The nicest Speedmaster is...

[AndrewWF]

Omega's Speedmaster has seen many, many, iterations, but I have to say that my favourite is this - the white-dialled Alaska project. It's sooo '2001 - A Space Odyssey':



http://www.flickr.com/photos/78669534@N05/75975912...

[HD Adam]

The classic Moon Watch

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[Fittster]

Not the one with snoopy.

[Hoofy]

That Alaska project looks ridiculous. All it needs is a few hundred diamonds and it'd suit a gangster rapper. In fact, Gulzar could modify one if he has time between ruining more expensive things.

Anyway, I'm gonna be a heathen and say I prefer the triple date. Silver bezel + black dial or blue bezel + blue dial.

The only downside to the triple dates is that the Year marker is stuck at 2010.

Fortunately, everyone else hates the triple date so you can pick up 3 for 5p at your local car boot sale*.




*-not quite but it's usually a fair chunk cheaper than a "proper" Speedmaster of the same year.

Edited by Hoofy on Wednesday 18th July 18:18

[Spice_Weasel]

The moon watch is the design icon. It's also the one with the strongest residuals, ltd editions (if you can call them that) aside. But the nicest looking? I quite like the blue dial versions on the date and reduced models.

[AAGR]

The moon watch, no question. I bought my first in 1963 - when it cost approx £33 in Geneva (the UK price was about £60 - and I was earning about £40 a week at the time ....). My current Speedmaster still does everything - and looks the part - just as the original one did.

[groak]

My favourite is the 3540.50. Own one and would never sell it and even wear it occasionally.

[RedWhiteMonkey]

AndrewWF said:

Omega's Speedmaster has seen many, many, iterations, but I have to say that my favourite is this - the white-dialled Alaska project. It's sooo '2001 - A Space Odyssey':



http://www.flickr.com/photos/78669534@N05/75975912...

Can't see that fitting under my shirt cuff.

[Whitean3]

My current favourite is one for my wife:

speedmaster lady diamond with grey strap. Would be interested if anyone knows where I might get a decent deal on one- they appear a little rare, unless you want to pay full price at one of the authorized dealers here.

[Ikemi]

RedWhiteMonkey said:

AndrewWF said:

Omega's Speedmaster has seen many, many, iterations, but I have to say that my favourite is this - the white-dialled Alaska project. It's sooo '2001 - A Space Odyssey':



http://www.flickr.com/photos/78669534@N05/75975912...

Can't see that fitting under my shirt cuff.

Yep. I'd say the Alaska Project too, with the extreme temperature case removed though ...

[Chicane-UK]

Worth mentioning that the Alaska Project versions big red outer case is removable and you're left with a very nice Speedmaster Professional with a difference face and hands.. I've always liked it a lot.



But as others have said, it has to be the original Speedmaster Professional really.. perfect. Some of the special editions (e.g. Missions) are nice too though..

EDIT

Doh - beaten to it

[aberdeeneuan]

My next purchase will be a moon watch. Yes, the others are nice ( I had a weak spot for the Alaska watch for a long time, it's lovely) but the classic is that for a reason.

Will also mean I'll have a Monaco and a moon watch, and as I have two boys, so that should sort any future issues out!

[HD Adam]

I am biased on this of course

If you want a Moon Watch, speak to Dom H on here. I got a super deal on mine.

[andy_s]

I think the Alaska Project is in my top 5 Speedmaster list;

I'd have to say my 376.0822 auto day/date central minute version first (I'm biased) 1987 -



Followed fairly closely by a pre-moon cal 321 from 1965/6 -



Probably Alaska Project next - the dial is lovely, stark, devoid of noise - great.

Then probably something like a FAP (Peruvian Airforce issue) fromabout '61 -



And one more that I haven't decided on yet!


Oh - who said Snoopy?

Here's Buzz wearing his -

[GC8]

Hoofy said:

That Alaska project looks ridiculous. All it needs is a few hundred diamonds and it'd suit a gangster rapper. In fact, Gulzar could modify one if he has time between ruining more expensive things.

Gulzar has become an adjective the definition of which is: an ostentatious display of new moderate affluence, lacking any taste whatsoever.

Edited by GC8 on Thursday 19th July 13:15

[CardShark]

GC8 said:

Gulzar has become an adjective the definition of which is: a ostentaious display of new moderate afluence, lacking any taste whatsoever.

Might have to have a little catch-up now, have missed out on the last few weeks.

[AndrewWF]

The Speedmaster Alaska Project was developed in the 1970's on a presumption by Omega that NASA would want to investigate the dark side of the moon. The external case allowed the watch to resist temperatures from -148 degrees C to +260 degrees C, whilst also giving space-suited astronauts the ability to use the chronograph function with gloves on.

[LukeBird]

andy_s said:

Then probably something like a FAP (Peruvian Airforce issue) fromabout '61 -

Why do you post up stuff like that?! I have a bit of a 'problem' with my desire for issued watches... Fortunately the ones I've had so far have only been cheap, but that doesn't look like it will be...

I do have a bit of a soft spot for a Snoopy, but I think I've missed the boat on them now.

[MattOz]

I do like the Alaska Project. Almost bought one a couple of years ago. My SS Broad Arrow with white face and blue hands does have great appeal and has been commented on more than any other watch I've worn.

[eccles]

Are the pre-moon watches generally more expensive than the post?