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Thoughts on the Speedmaster
By: MichielZ : April 7th, 2009-09:01
In my process of seeking my first serious watch I've fallen for the Omega speedmaster, however after seeing the IWC pilot chronograph I am having second thoughts, as that to lies just within my budget. Could someone share his or her thoughts on the speedm...
Thanks for the quick reply
By: MichielZ : April 7th, 2009-12:21
You're right about the magnetic protection, it is indeed just a luxury gadget (read the conversation about that earlier today). I was just wondering what would happen to such an IWC if you would wonder of into space with it (of course ignoring the fact th...
Definitely...
By: patrickau : April 7th, 2009-19:21
Hi Michiel, Speedmaster hand down. Have you read these excellent articles on the Speedmaster by Jack Forster? Part 1: omega.watchprosite.com Part 2: omega.watchprosite.com = No doubt after reading these, you will never look at the Moonwatch the same way a...
Thoughts on the Speedmaster
By: hoehenry : April 9th, 2009-09:39
The Omega speedmaster is easily one of the toughest watch you can really own. Also the movement is very reliable. Take for example the earlier Omegas with the Cal 321. These are the ones with the Lemenia movements like in the other highly priced brands. H...
My experience…
By: AndrewD : April 9th, 2009-18:14
Dear Michiel, All I can add from personal experience is that my 1999 model Speedy Pro is about my only watch that has been completely trouble free. It just keeps working as it should, looks good and is iconic. It is the watch I recommend to friends (parti...
Michiel, to add to...
By: G99 : April 10th, 2009-01:29
Michiel, to add to my totally biased love for the speedy pro, my 1964 model is running +2 secs a day, far better than most chronometers. however, contrary to my good friend Andrew i would say, unless you like the dial look i would not pay the extra for a ...
My Speedmaster experience
By: BrianS : April 12th, 2009-14:08
I too loved the speedmaster and after learning all about the Apollo missions decided on a purchase. I brought this model in Geneva around 98. However after setting the chrono off one day to measure a parking meter the watch inexplicitly stopped. I did not...