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Subexplorer · 11 December 2010, 10:37 AM

Hola Amigos!! Hello Friends!!

It has been several years now, that I have been considering to add a Speedmaster Pro, to my Collection.
By one reason or another, the project was delayed, and the purchase of an example of this beautiful classic watch was posponed.

One point, was that I couldn´t make my mind about which of the many present variants to buy.
I liked very much the present version of the classic “Moon Watch”, with the solid case back, displaying the classic logo, black dial and steel bracelet. This is the present edition of the classic watch which went to the moon, and perhaps, the most important -historically wise- model made by Omega.

Then, I had seen some pictures in this Forum, of a different version, with a transparent case back, which allows to see the beautiful movement working.
Though this meant getting away from the more classic and authentic solid back, and the hesalite “glass”, which is more attractive to me, the glass caseback offered me the interesting possibility of viewing the innards of my watch.

Then, in 2007, during a trip to USA, I had the opportunity of viewing in the Tax Free Shop at our local airport, another variant, which offered the transparent caseback, and a beautiful brown dial. It came equipped with a leather band, instead of the typical all steel bracelet, which I liked very much.

That was Love at first sight!! That was the model I wished!
Unfortunately, my budget didn´t allow to buy that watch in that opportunity, but I kept its image floating in my head.

Now, some months ago, I begun looking after this special variant, with no luck, till I talked with my friendly AD owner about it, and he offered to put an special order for this watch, reference # 311.32.42.30.13.001 with the local Omega Headquarters, as this particular model was not imported regularly.

It seems that this is a not very common variant, it is produced in lower quantities, and it is brought only under special order.
So I agreed to put my order, and it was promised to get one example in around 90 days.

Now, last week, only 45 days after entering my order, I received a call from my AD, telling that the watch was received well before the promised due date!

Everything was arranged for taking delivery of my watch yesterday, and this is how I´m now the proud owner of this watch. Believe me: I can´t take it from my wrist!!

I find it so beautiful, that I can not understand how I could live without a Speedy all this time!! The brown leather band matches the beautiful chocolate dial. It cames equipped with a very comfortable deployant clasp:

The #1863 caliber Movement makes a fascinating view, through the clear caseback.

I must confess that it would be very difficult to chose one winner when I put this beautiful watch, side by side with my beloved SS Daytona white face, which is one of my favorite watches.

I took some photographs in haste, of my new Speedy, just to share it with all nice friends here at TRF.
I hope you´ll like it as much as I do.
Thank you so much for your kind attention, and best cordial regards, Abel.

STEELINOX · 11 December 2010, 10:54 AM

A sweet Speedy, Congratulations Abel

esm · 11 December 2010, 10:54 AM

Nice, I love it. Huge congrats on the Speedy Pro.
Great write up and pix too

I saw and tried this one too when trying on the 3570. Loved the brown dial and the display back is a nice touch too.

Ended up with the 3570 due to the fact that it is the closest modern Speedy Pro which NASA uses.

Dan Pierce · 11 December 2010, 10:59 AM

What a beauty, my friend!

dP

Subexplorer · 11 December 2010, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

A sweet Speedy, Congratulations Abel

Thank You Steelinox!! I appreciate that! Kind regards, Abel

Subexplorer · 11 December 2010, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

Nice, I love it. Huge congrats on the Speedy Pro.
Great write up and pix too

I saw and tried this one too when trying on the 3570. Loved the brown dial and the display back is a nice touch too.

Ended up with the 3570 due to the fact that it is the closest modern Speedy Pro which NASA uses.

Thank You ESM!!
Yes, I was going to the 3570 for same reason, but the brown dial and transparent caseback features finaly won.
Thank you for your kind comments!
very cordially, Abel.

Subexplorer · 11 December 2010, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

What a beauty, my friend!

dP

Dear Friend Dan: Thank You!! I´m glad you like it!!
Best cordial regards, Abel.

kyle L · 11 December 2010, 11:55 AM

Great watch Abel! You're on a roll!

I love the brown color, reminds me of a tropical dial.

flyinbrian · 11 December 2010, 12:04 PM

Beautiful watch!

jmsrolls · 11 December 2010, 12:05 PM

Beautiful, Abel!

My dealer has a couple of those in stock with special pricing. I am oh, so tempted.

Fr. John†

Subexplorer · 11 December 2010, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

Great watch Abel! You're on a roll!

I love the brown color, reminds me of a tropical dial.

