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brandrea · Yesterday, 04:55 AM

My friend Cru Jones said I could use a little blue in my modest collection, so I took his advice.

I’ve always loved the story behind this watch and to quote Cru from an earlier conversation … this watch is “such a great mix of serious, whimsy and history”.

Everyone knows this reference well by now, so I figured I’d just share my initial impressions and provide a few very amateur photos comparing it to my 321.

To me the star of the show is the dial. It’s impossible to photograph and it usually comes out looking whiter than it really is. It’s a chameleon of rich opalescent shimmery silver. It’s has a lot of depth.

The blue ceramic bezel and subdials are darker than they appear in photos and they too change in color depending on the light.

The watch wears very well, not too tall IMO and about the same as my 321. I ordered the polished bracelet for the Speedy Pro and it should arrive on Wednesday. I’m a bracelet guy through and through and after seeing a few of you owners here opt for this I decided to do the same

As to which I prefer more, the 321 still reigns supreme. It just feels more special and of higher quality finish … not that the Snoopy is a dog … well I mean he is, but you get the point

Btw, it’s Norma approved

Anyway, happy Saturday folks thanks for listening.

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Dan Pierce · Yesterday, 05:00 AM

WOW, love that, Brian!

I'm a sucker for 2 tone sub dials and the blue just takes it over the top.

dP

DoricSpiker · Yesterday, 05:03 AM

Major congrats Brian. I love the watch and I have actually kept mine on the fabric strap. It does slacken off and I don’t mind it.

Wear in good health and enjoy, the snoopy is a bit of fun at the end of the day.

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Kinnakeet · Yesterday, 05:27 AM

Congratulations ! !!

SvenNikolai · Yesterday, 05:36 AM

Congratulations on this special Speedy! The silver dial is truly stunning. I was able to try it on once at the Omega Boutique. In the background of the picture is my favorite Speedy Hesalit.

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bonovox · Yesterday, 06:44 AM

Big congrats on the Dawg! Special watch. Enjoy!

HL65 · Yesterday, 07:06 AM

Big congrats Brian! It is a really cool watch and fun to wear not to mention look at. Enjoy it in good health! Cheers,

ZOOK · Yesterday, 07:18 AM

Congratulations Brian.

brandrea · Yesterday, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

WOW, love that, Brian!

I'm a sucker for 2 tone sub dials and the blue just takes it over the top.

dP

Thank you my friend

As you can see I decided to go in a completely different direction

denmanproject · Yesterday, 07:28 AM

Nice work Brian! awesome pair of Speedy's

brandrea · Yesterday, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoricSpiker

Major congrats Brian. I love the watch and I have actually kept mine on the fabric strap. It does slacken off and I don’t mind it.

Wear in good health and enjoy, the snoopy is a bit of fun at the end of the day.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you and good to know on the strap. It’ll be nice to change it up

brandrea · Yesterday, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

Congratulations ! !!

Thank you Michelle

I know you tried one and said it wasn’t your cup of tea. Different strokes

brandrea · Yesterday, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SvenNikolai

Congratulations on this special Speedy! The silver dial is truly stunning. I was able to try it on once at the Omega Boutique. In the background of the picture is my favorite Speedy Hesalit.

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Yep, the dial is the show stopper for me

brandrea · Yesterday, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonovox

Big congrats on the Dawg! Special watch. Enjoy!

Thank you

brandrea · Yesterday, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

Big congrats Brian! It is a really cool watch and fun to wear not to mention look at. Enjoy it in good health! Cheers,

Thank you my friend. You’re pictures were partly responsible for this

brandrea · Yesterday, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ZOOK

Congratulations Brian.

Thank you Dave

brandrea · Yesterday, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by denmanproject

Nice work Brian! awesome pair of Speedy's

Thanks buddy, I’m really happy with this duo

Bazil · Yesterday, 07:36 AM

Snoop Diggerty Dog .. love it !

Onequik135i · Yesterday, 07:40 AM

Congrats!

brandrea · Yesterday, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bazil

Snoop Diggerty Dog .. love it !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onequik135i

Congrats!

Thanks guys

Cru Jones · Yesterday, 07:50 AM

So happy for you Brian!! Thanks for letting me be part of some of the behind the scenes fun. It’s been a great ride and now I’m looking forward to seeing how you get along with this great watch. :-)

Enjoy!

And yes, I was sad to see the 690 go, but this new blue pairs so well with your 321. Well done and great move.

HL65 · Yesterday, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Thank you my friend. You’re pictures were partly responsible for this

Always a pleasure to inspire others my friend!

brandrea · Yesterday, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

So happy for you Brian!! Thanks for letting me be part of some of the behind the scenes fun. It’s been a great ride and now I’m looking forward to seeing how you get along with this great watch. :-)

Enjoy!

