looks great. And turns my head few degrees to same direction ;)

Tarasbulba · 14 July 2006, 07:45 PM

Lovely watch and an all-time classsic. I'm glad Omega hasn't changed the basic dial over the last 40 years.

JJ Irani · 15 July 2006, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Tarasbulba

Lovely watch and an all-time classsic. I'm glad Omega hasn't changed the basic dial over the last 40 years.

Good point, Shane!!

14 July 2006, 08:09 AM	#1
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Fly me to the moon! First of all, I must express my sincere and heartfelt thanks to my good friend Chip for giving me the opportunity to add one of the true icons to my little collection. I think as many of you know I have a real preference for vintage pieces, especially pieces that hold a special place in history. The Speedmaster professional is truly a special watch. This model harkens back to a special time in history. A time when a special breed of men accepted a challange and a dream. These men were true pioneers, strong men who relied on each other and the equiment they chose. They truly had "The Right Stuff"! Thank you Chip, I am in your debt. Presented is the Omega Speedmaster Professional circa 1980.

14 July 2006, 01:45 PM	#2
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Super pics of a super watch Mike!!!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

14 July 2006, 02:22 PM	#3
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	BEAUTIFUL Awesome piece, Mike Congratulations __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

14 July 2006, 02:35 PM	#4
johnliley 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SLC, Utah USA Posts: 831	Congrats I like mine too.......... Actually this is the one I had and sold. My new is a 3573.50 JL

14 July 2006, 05:18 PM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Nice one, Mike....your collection just keeps getting better and better! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

14 July 2006, 04:00 PM	#5
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	congratulations mike! certainly it is an icon amongts chronos..lets hope its the start of a small omega collection too ;)

14 July 2006, 07:22 PM	#7
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,558	Nice one Mike one of my favourite watches,great pictures. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

14 July 2006, 07:28 PM	#8
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,398	Nice watch and pics Mike. I've always like the moon watch.

14 July 2006, 07:37 PM	#9
clogz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Helsinki Posts: 85	Great story and great pics! I think that see-through-back wasn't standard option? ;) Looks great. And turns my head few degrees to same direction ;)

14 July 2006, 07:45 PM	#10
Tarasbulba Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blighty Posts: 32	Lovely watch and an all-time classsic. I'm glad Omega hasn't changed the basic dial over the last 40 years.

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