Go for it. It is uncommon, has a good movement, cool colors, and a very nice bracelet.

Jul 21, 2018,10:28 AM
 

What’s not to like?
All the best,
Alex

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Speedmaster Mk II Advice Please

 
 By: Koozy : July 21st, 2018-03:57
Guys, I was in the Omega boutique and the Mk II reissue really caught my eye - I think it was the modern retro (if that makes sense?) look that really caught my eye. Initially I saw the Rio 2016 limited edition but it was the grey / orange race dial that ...  

I'm not aware of any run-up in Mk II interest by the collector community . . .

 
 By: Dr No : July 21st, 2018-10:38
. . . but the last time I spoke with the manager of our local boutique (maybe four months ago), he said Omega was adding production shifts and pushing to meet demand for Speedmaster Professionals. It could be that retailers are stocking up on Mk IIs as an...  

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 By: PalmSprings : July 21st, 2018-12:22
A shortage of Speedmasters? I don't believe that.

I can only report what I heard . . .

 
 By: Dr No : July 21st, 2018-13:25
. . . and while he never used the word 'shortage', he did say demand from East Asia was high. Art

It's been awhile since seeing a current version . . .

 
 By: Dr No : July 11th, 2020-08:00
. . . so can't really say. Sorry!

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 By: PalmSprings : July 21st, 2018-12:23
Probably because of the latest Ultraman release. Or he's just talking gibberish.

This conversation was four months ago . . .

 
 By: Dr No : July 21st, 2018-13:26
. . . long before the latest limited edition sell-out. Art

Sppedy Mk11

 
 By: Boxcar : July 21st, 2018-12:44
Not sure of demand but i have this watch . It does not look like every other chrono .i like the orange. I don’t think you could go wrong with this watch.