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Aventura · 15 April 2018, 03:13 AM

I'm about to enter the Omega line. I like Speedmaster. I can not yet think of a new one but I guess it must have been used in good condition.
I like them with a leather bracelet. The quartz ones are more accurate than the automatic or is the same.
Any recommendation? Thanks guys.

ArtNouveau · 15 April 2018, 12:29 PM

The Speedmaster Professional Hesalite handwind is the purest DNA. Get that one first tnen add variations later.

DonBateman · 16 April 2018, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by artnouveau

the speedmaster professional hesalite handwind is the purest dna. Get that one first tnen add variations later.

x 2

mps354 · 16 April 2018, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

The Speedmaster Professional Hesalite handwind is the purest DNA. Get that one first tnen add variations later.

Can’t argue with this

dave023 · 16 April 2018, 05:06 AM

The moonwatch all the way

Cabaiguan · 16 April 2018, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DonBateman

x 2

X3

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Justinmg · 16 April 2018, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

The Speedmaster Professional Hesalite handwind is the purest DNA. Get that one first tnen add variations later.

This

ajas · 17 April 2018, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

The Speedmaster Professional Hesalite handwind is the purest DNA. Get that one first tnen add variations later.

Good advice

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ShaneR · 27 April 2018, 06:42 AM

If you like the leather strap, you can go with the First Omega in Space. It is smaller (39.7mm), has straight lugs and no crown guards and has a sapphire crystal instead of hesalite so is not the same as the Speedy Pro. Personally, I prefer it to the Speedy Pro but it isn't the "moonwatch." That doesn't bother me because I think it looks better and the movement is the same.

SilverFoxUK · 28 April 2018, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ShaneR

If you like the leather strap, you can go with the First Omega in Space. It is smaller (39.7mm), has straight lugs and no crown guards and has a sapphire crystal instead of hesalite so is not the same as the Speedy Pro. Personally, I prefer it to the Speedy Pro but it isn't the "moonwatch." That doesn't bother me because I think it looks better and the movement is the same.

Hi, I am visiting Chicago from the UK in a few weeks and am considering the First in Space or a standard Moonwatch Pro. Could you recommend a good Omega dealer and what sort of discount I might get? Many thanks!

GTS Dean · 28 April 2018, 06:11 AM

The Speedmaster does not come with quartz movement. You can get them in original manual wind, or with the automatic movement. Perhaps you are thinking of the X-33 model?

Here's one of mine on a Hirsch curved end strap.

Sandpit · 29 April 2018, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverFoxUK

Hi, I am visiting Chicago from the UK in a few weeks and am considering the First in Space or a standard Moonwatch Pro. Could you recommend a good Omega dealer and what sort of discount I might get? Many thanks!

You can get a new Moonwatch for around £2900 in the uk fairly easily

_speedmaster_ · 29 April 2018, 05:55 AM

FOIS. No crown guards and sub 40mm size. The way God intended chronographs to be.

Aventura · 29 April 2018, 06:56 AM

Thank you all for the good advice. I'm seeing some models now. In a while I will make another comment.

SilverFoxUK · 29 April 2018, 07:48 AM

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You can get a new Moonwatch for around £2900 in the uk fairly easily

Thanks for the tip Sandpit, for £2900 is that from an AD or grey market? Thanks if you can provide any more detail ��

PulsarSteff · 29 April 2018, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by GTS Dean

The Speedmaster does not come with quartz movement. You can get them in original manual wind, or with the automatic movement. Perhaps you are thinking of the X-33 model?

Here's one of mine on a Hirsch curved end strap.

I have never seen this bezel before. Is it from Omega or aftermarket? I am really interested to learn something new.

Thanks

PulsarSteff · 30 April 2018, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by PulsarSteff

I have never seen this bezel before. Is it from Omega or aftermarket? I am really interested to learn something new.

Thanks

I found the answer to my question in the "Reading your bezel...." sticky.

