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red1108nyc · 27 August 2016, 11:21 AM

I think out of the Mitsukoshi SE Panda, Gemini blue dial and the CK-2998, this is easily my favorite Speedmaster combination. I switched out the blue strap and placed the special ordered 1125 bracelet on the CK-2998 and the result, just out of this world awesome. The combination screams vintage and the bracelet for some reason just makes the blue look more black and resulting in a super panda look.

Omega should really make the CK-2998 release in a bracelet and even if they made the run in 8,000 pieces, they would sell out like hot cakes. Is this not just awesome or what?

Bluside · 27 August 2016, 11:29 AM

That looks great.

Kevin.S · 27 August 2016, 11:33 AM

What a fantastic looking Omega !!

hedet · 27 August 2016, 12:17 PM

I tend to prefer straps on speedys but that's not bad!

ap1 · 27 August 2016, 12:18 PM

Wow, fred. That does look amazing. Tell me about the end links and fit. Does it seem like a perfect match?

red1108nyc · 27 August 2016, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ap1

Wow, fred. That does look amazing. Tell me about the end links and fit. Does it seem like a perfect match?

The end links that came with 1125 bracelet were actually 617s. The omega technician said it should fit perfect and if not, she would order the 560 end links that I had initially requested. The 617s fitted perfect without any wiggle room - nice and snug. So far, this combo is just down right sick.. the staff were taking pictures of this combo because it looked that good. Loving it.

ap1 · 27 August 2016, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by red1108nyc

The end links that came with 1125 bracelet were actually 617s. The omega technician said it should fit perfect and if not, she would order the 560 end links that I had initially requested. The 617s fitted perfect without any wiggle room - nice and snug. So far, this combo is just down right sick.. the staff were taking pictures of this combo because it looked that good. Loving it.

I'm zeroing in on a ck and will definitely add the bracelet. Well done

red1108nyc · 27 August 2016, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ap1

I'm zeroing in on a ck and will definitely add the bracelet. Well done

Highly recommend and that strap is nice but never coming back. Love it on bracelet and the added vintage feel.

RolexZen · 27 August 2016, 12:58 PM

Looks nice, but did you consider the racing bracelet? Wondering if that might suit this watch as well.

red1108nyc · 27 August 2016, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexZen

Looks nice, but did you consider the racing bracelet? Wondering if that might suit this watch as well.

I did and I think the polished portion of the racing bracelet detracts from the vintage look. If you see this combo in person, you will get it. Hard to describe but feels so right.

RolexZen · 27 August 2016, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by red1108nyc

I did and I think the polished portion of the racing bracelet detracts from the vintage look. If you see this combo in person, you will get it. Hard to describe but feels so right.

Thanks!

DCheeta · 27 August 2016, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by red1108nyc

The end links that came with 1125 bracelet were actually 617s. The omega technician said it should fit perfect and if not, she would order the 560 end links that I had initially requested. The 617s fitted perfect without any wiggle room - nice and snug. So far, this combo is just down right sick.. the staff were taking pictures of this combo because it looked that good. Loving it.

Yeah that looks awesome, Fred!

When I put my name on the list for one at the NYC boutique the salesman actually recommended that I source a 1125 and said that they would install it for me if I chose to go that route. Apparently even Omega employees agree with you!

sensui · 27 August 2016, 03:24 PM

Looks good congrats. I still dig the blue strap... Just wished had deployant.

Psmith · 27 August 2016, 07:21 PM

Looks great

arcadelt · 27 August 2016, 09:12 PM

I like the bracelet, but without being a party pooper, the brushed finish seems to me to be a mismatch to the polished case.

red1108nyc · 27 August 2016, 11:32 PM

Little side by side with the original Snoop this morning~

ap1 · 28 August 2016, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Highly recommend and that strap is nice but never coming back. Love it on bracelet and the added vintage feel.

I think the brown strap from my Sedna version is the strap to have on the ck so will add that as well. I'm not a big fan of blue straps.

subtona · 28 August 2016, 08:41 AM

Looks great!

Cabaiguan · 29 August 2016, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ap1

I think the brown strap from my Sedna version is the strap to have on the ck so will add that as well. I'm not a big fan of blue straps.

Check out the brown Hadley Roma in 19mm oil-tanned. Only $20 and looks fantastic.

DevinH · 29 August 2016, 12:26 AM

Looks great. I prefer bracelets over straps on everything.

