Great picture of a fab watch

Apr 12, 2014,17:23 PM
 

When thinking of Omega watches as a whole, one that really stands out beside the ck2077 after having contemplated the early pieces of the Master series.

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A few pictures of the Speedmaster Alaska Project.

 
 By: amanico : April 11th, 2014-13:03
I always had mixed feelings on this Watch. When I saw the official pictures, I fell in love with it. When I saw it in the real, I was disappointed. Well, it was some 3 ( 4? ) years ago... I had the opportunity to see it again, today, and I must say that I...  
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thanks for the post

 
 By: Mystiqz : April 11th, 2014-13:26
thanks for sharing. I never knew they made a watch like this. I can totally see myself wearing this down the slopes of Whistler =P
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Was it in 2009, or 2010, I can't remember, but I was quite surprised...

 
 By: amanico : April 11th, 2014-13:31
Some two or three years ago, I was offered the mighty original, and I took too much time giving my answer. I would have loved to get it! Very " décalé ", indeed, compared to the image we have of the Speedmaster. Thanks for your answer! Best, Nicolas
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When Omega mixes speedies with color blocks

 
 By: watchthatman : April 11th, 2014-13:39
like the almost solid white on the face and band here, or the reds and yellows of the Schumachers, great things often follow. I love this one, and the strap adds a great dimension.
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Yes, I noticed the shape of the hands

 
 By: watchthatman : April 11th, 2014-13:45
I don't think I've seen that before
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What do I think? I think . . .

 
 By: Dr No : April 11th, 2014-14:53
. . . you're finally falling for Omega. :-) Yes, and Bill and Jeff, too ;-) . . .
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Not yet, not totally... My kind of stuff is quite problematic...

 
 By: amanico : April 11th, 2014-14:55
CK 2913 Fuerza Aerea Del Peru, CK 2042, Omega 33.3, one manual Chronometer, CK 2915... Easier, CK 2777, you see, I am in big trouble... Best, Nicolas.
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CK 2942? Definitely problematic! I've never heard of . . .

 
 By: Dr No : April 11th, 2014-15:06
. . . much less seen one. Do you have an image that can be shared?
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I've seen three in the flesh...

 
 By: amanico : April 11th, 2014-15:24
Here is one of them... Damn cool Watch! Best, Nicolas. ...  
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Ah, the 1938 Pilot's watch . . .

 
 By: Dr No : April 11th, 2014-15:30
. . . that was re-issued in the not-too-distant past under the Museum Collection. I wasn't aware of the reference number, Nicolas - now I know.
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Apparently 2001, and incidentally, the first piece . . .

 
 By: Dr No : April 11th, 2014-15:59
. . . of the Museum Collection.
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. . . and, from the image in the press release . . .

 
 By: Dr No : April 11th, 2014-16:04
. . . the designation would be ref 2 0 42. ...  
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Quatre vingt cinq Francs .... ?

 
 By: bimbeano : April 12th, 2014-01:39
Can i have two please ;-) ? Bim
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Why 2? Put 10 for me, please! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : April 12th, 2014-01:55
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Hey, you're the guy . . .

 
 By: Dr No : April 12th, 2014-11:36
. . . that invents time machines! Let me know when you go back to 1938 - there's a few items on my list, too ;-) . . . ...  
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I will! :))) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : April 21st, 2014-22:48
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Ooops, sorry. Thanks for the correction! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : April 11th, 2014-16:05
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Great picture of a fab watch

 
 By: ztirual : April 12th, 2014-17:23
When thinking of Omega watches as a whole, one that really stands out beside the ck2077 after having contemplated the early pieces of the Master series. Best x
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I remember me stopping at the Omega store ...

 
 By: bimbeano : April 12th, 2014-01:43
.. near Place Vendome and you saying "Let's move on, i don't want to see that horrible watch" .... :-) :-) :-) I kinda liked the looks from the beginning but since there are so many variations of the Speedmaster i'd put my Euros on a few others :-) Don't ... 
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You ???? Save ??? What ????

 
 By: bimbeano : April 12th, 2014-02:10
Watches ??? ;-)
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For me, the absolutely perfect Speedmaster Professional ...

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : April 12th, 2014-08:49
... since it unites everything I always demanded for a perfectly legible watch: white dial, black hands with luminous material, and the idea to give the subcounter hands a triangular "counterweight" leading the eye towards the tip is excellent. Too pity t... 
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One of my all time favorite Speedmasters.

 
 By: kevster : April 12th, 2014-14:32
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Thanks for echoing your sentiments, Kevster. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : April 12th, 2014-17:20
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Where's Jim Moose when you need him?

 
 By: MikiJ : April 15th, 2014-08:22
The very first owner of one of these was Jim Moose. For those of us fortunate enough to know Jim; imagine him actually wearing this watch? However we know he did own a few other SpeedO's ;-) OK, quite a few!
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Did he really own the original??? [nt]

 
 By: amanico : April 15th, 2014-08:51
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Interesting...

 
 By: MikiJ : April 15th, 2014-09:12
Jim had one when he came to visit in 2009. Hard to believe he brought a box full of SpeedO's ;-) Would that one have been an original? Maybe I should reach out for him?
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The original " Alaska " is such a rare bird. Yes, please, check with him and try to get

 
 By: amanico : April 15th, 2014-09:15
Some pics! All the best, Miki. Nicolas
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it was 2010 that they released it. 40th anniversary of the original prototype

 
 By: G99 : April 23rd, 2014-03:58
i just love the look of the watch, but some owners have commented on the finish on the dial not being that good. what is your opinion of that statement? perhaps one day i'll get one, but my white dial speedy auto reduced is fulfilling the white dial speed...  
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i apologise for i have made an error. it was not 2010 it was released

 
 By: G99 : April 23rd, 2014-04:08
i remember it being earlier than that perhaps 2008? i got confused as i believe the original dated from 1970 and havent looked it up in the book as i'm just plain lazy. i always thought the original was a prototype designed for working in sub zero tempera... 
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