A review of the Mark II, the "other" Speedmaster
The year 1969 was a turning point for humanity: for the first time, the man managed to break free of gravity to explore space. Astronauts - who did pioneering work in setting foot on the moon - wore Omega Speedmaster chronographs. The same year, Omega pre...
Thanks for the great review.
A model i am not familiar with. The case condition is amazing considering its military heritage. I guess the was for high officials rather than tool watch for expeditions. What was the price at the time. Bill
Thanks Bill. The watch was serviced by Omega and polished last year.
they do amazing jobs on cases
One other notable difference between . . .
. . . the black and grey dial 'exotics' . . . . . . lies in the hour and minute hands, which are black for the first few millimeters. Heresy to most, but my preference aesthetically (and on the wrist) is for the Mk II over the classic original design. I'l...
Thanks Art
I must confess I also prefer the look of the Mk2 to the moonwatch.... with the exception of the sacred 2998/2915...LOL
My first serious watch as a student - excellent review!
I bought it at a vintage watch shop in Zurich (the owner of which was later shot dead, but this is unrelated ;-)) with a ghastly grey plastic strap. I did two attempts on correcting that: First, I went to a restaurer of fine vintage watches (my emphasis, ...
An unworthy movement? Ha!
Of course, the Omega 861 and 1861 (aka Lemania 1873) was the handwind base for the automatic Omega 1040 (Lemania 1340), which begat such unworthy descendants as the Breguet 582, the Ebel 137, and most recently the Ulysse Nardin 150. Not a bad heritage for...
I have and interesting relationship with the MK II
Dr. First of all, congratulations for another great review. A pleasure to read. My weird relationship with the Speedmaster MK II is the following. I find it a great watch every single time I see pictures or even the watch on other people wrists but when I...
Keep them coming! :)
Great review of the history of the Mark II and an interesting watch! I\'m also of the heretical faction who seem to have a preference for this over the original Moonwatch. Excellent reading - looking forward to further reviews!
Thanks for the detailed review.
Paying attention to your words, thanks for sharing and congrats to a piece in excellent vintage condition. Best Kolosstt
Excellent read, thanks JF!
I love that watch. I imagine that, as the Mark IV I have was my father's, I'm used to it and it participated in shaping my taste but this is a watch I love to wear. I noticed that the bottom side at 6 (were the straps comes in) is polished on my Mark IV w...
To my eye, the case is more visually similar
...to the first and, especially, the second generation Heuer Montreal, than to the Autavia. Great review. I too love the off-beat vintage speedmasters (more? Mmm... nah. Nearly) ...
Very interesting review. Not a model I am familiar with, I must say.
So I discovered it through your words and pictures. Thank you. I guess you are more than happy with its provenance, too! As for the dial, it is just beautiful. This shade of brown is to die for. Bravo, Jeff. Nicolas