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ManUtd · 12 October 2011, 11:02 AM

My daily wearer:

rodrob59 · 12 October 2011, 12:23 PM

Mine was my 50th birthday present to myself. Something I'd always wanted.

STEELINOX · 12 October 2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dsio

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.

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Originally Posted by dsio

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

Subfiend · 12 October 2011, 01:12 PM

I own three, including a 1965 105-003 and a 1966 105-012 (the actual model first worn on the Moon). I just added some significant history to my third Moon watch.

tfduff723 · 12 October 2011, 01:12 PM

Yup... my one and only Omega

PBL · 12 October 2011, 01:51 PM

I just could not stop at one. First one is a 3572.50 with a dial and hands swap and the second is a 50th Anniversary "Patch" model.

alwinlee · 12 October 2011, 11:02 PM

Mine has a roman X on the sub seconds dial from the space mission series!
Has to be my favourite Omega watch

GTS Dean · 13 October 2011, 02:29 AM

Yo!

alwinlee · 13 October 2011, 10:14 PM

Not a very clear pic but it's the best my phone could do, or maybe it's just me

cgjane · 18 October 2011, 11:12 AM

Waiting on a vintage 1171 bracelet!

theken · 18 October 2011, 09:24 PM

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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.

A few of the modern Speedmaster Moon watches have passed though my hands over the past couple of years.
I agree with the thought that the Speedmaster Moon watch has the same historical significance as a Rolex Sub in a "collection" of watches.
My next one, currently being held for me by an AD until my next visit, is the brown dial sapphire sandwich, reference 311.30.42.30.13.001.
I prefer the Speedmaster sapphire crystal models over the traditional hesalite for everyday wear.

xjeeunitx · 18 October 2011, 09:29 PM

I don't wear it everyday but I love winding it.

DiamondJack · 18 October 2011, 10:01 PM

Add me to the list. Mine's from 1969 so doesn't have the First Watch On the Moon on the caseback for obvious reasons

fmc000 · 18 October 2011, 10:43 PM

Mine is from 1997.

The Joker · 18 October 2011, 11:44 PM

Me

Watch Professor · 19 October 2011, 06:30 AM

Wind mine every morning.

TattooedGQ · 19 October 2011, 06:51 AM

Yup...I love mine!

kbutler971 · 22 October 2011, 03:29 PM

Picked up a new Speedy Pro earlier this year. Wanted one ever since I parted with my Flightmaster awhile back. Great heritage and a great watch.

charger_vital · 24 October 2011, 02:10 AM

I have an 861 movement circa 1978. I get more people complementing me on the speedy than on my rolex gmt by far. Both are great watches, but the speedy is unique.

oldbronco · 25 October 2011, 09:39 AM

add my 3507 to the list. the the speedy with a 321, 861, or 1861 movement is like a Colt 1911 45auto. you can't improve perfection.

danielabc · 25 October 2011, 06:23 PM

No doubt speedmaster is my favorite watch!

rad87gn · 26 October 2011, 01:24 AM

I've got one. Love it!

Kokyuryoku · 26 October 2011, 01:35 AM

It's a great watch. I'm actually looking for a nice croc strap to change it up a bit. Definitely a keeper.

warren G. · 26 October 2011, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Polarexplorer

How many people here also own that killer Omega?

I had it...

It was my first >1k watch. One day I'll buy another one.

Lol-x · 26 October 2011, 03:35 PM

I've owned one for quite a while now.......it must be about 4 hours.

I wanted one for quite some time but now one came to me.

P.S. What is the water resistance of this model. Mine is still under warranty, but is it O.K. to wash it under the tap? I'm just not certain with those pushers on the side of the case.

dsio · 26 October 2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

I've owned one for quite a while now.......it must be about 4 hours.

I wanted one for quite some time but now one came to me.

P.S. What is the water resistance of this model. Mine is still under warranty, but is it O.K. to wash it under the tap? I'm just not certain with those pushers on the side of the case.

