Ruckdee
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To tell you the truth, I am not a vintage collector.
All of my watches are contemporary except for the two given to me by my father (as you have most recently discovered on another site). Normally I would choose something I can wear without worry of damage from water or physical impact and such. I don't think you made any mistake as surely there is time for everything. For example, last year, I bought a watch I didn't think I would end up buying, after ten years of seeing it again and again at the dealers. Ten years! And only through a series of unexpected events that I bought the watch. I will share more on that when I have the time.
Thank you also for your kind words on the other reply. That's very kind of you.
Ruckdee
Like Father, Like Son ... Speedmaster Mark II reborn
Don't let me mislead you. I didn't buy the watch. But I did have the chance to take photographs of it for your viewing pleasure. Here's the original Speedmaster Mark II (mine) next to the 2014 re-edition (not mine). The case is quite faithful to the origi...
Looks very nice, Ruckdee!
But to be honest, I perfer yours... :) Thank you for sharing these photos. Best Blomman
You're welcome, amanico and blomman.
At the very least, for the re-edition, it is wise of Omega to put the date where it is rather than at 04:30 which I feel will be even more intrusive. Ruckdee
Precise and oncise information
as usual from you, Rudckee. They are surprisingly similar! Great re edition of such an iconic model. I also prefer yours, and it looks really nice with the black strap. Some weeks ago I had in my hands an original one from 1969 in a stunning condition and...
To tell you the truth, I am not a vintage collector.
All of my watches are contemporary except for the two given to me by my father (as you have most recently discovered on another site). Normally I would choose something I can wear without worry of damage from water or physical impact and such. I don't thi...
Thank you, Ruckdee
One of the main reasons why this model attracted me so much is excatly based in what you pointed out about vintage watches and how much care they need comapared to the modern ones. "Best of two worlds", as they say, combining the modern advantages with th...
After reading your excellent post
I was surfing on the web looking for more information about the Mark II and I found you again in your fantastic report in fratellowatches site about the Mark II and ,most important ,your nice and moving story about your father. Thank you, Ruckdee, it´s be...
Many thanks, Ruckdee, for the direct comparison . . .
. . . between generations. Perhaps we'll see a Mk II Professional in the not-too-distant future, which will make the issue even less cut and dried for vintage fans. Best, Art
Thanks Ruckdee.
Excellent photos taken in dificult lighting conditions I'm sure. I think Omega have done some things brilliantly on the re-edition and some not so. The tachymeter under the crystal is a fantastic step forward, clearer and more hard wearing than the "paint...
Interesting observations you have there, Zac.
I know you would like this piece quite easily. The price is not set to be liked by us oldtimers though. The numbers on the price tag is rather scary, at slightly "above" the Moonwatch Caliber 1863. The recessed date correction button I think is not an aes...
Great looking watch .
They should bring out a few more retro models , Flightmaster and Speedmaster MK IV .
It looks to be a constant stream now. And so far...
...the re-edition models they produce are found agreeable (to an extent) by vintage collectors and modern watch buyers alike. I hope they reproduce the watches you like soon. The Flightmaster should be especially well received, I would imagine. Ruckdee
Is great Ruckdee!
I love this Mark II re-edition! Thank you for sharing. my Best Cordial Regards, Armando