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this revives a dilemma for me
I've been putting off buying one of these because I couldn't choose between the "traditional" Speedy Pro with the hesalite front and solid back and the "sapphire sandwich" model with the display back. Finally, in previous posts, Jack and John had both persuaded me that the traditional version (solid back) is the better choice: more authentic, less ostentatious, etc. Less expensive too, I might add.
Here's the problem. How can anyone read Jack's enthralling treatment of this watch's movement and NOT want to see it all work in real life? I'm not a watchmaker, and I would never trust myself to take off a solid back to peer inside. This means that if I buy the solid back, it's all left to the imagination. That was emotionally feasible before Jack showed so vividly how it all works. Now, I'm not so sure.
- Jon
The Right Stuff: Inside the Omega Speedmaster Professional - Part 2
The Right Stuff: Inside the Omega Speedmaster Professional By: Jack Forster Part II: Anatomy of a Legend. Like many watches that have a rich cultural as well as horological history (the Rolex Submariner springs to mind) it's very hard to actually see the ...
Eureka!
Jack, this is exactly the sort of lucid technical explanation of this watch that I've been hankering for, and it's simply fantastic! - Jon
Jack this deserves a standing ovation!! A Masterpiece!! Congratulations and Thank you>>>
This is a work to be in a book! Together with part 1. I enjoyed part 1 when you mention the "labia types", IIRC, that was funny! Best regards, Marcos
this revives a dilemma for me
I've been putting off buying one of these because I couldn't choose between the "traditional" Speedy Pro with the hesalite front and solid back and the "sapphire sandwich" model with the display back. Finally, in previous posts, Jack and John had both per...
I'm also now interested in the 'sapphire sandwhich' but...
does anybody have any pics of the profile of the front crystal..?? I'd like to know if the shape is the same as the curved beveled edged plastic or if it is flat like on a Rolex for example. Outstanding report too.....any benefits to the plastic or metal ...
Hi gents, I believe the crystal is domed on the sapphire as well. . .
. . .it's a lovely watch, and the fact is that it's really value added to be able to ogle the works through the caseback. I think functionally the nylon brake actually slightly has the edge on the metal one (of course, I have no authoritative evidence of ...
what Jack made me do ---
Got this earlier today: the classic, no display back, but I'm cool with that. I'll just bookmark Jack's article for easy access to the greatest article ever written on this movement. Thanks again, Jack!...
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Now all you need to do is perform. . .
. . . the traditional ritual of new Speedmaster ownership. Rent "Apollo 13" and crack open a bottle of your favorite single malt (if you're me ;-) ) and wait with bated breath for the mid course correction burn scene ;-) . Or alternatively, play the Speed...
I'll try the drinking game
and the only suspense will be whether I can write a coherent post afterwards. Looking forward to it!
Sensational, Jack! Incredible clarity, detailed pictures,
comedic attitude, what more could one ask! thanks!
Jack, you just topped yourself!
Dear Jack Thank you so much for this wonderful article! I enjoyed every line of it and I learned a lot more about my favourite watch. For example, your notes about the dial are so enlightening. They explain what I have never bothered to measure/analyse bu...
Exceedingly well done Jack! I hope you have it archived!
I'd be happy to host an archive on my site if that would be helpful! Cheers! -- Chuck
Chuck, this is one of the greatest compliments of my career as a horological writer. . .
. . . you are universally recognized as THE definitive authority on the Web for the Speedmaster- and not just the Moonwatch but the various Marks in all their incarnations, and your resources are now and will remain for the forseeable future not only the ...
Simply outstanding!
Wonderful article, well-researched and beautifully written. Well done! If I might be so presumptuous to add one more detail, the material used for the chrono brake is more specifically known as Delrin. Regards, -r This message has been edited by MTF on 20...
Thanks so much! I'd read it referred to as such. . .
. . .but couldn't confirm it through the Omega tech docs I had to hand. Best regards, Jack
Bloody marvelous, Jack!
I've spent the week reading up everything I can find about this legend and I might just buy one myself. That said, this opens up a thread of considerations like open-backed cases to collectors' editions as opposed to the regular models sold in the boutiqu...
Great post Jack ....
Hi Jack i just want to say thank you for such a deep article. Out in the internet you do not come across this caliber of work too often. Best regards Bill Sohne
ei8htohms performed the teardown . . .
. . . so all due attribution to him as well as Jack Forster. ;-)