Wrist Check 2015
Discussion
traffman said:
Beauty - a fine calibre. The subdial hands are a mix; which were the originals - the dauphine or stick type? Can't go too far wrong with an early Speed' though, one of those confluences of a fine watch to the niche collector that also has a far wider appeal - fab.Thank you for the comments chaps , this is a homage to the original Speedmaster that was purchased from a watch boutique in the early 60's to undergo test and evaluation , simply because NASA had forgotten that they required a reliable timepiece.
Various other timepieces were purchased alongside this watch including a Bulova and a Rolex. They all failed bar the Speedmaster.
This has the 1861 mechanical calibre. The case has a closed back purely because they utilised a small piece of delrin , which in turn works well as it's self lubrcating.
Omega didn't want this on show seeing as the list price is 3400.00. I purchased mine in Terminal 2 at Harrods Fine Watch room. Paid 2883.00. My flight was 89.00.
Various other timepieces were purchased alongside this watch including a Bulova and a Rolex. They all failed bar the Speedmaster.
This has the 1861 mechanical calibre. The case has a closed back purely because they utilised a small piece of delrin , which in turn works well as it's self lubrcating.
Omega didn't want this on show seeing as the list price is 3400.00. I purchased mine in Terminal 2 at Harrods Fine Watch room. Paid 2883.00. My flight was 89.00.
andy_s said:
Beauty - a fine calibre. The subdial hands are a mix; which were the originals - the dauphine or stick type? Can't go too far wrong with an early Speed' though, one of those confluences of a fine watch to the niche collector that also has a far wider appeal - fab.
I cannot recall what the original wore unless i do some research. Im guessing stick type. Certain fraternities regard the hands used on mine as a disappointment.However ive never heard such tosh.
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