I did not know about those decimal bezel, I learnt something today !

The Joker · 30 April 2018, 06:30 AM

Quartz ?

Etschell · 30 April 2018, 06:36 AM

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Quartz ?

lol. well at least he was right on accuracy

JR16 · 30 April 2018, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

The Speedmaster Professional Hesalite handwind is the purest DNA. Get that one first tnen add variations later.

This without a doubt

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ShaneR · 3 May 2018, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverFoxUK

Hi, I am visiting Chicago from the UK in a few weeks and am considering the First in Space or a standard Moonwatch Pro. Could you recommend a good Omega dealer and what sort of discount I might get? Many thanks!

The only non-boutique AD in the downtown area is Geneva Seal. I do not have personal experience purchasing a watch from them, but have not heard anything but positive experiences. As far as the discount, I'm not too certain but somewhere around the $4,500 would not surprise me, perhaps lower. The Omega Boutique is nice, but you will not be receiving much of a discount.
While you're in Chicago, just make sure to do yourself a favor and get an Italian Beef with sweet peppers, dipped. (Lukes is good if you're downtown).

SilverFoxUK · 7 May 2018, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ShaneR

The only non-boutique AD in the downtown area is Geneva Seal. I do not have personal experience purchasing a watch from them, but have not heard anything but positive experiences. As far as the discount, I'm not too certain but somewhere around the $4,500 would not surprise me, perhaps lower. The Omega Boutique is nice, but you will not be receiving much of a discount.
While you're in Chicago, just make sure to do yourself a favor and get an Italian Beef with sweet peppers, dipped. (Lukes is good if you're downtown).

Thanks for the advice and I’ll be sure to go with that food tip as well!

speedy cosmograph · 8 May 2018, 12:54 AM

The FOIS is a great watch and they can be had for a very fair price. Always buy used.

Senorx · 9 May 2018, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GTS Dean

The Speedmaster does not come with quartz movement. You can get them in original manual wind, or with the automatic movement. Perhaps you are thinking of the X-33 model?

Here's one of mine on a Hirsch curved end strap.

Are these custom made? I’d love to get a curved end strap like this but in veg tan leather so the leather would evolve in time.

This is my Speedy 3570.50 on an Omega Rally Strap.

15 April 2018, 03:13 AM	#1
Aventura "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami Beach FL US Posts: 1,425	Advice for a Speedmaster I'm about to enter the Omega line. I like Speedmaster. I can not yet think of a new one but I guess it must have been used in good condition. I like them with a leather bracelet. The quartz ones are more accurate than the automatic or is the same. Any recommendation? Thanks guys.

29 April 2018, 05:55 AM	#13
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	FOIS. No crown guards and sub 40mm size. The way God intended chronographs to be. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

15 April 2018, 12:29 PM	#2
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 4,950	The Speedmaster Professional Hesalite handwind is the purest DNA. Get that one first tnen add variations later.

16 April 2018, 05:06 AM	#5
dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	The moonwatch all the way

27 April 2018, 06:42 AM	#9
ShaneR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: US Watch: 126710 BLNR Posts: 62	If you like the leather strap, you can go with the First Omega in Space. It is smaller (39.7mm), has straight lugs and no crown guards and has a sapphire crystal instead of hesalite so is not the same as the Speedy Pro. Personally, I prefer it to the Speedy Pro but it isn't the "moonwatch." That doesn't bother me because I think it looks better and the movement is the same.

29 April 2018, 06:56 AM	#14
Aventura "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami Beach FL US Posts: 1,425	Thank you all for the good advice. I'm seeing some models now. In a while I will make another comment.

30 April 2018, 06:30 AM	#18
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,634	Quartz ?

8 May 2018, 12:54 AM	#23
speedy cosmograph Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: VA Posts: 66	The FOIS is a great watch and they can be had for a very fair price. Always buy used.

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