Thank you Kyle!! I´m glad you like it!! Yes, I agree with you that the dial looks like a tropical. That was part of the attraction!
Thank you for your kind comment my young friend!!
Very cordially, Abel

Subexplorer · 11 December 2010, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyinbrian

Beautiful watch!

Thank you Brian!! Kind regards, Abel

Subexplorer · 11 December 2010, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmsrolls

Beautiful, Abel!

My dealer has a couple of those in stock with special pricing. I am oh, so tempted.

Fr. John†

Thank You Fr. John! Mmmm beware of temptations!! Chocolate dials are very tempting indeed!!
I´m glad you like it, and thank you for your kind comment!
Very cordially, Abel

Alcan · 11 December 2010, 01:50 PM

Superb Speedmaster, Abel!

Congratulatiion my friend, its a beautiful watch!

johnbeth · 11 December 2010, 01:53 PM

Congrats and enjoy!

dalip · 11 December 2010, 01:55 PM

Congrats Abel

Great pics..lovely write up...

The Speedy looks fantastic

xjeeunitx · 11 December 2010, 04:33 PM

Very nice! Congrats!

bcacncnc · 11 December 2010, 06:37 PM

Congrats Abel and enjoy your new watch...

buz-lh · 11 December 2010, 10:14 PM

Big congrats on picking up that beauty. I love the brown and the clear caseback. Something about being able to see the complete movement with no rotor in the way is very enjoyable.

vukotab · 11 December 2010, 10:27 PM

Fantastic Speedy, love how it looks on brown strap!

That`s is a keeper, for sure!

Subexplorer · 12 December 2010, 07:33 AM

Dear Friends!
Thank you so much for your kind comments. They add to the enjoyment of my new time piece, and it is a pleasure to share it with members of this Forum.
Please receive my best cordial regards,
Abel.

sea-dweller · 2 January 2011, 11:45 AM

Very nice!

Ken Cox · 2 January 2011, 01:06 PM

Remarkable photographs of a beautiful watch.

Question: can a Speedmaster have an Hesalite crystal and a sapphire back?

Which crystal does this watch have?

Watch Professor · 2 January 2011, 03:35 PM

Great looking Speedy. I considered that model as well, and decided to get the classic 3570, but it was a close call.

bradg · 2 January 2011, 11:29 PM

That is a beauty. Congrats

jmsrolls · 3 January 2011, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Cox

Remarkable photographs of a beautiful watch.

Question: can a Speedmaster have an Hesalite crystal and a sapphire back?

Which crystal does this watch have?

Ken,

The "chocolate sandwich" has sapphire on both sides.

The models with hesalite and sapphire are the 3592.50 and the 3572.50.

Fr. John†

al358 · 3 January 2011, 12:11 AM

absolutely stunning, congratulations... wear it in the best of health

Subexplorer · 3 January 2011, 11:59 PM

Thank you for your kind comments friends!!
I´s so nice to share a piece with all you!!
Have a wonderful New Year 2011 everybody!
Kind regards, Abel.

AJC · 4 January 2011, 12:51 PM

Hey Abel,

Very nice watch and great photos.

Cheers

Subexplorer · 4 January 2011, 11:06 PM

Thank you Aaron!!
I´m glad you like it!! Thanks for writing!
Very cordially, Abel.

11 December 2010, 10:54 AM	#2
STEELINOX 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,007	A sweet Speedy, Congratulations Abel __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN 274

11 December 2010, 10:59 AM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,828	What a beauty, my friend! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

11 December 2010, 01:50 PM	#14
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Superb Speedmaster, Abel! Congratulatiion my friend, its a beautiful watch! __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

11 December 2010, 01:55 PM	#16
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Congrats Abel Great pics..lovely write up... The Speedy looks fantastic __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

11 December 2010, 10:14 PM	#19
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Big congrats on picking up that beauty. I love the brown and the clear caseback. Something about being able to see the complete movement with no rotor in the way is very enjoyable. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

