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The Speedmaster debuted in 1957 and wasn't tested until 1965
So, it lasted ≈8 years without NASA's assistance.
Luck vs. Destiny
There was I comment I read the other day where someone remarked that Omega would not have thrived (or maybe even survived) if it wasn’t for their relationship with NASA. I don’t know how much of that is true, but I admit that the Speedmaster’s history has...
The Speedmaster debuted in 1957 and wasn't tested until 1965
So, it lasted ≈8 years without NASA's assistance.
Strong point, thank you🙏🏽 I didn’t realize it was first introduced that far back.
Aside from the Speedmaster, as I’ve learned from recent posts here, Omega has a remarkable history including other amazing lines like the Seamaster. So I appreciate your comment/reminder that highlights Omega was more than holding its own before being cho...
I guess…
That before Biver the NASA story was not nearly as prominently pushed. It definitely has an effect amongst collectors but not so sure if the majority of the buyers care about the story just as much 🤷🏻♂️ Still, from a marketing perspective it’s expertly m...
Well, funnily, for it is he exact contrary. There are too many Speedies, all over the years. So, I didn't pay interest to Omega because if the Speedies, but rather because of the
Seamasters, manual chronometers, some sublimissime 33.3, and of the course the Railmaster, with out forgetting some military pieces.
Merci🙏🏽
Yes, it was your recent post that opened my mind to the significance and coolness of the non-Speedmaster lines. Always great to learn on this forum.
This is one you buy for beauty, not for its legibility 😄
The hour hand on this ck2998 isn’t bad, but the minutes hand is too thin. It is so thin that the tiny sliver of luminescent material is useless, and in the dark you can only see the hour hand. The standard speedmaster’s straight hands are much more legibl...
I have the blue one which I almost passed on due to mediocre legibility but mine has the opposite problem. On mine the high polished hands are easy to see only when they
are over the black subdials vs on the black one where the black hands tend to disappear when they are on top of those black subdials! Overall though I think the black one is a bit more legible.
I didn’t notice legibility issues specifically because I tend to wear this when doing outdoor activities and the sun/lighting is good, so the angle and light make it easy.
But to Carlos’ point, the sliver of lume on the minute hand is inadequate for low light / dark conditions.
Maybe a pic will help clarify.....
High polished hands over dark blue is easy to see. High polished hands are harder to see when over silver dial. The black version has the opposite legibility problem. ...
Your welcome! Wish my library had a better example as that hour hand is still fairly obvious in that 2nd image but in some lighting conditions the hands do become
low contrast when over the silver dial. I still love the watch though!
Clearly Omegas crown jewel is the Speedmaster…
I would make the point that their “relationship” with NASA exists because Omega beat out the competition which included Rolex…not on price but quality and function. So it can be said that they have been known as a company that produces fine watches and NA...
Very well reasoned!
That consideration was floating around my mind as a counterpoint when I had read that outside comment about ‘importance’ of NASA, but you said it perfectly.💪🏽
Shohei Ohtani is regarded to be the best ball player in the history of the game . . .
. . . yet he hasn't let the accolades go to his head. It's remarkable how nice a guy he is. Art
Frankly, I was sure the Yanks had Game 5 well in hand . . .
. . . until their epic fifth inning meltdown. Same teams next year, for sure 🗽🎥
Me too…but that is the excitement and magic of baseball that can keep you on the edge of your seat.
Got to give credit to the Dodgers.👏🏽