
amanico, a self-proclaimed rebel against the ubiquity of the Omega Speedmaster, shares his journey of finally succumbing to its charm and acquiring a significant reference. His post details the thought process behind choosing a straight-lugged 105.003 and his ambition to complete the 'Holy Trinity' of vintage Omega tool watches.



The 1966 Ford Mustang represents a significant year for the model, building on the initial success of its introduction. This reference is part of the first generation, which established the Mustang as a distinct category of American automobile. It continued to offer a range of body styles and engine options, allowing for considerable personalization and appealing to a broad market segment. The 1966 model year saw refinements rather than radical changes, solidifying its design language and market position.
The vehicle's construction typically featured a steel unibody chassis. Various engine configurations were available, including inline-six and V8 options, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. Specific dimensions varied slightly depending on the body style, such as coupe, convertible, or fastback. The interior offered a functional layout, with instrumentation focused on driver information.
This reference holds interest for collectors due to its place in the early history of the Mustang and its enduring popularity. The availability of different engine and trim levels means that specific examples can vary widely in their features and performance. It remains a recognizable and sought-after classic, often celebrated at automotive events worldwide.
Hi Nicolas, welcome to the club! I did surrender some months ago - I know your thoughts and feelings as I went through all that... BTW it is a very nice catch - congrats and enjoy! You will find a nice Railmaster too - you could take the little later 5 digit reference as well - it is quite the same! I did so... kind regards Erich
A change to the correct hands with appropriate re-luming and it will look even nicer.
And I thought they were correct! I saw the problem about the lume, not the issue with the hands... Damn, I'm not made for these Speedies! Best, and thanks, my friend. Will try to find an solution. Nicolas
... haha, Nico you are with us now. honestly, Speedie has some very special charm in it, not sure how to say it correctly, but after i got my one, once you are wearing it on the wrist, you feel its significant history with you on the walk. because of this Speedie, i am also getting to understand why most of us like chronograph which every collector/watch lover should own one at least in our collection eventually. anyway, i am glad to see your nice piece. stefan This message has been edited by St
I'm still badly hunting the Railmaster, but it is getting closer and closer... As for the Speedie, it was funny to find which would be MINE. I'm still discovering it, but I don't have a bad feeling when on the wrist! Best, Nicolas
I'm on the " discovery " period, though... I love a lot this case, I would have preferred the hands of the 2998, or better, those of the CK 2915 , but hey, that's a promising beginning... Best, my friend. Nicolas
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