Omega Speedmaster: underwhelmed

[Jim addy]

Originally Posted by ddaly12

I've been eyeing an omega speedmaster as a potential addition to the collection and was able to try on the mechanical 42mm and automatic 44mm versions this past weekend. Both on black leather omega straps. They wore quite well, despite the larger mm size (I wear a GMT 16710 and sub LVc), but honestly they didn't really do much for me. I was a bit disappointed, given the speedmaster's iconic status. Not sure what exactly was missing.

Anyone else have that reaction to a speedmaster or omega?

The search continues!

Thanks.

Yes, I totally get it as I had the same reaction.

I finally to purchased with the thought of flipping soon thereafter. I always purchase my watches with bracelet for ease of selling but bought a GGB strap in advance.

In all honesty, I was more in love with strap than the watch because I thought it was so cool. Still do.

Watch came and it did little to impress me. I always start wearing watches on the bracelet then switch to strap if I think it will look better.

After wearing a few days, I started to get it. It was really growing in me. I'm not sure why, it just works.

It's now become one of my favorites. And its never been on the strap. The bracelet breaks up the solid black color.

Jim

[strafer_kid]

Wear mine on a grey NATO .......love it!

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Underwhelmed? No. It's a no-bullshit legendary workhorse.

That looks fantastic!