Omega - new speedmaster/9100

new speedmaster/9100

i just got the current isuse of watchtime magazine, and it has a nice section on the new speedmaster. i have to say, it's quite nice looking -- this coming from someone who's not real big on speedmasters. but it looks very well executed. here's the question: saphire case back? i have to say i'm not a big fan of having this on this particular watch. some "tool" watches, i think, should keep to the spirit of a tool watch. and to me, that would mean have a solid steel caseback even though the 9100 movement is fantastic. but putting the saphire crystal on the back for display the movement seems like a hybridization of dress and tool, or something along those lines.

in a similar vein, i liked having a solid caseback on my planet ocean. that's just consistent with the watch's nominal purpose: sport. now if we mention the hour vision or devilles, that would be a totally different situation....

anyone care to share thoughts on this issue or on this very attractive version of the speedmaster?

chris

💰360 Marketplace Listings for Omega›Omega Seamaster · 1 for sale · 7780 discussions›

If a sapphire crystal back does not affect water resistance...

By: Ruckdee : May 9th, 2012-07:48

...I would love to have it on a watch just so I can admire the movement. Regarding the hybridization of dress and tool, no I don't think it is that extreme as you don't see what kind of back a watch has anyway once it is on the wrist. But I get and apprec...

yes, 9300

By: cuibono : May 9th, 2012-08:11

quite right, ruckdee. my recollection was defective. always gets me. chris

Don't worry. My memory isn't good too especially when it comes to...

By: Ruckdee : May 11th, 2012-18:06

...remembering birthdays of close friends and family members. Don't know what that is so. Ruckdee

The sapphire back on the new automatic Speedmaster . . .

By: Dr No : May 9th, 2012-10:10

[yellow gold model depicted] . . . works for me, Chris. There are so many areas of divergence with the Professional that it could be viewed as a modern interpretation rather than an evolutionary model. Fortunately, the Professional is still in production,...

don't get me wrong....

By: cuibono : May 9th, 2012-11:04

i'd love to have the new movement. i'd be happy just knowing its there! it is gorgeous.