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melman · 15 June 2018, 01:15 PM

Thinking about buying an First in Space edition Speedy. Like the one below. Thought? Never owned an Omega but like the looks of this one and seems to be the right size.

sensui · 15 June 2018, 01:18 PM

It's great and closest rendition to a true ck2998 minus the sapphire.

Chester01 · 16 June 2018, 02:11 AM

I had this “problem” 2 months ago as I was choosing between the classic moon watch and the FOIS, and ultimately went with the classic for 2 reasons, I could not get past the different hands on the subdials, and if I was only going to have 1 moon watch wanted the classic with the hesilite. My wrists are small and so considered the FOIS but once I tried the classic speedy on, there was no issue.

The FOIS also appears more dressy to me, which is not a problem but for me I associate it with a tool watch and the classic appears to check that box more than the FOIS.

SG56 · 16 June 2018, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

It's great and closest rendition to a true ck2998 minus the sapphire.

That watch looks worlds better on black band, imo.
the brown just kills it for me, but i love the size.

bird11 · 16 June 2018, 03:50 AM

Love mine, just need to get a different strap.

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AEC · 16 June 2018, 06:51 AM

A "yes" vote from me on this one. I think you'll love it.

dmhines · 19 June 2018, 01:22 AM

I went back and forth for a while between the FOIS and MOTM. I went with MOTM for 2 reasons .. Hesalite and 20mm lugs.

Keep in mind the FOIS and MOTM has same dial, bezel and case dimensions ... the only difference is MOTM has crown guard.

stockae92 · 20 June 2018, 09:02 AM

What I like about FOIS in that lack of crown guard, which in turn would make winding easier. And also its limited, which you ultimately would see less of them out in the wild.

But I went with Speedy Pro Hesalite because ..

+ bracelet option available
+ polish my own crystal
+ easy to read all hands (polished hands will disappear in some light reflection)

uniqueMR · 20 June 2018, 09:40 AM

I am thinking of buying my first Omega as well, Speedmaster

alpharulez · 20 June 2018, 09:57 AM

My dilemma is below... as discussed on another forum. The FOIS looks awesome.

Vs

Casual AT:

Let us know which one you are going with!

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texasmade · 20 June 2018, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stockae92

What I like about FOIS in that lack of crown guard, which in turn would make winding easier. And also its limited, which you ultimately would see less of them out in the wild.

But I went with Speedy Pro Hesalite because ..

+ bracelet option available
+ polish my own crystal
+ easy to read all hands (polished hands will disappear in some light reflection)

Correction. FOIS is a numbered edition not a LE. Omega is still producing them and last I saw they were up to 10,000.

Also, you can order a bracelet for the FOIS.

19 June 2018, 01:22 AM	#7
dmhines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Atlanta Watch: Milgauss / GMT II Posts: 464	I went back and forth for a while between the FOIS and MOTM. I went with MOTM for 2 reasons .. Hesalite and 20mm lugs. Keep in mind the FOIS and MOTM has same dial, bezel and case dimensions ... the only difference is MOTM has crown guard. __________________ . Rolex Milgauss Black GV / Rolex GMT II Slate Serti Rolex 2-Line Submariner / Bell & Ross 03-94 RS17 Breitling SOH II - Brown 42 / Breitling 806 Re-Edition

20 June 2018, 09:02 AM	#8
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,879	What I like about FOIS in that lack of crown guard, which in turn would make winding easier. And also its limited, which you ultimately would see less of them out in the wild. But I went with Speedy Pro Hesalite because .. + bracelet option available + polish my own crystal + easy to read all hands (polished hands will disappear in some light reflection) __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

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15 June 2018, 01:18 PM	#2
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	It's great and closest rendition to a true ck2998 minus the sapphire.

16 June 2018, 02:11 AM	#3
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	I had this “problem” 2 months ago as I was choosing between the classic moon watch and the FOIS, and ultimately went with the classic for 2 reasons, I could not get past the different hands on the subdials, and if I was only going to have 1 moon watch wanted the classic with the hesilite. My wrists are small and so considered the FOIS but once I tried the classic speedy on, there was no issue. The FOIS also appears more dressy to me, which is not a problem but for me I associate it with a tool watch and the classic appears to check that box more than the FOIS.

16 June 2018, 03:50 AM	#5
bird11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Brady Location: Chicago Watch: The only one I own Posts: 113	Love mine, just need to get a different strap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 June 2018, 06:51 AM	#6
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,238	A "yes" vote from me on this one. I think you'll love it.

20 June 2018, 09:57 AM	#10
alpharulez "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK Watch: Assorted! Posts: 696	My dilemma is below... as discussed on another forum. The FOIS looks awesome. Vs Casual AT: Let us know which one you are going with! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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