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psv · 23 May 2013, 12:53 AM

What say you? Which one would you pick?

applebook · 23 May 2013, 04:10 AM

Both are highly desirable, but the Coax is a superior watch with a much higher price tag.

One thing that I dislike about black dials with silver markers that aren't lumed is that they are virtually unreadable in even slightly dark conditions. The markers and hands disappear.

jmsrolls · 23 May 2013, 04:29 AM

As I PM'd you, if it doesn't have a Lemania movement, it's not a Speedmaster IMO.

Here is the '57 Speedmaster re-issue from 1997:

with the Lemania movement.

psv · 23 May 2013, 04:35 AM

Isn't that a bit like saying if a Rolex Submariner doesn't have a Cal 1030 movement, it isn't a Submariner? But I could agree that a classic Speedmaster should have a manual-wind movement...

red1108nyc · 23 May 2013, 10:23 AM

I do like this one a lot:

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MP5 · 23 May 2013, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Isn't that a bit like saying if a Rolex Submariner doesn't have a Cal 1030 movement, it isn't a Submariner? But I could agree that a classic Speedmaster should have a manual-wind movement...

No you can't say that as the specific moves were qualified for space missions. We all know about the rigorous qualification tests. So it's quite a bit different and very specific. That said I used to be very strict about If it ain't a manual with heselite it isn't a moonie and didn't want to look at it. These new designs with classic nods have changed my view. They are beautiful.

Copper · 23 May 2013, 03:23 PM

Since I already have an older Broad Arrow I'm going to have to say FOIS for me.

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Originally Posted by psv

What say you? Which one would you pick?

capote · 23 May 2013, 08:20 PM

Tough choice since its two of the best in the line-up IMO. I have only seen the FOIS in real life and it looks great, it is also slightly smaller than the new one. On the other hand the new 57 has an interesting movement and a more retro look with the two registers.

I would go with the FOIS I think, although there is no bad choice. You could also consider the regular moon watch.

samarth1 · 24 May 2013, 01:10 AM

Speedmaster '57 for me. I've owned the FOIS and have since sold it, and its a great watch but the movement chops of the '57 and the addition of a date are big plus points over the FOIS in my opinion. Its just a better watch, and the price increase reflects that. Although, I really wish the '57 had the same black tachymeter as the FOIS.

SFX · 24 May 2013, 01:40 AM

I voted FOIS.

Tough call as I like the overall styling of the 57 better, especially the two registers. But if I am buying my first speedmaster, I want something as closely linked to the watch worn on the moon as possible!

That and I am sure the 57 is overly thick like the rest of the recent releases

mikkolopez · 4 June 2013, 05:43 PM

1957 CoAx for me.

Love the balance and presentation of the re-issue.

View Poll Results: Which Omega Speedmaster would you pick?
Omega Speedmaster First Omega in Space (FOIS)	14	45.16%
Omega Speedmaster 57 Co-axial	17	54.84%
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23 May 2013, 12:53 AM	#1
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	Speedmaster FOIS vs Speedmaster '57 Co-axial What say you? Which one would you pick?

23 May 2013, 04:10 AM	#2
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	Both are highly desirable, but the Coax is a superior watch with a much higher price tag. One thing that I dislike about black dials with silver markers that aren't lumed is that they are virtually unreadable in even slightly dark conditions. The markers and hands disappear. __________________

23 May 2013, 10:23 AM	#5
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,500	I do like this one a lot: [IMG][/IMG]

23 May 2013, 04:29 AM	#3
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	As I PM'd you, if it doesn't have a Lemania movement, it's not a Speedmaster IMO. Here is the '57 Speedmaster re-issue from 1997: with the Lemania movement.

23 May 2013, 04:35 AM	#4
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	Isn't that a bit like saying if a Rolex Submariner doesn't have a Cal 1030 movement, it isn't a Submariner? But I could agree that a classic Speedmaster should have a manual-wind movement...

23 May 2013, 08:20 PM	#8
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Tough choice since its two of the best in the line-up IMO. I have only seen the FOIS in real life and it looks great, it is also slightly smaller than the new one. On the other hand the new 57 has an interesting movement and a more retro look with the two registers. I would go with the FOIS I think, although there is no bad choice. You could also consider the regular moon watch.

24 May 2013, 01:10 AM	#9
samarth1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Sam Rajendra Location: United States Watch: VC Cornes de Vache Posts: 125	Speedmaster '57 for me. I've owned the FOIS and have since sold it, and its a great watch but the movement chops of the '57 and the addition of a date are big plus points over the FOIS in my opinion. Its just a better watch, and the price increase reflects that. Although, I really wish the '57 had the same black tachymeter as the FOIS.

24 May 2013, 01:40 AM	#10
SFX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 79	I voted FOIS. Tough call as I like the overall styling of the 57 better, especially the two registers. But if I am buying my first speedmaster, I want something as closely linked to the watch worn on the moon as possible! That and I am sure the 57 is overly thick like the rest of the recent releases

4 June 2013, 05:43 PM	#11
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	1957 CoAx for me. Love the balance and presentation of the re-issue.

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