If its a new one, they're rated to 30M supposedly but don't operate the pushers or crown while its wet.

Widows Son · 26 October 2011, 11:19 PM

Yes!!!

babolatboy · 31 October 2011, 02:06 PM

After going through a few tags I got my speedy and its been my daily for the past 4 years. One happy owner here !

Hammer · 1 November 2011, 08:25 AM

New Speedy's are rated to 50m. Shower with mine on, even done the washing up, no probs.

Wineman · 12 November 2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by polarexplorer

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?

me!

12 October 2011, 11:02 AM	#31
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	My daily wearer: __________________ 116520 116610LN 126334 126600 PAM986

12 October 2011, 01:12 PM	#34
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,924	I own three, including a 1965 105-003 and a 1966 105-012 (the actual model first worn on the Moon). I just added some significant history to my third Moon watch. __________________ Subfiend

18 October 2011, 11:12 AM	#40
cgjane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Watch: 116509 BlackArabic Posts: 1,176	Waiting on a vintage 1171 bracelet! __________________ Life is an adventure or nothing at all.

19 October 2011, 06:30 AM	#46
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Wind mine every morning. __________________

19 October 2011, 06:51 AM	#47
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	Yup...I love mine! __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

12 October 2011, 12:23 PM	#32
rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	Mine was my 50th birthday present to myself. Something I'd always wanted.

12 October 2011, 01:51 PM	#36
PBL Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Bruce Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 36	I just could not stop at one. First one is a 3572.50 with a dial and hands swap and the second is a 50th Anniversary "Patch" model.

12 October 2011, 11:02 PM	#37
alwinlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Alwin Location: Singapore Posts: 53	Mine has a roman X on the sub seconds dial from the space mission series! Has to be my favourite Omega watch

13 October 2011, 02:29 AM	#38
GTS Dean "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NB, TX Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 1,012	Yo!

18 October 2011, 09:29 PM	#42
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,430	I don't wear it everyday but I love winding it.

22 October 2011, 03:29 PM	#48
kbutler971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 984	Picked up a new Speedy Pro earlier this year. Wanted one ever since I parted with my Flightmaster awhile back. Great heritage and a great watch.

24 October 2011, 02:10 AM	#49
charger_vital "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Basel Watch: LF Sport & Pepsi Posts: 917	I have an 861 movement circa 1978. I get more people complementing me on the speedy than on my rolex gmt by far. Both are great watches, but the speedy is unique.

25 October 2011, 09:39 AM	#50
oldbronco Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Watch: Ranger Posts: 315	add my 3507 to the list. the the speedy with a 321, 861, or 1861 movement is like a Colt 1911 45auto. you can't improve perfection.

25 October 2011, 06:23 PM	#51
danielabc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: SANGKISKY KING Location: Canafornia Watch: Omega Speedmaster Posts: 4	No doubt speedmaster is my favorite watch!

26 October 2011, 01:24 AM	#52
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	I've got one. Love it! __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

26 October 2011, 01:35 AM	#53
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	It's a great watch. I'm actually looking for a nice croc strap to change it up a bit. Definitely a keeper. __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

26 October 2011, 03:35 PM	#55
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,229	I've owned one for quite a while now.......it must be about 4 hours. I wanted one for quite some time but now one came to me. P.S. What is the water resistance of this model. Mine is still under warranty, but is it O.K. to wash it under the tap? I'm just not certain with those pushers on the side of the case. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

26 October 2011, 11:19 PM	#57
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,554	Yes!!!

31 October 2011, 02:06 PM	#58
babolatboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: Australia Watch: Omega Speedy Posts: 8	After going through a few tags I got my speedy and its been my daily for the past 4 years. One happy owner here !

1 November 2011, 08:25 AM	#59
Hammer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Simon Location: Essex Posts: 530	New Speedy's are rated to 50m. Shower with mine on, even done the washing up, no probs.

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