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Subfiend · 17 July 2010, 12:05 AM

Today is the 41st anniversary of the launch of Apollo 11. Let's see those Pre-Moon Speedies!

Here is my 1966 Ref. 105-012, the same watch that a friend told me he wore on both his Gemini and Apollo missions:

Kapture1 · 17 July 2010, 12:56 AM

jmsrolls · 17 July 2010, 01:15 AM

Here's my 105.012 "Neil" watch:

I'm amazed! Omega has not issued a 41st Anniversary Speedy Pro.

Fr. John†

PBL · 17 July 2010, 10:12 AM

This is my 50th Anniversary "Patch" Speedy. It sits on an original NASA Photo personally signed by Neil and Buzz

I guess it actually a photo of three speedmasters. One modern and two vintage.

Bruce

Goodwatch · 18 July 2010, 06:47 AM

Beautiful watches guys, I must admit I'm green with envy. The magic for me stopped with the 25th aniversary edition, after that Omega just started milking it too much. It is a much underrated watch, especially the pre-moon Speedies.

Paulie · 18 July 2010, 09:57 AM

Here's my 1967. Now sits on a black NATO, to give it that velcro look.

AstroBoy · 20 July 2010, 10:16 AM

i WANT one!

Cigarlvr · 23 July 2010, 02:21 PM

Some real beautiful photos and watches

Anhe · 24 July 2010, 01:20 AM

What are the aesthetic differences between 3570.5 and the 50th Anniversary "Patch" Speedy. In all the Patch pictures, it looks so much more modern? is it only a illusion caused by the logo?

PBL · 24 July 2010, 07:46 AM

The difference between the "Patch" and the 3570.50 is the dial and the "Patch" version has a sapphire crystal. The 3570.50 has a Haselite crystal. The Patch also has First "& Only" Watch Worn on the Moon on the case back. This statement is not actually true and really irritates some Omega fans.

I hope that helps.

Bruce

Anhe · 24 July 2010, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PBL

The difference between the "Patch" and the 3570.50 is the dial and the "Patch" version has a sapphire crystal. The 3570.50 has a Haselite crystal. The Patch also has First "& Only" Watch Worn on the Moon on the case back. This statement is not actually true and really irritates some Omega fans.

I hope that helps.

Bruce

Thank you :)

sea-dweller · 24 January 2011, 02:08 AM

Nice photos, keep them coming please!

jmsrolls · 24 January 2011, 09:57 AM

Since posting my 105.012 back in July, a couple more Speedy Pros have been added to the collection.

The first is one that returned home after being flipped back in 2008 to help fund my Explorer II. This one started out as a cal 861 movement from the early 1980s that was a gift from a friend:

My plans for building a special commemorative Speedy with it fell through but after having the movement restored, I built this one out of spare parts:

Then for Christmas, a "chocolate sandwich" arrived:

Although I have owned a couple of dozen Speedy Pros over the years, the "chocolate sandwich" was the first that was not pre-owned.

Fr. John†

17 July 2010, 12:05 AM	#1
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,924	41st Anniversary of Apollo 11 - Let's see 'em Today is the 41st anniversary of the launch of Apollo 11. Let's see those Pre-Moon Speedies! Here is my 1966 Ref. 105-012, the same watch that a friend told me he wore on both his Gemini and Apollo missions: __________________ Subfiend

17 July 2010, 12:56 AM	#2
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	__________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

18 July 2010, 06:47 AM	#5
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Beautiful watches guys, I must admit I'm green with envy. The magic for me stopped with the 25th aniversary edition, after that Omega just started milking it too much. It is a much underrated watch, especially the pre-moon Speedies. __________________ Member# 127

18 July 2010, 09:57 AM	#6
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	Here's my 1967. Now sits on a black NATO, to give it that velcro look. __________________

20 July 2010, 10:16 AM	#7
AstroBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lucky Location: Ohio USA Watch: TT-Tona/EXII/Tudor Posts: 696	i WANT one! __________________ Astroboy "Life Is Not A Problem To Be Solved But A Reality To Be Experienced" "JJ - Your smile takes all my troubles away!"

17 July 2010, 01:15 AM	#3
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	Here's my 105.012 "Neil" watch: I'm amazed! Omega has not issued a 41st Anniversary Speedy Pro. Fr. John†

17 July 2010, 10:12 AM	#4
PBL Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Bruce Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 36	This is my 50th Anniversary "Patch" Speedy. It sits on an original NASA Photo personally signed by Neil and Buzz I guess it actually a photo of three speedmasters. One modern and two vintage. Bruce

23 July 2010, 02:21 PM	#8
Cigarlvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 81	Some real beautiful photos and watches

24 July 2010, 01:20 AM	#9
Anhe "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 14	What are the aesthetic differences between 3570.5 and the 50th Anniversary "Patch" Speedy. In all the Patch pictures, it looks so much more modern? is it only a illusion caused by the logo?

24 July 2010, 07:46 AM	#10
PBL Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Bruce Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 36	The difference between the "Patch" and the 3570.50 is the dial and the "Patch" version has a sapphire crystal. The 3570.50 has a Haselite crystal. The Patch also has First "& Only" Watch Worn on the Moon on the case back. This statement is not actually true and really irritates some Omega fans. I hope that helps. Bruce

24 January 2011, 02:08 AM	#12
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice photos, keep them coming please! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

24 January 2011, 09:57 AM	#13
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	Since posting my 105.012 back in July, a couple more Speedy Pros have been added to the collection. The first is one that returned home after being flipped back in 2008 to help fund my Explorer II. This one started out as a cal 861 movement from the early 1980s that was a gift from a friend: My plans for building a special commemorative Speedy with it fell through but after having the movement restored, I built this one out of spare parts: Then for Christmas, a "chocolate sandwich" arrived: Although I have owned a couple of dozen Speedy Pros over the years, the "chocolate sandwich" was the first that was not pre-owned. Fr. John†

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