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leopardprey · 7 May 2007, 04:50 PM

Saw on TV last night the Movie Apollo 13. Some good Speedmaster shots.

Made me want to go get that Speedmaster I looked at the other day. Hand wound movement. Clear case back! This one had the date and moon face added. Not bad price of around $3700 with my discounts.

padi56 · 7 May 2007, 08:32 PM

A great watch and one of my favourite chronographs with a excellent movement but just the speedy pro for me, we had quite a debate about the moon-watch in this thread.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ght=moon+watch

SLRdude · 7 May 2007, 08:33 PM

The Speedmaster is probably one of the most legendary watches of all times.
Every WIS should have one. However, if you buy one, let it be the NASA one, which is the Speedmaster Professional.

Solo118 · 8 May 2007, 02:15 AM

My father has one (manual wind) from the 70s I believe its a MKII very similar to this

Im sure it isnt worth a whole lot, But its cool to have a "moon watch"

C.J. · 8 May 2007, 02:42 AM

The moon phase with date on a black strap is just gorgeous

I'd love to get one of those one day

Ragu · 8 May 2007, 03:32 AM

Is there a difference besides being from the 70's vs. the newer hand wound ones?
If you were considering buying a Speedy Pro would you look for the "older" one vs. a newer one realizing an older one may need to be serviced?
Just wondering...

leopardprey · 8 May 2007, 12:30 PM

Well, even though not the original, the Speedmaster with the date and moon phase function is nice. THe clear case back is superb!!! Since hand wound, no rotar to get in way of viewing the movement. Very nice.

C.J. · 8 May 2007, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

Well, even though not the original, the Speedmaster with the date and moon phase function is nice. THe clear case back is superb!!! Since hand wound, no rotar to get in way of viewing the movement. Very nice.

Sounds like someone's shopping again, huh Chad

ezmoney46 · 8 May 2007, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comatox

The Speedmaster is probably one of the most legendary watches of all times.
Every WIS should have one. However, if you buy one, let it be the NASA one, which is the Speedmaster Professional.

Chip, you gotta work on your photography skills those pix are just terrible

As always they are stunning

leopardprey · 8 May 2007, 12:47 PM

Sounds like someone's shopping again, huh Chad

Just looking, but that clear case back has me going!

C.J. · 8 May 2007, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

Sounds like someone's shopping again, huh Chad

Just looking, but that clear case back has me going!

I tried one on, with the black croc strap at Tourneau and it had me drooling all over it. The see through back just seals the deal for me. It's definitely on my " would love to have some day" list

Launch Mini · 8 May 2007, 01:18 PM

Would you guys just stop it.
All this talk has me wanting one now.
I will be visiting the Omega AD on Rodeo Drive pretty soon. I have a feeling I may be leaving with one of these.....

C.J. · 8 May 2007, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Would you guys just stop it.
All this talk has me wanting one now.
I will be visiting the Omega AD on Rodeo Drive pretty soon. I have a feeling I may be leaving with one of these.....

Every time you say that, it costs you money

You're gonna have to buy a bigger watch box

Launch Mini · 8 May 2007, 01:21 PM

I already need a bigger watch box. I can squeeze five in, one on the wrist and I am done.
Have two incoming already.
Can you say Obsessive Compulsive???

C.J. · 8 May 2007, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I already need a bigger watch box. I can squeeze five in, one on the wrist and I am done.
Have two incoming already.
Can you say Obsessive Compulsive???

Don't tell me you bought the one we talked about on the phone

Otis · 8 May 2007, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Would you guys just stop it.
All this talk has me wanting one now.
I will be visiting the Omega AD on Rodeo Drive pretty soon. I have a feeling I may be leaving with one of these.....

Stop what?
Oh, this? ....

Muhahahaha!

Launch Mini · 8 May 2007, 01:26 PM

Define "bought"
Technically I haven't paid for it, nor do I have it at home.
Now, the AD has a box with my name on one and my name on the waiting list for the other.
So officially, NO, I have not bought it, but , perhaps I may have made a verbal commitment to aquire such a piece (s)

C.J. · 8 May 2007, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otis

Stop what?
Oh, this? ....

Muhahahaha!

I remember you

Hope your feeling better, pal

Now, stop with the pictures, would ya? You're going to make me dip into the savings again

C.J. · 8 May 2007, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Define "bought"
Technically I haven't paid for it, nor do I have it at home.
Now, the AD has a box with my name on one and my name on the waiting list for the other.
So officially, NO, I have not bought it, but , perhaps I may have made a verbal commitment to aquire such a piece (s)

Oh, I see.......................................you bought it

Otis · 8 May 2007, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

I remember you

Hope your feeling better, pal

Now, stop with the pictures, would ya? You're going to make me dip into the savings again

Cheers mate

Yeah, I can talk & eat again, but one side of my face is a bit yellow and swollen.
Hell, some people would call it an improvement

Thanks for your email too, was a good laugh

C.J. · 8 May 2007, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otis

Cheers mate

Yeah, I can talk & eat again, but one side of my face is a bit yellow and swollen.
Hell, some people would call it an improvement

Thanks for your email too, was a good laugh

I'm glad to hear you're feeling better

Hope to see you around a lot more now

Otis · 8 May 2007, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

I'm glad to hear you're feeling better

Hope to see you around a lot more now

Yep.

