QUITE drawn to the moon surface etching of the plates and bridges seen through the dial. Marvelous! But the size just overpowers my wrist. At least some of the other editions

Jul 03, 2019,11:38 AM
 

have seemed to. IF my AD had one I'd certainly slip it on, though! So happy you have one and are pleased with. Enjoy!    FH

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Speedmaster Apollo 8 Dark Side of the Moon

 
 By: marcobermann : July 3rd, 2019-06:24
Hi all I was lucky to have managed to pick mine up on 21st June 2019 as fell in love with it on first sight and I have to say pictures just don't do it justice IMHO. What drew me to this version of a DSOTM is the fact it is much thinner than the others at...  

QUITE drawn to the moon surface etching of the plates and bridges seen through the dial. Marvelous! But the size just overpowers my wrist. At least some of the other editions

 
 By: halgedahl : July 3rd, 2019-11:38
have seemed to. IF my AD had one I'd certainly slip it on, though! So happy you have one and are pleased with. Enjoy! FH

Well done, you!

 
 By: farkbinder01212 : July 3rd, 2019-12:42
Omega is doing excellent work with these models. Very well executed piece. Your pics show a nice real world perspective,too. Cheers. Harvey

A great evolution of a classic!

 
 By: fernando : July 10th, 2019-03:06
Another thing to add is the winding experience; it's much smoother and lighter than other Speedies IMO.

Beauty, Marc. Definitely one I have considered.

 
 By: MichaelC : July 10th, 2019-05:45
If I am not mistaken, this model is a bit thinner than other Omegas? I have tried on some modern Speedmasters that have casebacks which stick out a good bit. You last photo makes this model look less, I hope that is the case as I see this watch as one I c...