38mm Omega Speedmaster
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Does anyone have one of these? I have small wrists and this one, ostensibly for women, has rather caught my eye. Originally for the wife as a 40th birthday present, but it may actually be a bit large for her tastes...witness the pic below of it on a woman's wrist. Whreas I have been on a search for a 38mm chrono, with gold accents, and some green detailing. And here we are!
I need to look up the movement etc - some sort of modified ETA, I assume...
I need to look up the movement etc - some sort of modified ETA, I assume...
Edited by Harry Flashman on Wednesday 7th October 07:50
es who will say whatever they think will move more units.
Just ordered this one for Lady F's 40th.
I spoke to Dom H who was friendly, responsive and communicative, it seems Omega have put pressure on stopping supply to trade dealers. Shades of Rolex here that I don't really like, and the RRP of £5,560 seems a little steep for a 38mm watch on an ETA movement, frankly.
Found a year old example on Watchfinder for £3,850. Box, papers, warranty etc. Problem is as I had to buy it today, I get 14 days to return it. This means that I have to get her to try it on well before her birthday in December - first world problems, I guess.
I spoke to Dom H who was friendly, responsive and communicative, it seems Omega have put pressure on stopping supply to trade dealers. Shades of Rolex here that I don't really like, and the RRP of £5,560 seems a little steep for a 38mm watch on an ETA movement, frankly.
Found a year old example on Watchfinder for £3,850. Box, papers, warranty etc. Problem is as I had to buy it today, I get 14 days to return it. This means that I have to get her to try it on well before her birthday in December - first world problems, I guess.
Which movement is it? When I bought mine they were D-D chrono modules atop a 2892 whereas the Japanese model had a 7750 which is a chronograph movement.
I'm guessing that it is a Cal.3330 which is an ETA/Valjoux 7750 with a Longines column wheel modification and a co-axial balance. I am eager to call a spade a spade (I hope that this refers to shovels) but I would be wary about dismissing it as an 'ETA movement' (even if that is a valid criticism considering the history of the Swiss watch industry).
I'm guessing that it is a Cal.3330 which is an ETA/Valjoux 7750 with a Longines column wheel modification and a co-axial balance. I am eager to call a spade a spade (I hope that this refers to shovels) but I would be wary about dismissing it as an 'ETA movement' (even if that is a valid criticism considering the history of the Swiss watch industry).
GC8 said:
Which movement is it? When I bought mine they were D-D chrono modules atop a 2892 whereas the Japanese model had a 7750 which is a chronograph movement.
I'm guessing that it is a Cal.3330 which is an ETA/Valjoux 7750 with a Longines column wheel modification and a co-axial balance. I am eager to call a spade a spade (I hope that this refers to shovels) but I would be wary about dismissing it as an 'ETA movement' (even if that is a valid criticism considering the history of the Swiss watch industry).
Spot on - it is indeed that movement. So an ETA/Valjoux with modifications.I'm guessing that it is a Cal.3330 which is an ETA/Valjoux 7750 with a Longines column wheel modification and a co-axial balance. I am eager to call a spade a spade (I hope that this refers to shovels) but I would be wary about dismissing it as an 'ETA movement' (even if that is a valid criticism considering the history of the Swiss watch industry).
The column wheel mod was made for Longines originally, but several other people use it now. The co-axial escapement is sufficiently large an adaption that I would regard it as an Omega calibre, in the same way that a co-axial 2892 is.
'It's only an ETA movement' is extremely misleading, and in many respects a nonsense, and I wouldn't let it bother me unduly.
'It's only an ETA movement' is extremely misleading, and in many respects a nonsense, and I wouldn't let it bother me unduly.
It arrived and is very nice indeed. Photos don't really do it justice - the silvery face especially is lost.
She loves it, sadly, meaning I don't get to keep it
. This watch would look great in solid gold - the detailing and strap are a lovely matt olive green.
IMG_20201027_111748 by baconrashers, on Flickr
IMG_20201027_111826 by baconrashers, on Flickr
She loves it, sadly, meaning I don't get to keep it
. This watch would look great in solid gold - the detailing and strap are a lovely matt olive green.IMG_20201027_111748 by baconrashers, on FlickrIMG_20201027_111826 by baconrashers, on FlickrEdited by Harry Flashman on Saturday 31st October 22:01
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