speedmaster ST.345.0222 'Replica' 1998-2000. why no pics or owners?

this model speedmaster also called the big arrow is my personal favourite speedmaster as it harks back in a few ways to the original 1957 speedy. its not a perfect replica, but the hands, bezel and dial are very similar. in all other ways it is an 1861 calibre speedy just like the pro. i also like it because you dont see many of them.

does anyone own one? why cant i find a single pic of one on the Omega gallery for the whole of 2008?

is there something wrong with it, is it just because it isnt a speedy pro so no one want to own one?

i think its quite an iconic looking piece and am thinking of buying one that is currently for sale to give my son for his 21st.

if anyone can throw any light on why you dont see them on the forum i'd appreciate it.

cheers

Graham

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I like it!

By: vernon : October 31st, 2008-10:27

Hi Graham, I like the re-edition. Like you say, it's not s perfect replica but has a number of nice features which go together to make it an attractive package. I have seriously considered this watch as it strikes me as being available at a reasonable pri...

Vernon, i remember, a...

By: G99 : October 31st, 2008-11:18

I like it just fine. . .

By: SamJH : November 1st, 2008-15:56

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Sam, your pics highlight how...

By: G99 : November 2nd, 2008-01:31

Sam, your pics highlight how much i like it as well. it might not be the iconic moonwatch, but its as close to the 1957 2998 that you'll get with a modern movement. its just what my son wants i think, something modernish with a vintage look. cheers Graham

Graham , it is a great watch ...

By: Bill Sohne : November 2nd, 2008-06:35

I like mine too

By: vdaelema : November 3rd, 2008-04:43

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thnx folks. i'm now the lucky owner of a Speedy 'replica'

By: G99 : November 3rd, 2008-12:05

although only for 9 months as it is for my sons 21st which is 3rd august 2009. i know its early to buy something, but i knew what i liked and i knew what he'd like. not many around so you have to buy when you can. i had what i considered to be a reasonabl...

It's from 1998

By: SamJH : November 3rd, 2008-12:13

This was a special edition produced in 1998.

thanks Sam, as with...

By: G99 : November 3rd, 2008-15:27

thanks Sam, as with a lot of older watches it has no papers, but i've sent to the omega archives for their usual efficient service. if it is 1998 thats good as he was 10 years old that year. i couldnt find a 1988 model for love nor money although that wou...

i've just had details from Omega Archives about this model

By: G99 : November 5th, 2008-09:51

Speedmaster - Replica Gents' metal bracelet Reference ST 345.0222 International collection 1998 Movement Type: Manual winding (mechanical) Caliber number: 1861 Created in 1996 18 jewels Rhodium-plated version of cal. 861, with "Geneva" waves Used on third...

Speedy replica arrived today but slight problem with it

By: G99 : November 7th, 2008-09:48

Question on old post

By: dpratt : May 15th, 2016-07:23

Your data describes this as a <40mm case size, yet everything I can tell is this is a 42mm case. Can you clear this up for me? Thanks Doug [Email address suppressed for privacy]

I do have one!

By: Adriano : May 15th, 2016-10:17

And mine is one of the firsts, still equipped with 861 caliber (as they happened to exist during the transition to the 1861). I honestly think they are one of the best looking Speedmasters ever made. I added a touch to mine, swaping the crystal tension ri...