Omega

Got this one last summer, and have been overly content with it.  In 20 years of collecting, I can't think of another watch that offers so much at this pricepoint.  And I find the same high level of enjoyment wearing this as I do an AP or The Freak.

It was my grail when I was 15-16

20 years of AP, Panerai, Ulysse Nardin and some others for me... and then finally I got this Omega. We all experience types of evolution as a collector / enthusiast. My current phase, which started to take shape these past 5 years, is only buying watches I completely believe will remain in my collection. I used to try and sell one as I added one, and never wanted more than 4 or 5 nice pieces. But now I am OK to slowly add real "keepers".
A resulting condition is loving them all about the same, but not having time to indulge them all enough. A good issue to deal with

Looks awesome on your wrist too...😉

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This watch indeed gives a lot of bang for a buck.

What I love about it is that it’s inconspicuous, sporty yet strangely also a touch of elegance.

One of those watches you can wear every time everywhere and at any occasion. Add to it that it will never breakdown and a very accessible price level and you’re home free

Add the (by now slightly exaggerated) NASA moon landing saga to it and you’ve got a watch that’s just 100% right.

Wondering why I don’t have one then?

Simple answer, my son has one and I borrow it quit often from him

A Family piece!

Because my son subsequently declared my entire collection “family property” as well and took off with my Overseas Chrono haha.

Which is great after all nothing as gratifying as watching your kids have become watch addicts as well and both now have a nice basic collection with proper good watches.

I also see an Apollo 8 in your future Michael but it might not be your last Speedmaster either

This one is so pleasurable, why not?

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I have only been watch-collecting for 13 years, and only recently did I "see the light" 

also nice orange accents ! looks great on you

... both in its black dial or silver dial. The orange/red accents on indexes and handset and on the bezel "Tachymetre" word add a very special sporty touch to the watch and look awesome on the wrist.
Though I personaly prefer the more traditional manual movement and three registers versions of Speedmaster I like these modern renditions so much and as a matter of fact I own two Racings in both dial colors as well: silver and black, as well as other watches with two sub dials, including the Moon Phase model. These are superb modern timepieces inspired in the original Speedmaster and equipped with the beautifully decorated and precise Co Axial automatic movement.
Thank you for sharing yours and keep enjoying so much.
Very cordially, Abel.

Thank you, Abel, Truly, thank you.
I am more than enamored by this watch. The amalgamation of modern technology and classical looks leads to a superb final product.

It has been years, unfortunately, since I "pulled one back". I am known as a gun enthusiast, and I am, but I prefer shooting a bow. So peaceful and relaxing.

I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thanks for the compliments on the photo

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I love the dials and details, but they are too thick and look funny on my wrist. But maybe not a bad thing, I could not afford as many as I would like to try!

Worn by heroes of the race to conquer space and available for us to own. Keep enjoying it Michael !