Omega

Omega announce the Speedmaster Chronoscope. References to vintage design details, the leaf-shaped hands and three “snail” timing scales on the dial give these watches a link to 1940s watchmaking. There’s also an elegant addition of a “spiral” track patter...  

They already started a waitlist 😳, sound familiar? There is another black/white panda version in racing strap, quite cool.

Believe me.

For one of them this week. Can you guess which I picked?=D

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Was meant to post in the Seamaster 300 post pertaining to the 2021 releases. Can you guess which I will be picking?=D

. . . forward look . . . . . . of Omega's design team. ...  

Correct watch but incorrect material. Hint - to go forwards sometimes one has to go backwards.

Awaiting distribution to Boutiques and AD’s.

…my only wish is that they made all the two counter speedmasters 10 bar…then I might buy one more.

40mm (and very wearable) and is 100 meters water resistance. This Omega does seem a tad thick, especially with a manual movement. I did a search and read quite a few early reviews, and nobody mentions the thickness of the watch, so Omega is being coy with... 

but interestingly their website doesn't mention it. Fratello has this info.

...but boy does it look thicker in the photos, especially if it's 43mm diameter.

“The size of the watch is good and definitely thinner than the “Dark Side of the Moon” and other self-winding compur Speedmaster models” Quote from Fratello.

...either way, I think it will be a success.

But 43 » »..really !??

Was expecting it to be 40-41 mm

Too many Speedmaster variations already, and this is actually a completely different watch. Just call it a Chronoscooe or whatever.

. . . inherently Speedie-ish about it. Art

Having said that imho…does it fit speedy ? Now is speedy anymore the moon/space watch ?! I’m bit perplexed by Omegas’ approach

Produced first launched in 1957, before the Speedmaster became associated with space.

I love the movement, that is the best part of the timepiece

But the Seamaster has also played a part and I understand that sales of the Aqua Terra range are rising.

It would be perfect with a 40mm case

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the most aesthetically successful one I think. But it's not for me and I agree adding these to the Speedmaster range is a controversial move. Cheers Marc

There are at least three different letter and 3 different number fonts. At least two of these versions are most likely impossible to read the time due to dial and hand contrast. To me this case does not fit at all with this type of dial. Still too think a... 

That would fit the co-axial's heritage. I like the idea expressed above that this layout, edited and reduced, could be interesting in a DeVille. I know no one buys DeVilles, but I feel like they are really the area where Omega could have the potential to ... 

I also have similar feelings; it's nearly a disaster...

IMHO the colour scheme could be better. Nonetheless it's awesome and exciting evolution of complication rather than another panda or monochromatic 2 eyes dial.

… to this new line. It was a big surprise to me as I was not aware this was coming. I like this watch very much. Specially the awesome dial with snail scale with lots of vintage vibes. Also like the spectacular looks of the manual wind movement . I would’... 

I have been told by someone who’s opinion I respect, that the watch feels less than 43mm on the wrist and displays the dial design very well. I will be viewing the watches in person next week.

I have been talking to someone that has handled one and it looks less than the headline 43mm especially on the wrist.

Yes, I feel it’s very important to try a watch on our own wrist and view and feel it. It will be very interesting to read your opinion after you try this beautiful watch. Regrettably I feel there will be a long delay in arriving to my part of the world. A... 

Well played !

Then they'd really have a winner in my eyes, and my wallet! As is, pass.

They should have put this movement and dial in a much more classical case. A dial from the 30s in a sporty case that is decades younger kills it for me. Nice movement though

“Omega’s proprietary gold alloy with relatively low gold content – it’s 37.5% gold instead of the 75% in 18k gold – Bronze Gold is being used for the second time since its launch with the Seamaster 300.” How is that not simply classified as 9k gold??? Bes... 

Im gonna try this when its available in my i doubt the 43mm size would fit my tiny wrist but i still wanna try it

I have been told that it looks good on the wrist. Which version do you like the best ?

As for the different variants, I like the white dial for legibility but also the blue dial for the coolness. Seeing then on the wrist would make a bug difference on which I would choose 😉

I hope that he feels better as soon as possible.

It’s a very difficult situation but finding the right expert is part of journey.

And give him a big hug from us !

. . . all black. I didn't stand a chance. Best of luck to you and Yokozuna. ;-)

… and I hope vets will be able to restore its health soon. I can well imagine your concern all these weeks. Regarding watch I agree with yours and our Captain thoughts: best thing is trying it on our wrists. I can’t wait to view them though I feel it will... 

Hope to read good news soon! Cheers! Abel