nilomis
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A nice way to return to Omega
Team,
Last Saturday a lady from the Omega Boutique called, stating that a watch that I asked on my previous (and first) visit was available.
Yesterday I went to the Boutique and I decided to say "no, thanks" and I cancel my reservation.
We leave the Boutique and I made a comment "It's just another Speedmaster". Some day ...
My wife and I were walking to a restaurant and she said: "Let's go back. You deserve that watch".
We took the escalator back and ...
1) A nice package
2) A large box
(I need to take a picture of the inside of the nice case -- I forgot)
3) A nice watch, the "First Omega In Space".
Nice size, lovely hands, good brown leather strap and to my surprise, very smooth to wind.
I love re editions.
A full review will come with much more pictures, as soon I have time.
Cheers,
Nilo
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A nice way to return to Omega
Team, Last Saturday a lady from the Omega Boutique called, stating that a watch that I asked on my previous (and first) visit was available. Yesterday I went to the Boutique and I decided to say "no, thanks" and I cancel my reservation. We leave the Bouti...
Congratulations!!!
is a BEAUTIFUL watch!!! I also love re-editions and this one is GREAT !! I have one on "hold" with my AD, because I am waiting for the Aquaterra 15000 gauss. I will choose just one but after see this photo...hmmmm I think I will get it !! Wear is in the b...
Gracias ...
Armando. I believe that the history behind the Speedmaster is something that is very hard to ignore. Cheers, Nilo
. . . and here is . . .
. . . #0001 (demonstrator model, specifically 'Not For Sale') . . . . . . on my wrist, taken almost exactly one year ago today! Great call, Nilo - this is, I feel, the very best modern special edition of the venerable Speedmaster. It faithfully captures t...
Oh ... mine is not #0001 ...
But I don't care. It's a nice number and, that is the most important part, I like the watch very much and my wife likes more! Cheers, Nilo
Awesome. Fantastic. Brilliant. Many thanks to...
... Mrs. Dr. No. I think we all know that it takes a very understanding wife to appreciate why her husband "deserves" something like this. Bravo, Art. A stunner! Can't wait to see it. - Scott
So sorry, Nilo...
... I meant to say Mrs. Nilo. I had two posts open and I was replying to Dr. No on the other. Sometimes I try to multitask and I come up with a FAIL. My apologies, Nilomis... A fantastic piece. - Scott
No worries?! . . .
. . . sheesh, for a few moments, I had a wife I didn't even know! :-)
No worries for his mistake ...
I know that a wife that not only tolerates this hobby but push you to another watch is a very rare those days. Cheers, Nilo
Nice
It looks like you have a great watch, and an even greater wife ! Did you firstly say no because your wife was there? Interesting. I never watch browse or shop with my girlfriend, only alone. I know she has the feeling, "Oh no, not another watch", even tho...
Long story, short version ...
I said "no" because I like to haggle and on a Boutique there is no haggling. I do watch shopping with my wife all the time, sometimes I avoid doing because she is the first to say "get it". As a matter of fact, we went to that shopping mall to buy her bir...
congrats Nilo and welcome to the speedy crew.
its a good looker alright. not over the top, but just nicely different from the standard model. enjoy it G
This model pays an homage to Wally Schirra ...
One of the "original seven" Mercury astronauts. He was the first wearer of an Speedmaster in space. (This pic show Schirra wearing a Speedy, getting ready for an Apollo flight) I remember (I was a boy) seeing pictures of the Mercury astronauts (Life Magaz...
I find this one...
Walter M. Schirra with Guenter Wendt previous to the launch of the SIGMA 7. The Speedmaster CK2998 on the wrist. Kind regards, Armando ...
History with capital H
Thanks for the picture. I need to scan some magazines from that period that I have. Cheers, Nilo
That will be fantastic!
I really like the Mercury 7 program history. As Tom Wolfe named: "The Right Stuff" Hope you can find time to scan some photos of the magazzines! Un cordial saludo, Armando ...
Thank you ...
I told my wife about the general comments and she postulated: "Watches and woman shoes; more is better". I'm doomed! Cheers, Nilo
Congrats...
For having such a cool wife! That's the story for me right there. And, oh, nice watch ;)
Congrats, Nilo! :)
I really like this version! Your wife is a very wise lady! :) Best Blomman
Very Good Choice, nilo !
if i did not have the original, this one would be the one to buy. congratulations ! kind regards from australia. achim
Thank you Achim ...
As a matter of fact, I got this one based on the history behind and I prefer new to vintage, based on the easy of maintenance. Cheers, Nilo
A beautiful return!
That is a gorgeous Speedmaster. Made more special by your wonderful wife being so supportive! Enjoy it for many years to come. Cheers, Carl
Thank you Carl ...
My wife always support my crazy or not so crazy action. And, of course, I do the same with hers. Cheers, Nilo
What I like most about this story...
....the fact that your wife said you "deserved" the watch. Outstanding work, Nilo.
I can see more and more great Speedy pics from you in the future.
Your photography is superb as always and now you have another Speedy as a photogenic model to shoot at. Congratulations! Ruckdee
Huston I think we have
another "Survivor" here ;) Good wife always knows what's best for her man! Cheers and congrats Damjan
For sure ...
She even don't let me to change the strap! "It's perfect as is" she stated and I replied with the usual last words: "Yes, dear". Cheers, Nilo
Another congrats !
Damn, whats wrong with you guys teasing me like that ? We expect a full review very soon ! Bim
For sure, Master Bin.
I'm reading a ton of previous Speedy reviews because I want something more original. Stay tuned. Cheers, Nilo
Great Gal, Great Watch
Looks very nice Nilo. Here is mine since December. On 1125 Bracelet ...
i love it on the...
i love it on the brown seems to let the dial leap out at you. Nilo, brown strap please :) G On 9 Aug 2013 05:34, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* cicindela (registered) on August 8th, 2013 - 21:34 > > *Title: Great Gal, G...
Yes, brown is the new black.
I go to try iron a shell cordovan. Stay tuned. Cheers, Nilo
a have a great source...
a have a great source for shell cordovan if you want it. G On 9 Aug 2013 11:24, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* nilomis (registered) on August 9th, 2013 - 03:23 > > *Title: Yes, brown is the new black. > * > > *
Very cool with the 1125 bracelet ...
Can you share the end link number? Thanks in advance, Nilo
Great . . .
. . . photo, Steve! Selected for a stay at the Masthead of this forum . . .