grumio
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As reissues go, this one...
looks about as good as you could reasonably hope for. Straight lugs, no crown guard, clean dial, alpha hands, slightly smaller case size, even the 19mm lug spacing is true to the original.
The purists may point out that it's sapphire, not plexi, and that the subdial hands may not be exactly the same as the originals. And we could all dream of a cal 321 based re-issue, but honestly that's really not very likely to happen.
This looks to me to be one of the better reissues they've done. Nice job.
Especially when compared to what Rolex just with the Daytona...
grumio
Basel 2012, Omega first watch in space.....a winner for me!
even if they have messed up the hands on the subdials....why could thet noy all be metal? LULU's enjoy......
Lug size ...
Since they messed with the sub dial hands, why not have 20mm lug size? By and large, this is the first Basel 2012 that "sings to me" and is wearable (39mm). Cheers, Nilo
Based on the press release is 19mm but ..
The same press release contains this "pearl": " legendary self-winding calibre 1861 " (on the specs they corrected that). Also on the specs, they state that the lug size is 19mm and the 16mm on the clasp and the case diameter is 39.70mm (thanks Omega!). A...
A beauty!
Can't wait to learn more details about this one! Thanks, Imran. Cheers, Alex
Well, it is a good idea to re edit these straight lugs Speedies...
Still, I much prefer the character of the Vintage 2998. Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-03-08 09:21:45
I agree
It has a deep resonance. There are no gimmicky touches, at least at first glance. I'd like to see more photos, but the initial impressions are of real substance. In contrast to some other recently released pieces, it has the look of something hat will sti...
Count me in
This is the most strong and authentic NEW version of the Speedy I've ever seen. I am actually excited to see it in person--and I am not a Speedy guy. To me, there are vastly too many versions, like the ROO and RO, etc etc but once in a while, despite the ...
As reissues go, this one...
looks about as good as you could reasonably hope for. Straight lugs, no crown guard, clean dial, alpha hands, slightly smaller case size, even the 19mm lug spacing is true to the original. The purists may point out that it's sapphire, not plexi, and that ...
straight lugs?
Everybody is mentioning the straight lugs but, to be completely honest, in that single picture, I see the later caved-in lugs....Am I the only one? ...nonetheless I agree it is a very nice looking homage to the 2998
So far so good. This could really be my 1st speedmaster.
The proper one of course Now I really hope Omega will be the same Omega (10,000 piece limited edition), better yet regular production so everyone can get one. Regards Tyler
Numbered, not limited edition
whatever that means??? But yeah, Omegas limited editions are still essentially unlimited. I've looked at the pic of this watch quite a lot. I think it is a modern Omega to own.
September in US....
Got this on other place, that the availability date will be, in US, Sepetmber!!! If this is confirmed, Omega is playing a game! Until September I may have change my mind, and watch, N times. Cheers, Nilo
Beautiful watch but I agree with most of you all
They messed up the hands. Still, the case size is attractive at 39.7mm. What I cannot get pass is the price - it costs almost 7,000 in Sterling. Too expensive!
That's unreasonable but then again it's market price for a 372.
I hope you're wrong about the price, though.
I received the quotation from a dealer in London
That's what he said - close to 7,000 GBP. I think there is a lot of 'oomph' in a PAM 372. Also, bear in mind that at 7,000 GBP that could give you a very nice vintage Speedy plus some spare change. The reference 145.012, 105.012, 105.003. You name it, you...
Nice...
Marvelous re-edition of this SpeedMaster! The little changes makes it a no-direct challenger to the vintage ones and at the same time offer a very nice piece. The price is not an issue. It will give it more "exclusivity"...all is matter of perception, for...