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11 December 2018, 05:45 AM | #1 |
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Incoming Hodinkee Speedmaster
I just picked it up from my boutique.
I really quite like it in person. It is funky for sure, but super well executed and really rather charming. Love the arabic lumed indices. I am honestly not sure what I am going to do with it though. I just got a call that they have an Ultraman for me, if I want it. Literally two hours after I picked up the Hodinkee. I really like the Ultraman. It is still actually even in the coffin as I was originally unsure what I wanted to do. I just didn't want to pass it up considering how limited it is, and because I really like it. So I suppose time will tell. I will post pics as soon as I get chance.
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Awesome. Looking fwd to the pics.
If I was you, I’d keep it. If you like the ST2 get that as well. I suspect as an investment the Hodinkee will do better than the ST2 being only 500 produced. I actually quite like it. Of course, if you really want to get rid of it I’ll take it off your hands at list price..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Hey Super. Congrats! I’m awaiting mine from Hodinkee direct. Not sure what to do with it either. It’s definitely a unique piece in the speed master line up, and definitely polarizing. One one hand, I like the colorful touches (especially on the brown strap that Ben Clymer posted on his instagram recently). On the other hand, it does look a little all over the place. At the very least it’s a conversation piece that is different from your typical speed master, just wish it was a speedy pro iteration.
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11 December 2018, 11:14 AM | #5 |
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Thanks guys.
Here’s one pic. Not yet going to try it on, as I still don’t know what I’m doing. And I want it to remain perfectly BNIB. But I really like it. My wife appears to love it. And heck being this limited, it’s pretty awesome to have. I hate being one of the crowd. It’s one of the reasons I’m currently anti Rolex. The more I look at it, the more it appeals to me.
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11 December 2018, 11:31 AM | #6 |
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I really like it and, like you, I do prefer things that are a bit unique. If you love it, I say keep it. Save up and add the ST2 down the road (you should be able to find one easier than the HODINKEE release).
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Wow. Looks great. The dial looks alot darker than I expected.
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11 December 2018, 12:24 PM | #8 |
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lume shot?
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11 December 2018, 12:40 PM | #9 |
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It’s all tucked away in the safe. But I can relate to this request.
I’ll get one for you ASAP.
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Great watch and tough call for certain Seth. You know the TRF answer is to get both!
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Seth, can you discuss how it is in person vs pics? Impressions of “blue/grey” dial, cohesiveness of colors, size? Is it more of a summer/spring piece in your opinion or a year rounder? Would you wear it with a suit or pretty much casual? Thanks!
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I like it and think that it is a keeper. I also like the Ultraman and if I had the chance to buy one at retail I would be all over it. I do think that the Ultraman looks great on the metal bracelet and so would this watch. It would be fun to have both, some straps and a bracelet, and wear them.
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For all the reasons you stated, it seems like a no-brainer to keep, Seth, but if there has to be a choice, personally, I think I'd go for the Ultraman.
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Congrats
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Congrats..
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congrats
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Looks great, I’d hold on to it
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Nice!
Enjoy
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Looks awesome!
Here's the arrivals thread on Omega Forums with some good pictures ... https://omegaforums.net/threads/omeg...-thread.86503/
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Its a beauty. congrats. Nice ring by the way lol
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Looks great! Congrats.
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15 December 2018, 04:47 AM | #24 |
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OP, you make a decision on whether or not you are keeping it?
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The original looks nicer IMO.
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I really like it a lot. BUT, I am right now rotating between a PP 5726 and an AP 15400. I have a hard time choosing which one because I want them both on my wrist perpetually. So this little sucker is sitting in the safe. I suppose time will tell. Right now, I am just enjoying the fact that I have it.
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Well, I’d just keep it in the safe for a while then. It’s time will come. I certainly would not get rid of it right now given it’s a 500 piece run. It would be pretty hard to get back if you decided otherwise. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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No plans to get rid of it. Time will tell.
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