...the painkillers have run out, so I have to make my own fun now

C.J. · 8 May 2007, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otis

Yep.

...the painkillers have run out, so I have to make my own fun now

Ragu · 8 May 2007, 10:08 PM

Which Omega Speedmaster (model #) can be had with a display back?

Nice pics above!

Prince · 9 May 2007, 12:17 AM

Hey, Otis!

Good to see you posting again, my friend. Glad you are feeling better!

BTW, mighty nice watch!

leopardprey · 9 May 2007, 01:27 AM

Ragu,

Speedmaster would be a good choice for you. See the photo of the Astronaut with the SM strapped on the outside of his spacesuit? About the same diameter as your wrist so you should be OK.

Ragu · 9 May 2007, 05:51 AM

leo,
very funny

Subfiend · 13 May 2007, 06:32 AM

I love this thread. :-)

Padi, thanks for resurrecting our old thread. I really liked that discussion. I asked the Moon Man which watch he wore when I saw him again, and his response was the same: "Whatever I wore on Gemini is what I wore on Apollo." That's all the confirmation I need.

leopardprey · 13 May 2007, 10:56 AM

OT, Best part of Apollo 13 is when Lovell's Mom ask Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin "are you boys in the space program also?"

LOL

redsrover · 13 May 2007, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

OT, Best part of Apollo 13 is when Lovell's Mom ask Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin "are you boys in the space program also?"

LOL

That's the 2nd best line...right behind Jim's mother telling Jim's daughters "If they could make a washing machine fly, my Jimmy can land it."

7 May 2007, 04:50 PM	#1
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Apollo 13 and Speed master Saw on TV last night the Movie Apollo 13. Some good Speedmaster shots. Made me want to go get that Speedmaster I looked at the other day. Hand wound movement. Clear case back! This one had the date and moon face added. Not bad price of around $3700 with my discounts.

7 May 2007, 08:32 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,266	A great watch and one of my favourite chronographs with a excellent movement but just the speedy pro for me, we had quite a debate about the moon-watch in this thread. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ght=moon+watch __________________ 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

7 May 2007, 08:33 PM	#3
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	The Speedmaster is probably one of the most legendary watches of all times. Every WIS should have one. However, if you buy one, let it be the NASA one, which is the Speedmaster Professional. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

8 May 2007, 02:42 AM	#5
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	The moon phase with date on a black strap is just gorgeous I'd love to get one of those one day __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

8 May 2007, 03:32 AM	#6
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 781	Is there a difference besides being from the 70's vs. the newer hand wound ones? If you were considering buying a Speedy Pro would you look for the "older" one vs. a newer one realizing an older one may need to be serviced? Just wondering... __________________ "Waiting is so time consuming" -- Unknown Proud Member #2391

8 May 2007, 02:15 AM	#4
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,063	My father has one (manual wind) from the 70s I believe its a MKII very similar to this Im sure it isnt worth a whole lot, But its cool to have a "moon watch"

8 May 2007, 12:30 PM	#7
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Well, even though not the original, the Speedmaster with the date and moon phase function is nice. THe clear case back is superb!!! Since hand wound, no rotar to get in way of viewing the movement. Very nice.

8 May 2007, 12:47 PM	#10
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Sounds like someone's shopping again, huh Chad Just looking, but that clear case back has me going!

8 May 2007, 01:18 PM	#12
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Would you guys just stop it. All this talk has me wanting one now. I will be visiting the Omega AD on Rodeo Drive pretty soon. I have a feeling I may be leaving with one of these..... __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

8 May 2007, 01:21 PM	#14
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	I already need a bigger watch box. I can squeeze five in, one on the wrist and I am done. Have two incoming already. Can you say Obsessive Compulsive??? __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

8 May 2007, 01:26 PM	#17
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Define "bought" Technically I haven't paid for it, nor do I have it at home. Now, the AD has a box with my name on one and my name on the waiting list for the other. So officially, NO, I have not bought it, but , perhaps I may have made a verbal commitment to aquire such a piece (s) __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

8 May 2007, 10:08 PM	#24
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 781	Which Omega Speedmaster (model #) can be had with a display back? Nice pics above! __________________ "Waiting is so time consuming" -- Unknown Proud Member #2391

9 May 2007, 12:17 AM	#25
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Hey, Otis! Good to see you posting again, my friend. Glad you are feeling better! BTW, mighty nice watch! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

9 May 2007, 01:27 AM	#26
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Ragu, Speedmaster would be a good choice for you. See the photo of the Astronaut with the SM strapped on the outside of his spacesuit? About the same diameter as your wrist so you should be OK.

9 May 2007, 05:51 AM	#27
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 781	leo, very funny __________________ "Waiting is so time consuming" -- Unknown Proud Member #2391

13 May 2007, 06:32 AM	#28
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,924	I love this thread. :-) Padi, thanks for resurrecting our old thread. I really liked that discussion. I asked the Moon Man which watch he wore when I saw him again, and his response was the same: "Whatever I wore on Gemini is what I wore on Apollo." That's all the confirmation I need. __________________ Subfiend

13 May 2007, 10:56 AM	#29
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	OT, Best part of Apollo 13 is when Lovell's Mom ask Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin "are you boys in the space program also?" LOL

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