11 December 2010, 10:37 AM	#1
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	The Eagle has Landed!!: My brand new Speedy Pro. Hola Amigos!! Hello Friends!! It has been several years now, that I have been considering to add a Speedmaster Pro, to my Collection. By one reason or another, the project was delayed, and the purchase of an example of this beautiful classic watch was posponed. One point, was that I couldn´t make my mind about which of the many present variants to buy. I liked very much the present version of the classic “Moon Watch”, with the solid case back, displaying the classic logo, black dial and steel bracelet. This is the present edition of the classic watch which went to the moon, and perhaps, the most important -historically wise- model made by Omega. Then, I had seen some pictures in this Forum, of a different version, with a transparent case back, which allows to see the beautiful movement working. Though this meant getting away from the more classic and authentic solid back, and the hesalite “glass”, which is more attractive to me, the glass caseback offered me the interesting possibility of viewing the innards of my watch. Then, in 2007, during a trip to USA, I had the opportunity of viewing in the Tax Free Shop at our local airport, another variant, which offered the transparent caseback, and a beautiful brown dial. It came equipped with a leather band, instead of the typical all steel bracelet, which I liked very much. That was Love at first sight!! That was the model I wished! Unfortunately, my budget didn´t allow to buy that watch in that opportunity, but I kept its image floating in my head. Now, some months ago, I begun looking after this special variant, with no luck, till I talked with my friendly AD owner about it, and he offered to put an special order for this watch, reference # 311.32.42.30.13.001 with the local Omega Headquarters, as this particular model was not imported regularly. It seems that this is a not very common variant, it is produced in lower quantities, and it is brought only under special order. So I agreed to put my order, and it was promised to get one example in around 90 days. Now, last week, only 45 days after entering my order, I received a call from my AD, telling that the watch was received well before the promised due date! Everything was arranged for taking delivery of my watch yesterday, and this is how I´m now the proud owner of this watch. Believe me: I can´t take it from my wrist!! I find it so beautiful, that I can not understand how I could live without a Speedy all this time!! The brown leather band matches the beautiful chocolate dial. It cames equipped with a very comfortable deployant clasp: The #1863 caliber Movement makes a fascinating view, through the clear caseback. I must confess that it would be very difficult to chose one winner when I put this beautiful watch, side by side with my beloved SS Daytona white face, which is one of my favorite watches. I took some photographs in haste, of my new Speedy, just to share it with all nice friends here at TRF. I hope you´ll like it as much as I do. Thank you so much for your kind attention, and best cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

11 December 2010, 10:54 AM	#3
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Nice, I love it. Huge congrats on the Speedy Pro. Great write up and pix too I saw and tried this one too when trying on the 3570. Loved the brown dial and the display back is a nice touch too. Ended up with the 3570 due to the fact that it is the closest modern Speedy Pro which NASA uses.

11 December 2010, 11:55 AM	#8
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Great watch Abel! You're on a roll! I love the brown color, reminds me of a tropical dial.

11 December 2010, 12:04 PM	#9
flyinbrian 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: AZ Watch: Rolex Posts: 858	Beautiful watch!

11 December 2010, 12:05 PM	#10
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	Beautiful, Abel! My dealer has a couple of those in stock with special pricing. I am oh, so tempted. Fr. John†

11 December 2010, 01:53 PM	#15
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Congrats and enjoy!

11 December 2010, 04:33 PM	#17
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,430	Very nice! Congrats!

11 December 2010, 06:37 PM	#18
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Congrats Abel and enjoy your new watch... __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

11 December 2010, 10:27 PM	#20
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Fantastic Speedy, love how it looks on brown strap! That`s is a keeper, for sure! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

12 December 2010, 07:33 AM	#21
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Dear Friends! Thank you so much for your kind comments. They add to the enjoyment of my new time piece, and it is a pleasure to share it with members of this Forum. Please receive my best cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

2 January 2011, 11:45 AM	#22
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very nice! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

2 January 2011, 01:06 PM	#23
Ken Cox "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ken Cox Location: Bend, Oregon, USA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 469	Remarkable photographs of a beautiful watch. Question: can a Speedmaster have an Hesalite crystal and a sapphire back? Which crystal does this watch have?

2 January 2011, 03:35 PM	#24
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Great looking Speedy. I considered that model as well, and decided to get the classic 3570, but it was a close call.

2 January 2011, 11:29 PM	#25
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	That is a beauty. Congrats

3 January 2011, 12:11 AM	#27
al358 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NY, USA Posts: 87	absolutely stunning, congratulations... wear it in the best of health

3 January 2011, 11:59 PM	#28
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thank you for your kind comments friends!! I´s so nice to share a piece with all you!! Have a wonderful New Year 2011 everybody! Kind regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

4 January 2011, 12:51 PM	#29
AJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Hey Abel, Very nice watch and great photos. Cheers __________________ Mailman

4 January 2011, 11:06 PM	#30
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thank you Aaron!! I´m glad you like it!! Thanks for writing! Very cordially, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

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