Love it. Great sunburst dial and tire tread strap. Thx for the pic 🤝

Nov 30, 2021,00:31 AM
 

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A possibly interesting visual history of a certain military pilot/racer chronograph aesthetic…

 
 By: Stoikos : November 29th, 2021-20:42
To some, what I’ve put together below is no secret; but for me it’s been a truly fun ride and learning process. This story/post begins here: 2 mos ago I spotted and felt suddenly and bizarrely compelled to buy this 90s Speedy Auto Date MK40 (3513.53), iss...  

Great story

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : November 29th, 2021-22:00
I love the numerals on yours! Here is it's younger brother circa 2012, also a v7750. This is my work watch so gets worn nonstop. Never had a problem. Never had it service. Maybe I should ! ...  

Good to see your Speedmaster …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : November 29th, 2021-23:41
and posting your views of owning and enjoying it. That’s what watch collecting should be all about, the journey.

Thx Cpt. I appreciate it.

 
 By: Stoikos : November 30th, 2021-00:32

Then there's the Speedmaster derived . . .

 
 By: Dr No : November 29th, 2021-23:48
. . . from your Japan limited, the rattrapante reference based on a 7750 movement issued in '03/'04. There were three versions; Nilo (our prior Omega forum moderator) owned two at different times. [watch and photo credits: Nilo] In case it isn't readily a...  

Thx Art

 
 By: Stoikos : November 30th, 2021-00:40
I was not aware of this watch. Same era apparently. Looks a bit like the child of Omega with a Panerai Sub 106. Very cool.

I think it looks like a Credor Chronograph dial!

 
 By: cazalea : December 5th, 2021-22:24
Hands are similar. Cazalea ...  

Similarities aplenty! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : December 5th, 2021-23:13
. . . keen eye, Mike . . .