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GMT Aviator · 9 July 2017, 08:37 AM

So the Paul Newman reference is a headline grabber but I thought I'd share some pics of my latest find...

It's a Japanese market only Ltd Edition Speedmaster Date reference 323.30.40.40.02.001

Saw this little beauty and couldn't pass up the opportunity to grab it. A limited edition to 2009 pieces only and this one was NOS in the box. Despite being a safe queen, after a full wind and a few days of running, it is within COSC at -1.8/day which is pretty amazing I think.

I love the Panda Dial on this one. In bright light it's almost pure white, but in subdued indoor lighting the dial takes on the appearance of a beautiful creamy colour.

I'd never seen one of these before this one and this was one of those rare examples we sometimes come across where the decision to pull the trigger and buy it needed little to no thought.

It's a 40mm case and wears a little small compared to the usual watches in my rotation, but still looks great on my 7" wrist.

I'm not usually a fan of chronometers but the speedy line has a special place in all collections and sometimes a little gem amongst them all turns up and this one is no exception.

Enjoy....

yessir69 · 9 July 2017, 09:59 AM

Love it. 40mm seems just right to me.

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fungo · 9 July 2017, 05:12 PM

I think Omega speedmaster reduced/automatic is 38mm? I have seen quite a few of these, but never saw 40mm

GMT Aviator · 9 July 2017, 06:28 PM

I don't think it's actually a reduced. The crown and the pushers are all on the same plain, unlike the reduced, where they are not.

sea-dweller · 10 July 2017, 03:44 AM

It's gorgeous!

cjohns · 10 July 2017, 03:59 AM

A real winner !

xwalker4 · 10 July 2017, 05:01 AM

Yeah, I like that a lot!

ras47 · 10 July 2017, 09:12 AM

If it's one of those Japan market models with the 38.9mm case, Omega used "40" in the model number. The position of the date window is the indicator.

Yzord · 10 July 2017, 09:15 AM

Damn, now thats a fine watch....take care of it :)

KBM · 11 July 2017, 03:40 AM

That looks very nice. Enjoy!

Ps. the Paul Newman line worked for me

ejvette · 14 July 2017, 10:57 AM

That's a great looking chrono

captainron62 · 20 July 2017, 05:45 AM

I just saw one of these come on on eBay today from a Japanese seller. What a beauty!

10 July 2017, 03:44 AM	#5
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ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	Paul Newman Ltd Edition 1957 Panda Dial If it's one of those Japan market models with the 38.9mm case, Omega used "40" in the model number. The position of the date window is the indicator. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

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yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,212	Love it. 40mm seems just right to me. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk

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fungo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Andi Location: All over Watch: all kinds Posts: 309	I think Omega speedmaster reduced/automatic is 38mm? I have seen quite a few of these, but never saw 40mm

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GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,276	I don't think it's actually a reduced. The crown and the pushers are all on the same plain, unlike the reduced, where they are not.

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KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,390	That looks very nice. Enjoy! Ps. the Paul Newman line worked for me

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