I once lost my mind ...

[Manburg]

you really do lost your mind 

Hence the title ...

[Cloud7]

to aid in your recovery, you should reduce your collection... I wouldn't mind taking the PO off your hands... 

[TheHobbit]

Crazy? Not really, just Omega mania. Anyway, mine says hello.

[danny]

Bravo. That's a good narrative Manburg. Thanks for sharing.

Now we know there are at least 2 Omega sifus on this forum, namely you and Hobbit.

 

[David_cheong]

Thats a nice conclusion. What's more can a WIS ask for..4 omegas in a row.

So a definate cure is a poorer pocket....well said. Thanks for sharing.


dc

I can see you're only 60% recovered. I guess the pocket is still half full?


dc

Manburg; I see you are now a recovered watcholic. You very sure of that?.....Its take me years to come to my senses.... and yes, my pocket is still half empty....


dc

[besview]

I have never really recoverd from my addiction...
here's mine

35th anniv



PO 45 mm


PO 42 mm strap



The iconic moonwatch

[Manburg]

to aid in your recovery, you should reduce your collection... I wouldn't mind taking the PO off your hands... 

He he he ... thanks for your good intention, but no thanks!! You've made the right choice , but the PO is my "anak emas" and would never depart my nest.

[Manburg]

Crazy? Not really, just Omega mania. Anyway, mine says hello.

Wowww!! I take a bow before you ... as I'm not worthy!

X-33? You've got one real bad-ass there, and three Seamasters of different embodiments? You must be one hell of Seamasters lover! 

[Manburg]

Bravo. That's a good narrative Manburg. Thanks for sharing.

Now we know there are at least 2 Omega sifus on this forum, namely you and Hobbit.

 

Thanks Danny. I guess caring is sharing!

But no, I'm not a sifu at all - I'm just a beginner . While Hobbit is a different story altogether. Just look at his X-33!

[Manburg]

Manburg; I see you are now a recovered watcholic. You very sure of that?.....Its take me years to come to my senses.... and yes, my pocket is still half empty....


dc

He he he ... I'm very sure my brother, and I know why you're still not fully recovered. You've got to reach the stage where the pocket is fully empty.

[Manburg]

I have never really recoverd from my addiction...
here's mine

35th anniv



PO 45 mm


PO 42 mm strap



The iconic moonwatch

besview,

Those are all nice pieces! And I don't blame you for having 2 POs , they're simply irresistable.

[TheHobbit]

Sifu? Nolah, lots more to learn. Need to get one of the moon watch. Got the book (A Time Capsule), but not the watch.

Besview,

Love the 35th Anniversay watch. I gave that one a miss recently and got a MacBook Pro. Sigh... not meant to be. Another came up and still did not get it. One of the best looking Speedmaster IMHO. I love the case back.

Manburg,

I was lucky to get the X-33. It is Gen 1 and early Serial number, placing it around the launch date. Got it at a good price. Comes with the titanium bracelet, 'local' long canvas strap ala NASA version and a Taikonaut NATO strap. I got the Kevlar strap to make it 'more like' the watch used by the astronauts.

[ck77]

Manburg, is time to get a Ploprof 

[Cloud7]

nonononono... don't get him started again... he's just recovered his mind!!! 

[takashi78]

I like the 35th Anniv, do you have any problem with reading the time on that one?

[besview]

Takes a little effort to read the time but its worth it in the end
This is my 2nd 35th as I sold my 1st a few years ago,delivered to a Belgian collector in London.
just happened I was in London so kill 2 birds with one stone
 
When this used one came along for a good price I just could not resist!!

[Manburg]

Manburg, is time to get a Ploprof 

Ha ha ha ... I'm immuned now, won't get that easily poisoned.

[Manburg]

nonononono... don't get him started again... he's just recovered his mind!!! 

Well said bro!

[Manburg]

Manburg,

I was lucky to get the X-33. It is Gen 1 and early Serial number, placing it around the launch date. Got it at a good price. Comes with the titanium bracelet, 'local' long canvas strap ala NASA version and a Taikonaut NATO strap. I got the Kevlar strap to make it 'more like' the watch used by the astronauts.

Hobbit, any chance you can show us the X-33 wrist shots? Or maybe a few more close up shots?

[TheHobbit]

Manburg,

Here are the pictures:

The watch with other things I collect, rc robots.



Other views:



You can see that the outer AR coating is badly scratched up.





Wrist shot.

[Manburg]

Manburg,

Here are the pictures:

Hobbit,

Very nice!

I could see that the bezel is shiny. Did you get it in such a state or was it re-done later?

[TheHobbit]

Manburg,

The bezel is polished. The brushed bezel only appeared in Gen 2. The difference between Gen 1 (mine) and Gen 2 are:

1. Bezel: polished vs brushed.
2. Gen 2 has a lumed pip at the 12 o'clock position. Gen 1 has the red arrow.
3. Unidirectional bezel on Gen 1 vs Bidirectional on Gen 2.
4. Crown, easier to pull on Gen 2 as the crown has groves parallel to the case as opposed to Gen 1 where the groves are perpendicular to the case.
5. Brushed buttons on Gen 2, polished buttons on Gen 1.
6. Engraving on the case back. On the Gen 2 you will find 'Flight-Qualified by NASA for Space Missions'.

There are pro and cons on the design difference.

[Manburg]

Hobbit, you definitely know your watch.

[TheHobbit]

Hobbit, you definitely know your watch.

Manburg,

Still learning.

[Manburg]

Hobbit, what's your view of the local Omega scene, anything interesting? In particular, where can one get good prices for pre-owned Omegas?