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mrsnak
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The Mark series - a new acquisition!

Was never a fan of just collecting one model of watch, but the Omega Speedmaster has a rich history of fine variations.
I have a Speedy Pro and one regular "moon watch" was fine for me, but then there are the great variations in the Mark series.

Managed to get a Mark II a couple years ago, which planted a seed to get the others.

Found myself a very nice Mark 4.5 last week, and have been enjoying this ever since it arrived. 1045 movement and that beefy cushion case design does it for me. Nice original condition. I'll probably keep it as such.

For those who may not know, the movement rests in a case within a case -you can pop the inner case down & out from the outer case. Same design as some of the Cosmic 2000s (I have 2 of those). Crystal does appear to have been turned slightly, which is why the Tachymetre markings appear rotated slightly - it's imprinted on the glass.
This and a service are in the near future.



Next on my list is a nice Mark III. Dr. No & I saw a couple on Sunday at the NAWCC event we attended. Need to get the watch fund revitalized first

This message has been edited by mrsnak on 2010-04-20 18:22:10