And yes, I was sad to see the 690 go, but this new blue pairs so well with your 321. Well done and great move.

Thank you my friend.

I always enjoy are conversations, and your perspective all things including watches. You’re just a great person to bounce ideas with

I’m glad you forgiven me over the 690.:agree That was a tough decision indeed

brandrea · Yesterday, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

Always a pleasure to inspire others my friend!

Easy E · Yesterday, 07:58 AM

Really cool piece. Congratulations

brandrea · Yesterday, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy E

Really cool piece. Congratulations

Thank you

thsiao · Yesterday, 10:02 AM

Congrats!!! I just got mine last week and love it!

brandrea · Yesterday, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thsiao

Congrats!!! I just got mine last week and love it!

I saw you’re incoming, congratulations to you again

AEC · Yesterday, 10:37 AM

Cool! Nice Omega

Andad · Yesterday, 10:47 AM

Very nice Brian.

Enjoy!

Yesterday, 04:55 AM	#1
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,145	<<< The Beagle Has Landed >>> My friend Cru Jones said I could use a little blue in my modest collection, so I took his advice. I’ve always loved the story behind this watch and to quote Cru from an earlier conversation … this watch is “such a great mix of serious, whimsy and history”. Everyone knows this reference well by now, so I figured I’d just share my initial impressions and provide a few very amateur photos comparing it to my 321. To me the star of the show is the dial. It’s impossible to photograph and it usually comes out looking whiter than it really is. It’s a chameleon of rich opalescent shimmery silver. It’s has a lot of depth. The blue ceramic bezel and subdials are darker than they appear in photos and they too change in color depending on the light. The watch wears very well, not too tall IMO and about the same as my 321. I ordered the polished bracelet for the Speedy Pro and it should arrive on Wednesday. I’m a bracelet guy through and through and after seeing a few of you owners here opt for this I decided to do the same As to which I prefer more, the 321 still reigns supreme. It just feels more special and of higher quality finish … not that the Snoopy is a dog … well I mean he is, but you get the point Btw, it’s Norma approved Anyway, happy Saturday folks thanks for listening. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yesterday, 05:00 AM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,827	WOW, love that, Brian! I'm a sucker for 2 tone sub dials and the blue just takes it over the top. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

Yesterday, 07:06 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,472	Big congrats Brian! It is a really cool watch and fun to wear not to mention look at. Enjoy it in good health! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

Yesterday, 07:36 AM	#18
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Nicknames � Posts: 1,560	Snoop Diggerty Dog .. love it ! __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every minute* “Life is way to short to take too much too seriously, wasting precious time none of us have.” Some people cause happiness wherever they go ; and others whenever they go ..

Yesterday, 07:40 AM	#19
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,443	Congrats! __________________ 126710BLRO-0001 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Silver Snoopy / PAM24 / PAM111

Yesterday, 05:03 AM	#3
DoricSpiker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,289	Major congrats Brian. I love the watch and I have actually kept mine on the fabric strap. It does slacken off and I don’t mind it. Wear in good health and enjoy, the snoopy is a bit of fun at the end of the day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yesterday, 05:27 AM	#4
Kinnakeet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Michelle Location: Canada/Florida Watch: WG Breguet Typexx Posts: 2,714	Congratulations ! !!

Yesterday, 05:36 AM	#5
SvenNikolai "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Uhrenversium Posts: 212	Congratulations on this special Speedy! The silver dial is truly stunning. I was able to try it on once at the Omega Boutique. In the background of the picture is my favorite Speedy Hesalit. Gesendet von meinem SM-G990B mit Tapatalk

Yesterday, 06:44 AM	#6
bonovox 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Watch: your time Posts: 1,428	Big congrats on the Dawg! Special watch. Enjoy!

Yesterday, 07:18 AM	#8
ZOOK 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Dave Location: PDX Posts: 9,093	Congratulations Brian.

Yesterday, 07:28 AM	#10
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,383	Nice work Brian! awesome pair of Speedy's

Yesterday, 07:50 AM	#21
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,561	So happy for you Brian!! Thanks for letting me be part of some of the behind the scenes fun. It’s been a great ride and now I’m looking forward to seeing how you get along with this great watch. :-) Enjoy! And yes, I was sad to see the 690 go, but this new blue pairs so well with your 321. Well done and great move.

Yesterday, 07:58 AM	#25
Easy E 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 4,406	Really cool piece. Congratulations

Yesterday, 10:02 AM	#27
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,219	Congrats!!! I just got mine last week and love it! __________________ Instagram @lifeofawis www.lifeofawis.com

Yesterday, 10:37 AM	#29
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,261	Cool! Nice Omega

Yesterday, 10:47 AM	#30
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,924	Very nice Brian. Enjoy! __________________ E

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