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14 January 2017, 06:06 PM | #1 |
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Speedmaster apollo soyuz 311.30.42.30.99.001
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So I signed up here determined to find out more about Rolex watches and eventually to get me one. But a couple of weeks ago I discovered this Apollo SOYUZ watch - and I think instead of Rolex I now want to buy me one of those. Would any owners like to share their findings in regards to this watch - issues or otherwise? Regards, -V |
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Looks stunning! How is the manual winding - is that something that you like? I find it intriguing, but at the same time super unusual - something I might forget doing from time to time)
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I think the winding thing is a personal thing too. Amongst speedmaster enthusiasts it's no secret that winding the watch every other day(or every day..whatever you're ritual is) adds a special connection to watch. Let's you take time to bond and admire the time piece a little closer. Some don't feel the same way though and find it a nuisance...it's never bothered me. I enjoy the small breaks when I'm bored to give it a couple turns. For me it's about thirty seconds every other day of winding.
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The Omega Apollo - Soyuz 35th anniversary Speedmaster is an absolute stunner, but incredibly rare so expect to pay a premium. Quick search on chrono24 there were only 2 for sale. I don't think you need to choose between Omega & Rolex, there's no reason you cant enjoy both. I have 2 Omega's but like you joined the Rolex Forum to out more about the brand as I would like to add one to my small collection and I'm sure when I do I will enjoy them all equally. Anyway good luck finding the watch you want - here's a quick link to a youtube vid from 2010 when the watch was launched. https://youtu.be/C7bAb4WCZJU |
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I looked at Chrono, but I'm kind of hesitant about buying there. My hope is that come Basel - people in the US will start dumping their current watches to pay for new watches, so hopefully I will have a nice selection to choose from.
Thank you for the YouTube link - I'll check it out tomorrow when everyone wakes up) Regards, -V |
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Sensui explained it perfectly.
Personally, I too don't mind manual winding my watch at all. But, I have to admit you may need to get use to it if you never had a manual wind watch before. No issues with the watch so far, had it for no. of years now. I've flipped a lot of watches in the past. It's still here. It's a keeper for me. Depending on which Rolex you're thinking of getting, it's a little more "special & unique" imho 😉 PS. The Rolex will naturally come after 😂 Here's my Apollo-Soyuz in the wild 😊 ... Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk |
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Anyway good luck finding the watch you want, but remember that this watch is coming up for around 7 years old, so unless its been locked in a safe un used for all those years you will need to factor in a service to the purchase price.. and make sure it comes with everything it was supplied with originally, correct box etc Enjoy |
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I can't help but say how this is my absolute favourite Speedmaster of all!!!
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Does anyone have this watch on a leather strap? I'm just curious what it might look like
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I never regretted getting this and will never flip it..
Hope this helps you in your decision...
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As far as my decision - I'm hoping a few of these will be for sale sometime soon when people start saving for the new 2017 models. If not - I'm just going to get a meteorite Daytona then. I already sold my current Omega, so I'm currently watch-less - and there are quite a few meteorite Daytonas on ebay |
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My first manual winding was an Omega. Coming from all automatic watches, i found manual winding a bit tedious at first. But you get used to it. It is rather inconvenient if it is going to be your only watch. But if you have more than a few, then manual wind wont matter that much. I found i have to manually wind my automatic watches as well, when time to pick one up to wear.
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As far as multiple watches - I like several, but I hope to only have one. If I don't find this Omega - then it could be a meteorite Daytona. But as I just found out, the Daytona watches are only 38mm - not 40mm as advertised. And I thought 40mm already wasn't big enough. So I really just might get a Sky Dweller and call it a day. Hopefully something will pop up though - as far as Omega! |
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18 January 2017, 03:53 PM | #24 |
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Forgot something 😜.....20170118_103957.jpg
Imho, between the Daytona and Skydweller, you can't beat a classic. The quintessential Rolex is Daytona. My choice.... Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk |
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Count me as one of the people who found the manual winding a nuisance. Although, the real issue wasn't the winding so much as the movement won't hack. Since I like to set my watches exactly to the second, this annoyed me considerably. I didn't wear mine all the time, and would sometimes forget to wind it, so it would run down, meaning I'd have to reset it before wearing.
The best way to set the seconds is to move the hands slightly backwards when setting the time; this will cause the seconds hand to stop, but it isn't an exact science. Sometimes the seconds keep going; other times, the hand creeps backward. It often took me multiple tries to get it where I needed it. This made resetting a time-consuming PITA - although I should point out that mine also had a moonphase and date hand on a fourth register, so that complicated matters. A standard non-date Speedy will be easier to negotiate, but not any more exact when it comes to setting seconds. If you don't care about exact seconds, then there really is no problem. Wind and set. Done. All that said, I've tried on the Soyez Speedy, and I think it is a stunner. I personally consider it one of the - if not the - best looking Speedies ever. If any Speedmaster is worth the hassle, it's that one. |
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For me, the one watch is a Sub 116610LN. Nothing beats it, at least for me. If I think too much on the subject, I start hearing "King of kings and lord of lords" in my head, from Handel's Messiah.
That's when you know you've found the right watch...or need professional help. I'm still not sure which. |
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Still want this Omega, though - I'm sure I'll find one. I kind of regret now not getting that brand new one from eBay a couple of days ago for 6 grand.. |
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18 January 2017, 04:57 PM | #29 |
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Ya, that's me - it doesn't bother me, thankfully!
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