I think of...

Dec 07, 2013,22:54 PM
 

trading or selling mine but I always decide against it





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Incoming... One I should never have let go.

 
 By: Puffy : December 6th, 2013-06:25
Back in the fold is the benchmark of a tool watch. I have no idea why I sold my first 3570 Hesalite. Moment of stupidity. Anyway this one needs very little introduction. Few quick and nasty snaps below. Next project is to order the OEM folding clasp and s...  

Great return ...

 
 By: nilomis : December 6th, 2013-07:03
I believe that every watch aficionado must own at least one Moon watch. Congrats, Nilo

Very nice...

 
 By: Fricks : December 6th, 2013-07:47
... wear it in good health! Btw, even if i maybe wrongly, had an image of Omega being the underdog of Rolex, but this one is clearly a winner.

Patek, Rolex, I have most of them. OK so Omega doesn't enjoy the brand equity in all parts

 
 By: Puffy : December 6th, 2013-07:59
of the world that the former have built up, but over the past 15 or so years Omega has definitely adopted many of Patek's and Rolex's business elements like higher pricing, tighter controls of dealer pricing, increasing advertising etc. And the Speedmaste... 

Besides wanting to congratulate you on reacquiring the Speedy...

 
 By: Ruckdee : December 6th, 2013-18:04
...which looks to be enjoying a good life already, I must say I like how you compare the joy of wearing the Speedy with that of wearing your Nautilus. Sometimes I can't help but feel that in real life I am in the company of acquaintances (not friends) who...  

Well like the Nautilus the Speedmaster has a VERY important place in history. Every time I

 
 By: Puffy : December 7th, 2013-09:52
look at it it's like watching the History Channel or a Discovery show. This thing hasn't changed in ~50 years. Dial almost like a piece of art. It's a pure joy to own and wear. Now I can't wait to get my deployant buckle and alligator strap!

A timeless classic for sure

 
 By: rnaden : December 6th, 2013-07:47
Now you're making me want to go to the bank to take mine out. Congratulations, and post more pics when you have your strap project completed.

yup..almost a must have in any collection

 
 By: ocwatching : December 6th, 2013-11:07
a lot of watch for the buck...congrats on the pickup

Congrats!

 
 By: Jorge116.039 : December 7th, 2013-09:52
I did something similar. It happens I had this Sold it and 6 months later I got this ...  

I think of...

 
 By: ClaVO : December 7th, 2013-22:54
trading or selling mine but I always decide against it ...  

I'm sending an image of my favorite Speedy strap . . .

 
 By: Dr No : December 8th, 2013-10:23
. . . via pm, as it's from another website, and don't want to post it here publicly. It's the rubberized racing strap originally fitted to the Rattrapante Speedmaster from earlier in the prior decade, circa 2003 - 2005. These straps were available directl...