I must confess - I have done it... | Omega

I must confess - I have done it...

Hi guys,

I must confess that I have been a little upset and bored by the countless stories about the Speedies...

And the worst thing: I did not own a single one!

So I made my mind up to join the club...

I must confess - I have done it!

Here it is: 145.022 - 68 with the old fashioned applied metal logo like on the 321 dials...

It is in pretty good shape and has a nice patina on the luminous markers. The bezel may benefit from a replacement if I find a reasonable one...

The movement is like fresh out of the factory and keeps time very well - so it is a daily companion for me!

I put it on a Nato strap and it wears very comfortably on the wrist - I had been afraid that the watch would not fit my rather slim wrist, but surprisingly it does due to the strap...

Now I am a proud member of the club - hurray!

HAGWE

Erich

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I know what you mean, Erich.

By: amanico : March 12th, 2010-08:18

I am in the same situation, but I didn't add one, for the moment... It seems that the next step is unavoidable, as I already own 2 Seamasters 300, and I want to end my Omega Collection with a Vintage Railmaster, and... The Speed! I didn't already decide w...

Congrats Erich!

By: DRMW : March 12th, 2010-09:06

Wear it in good health my friend! -MW

congrats, Erich...

By: FanFrancisco : March 12th, 2010-09:17

very nice Speedmaster. it seems i will also be joining the club soon. LOL. stefan

Erich, that bezel is already pretty good!

By: MSNWatch : March 12th, 2010-11:49

Take it from someone who has seen literally hundreds of bezels in 60s speedmasters and that is easily among the best 20% of bezels I have seen.

Thank you Mike...

By: mac_omega : March 13th, 2010-03:35

Thank you Mike for your kind comment! I am going to believe you - it will be good enough for a daily wearer... Erich

Congrats ...

By: bimbeano : March 12th, 2010-14:00

... you won't regret !!!! Welcome to the club !!! Filip

well done Erich.

By: G99 : March 12th, 2010-14:01

you'll never regret it. best Graham

Very nice combo

By: samwan : March 12th, 2010-20:01

Congratulations! This is a keeper. Sam

Admittedly,

By: DeGeus : March 12th, 2010-14:33

I do understand you and remember having been truly bored as well in 1991 - was more or less pushed into buying a 145.022 by an eager salesperson in Aachen (..as an omega collector you should have at least..). Since there was nothing else of interest I did...

The Speedy bug is contagious - congrats! [nt]

By: fernando : March 13th, 2010-01:22

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Welcome to the Speeedy Club

By: hans_jorgen_1968 : March 13th, 2010-15:00

Erich Welcome to the pleasuredome of Speedies. I have a 145.022 - 68 with the similar problem, the scratches on the bezel. I have decided to leave it as is (for now) as it is a part of this unique history of my particular watch But anyway, welcome to the ...

Nice watch

By: did1680 : March 14th, 2010-05:33

and keep the bezel..it is the right model enjoy did

I always feel warmth whenever I see an old Speedy.

By: れい : March 14th, 2010-21:33

Nice catch! I know what you mean, I just got the Speedy bug mid last year and during a trip to Tokyo, I acquired one from late 80's-early 90's. And tempted again with older versions, I got a cal 321 from 1966. My question is, was this dial avaliable on 14...

Very nice.

By: vernon : March 16th, 2010-09:11

Nice 'transitional' speedy you've got there - looks nice and original. I'm another who'd vote for keeping that nice original bezel. Enjoy your new Speedy. Vernon.