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In this retrospective, reintitan shares an impressive year of acquisitions, showcasing a diverse collection that spans military-issued pieces, anti-magnetic watches, and notable reissues. His detailed account offers a window into the collecting journey of a seasoned enthusiast, highlighting both planned and serendipitous additions. Readers gain insight into the motivations and considerations behind building a varied and personal watch collection.
It was a bonus that I was able to source a brand new full set at a good price
The Omega Speedmaster Mark II, introduced in 1969, represented a significant design departure from the original Speedmaster Professional. It was conceived as a potential successor, featuring a distinctive tonneau-shaped case and an integrated tachymeter scale beneath the crystal. This model was part of Omega's effort to update the Speedmaster line while retaining its core chronograph functionality.
The Mark II houses the manually wound Omega Caliber 861, a cam-actuated chronograph movement operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour. Its robust case design offered enhanced water resistance of 120 meters, a notable improvement over its predecessor. The dial variations included a standard black, a grey with orange accents (known as the 'Racing' dial), and a rarer gold-plated version.
For collectors, the Speedmaster Mark II offers a distinct aesthetic from the more common Professional models, embodying late 1960s and early 1970s watch design. Its relatively short production run from 1969 to 1972 contributes to its appeal, particularly for those seeking a vintage Omega chronograph with a unique case profile and the reliable Caliber 861 movement.
I love many of your pickups... love the Sinn but have to say the Zodiac really resonates with me. Looks like a really perfect watch for the Summer time vibe. Here's to a 2019 full of restraint!๐
I can't remember a year when I did 15-20 watches ... I lost count on the double orders and returns and not yet delivereds. I know how it goes. Mike
I need to use the dictionary definition of restraint in 2019 I'm a little irked about the late delivery of the Zodiac as it would have been a great Summer watch for the pool and beaches, but that's what happens when expectations aren't set properly by ADs.
I've got the EZM 1.1 and the two versions of the North Adventure. My favorites are your ultraman and the Porsche Design IWC. Great watches all. Congrats.
impressed with the diversity of your new watches and they all seem to match very well with each other. The MKII brand is new to me, how do you like it so far ?
MkII started off almost 20 years ago making modification (mod) parts for Seikos like dials, hands, crystals, bezel inserts. They developed a reputation for high quality mod parts where a lot of them going around these days are really junk (ill fitting or non-proportional). Then they expanded to create entire watches which are homages of vintage and discontinued models. The quality is equivalent to Seiko or Sinn IMO. For many years the movements used were ETA 2824s, then later ETA 2836 and even E
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