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Old 8 March 2018, 11:56 PM   #1
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Picked up my first Omega in years. Speedmaster Racing Co-axial Master Chronometer

Wow. Thats a long name.

Just was wandering around at my AD, not really looking to add anything. Have enough timepieces for my entire neighborhood, then I saw this.

Asked to see it, and was blown away. Omega has really stepped up their game. Ceramic bezel, micro adjust, great bracelet, display back.....really nice.

My first non Rolex/AP purchase in years....Really a stunner in person.

Thoughts? And yes, I have a ceramic Daytona...Black dial. Quite honestly, I like this better.












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Old 9 March 2018, 12:55 AM   #2
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Excellent. Congratulations! Caliber 9900 is impressive, and the overall package really is tons of watch for the dollar.
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Old 9 March 2018, 01:03 AM   #3
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This is an awesome chrono - appeals to me as well but I don’t have the wrist for it. Enjoy
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Old 9 March 2018, 01:23 AM   #4
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Its quite nice......Do any of the omega people here know why I don't see many, essentially none, out there in internet world? Did it just start rolling in?
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Old 9 March 2018, 02:17 AM   #5
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This is an awesome chrono - appeals to me as well but I don’t have the wrist for it. Enjoy
Exactly my thoughts. Otherwise it is an amazing watch.
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Old 9 March 2018, 03:57 AM   #6
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Looks great. What size is it? Congrats
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Old 9 March 2018, 04:13 AM   #7
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looks great. What size is it? Congrats
44.25
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Old 9 March 2018, 04:43 AM   #8
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Tried one on in person and absolutely loved it.


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Old 9 March 2018, 05:35 AM   #9
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I like that. I'm more partial to three register chronos but I love the "Speedy on steroids" look.
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Old 9 March 2018, 06:10 AM   #10
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Very nice

The 9300 is a fantastic movement and having two sub dials lets you easily use the right as a second time zone.
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Old 9 March 2018, 06:15 AM   #11
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Nice watch. I keep looking at the Co-Axial Moonphase.
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Old 9 March 2018, 06:23 AM   #12
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Very nice

The 9300 is a fantastic movement and having two sub dials lets you easily use the right as a second time zone.

It’s actually a 9900. The difference? No idea.....
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Old 9 March 2018, 06:32 AM   #13
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It’s actually a 9900. The difference? No idea.....
Ah nice. Had completely forgotten about the 9900.

I guess it must have their master certification or whatever it's called.

Either way, it must be better than my 9300, but functionality is still great for the 2nd time zone.
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Old 9 March 2018, 06:35 AM   #14
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Ah nice. Had completely forgotten about the 9900.

I guess it must have their master certification or whatever it's called.

Either way, it must be better than my 9300, but functionality is still great for the 2nd time zone.
Of course it’s better. 600 better. But then again, I’m no math major.

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Old 9 March 2018, 06:46 AM   #15
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Nice watch!! Congratulations! What size is your wrist? It looks great on you.
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Old 9 March 2018, 10:28 PM   #16
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and yet some people still waste their money on a Daytona. That is one amazing watch, huge congrats.
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Old 10 March 2018, 01:38 AM   #17
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Nice watch!! Congratulations! What size is your wrist? It looks great on you.
Thanks! Approximately 7.75
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Old 10 March 2018, 01:38 AM   #18
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and yet some people still waste their money on a Daytona. That is one amazing watch, huge congrats.
Agree.

And I own a ceramic 116500.
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Old 10 March 2018, 02:52 AM   #19
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looks so good..but WHY 44mm? :( . Is there something similar in 40mm?
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Old 10 March 2018, 03:03 AM   #20
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I love those Speedmasters. Sharp!
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Old 10 March 2018, 03:05 AM   #21
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Wow...I would definitely consider that in lieu of the ceramic Daytona especially when I consider that I could buy two of them in different variants for essentially the price of one ceramic Daytona, if I could even find one! Very nice and thanks for the link to the omega site as well.
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Old 10 March 2018, 06:30 AM   #22
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Its quite nice......Do any of the omega people here know why I don't see many, essentially none, out there in internet world? Did it just start rolling in?
Yes. This is Omega, so it takes about one year from "release" at Basel until they finally start showing up.

Great watch, congrats on the pick-up!
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This is an awesome chrono - appeals to me as well but I don’t have the wrist for it. Enjoy
Couldn’t agree more...beautiful dial and balanced symmetrical layout...the 44.25 mm size is too big for my wrists though.
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Old 10 March 2018, 01:40 PM   #24
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I’m going to tell you. Be sure to read the reviews of this watch, and see it in person. It was slimmed down, and the case back is particularly rounded and comfortable. Make sure to see it in person before you decide. It wears quite slim to me. It’s a tremendous timepiece, and I have a bit of a reference point.

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I’m going to tell you. Be sure to read the reviews of this watch, and see it in person. It was slimmed down, and the case back is particularly rounded and comfortable. Make sure to see it in person before you decide. It wears quite slim to me. It’s a tremendous timepiece, and I have a bit of a reference point.

Agreed. Omega case dimensions due to shape and proportions wear differently than say Rolex. The racing Speedies measuring at 44mm wears closer to a 42mm Exp 2 IMO. So try the watch for yourself.
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Old 10 March 2018, 02:39 PM   #26
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Looks particularly good with Tampa bay lightning blue..... :)



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Old 10 March 2018, 02:53 PM   #27
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Agreed. Omega case dimensions due to shape and proportions wear differently than say Rolex. The racing Speedies measuring at 44mm wears closer to a 42mm Exp 2 IMO. So try the watch for yourself.
Thats a good comparison. Feels very similar to the Explorer II.
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Old 10 March 2018, 11:38 PM   #28
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That is a stunning collection. I wouldn't know what to put on each morning!
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bumping your thread to ask if you're still enjoying your Speedy ? I was especially intrigued by the size comparison to the 216570, as that's a regular wear for me.
I just saw the black, monochrome, racing dialed version on a bracelet and it's siren song is strong....very strong....also the grey dialed version with the orange second hand...



that one I've only been able to find on a strap, however.
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She’s a true beauty.

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