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View Poll Results: Would you buy a Speedmaster
Yay 275 93.54%
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Old 27 March 2020, 11:13 AM   #61
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There’s absolutely nothing inferior about Omega compared to Rolex. Not in their movements or build quality. The only problem with Omega is no rap stars wear it as of yet. If that ever happens they’ll grow in popularity to the same level as Rolex. Your statement on little to no luxury recognition is correct. That’s the reason why Rolex is so popular. 95% of Rolex buyers have no idea of the build quality or heritage they only want the recognition of owning a luxury watch. I also agree Omega does go overboard with Limited editions but so do most other brands.

OP any true watch enthusiasts should have a speedmaster in their collection. Just history behind it is enough to justify getting one plus it’s not that expensive. It’s a very cool watch. It’s also a great under the radar watch if you don’t want to draw much attention. Only WIS would know what it was and that has lots of benefits to a watch enthusiast that loves looking at his watch but finds himself in a situation that day when he doesn’t want anyone else looking/noticing it.
Well said Brett.
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Old 27 March 2020, 03:51 PM   #62
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This is an awesome picture. What did you use it to take a pic?
Thank you very much! I just charged the watch lumina under the spotlight and used my iPhone 11 Pro to capture it.. and a nice angle as well


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Old 27 March 2020, 05:38 PM   #63
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Absolutely yes. This replaced my last Rolex!!
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Old 27 March 2020, 09:56 PM   #64
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I'm not particularly a fan of the Moonwatch but am a fan of the Speedmaster Racing. For chrono's I only like ones with motorsports motif/heritage and even the Speedmaster satisfies that for me.
My sentiments exactly.
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Old 28 March 2020, 01:56 PM   #65
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Such a fantastic, thoughtful & well-written response. I also happen to agree with you on every point.
I could not have said it better. well written, thoughtful, organized and persuasive.
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Old 28 March 2020, 02:51 PM   #66
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Old 28 March 2020, 07:21 PM   #67
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I love the 60th
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Old 28 March 2020, 10:47 PM   #68
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I love the 60th
So do I.

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Old 29 March 2020, 10:51 AM   #69
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Beautiful! I’m sure you are enjoying every bit!
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Old 30 March 2020, 05:20 AM   #70
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Beautiful
Hoping to get one later this year

Do have a question though; any side by side shots for Speedmaster 60 Trilogy and FOIS on this forum?
Smaller wristed myself and the 60th has a L2L 48mm I believe en FIOS 47mm
But I wonder about the case design (amount of curve etc?)
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Old 30 March 2020, 01:05 PM   #71
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Beautiful
Hoping to get one later this year

Do have a question though; any side by side shots for Speedmaster 60 Trilogy and FOIS on this forum?
Smaller wristed myself and the 60th has a L2L 48mm I believe en FIOS 47mm
But I wonder about the case design (amount of curve etc?)
I haven't seen any side by side photos that I can recall. The case on the FOIS is 1.1mm larger in diameter 39.7mm versus 38.6 for the the 60th, but the lugs do look straighter and longer on the 60th.
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Old 3 April 2020, 12:06 AM   #72
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Definately looking to add a Speedmaster Professional at some point, just not currently top of my wanted list.
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Old 14 April 2020, 11:54 AM   #73
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A must for any serious collection, I have a Speedy Professional manual wind I usually wear on a black crocodile leather strap, stainless steel bracelet at times.
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