Marcus Hanke
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Slightly disappointed to see the Valjoux 7753-offspring ...
... cal. 3330 used. However, this is a rather logical choice, since the movement height is not of large importance in this case (pun intended), and I have the impression that the thin cal. 3313 is slowly phased out. I just do not like the lack of a date quick-setting via the crown and the wobble of the spinning rotor typical for all 775x automatic watches.
Marcus
Here's the new Omega Speedmaster Mark II
Powered with the Co-Axial Calibre 3330, a self-winding movement equipped with an Si14 silicon balance spring and a column-wheel chronograph mechanism. For the full press release, check out our SIHH/Basel 2014 forum here: http://basel.watchprosite.com/show...
I have a Mark IV already, maybe that's why I love the design already: I'll get 1 of each
I'll of course have to see it in the flesh. The original "Marks" have a great dial, in terms of coating treatment and lighting. Thus I will have to see how it looks like in the metal. But if it is as good as the original version is, I think I could go for...
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Hard to diced which to go for ! What a stunning modern iteration of a classic ! Stunning !
my only thought MTF is...
my only thought MTF is that the MKII came out in 1969 i believe so 2014 is 45 years, a reasonably round number for an anniversary, the MKIV came out in early 70's so its 40th anniversary would have been recently. just a thought G
You've nailed it, Melvyn! This '14 novelty . . .
. . . is a revision of the original Mk II, which I once owned (and one of the very earliest models, too, produced in '69). Different movement, but externally quite similar. Art
Looks highly attractive! ...
On the pictures, the casework appears to be grey, but in the text only stainless steel is mentioned. I therefore assume that only the picture colours are a bit misleading. Marcus
My thoughts as well.
I thought it had a grey finish, until I read the text. Very nice, nevertheless.
Slightly disappointed to see the Valjoux 7753-offspring ...
... cal. 3330 used. However, this is a rather logical choice, since the movement height is not of large importance in this case (pun intended), and I have the impression that the thin cal. 3313 is slowly phased out. I just do not like the lack of a date q...
a very faithful re edition on the outside and modernity on the inside.
looks like it will be popular. G
Right, as usual! . . .
[image credit: Dr No, Mar '08 / watch credit: mrsnak] . . . the red trim ring at the outer edge of the hash marks appears missing in the revision, and of course, the calendar function is also a point of divergence, but other than that, Omega has done a ba...
I love this re-edition!
I am an absolute cushion/barrel case shape fan and vintage Omegas are very cool anyway, so this is a great piece in my opinion..but as Dr. No mentions, I was also wondering at the potential of a Mark II with 1861...that would be something :) warm regards,...
For those who missed getting the original.
This will be quite nice ;-). I like it, so why couldn't they have done a more faithful flightmaster?
Nice
Though it is a very nice piece , as always in this cases I prefer the original one....
. . . and if . . .
. . . the Mk II were reissued as a Professional with the current cal 1861 movement, would you be more inclined to take a second look, Nacho?
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I dont think so Dr No , in that case would be more attractive for me , anyway I would try to get an original one in good condition (rather easy to find I think)...I am not very fond of re editions though I agree that this is a really nice one All the best...
I really like this.....
The 69 style with modern internals is very appealing. I can't imagine what people thought of the original when it was released with florescent hands and markers...!! Can't wait to see it in the flesh.... and also some live pics next week. Yours, Andy.
You're wondering what people thought of the Mk II . . .
. . . when it was released, Andy? Well, the person I got mine from also had a '67 Speedy Pro, purchased new in Canada. He'd just acquired the classic, and two years later jumped on the Mk II. No higher tribute can be paid . . .
