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Old 8 July 2020, 02:52 AM   #1
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A lot of talk about Speedy pro here, but I just wanted to give my take.

Now I've had a few watches over the years, but this one has a very special sentimental meaning to me. I've had cheaper watches, more expensive watches, more special ones, but the Speedy Pro will always be my favorite and every time I look at the dial it will remind me of the good times (this is the sentimental part).

And it's the only watch I have that I don't really care what the value will be in the next years, as long as I have a roof on top of my head and my health, this one stays put. People call it the ultimate classic, and they are right. For more than 50 years the design hasn't changed one bit and it's one of those strap whores that goes well with everything. Well enough about it, here are some shots/wristshots, hope you like them.































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Old 8 July 2020, 04:31 AM   #2
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Those are some great pictures! It really shows off how the Pro goes well with ANY strap.

Thanks for sharing!
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Old 8 July 2020, 05:06 AM   #3
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Excellent photos!
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Old 8 July 2020, 05:38 AM   #4
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Nice shots. Loved the Converse one.
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Old 8 July 2020, 06:39 AM   #5
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Beautiful shots! Is that a black light in the first shot?

It really is a strap... um... what you said. Looks great on anything
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Old 8 July 2020, 07:41 AM   #6
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I got mine in March and can’t believe I waited that long. Incredible watch
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Old 8 July 2020, 10:51 AM   #7
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I got mine in March and can’t believe I waited that long. Incredible watch
Same here! I got mine in June & it’s a amazing watch, such a classic!

Great photos OP!
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Old 8 July 2020, 05:07 PM   #8
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Great photo's and really proved the point about it being a strap whore...........
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Old 8 July 2020, 06:39 PM   #9
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I believe i am starting to fall in love with leather bands..there is just..something..i dont know how to descibe it but the words "Man's Man' come to mind haha
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Old 8 July 2020, 09:19 PM   #10
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The versatility of your watch is amazing. Great pictures.
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Old 8 July 2020, 10:40 PM   #11
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Fantastic pics! I also love my speedy pro, it’s a pure joy to wear. It’s probably the most versatile watch on the market, it looks amazing on everything.
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Old 8 July 2020, 10:44 PM   #12
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Really great pics, thanks for sharing !


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Old 8 July 2020, 11:13 PM   #13
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Awesome pictures. Love the green straps in particular. Thank you for sharing.
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Old 9 July 2020, 12:10 AM   #14
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Really great watch. Nice pics and thanks for putting that together.
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Old 9 July 2020, 02:11 PM   #15
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Thanks for sharing, and a nice and worthy testament, notwithstanding the (however accurate) term “strap whore”. Cool array of straps and they all look great with the ageless Speedy.
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Old 9 July 2020, 05:56 PM   #16
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Thanx a lot Guys for all your comments

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Beautiful shots! Is that a black light in the first shot?
Jup, it is. I was kinda in the "What fighter pilots sees in the dark?" mood with that one

Here's one more set:











































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Old 10 July 2020, 06:16 AM   #17
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Amazing photography!
Omega can take you in their team :)

Thank you for your patience shooting the photos, processing and for sharing with us!


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Old 10 July 2020, 01:44 PM   #18
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Beautiful photos!
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Old 10 July 2020, 11:52 PM   #19
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Easily some of the best photos I’ve seen of this watch.
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Old 11 July 2020, 01:16 AM   #20
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Stunning photos!

Is the Converse strap a one-off, or available to buy?
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Old 11 July 2020, 01:26 AM   #21
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simply amazing photos and man that's a lot of straps :)
definitely reminded me how much i want to replace my 145.012, or something close
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Old 12 July 2020, 12:25 PM   #22
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Superb shots of an incredible watch
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Old 15 July 2020, 11:19 AM   #23
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Old 15 July 2020, 07:50 PM   #24
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Some nice straps there
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Old 16 July 2020, 12:36 PM   #25
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A lot of talk about Speedy pro here, but I just wanted to give my take.

Now I've had a few watches over the years, but this one has a very special sentimental meaning to me. I've had cheaper watches, more expensive watches, more special ones, but the Speedy Pro will always be my favorite and every time I look at the dial it will remind me of the good times (this is the sentimental part).

And it's the only watch I have that I don't really care what the value will be in the next years, as long as I have a roof on top of my head and my health, this one stays put. People call it the ultimate classic, and they are right. For more than 50 years the design hasn't changed one bit and it's one of those strap whores that goes well with everything. Well enough about it, here are some shots/wristshots, hope you like them.
































What size is your wrist?

Amazing pictures by the way!


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Old 16 July 2020, 01:00 PM   #26
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Definitely my top 2 watches!
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Old 16 July 2020, 01:53 PM   #27
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Ooooooooohhhh...those straps...really brings out the Speedy pro...beautiful pictures
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Old 17 July 2020, 01:26 PM   #28
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Amazing pictures!

BTW- Why do people include the entire post when replying? It makes no sense
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Old 17 July 2020, 04:35 PM   #29
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What size is your wrist?

Amazing pictures by the way!


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Thank you :)
My wrist is about 7.5''



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Stunning photos!

Is the Converse strap a one-off, or available to buy?
Thank you :)
Yes, the Converse strap was made as one-off by my Friend (strapmaker) from old pair of destroyed leather Chuck Tailor's

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Easily some of the best photos I’ve seen of this watch.
Thank you Sir!

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Amazing photography!
Omega can take you in their team :)

Thank you for your patience shooting the photos, processing and for sharing with us!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Thank you and I'll be sure to quote you when I apply for a job there
I'm really not a photographer, taking photos is just a hobby and it's cheaper than going to the shrink

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simply amazing photos and man that's a lot of straps :)
definitely reminded me how much i want to replace my 145.012, or something close
Thanx! A lot of straps? Well, maybe, but I didn't think so, so I've made my own line of straps (not kidding)

Here are few more shots

1. SPS Desert Khaki



2. Abyss Black



3. Light Gray



Subtle detail ;)

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Old 17 July 2020, 07:38 PM   #30
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These are your own straps? You’re a talented man. They look really high quality.
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