amanico
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Some Omega Speedmasters.
I am not a big fan of Speedmasters... Maybe because there is so much passion about it, maybe because I am always reluctant when a watch cannibalizes a brand, maybe because when people think Omega, they first think " Speedmasters ".
I don't have a Speedmaster in my collection, not yet... As a proud owner of a Seamaster ( CK 2913 ) and a Railmaster ( CK 2914 for the Pakistani Army ), I am considering a Speedmaster, now.
For this model, I much prefer straight lugs, maybe because I want to build the famous " Trilogy " or Holy Trinity?
The biggest issue is, as you well know, that the logic would lead me on finding a CK 2915. But the prices went mad, about that reference. It is not much better on the CK 2998, either.
The compromise would be a ST 105 003, but I want something which is close to the 2915.
You are seeing me waving a lot, in my quest...
So, I started to do my homework, to see some Speemdasters, to play with some.
And some pleased me a lot.
Here they are...
The Grail, the CK 2915.
Credit picture: Antiquorum:
A chocolate CK 2998, with incorrect hands:
A CK 2998-4, with incorrect hands:
A CK 2998 FAP ( Credit picture: Roberto Jatucka )
A CK 2998-62. Credit picture, Antiquorum:
A CK 2998 which is one I am considering buying, all correct and in great shape:
One CK 2998 which broke my heart. I fell in love but really couldn't afford it. THAT one is a killer...
A beaten 105 003:
Another 105 003. Credit picture: Only Watch. Very nice looking, this one, I must say.
Let's end with the 105 002, the elusive reference, which I seriously consider getting. Still debating between this one and the CK 2998 I mentioned above, taken on the same background.
As for lyre lugs, this 105 012 is very nice looking.
But my absolute Grail is this Alaska Type 2, seen at the Omega Museum:
As you can see, it is a long term project. Something I have in my mind for years, now.
Best,
Nicolas
Some Omega Speedmasters.
I am not a big fan of Speedmasters... Maybe because there is so much passion about it, maybe because I am always reluctant when a watch cannibalizes a brand, maybe because when people think Omega, they first think " Speedmasters ". I don't have a Speedmas...
Start with ...
Ref 105.003 The legendary Ed White, Circa 1965. You can feel the history in this watch. All the marketing hype came later on.
2915s are for sure the most iconic but since a few years their prices have skyrocketed. Aesthetically speaking my favourite reference is 2998 with straight lugs and alpha hands. A good and
all original 2998-1 is unbeatable IMHO. Furthermore you, as you mentioned, also 105.002 is a great reference above all for its rarity.
Problem
The problem with Omega is that, indeed, they are squeezing the moon watch like a lemon. They have gone too far with limited editions on special editions, white grey Black you name it, they’ve got it But it completely took the magic out of it To me there a...
Though you declare not being fan of the Speedy, I feel that at least one example should reside in your collection and filling the Triology gap...
... would be a fantastic excuse! All the examples you show can make happy a demanding collector. I would go for any of those you are considering... before they are gone forever or their prices put definitively in the missing train category! As this crazy ...
with the risk of being assassinated...
I will also say I am not a big fan; I mean the watch is ok but it is my personal, non-funded and totally subjective belief that no man has ever put a foot on the moon.... oh I said it....
I've met Charlie Duke . . .
. . . and can guarantee if you told him that in person, steam would come out of his ears . . . at best. Met Tom Stafford, too . . . . . . and can say without the slightest doubt these guys could never have pulled off a fabricated stunt and kept the hoodwi...
Hope no offense dear Art!
I am sure these gentlemen are really good human beings! I am just very sceptical with some parts of the written history... Actually the more I age, or perhaps the more I see what is going on today, the less I believe certain parts of recent history... But...
Well, I'm a skeptic, too, about many . . .
. . . accepted interpretations of history, including both Kennedy assassinations, but not when it comes to the moon landings. I heard Charlie D describe his experience losing his footing and almost falling into a pit, from which he wouldn't have been able...
That must have been a harrowing story to hear, let alone actually experience.
Looking at space travel today with all the money and tech available now leaves me infinitely impressed by the strength, bravery, and pioneering spirit of the early astronauts, especially those who made it to the moon. p.s. Despite being an old post, it is...
Thanks for the post. I agree with you, I want a speedmaster but there are so many choices where to start?
Please keep posting any more choices that you find - this gives me a better idea of what's out there. Thanks!
It took me years...
to start liking this watch and now it is one of my favourites! It grows on you My first one was a pre moon 321... Cheers
Keep my fingers crossed that you will find a nice and reasonably
priced vintage one. In the meantime you might go with a contemporary one Ed White, FOIS, the white dial one or a moonshine one. I have one, it took me long and during Covid I found one daring and bold you know which one 😉. Here it is ...
I am pragmatic - I would go for the excellent newly re-released Speedmaster FOIS! 🥰
As I have already 3 Moonwatches I am not going to buy the FOIS, but I would… 👌🏻
I'm there too!
As I don't have one either and have been considering adding one. Your first picture made me think that the recently released 2024 FOIS with a steel bezel insert would be a fine looking watch, second choice being the professional with plexi. Prices have ca...
Imagine
the current 321 Ed White gets fitted with new sapphire crystal that looks like hesalite on the recent FOIS and they dump fauxtina 🤔
I don’t see you convinced dear Nico.
I don’t yet see the passion to acquire a speedy in your post. It seems you still need some time to choose a reference that sings to you, crossing my fingers for you that in the meantime the crazy vintage prices calm down a bit.
I like lots of Omegas including Speedmasters. While my collection lacks sophistication due to the low number of vintage, I remember getting up at 3am to watch every manned NASA
flight from Redstone to the Apollo moon landings ... which had to actually happen otherwise how did Romaine Jerome get moon dust for dials (lol)? If there's anyone who can figure out which is the most significant Speedmaster AND find a prime example it's ...