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Offline TheHobbit

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Re: Speedmasters
« Reply #25 on: October 27, 2013, 06:25:38 PM »

now that i got your attention.
how bout a 'reissue / tribute' of the '57 speedy? screw the FOIS :D
http://www.omegawatches.com/collection/speedmaster/broad-arrow/35945000

unfortunately its long been discontinued, but for reasons associated with all things lunar, its not really popular here as they can be found in the pre-owned market quite easily.
also dont confuse this with the new '57 speedy, which looks even further removed from an actual '57.

I do like the watch, but it is not very popular. You can find them pre-loved but the price range can be rather large.

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Re: Speedmasters
« Reply #26 on: October 27, 2013, 09:10:55 PM »
Thanks for the msg Glampyre, intrigued me to know more about the Speedmaster...

Interesting read...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega_Speedmaster

Also continue the read for Seamaster...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega_Seamaster

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now that i got your attention.
how bout a 'reissue / tribute' of the '57 speedy? screw the FOIS :D
http://www.omegawatches.com/collection/speedmaster/broad-arrow/35945000

unfortunately its long been discontinued, but for reasons associated with all things lunar, its not really popular here as they can be found in the pre-owned market quite easily.
also dont confuse this with the new '57 speedy, which looks even further removed from an actual '57.
Only one issue for me, legibility is not that good on '57 reissue.

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Re: Speedmasters
« Reply #27 on: October 27, 2013, 09:12:49 PM »
Only one issue for me, legibility is not that good on '57 reissue.

but no one ever uses the chronograph function  :Laughing_on_floor:

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Re: Speedmasters
« Reply #28 on: October 27, 2013, 09:18:13 PM »
Only one issue for me, legibility is not that good on '57 reissue.

but no one ever uses the chronograph function  :Laughing_on_floor:
I do  ;D

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Re: Speedmasters
« Reply #29 on: October 27, 2013, 09:26:11 PM »
I do  ;D

to time how long for eggs to get half-boiled? :P

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Re: Speedmasters
« Reply #30 on: October 27, 2013, 11:12:48 PM »
I do  ;D

to time how long for eggs to get half-boiled? :P

If I post what I use it to time, the post will get deleted...

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Re: Speedmasters
« Reply #31 on: October 28, 2013, 09:13:56 AM »
I used to time the longest pee I did... 1 minute 17 sec!  :shocked1: no precision instrument to time to split second those days...   :Cheers:
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Re: Speedmasters
« Reply #32 on: October 28, 2013, 07:38:11 PM »
I do  ;D

to time how long for eggs to get half-boiled? :P

If I post what I use it to time, the post will get deleted...

 :Laughing_on_floor:

10sec ?  :Laughing_on_floor:

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Re: Speedmasters
« Reply #33 on: October 29, 2013, 10:12:32 AM »
 
Thanks for the msg Glampyre, intrigued me to know more about the Speedmaster...

Interesting read...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega_Speedmaster

Also continue the read for Seamaster...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega_Seamaster

 :Cheers:

now that i got your attention.
how bout a 'reissue / tribute' of the '57 speedy? screw the FOIS :D
http://www.omegawatches.com/collection/speedmaster/broad-arrow/35945000

unfortunately its long been discontinued, but for reasons associated with all things lunar, its not really popular here as they can be found in the pre-owned market quite easily.
also dont confuse this with the new '57 speedy, which looks even further removed from an actual '57.
Only one issue for me, legibility is not that good on '57 reissue.

Glampyre, thanks, nice watch but the broad arrow hand doesn't suit my taste bud... if i were to buy a Pro, 3573.50.00 will be the model apart from the moon phase Pro which i have not seen one physically (in my region), sapphire crytal still my preference ( i know it's not the authentic material), will trade the lack of date for a transparent case back...  :D

http://www.omegawatches.com/collection/speedmaster/moonwatch/professional/35735000

Cheers!


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Re: Speedmasters
« Reply #34 on: October 29, 2013, 10:34:59 AM »

Glampyre, thanks, nice watch but the broad arrow hand doesn't suit my taste bud... if i were to buy a Pro, 3573.50.00 will be the model apart from the moon phase Pro which i have not seen one physically (in my region), sapphire crytal still my preference ( i know it's not the authentic material), will trade the lack of date for a transparent case back...  :D

http://www.omegawatches.com/collection/speedmaster/moonwatch/professional/35735000

Cheers!

i take it you're gonna buy new?
else if you want a display back, can also opt for the 3572 instead of 3573, i too went the same way but eventually sold off my 3572...also has a more desirable hesalite rather than sapphire crystal.
some also get irritated at the incorrect wording on the caseback of the 3573 which states "and only" watch on the moon, as we all know it wasnt the only one.
so yea, if you're gonna buy new, just go for 3570...else look at the 3572 also.

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Re: Speedmasters
« Reply #37 on: October 29, 2013, 06:13:30 PM »
I do  ;D

to time how long for eggs to get half-boiled? :P

When it comes to timing eggs, you guys are certainly not the first... Advertisement from National Geographic magazine of April 1972....





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Re: Speedmasters
« Reply #38 on: October 29, 2013, 09:17:27 PM »
Gatecrashing here with a Speedy boradarrow reissue with nato strap  ;D


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Re: Speedmasters
« Reply #39 on: October 29, 2013, 09:52:53 PM »
this TS is going to be so confused which speedy to buy that he'll eventually buy them all :P

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Re: Speedmasters
« Reply #40 on: October 30, 2013, 01:47:34 AM »
this TS is going to be so confused which speedy to buy that he'll eventually buy them all :P
You need only one Speedmaster Pro (hand wind).
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Re: Speedmasters
« Reply #41 on: October 30, 2013, 09:48:03 AM »
this TS is going to be so confused which speedy to buy that he'll eventually buy them all :P
You need only one Speedmaster Pro (hand wind).
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You forget to add it also must have heselite crystal ;D

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Re: Speedmasters
« Reply #42 on: October 30, 2013, 01:06:46 PM »
Hi all sifu's

Im planning to get myself a pre owned speedmaster Triple Date..any advice on this watch? Is it worthwhile to get one? Thanks!

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Re: Speedmasters
« Reply #43 on: October 30, 2013, 01:10:22 PM »
Hi all sifu's

Im planning to get myself a pre owned speedmaster Triple Date..any advice on this watch? Is it worthwhile to get one? Thanks!
This one?
http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,10734.0.html
Movement is modified ETA/Valjoux 7750. No issue for that.

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Re: Speedmasters
« Reply #44 on: October 30, 2013, 04:24:51 PM »
Yes sir! This is the piece that im aiming at..just wondering that will it looks small on wrist as I believe this is 39mm size.

Hi all sifu's

Im planning to get myself a pre owned speedmaster Triple Date..any advice on this watch? Is it worthwhile to get one? Thanks!
This one?
http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,10734.0.html
Movement is modified ETA/Valjoux 7750. No issue for that.

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Re: Speedmasters
« Reply #45 on: October 30, 2013, 04:44:58 PM »
small is relative.
if you got a 6.5" wrist or less it'll look fine.

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Re: Speedmasters
« Reply #46 on: October 30, 2013, 05:02:04 PM »
Yeah..I totally agreed and thats my main concern...

small is relative.
if you got a 6.5" wrist or less it'll look fine.