Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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There were reported issues with the movement . . .
. . . which was implemented in only two (or was it three?) references. Handsome design, without a doubt, and priced on par with yellow gold Speedy Pros that were still available around the same time frame.
[photo taken 2010]
As I recall, there wasn't intense interest in the Racend Timer among Omega fans when it was released, possibly due to early reports of movement issues. Perhaps the issues were sorted out by Omega later, but it's remarkable that particular movement was used only in a relatively small number of watches.
Art
The Racend Timer
This one is very special - a design success that remains under the radar.
There were reported issues with the movement . . .
. . . which was implemented in only two (or was it three?) references. Handsome design, without a doubt, and priced on par with yellow gold Speedy Pros that were still available around the same time frame. [photo taken 2010] As I recall, there wasn't inte...
One would expect the standard Speedy Pro . . .
. . . to be the survivor, but everyone marches to their own drumbeat, I suppose. Kudos on spreading your wings far and wide . . . that is an impressive spread of Omega chronograph types and movements. Cordially, Art
I want my speedy
So, yes, i would chose a different speedmaster than the moon watch. I like that bleu one. The moon is an interesting object, but mars is more exiting. Sure, it was a huge step for mankind, but a watch must match my taste.
