Omega

this model speedmaster also called the big arrow is my personal favourite speedmaster as it harks back in a few ways to the original 1957 speedy. its not a perfect replica, but the hands, bezel and dial are very similar. in all other ways it is an 1861 calibre speedy just like the pro. i also like it because you dont see many of them.

does anyone own one? why cant i find a single pic of one on the Omega gallery for the whole of 2008?

is there something wrong with it, is it just because it isnt a speedy pro so no one want to own one?

i think its quite an iconic looking piece and am thinking of buying one that is currently for sale to give my son for his 21st.

if anyone can throw any light on why you dont see them on the forum i'd appreciate it.

 

cheers

Graham

Hi Graham,

I like the re-edition. Like you say, it's not s perfect replica but has a number of nice features which go together to make it an attractive package.

I have seriously considered this watch as it strikes me as being available at a reasonable price but have resisted to date as I acquire a few older Speedy's higher up my priority list.

I did buy a new Project  Alaska recently in a fit of enthusiasm but with hindsight think I could have spent my money better - oh well.

So, for what it's worth - my vote is a positive one!

Best wishes,

Vernon

(we met at the London GTG).

 

 

 

 

Hi Graham

it is a watch for the wearer... Looking at it you can see where the Speedy has been and where it is going all in one model !!!

Good Hunting

Bill Sohne

although only for 9 months as it is for my sons 21st which is 3rd august 2009. i know its early to buy something, but i knew what i liked and i knew what he'd like. not many around so you have to buy when you can. i had what i considered to be a reasonable budget for a not overly wealthy man and ended up only 20% over budget which is the story of my life.

i got it from the bay which is where i buy nearly everything. excellent dealer who sells from here and US so no customs duty for me to worry about, been well cleaned and brushed/polished if needed plus serviced. i've sent off to Omega to get full details from their archives as i dont really know what date 77 mil is. i think its 2000.

anyway here's his pics.

BTW if anyone wants any Omega shop stands pm me as they sent me about 200 a few years ago. 

i think this is an iconic watch and i prefer it to the professional. i just hope that when i wear it the love doesnt get into my heart so my son never gets it

Graham

This was a special edition produced in 1998. 

This message has been edited by gmhutton on 2008-11-03 15:30:10

Speedmaster - Replica
Gents' metal bracelet
Reference
ST 345.0222

International collection
1998

Movement
Type: Manual winding (mechanical)
Caliber number: 1861
Created in 1996
18 jewels
Rhodium-plated version of cal. 861, with "Geneva" waves
Used on third generation "moon watches"

Functions
Tachymeter, Chronograph

Case
Stainless steel

Case back
Screw-in
Full metal
Dial
With luminous hour markers and luminous "broad arrow" hands

Crystal
Armoured hesalite

Bracelet
Stainless steel

Water resistance
50 meters

More product information
This watch style commemorates the 150th. Anniversary of OMEGA in the Speedmaster Collection, it was inspirated by the first Speedmaster of 1957 (ref. CK 2915) with SS bezel, "broad arrow" hands, and applied Omega symbol on the dial.
PIC ref. 3594.50.00 (or 3598.50.00 with "Replica" engraved on the outside case back if the piece comes from one of the 40 Speedmaster Missions briefcases enclosing each 23 watches).
Case : round (38,8mm diameter)
Size between case lugs : 20 mm
International Collection : 1998-2001
Swiss retail price (2001) : CHF 3'200.-
Also available on leather strap (PIC 3894.50.37, CHF 3'200.-) and in a limited and numbered series of 150 pieces, 18K yellow gold on gold (BS 345.0052 or PIC 3193.50.00, CHF 16'500.-) and 18K yellow gold on leather (BS 145.0052 or PIC 3693.50.00, CHF 7'600.-), both with caliber 1863.
JLM

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they havent confirmed the date of production for my actual watch with a 77 mil serial number. they now charge CHF 50 to get an actual print out for the actual watch and its not that important to me. i think that 77 mil is one of the last models from around 2000, but Omegas serial number archives dont go that far forward so if anyone can confirm what year it is from could you please let me know.

 

cheers

Graham

when i first started the chrono the minute counter skipped back to 29 everytime i tried. then it only did it 9 out of 10 times, now it does it 1 out of every 5 times. i'm currently leaving chrono running to see whether it is just a bit stiff from lack of use.

luckily its from a great dealer with warranty so it will be fixed!!!!

if anyone knows what the problem is please let me know, but i'm sure its only a simple problem.

apart from that its in great condition and i know son #1 will love it.

Graham

Your data describes this as a <40mm case size, yet everything I can tell is this is a 42mm case. Can you clear this up for me?
Thanks
Doug
[Email address suppressed for privacy]

And mine is one of the firsts, still equipped with 861 caliber (as they happened to exist during the transition to the 1861). I honestly think they are one of the best looking Speedmasters ever made. I added a touch to mine, swaping the crystal tension ring to a chrome one (instead of the original black). Best regards, Adriano