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Polarexplorer · 11 October 2011, 02:38 PM

Hello,
Just viewing some amazing collections here in a few threads.

I noticed I interesting thing.... so many people here also own an OMEGA SPEEDMASTER MAN ON THE MOON WATCH. This is the manual wind piece.

How many people here also own that killer Omega?

Andad · 11 October 2011, 02:49 PM

jefstathiou · 11 October 2011, 02:49 PM

I do. It's one of my favorites!

dsio · 11 October 2011, 02:59 PM

Speedmaster Pro is one of only a handful of watches with historical lineages dating back a similar length to the Rolex Submariner, with the first Speedy released in 1957, years before the first Rolex Daytona was made.

The reason so many guys here own Submariners is the history that dates back to then, and the achievements of people wearing subs over the years. The Speedy has the same allure, being worn by legends over the last 50+ years, and the Pro version has remained almost untouched, with only very slight movement changes and luminova changes since the 60s.

Andrés G · 11 October 2011, 03:04 PM

I love my Speedy Pro.

MDN · 11 October 2011, 03:15 PM

Ich auch.

dsio · 11 October 2011, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDN

Ich auch.

Bless you!

dsio · 11 October 2011, 03:18 PM

The other thing is being manual wind, the Speedy vies for your attention at least once a day, like a puppy.

S52 · 11 October 2011, 03:27 PM

randb · 11 October 2011, 03:45 PM

Yep my other watch

Singslinger · 11 October 2011, 03:54 PM

Count me in..

firstOwatch · 11 October 2011, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsio

The other thing is being manual wind, the Speedy vies for your attention at least once a day, like a puppy.

That's my daily ritual

dean mack · 11 October 2011, 04:52 PM

Yes I have one .

FrankinCA · 11 October 2011, 04:53 PM

I decided against the hesalite.

v1.1 · 11 October 2011, 05:03 PM

Got it after I graduated and havent looked back. Fantastic watch that has become my travel companion for the last 4 yrs !

Alsey · 11 October 2011, 05:25 PM

so many things I like about the speedy pro including that beautiful matt dark grey dial(it's not actually black)....best of all is it's vaule for money.
Yep so I pick one up last wk.....

esm · 11 October 2011, 06:02 PM

I have one too. It was the 2nd Omega for my collection.

The manual wind is quite a fun thing to do in the morning.

Alcan · 11 October 2011, 06:51 PM

dddrees · 11 October 2011, 08:57 PM

Me too.

jmsrolls · 11 October 2011, 10:30 PM

Over the years I have owned a couple of dozen Speedy Pros. Currently I have two in my collection.

My grail, a 105.012 cal 321 as worn by Armstrong and other moon walkers:

and this custom I built up from a cal 861 movement (c. 1982):

No other watch has the history and mystery of the Speedmaster Professional. No serious watch collection is complete without one.

Fr. John†

dsio · 11 October 2011, 10:51 PM

That last sentence, if you posted in the Rolex forum would have stirred up the Submariner hornet's nest big time, good thing they don't check here! lol

1675-David · 11 October 2011, 10:52 PM

Mine is from 1970 with it's original bracelet

Kringkily · 11 October 2011, 11:25 PM

It's a great versatile watch. I've come across 6 in the past 2 months. Still sorting through the ones I get till I find a keeper.

Dweller of the Sea · 11 October 2011, 11:43 PM

I´m in

Probably my all-time favorite model, of any brand

jmsrolls · 11 October 2011, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kringkily

Still sorting through the ones I get till I find a keeper.

That is why I went through so many before I decided exactly which one I wanted.

My first "toe in the water" was a pre-owned vanilla 3570.50 then I went through some LEs and others. Being a wearer and not a collector, I decided against any more LEs. I finally realized that I wanted a true moon watch (not a "look-alike") and stumbled upon the 105.012 in near mint condition for <$1300.

But I do like display backs so I added this to my moon watch:

My custom Speedy Pro began as a commemorative project but technical difficulties did not permit completion. Regardless, I'm pleased with the result.

Fr. John†

Genevapics · 12 October 2011, 12:16 AM

Count me in...

johng · 12 October 2011, 02:52 AM

Love it!

Alsey · 12 October 2011, 03:30 AM

mine says hello

The GMT Master · 12 October 2011, 04:20 AM

Yep, an all time classic

Wineman · 12 October 2011, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsio

The other thing is being manual wind, the Speedy vies for your attention at least once a day, like a puppy.