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sea-dweller · 29 August 2016, 01:11 AM

Looks great!

ap1 · 29 August 2016, 06:40 AM

Fred - we need more pics! How's the clasp on that thing?

red1108nyc · 29 August 2016, 07:46 AM

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Fred - we need more pics! How's the clasp on that thing?

Classic clasp and very comfortable.

shay2nak · 29 August 2016, 04:42 PM

will the 1125 bracelet fit a Speedmaster Pro? Wondering if the Speedmaster Pro clasp can be transferred to the 1125 also?

red1108nyc · 30 August 2016, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by shay2nak

will the 1125 bracelet fit a Speedmaster Pro? Wondering if the Speedmaster Pro clasp can be transferred to the 1125 also?

1125 is 19mm and I think the lug width for 3570.50 is 20mm.

mmalek1 · 30 August 2016, 03:06 AM

Looks great

KBM · 30 August 2016, 10:00 AM

Looks fantastic, my friend!

alubin · 30 August 2016, 10:56 AM

I think I'm stealing this one. A number of people sent me pics of it today. Cheers!

red1108nyc · 30 August 2016, 11:25 AM

CK-2998 really does hang in there very well against some heavy comp's here

ap1 · 30 August 2016, 11:34 AM

Wonderful chronograph collection. I'd say it's right at home.

27 August 2016, 11:21 AM	#1
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,507	This is incredible and my favorite Speedmaster Pro combination I think out of the Mitsukoshi SE Panda, Gemini blue dial and the CK-2998, this is easily my favorite Speedmaster combination. I switched out the blue strap and placed the special ordered 1125 bracelet on the CK-2998 and the result, just out of this world awesome. The combination screams vintage and the bracelet for some reason just makes the blue look more black and resulting in a super panda look. Omega should really make the CK-2998 release in a bracelet and even if they made the run in 8,000 pieces, they would sell out like hot cakes. Is this not just awesome or what?

27 August 2016, 07:21 PM	#14
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Looks great __________________

28 August 2016, 08:41 AM	#18
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,093	Looks great! __________________

29 August 2016, 01:11 AM	#21
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

30 August 2016, 10:56 AM	#28
alubin "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: All please! Posts: 1,042	I think I'm stealing this one. A number of people sent me pics of it today. Cheers! __________________ Patek: 5711 and 5167 "Extra Sauce" Rolex:116520 White, WG Daytona Oysterflex, 1016 Gilt, 16750 Pepsi, 1803, Tudor Snowflake, 16613 Swiss Only Omega: 2998-4, Ck2998

27 August 2016, 11:29 AM	#2
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	That looks great.

27 August 2016, 11:33 AM	#3
Kevin.S "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maine Watch: All of them Posts: 1,371	What a fantastic looking Omega !!

27 August 2016, 12:17 PM	#4
hedet "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: SoCal Posts: 57	I tend to prefer straps on speedys but that's not bad!

27 August 2016, 12:18 PM	#5
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,190	Wow, fred. That does look amazing. Tell me about the end links and fit. Does it seem like a perfect match?

27 August 2016, 12:58 PM	#9
RolexZen "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Atlanta Watch: No Rolex Posts: 722	Looks nice, but did you consider the racing bracelet? Wondering if that might suit this watch as well.

27 August 2016, 03:24 PM	#13
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,386	Looks good congrats. I still dig the blue strap... Just wished had deployant.

27 August 2016, 09:12 PM	#15
arcadelt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Monaro, NSW Posts: 846	I like the bracelet, but without being a party pooper, the brushed finish seems to me to be a mismatch to the polished case.

27 August 2016, 11:32 PM	#16
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,507	Little side by side with the original Snoop this morning~

29 August 2016, 12:26 AM	#20
DevinH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Georgia Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 437	Looks great. I prefer bracelets over straps on everything. Sent from my iPhone 6s using Tapatalk

29 August 2016, 06:40 AM	#22
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,190	Fred - we need more pics! How's the clasp on that thing?

29 August 2016, 04:42 PM	#24
shay2nak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Calipornia Watch: 116610LN & 311.006 Posts: 586	will the 1125 bracelet fit a Speedmaster Pro? Wondering if the Speedmaster Pro clasp can be transferred to the 1125 also?

30 August 2016, 03:06 AM	#26
mmalek1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Virginia Watch: This one. Posts: 1,753	Looks great

30 August 2016, 10:00 AM	#27
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,420	Looks fantastic, my friend!

30 August 2016, 11:25 AM	#29
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,507	CK-2998 really does hang in there very well against some heavy comp's here

30 August 2016, 11:34 AM	#30
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,190	Wonderful chronograph collection. I'd say it's right at home.

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