Never thought of it that way, but I like it. It DEMANDS that I look at each and touch it each day, lest the date and moonphase get thrown off! And I do!

11 October 2011, 02:38 PM	#1
Polarexplorer Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Milton Posts: 39	How many people also own an Omega Speedmaster MOTN Hello, Just viewing some amazing collections here in a few threads. I noticed I interesting thing.... so many people here also own an OMEGA SPEEDMASTER MAN ON THE MOON WATCH. This is the manual wind piece. How many people here also own that killer Omega?

11 October 2011, 02:49 PM	#2
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,807	__________________ E

11 October 2011, 02:49 PM	#3
jefstathiou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 222	I do. It's one of my favorites! __________________ ______________________ Rolex Sub-C Ref 116610LN; Rolex Day Date Ref 1803 Rolex Milgauss Ref 116400V; Omega Speedmaster Ref 311.30 Omega De Ville St. Moritz Ref. 4842.20.32

11 October 2011, 02:59 PM	#4
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	Speedmaster Pro is one of only a handful of watches with historical lineages dating back a similar length to the Rolex Submariner, with the first Speedy released in 1957, years before the first Rolex Daytona was made. The reason so many guys here own Submariners is the history that dates back to then, and the achievements of people wearing subs over the years. The Speedy has the same allure, being worn by legends over the last 50+ years, and the Pro version has remained almost untouched, with only very slight movement changes and luminova changes since the 60s. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

11 October 2011, 03:18 PM	#8
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	The other thing is being manual wind, the Speedy vies for your attention at least once a day, like a puppy. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

11 October 2011, 03:04 PM	#5
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,391	I love my Speedy Pro.

11 October 2011, 03:15 PM	#6
MDN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: AZ Posts: 6	Ich auch.

11 October 2011, 03:27 PM	#9
S52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL230 Watch: me fly-by Posts: 789	__________________ GMT Master II 16710B BLRO--Sea Dweller 16600--Submariner 1680--Milgauss 116400--Tudor BB58 79030B--Omega Speedmaster Pro--IWC Mark XV Automatic--Breitling Aerospace

11 October 2011, 03:45 PM	#10
randb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Australia Watch: SUBMARINER Posts: 44	Yep my other watch

11 October 2011, 03:54 PM	#11
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Count me in..

11 October 2011, 04:52 PM	#13
dean mack Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: australia Watch: sub date Posts: 46	Yes I have one .

11 October 2011, 04:53 PM	#14
FrankinCA Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Frank Location: Ventura County Watch: Omega SeMP Chrono Posts: 141	Saphire Sandwich>>>> I decided against the hesalite.

11 October 2011, 05:03 PM	#15
v1.1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Land Down Under Posts: 4	Got it after I graduated and havent looked back. Fantastic watch that has become my travel companion for the last 4 yrs !

11 October 2011, 05:25 PM	#16
Alsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangkok Watch: GMT II C Posts: 217	so many things I like about the speedy pro including that beautiful matt dark grey dial(it's not actually black)....best of all is it's vaule for money. Yep so I pick one up last wk.....

11 October 2011, 06:02 PM	#17
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	I have one too. It was the 2nd Omega for my collection. The manual wind is quite a fun thing to do in the morning.

11 October 2011, 08:57 PM	#19
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Me too. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 October 2011, 10:30 PM	#20
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	Over the years I have owned a couple of dozen Speedy Pros. Currently I have two in my collection. My grail, a 105.012 cal 321 as worn by Armstrong and other moon walkers: and this custom I built up from a cal 861 movement (c. 1982): No other watch has the history and mystery of the Speedmaster Professional. No serious watch collection is complete without one. Fr. John†

11 October 2011, 10:51 PM	#21
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	That last sentence, if you posted in the Rolex forum would have stirred up the Submariner hornet's nest big time, good thing they don't check here! lol __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

11 October 2011, 10:52 PM	#22
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,015	Mine is from 1970 with it's original bracelet

11 October 2011, 11:25 PM	#23
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	It's a great versatile watch. I've come across 6 in the past 2 months. Still sorting through the ones I get till I find a keeper.

11 October 2011, 11:43 PM	#24
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	I´m in Probably my all-time favorite model, of any brand

12 October 2011, 12:16 AM	#26
Genevapics "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Andre Location: Delaware Watch: Submariner Posts: 296	Count me in... __________________ *–Andre´*

12 October 2011, 04:20 AM	#29
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,148	Yep, an all time classic

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