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HSTE
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Unboxing the Omega Speedmaster #SpeedyTuesday "Ultraman"

I did once again what does not happen too often: pick up a contemporary production watch. Having already the first version of the #SpeedyTuesday edition, I was able to get this one and to get it with the same indivitual limited edition number. 2012 of these watches were made and therefore it is - in my opinion - beyond what I would call a limited edition but the fact of it to be "limited" did not play a role for me as I do buy watches to keep them and to wear them. Also, it got sold out in a blip of time so I guess many watch dealers hope to benefit from the LE frenzy.

The main reasons for me to like this "Ultraman" edition: all the orange accents give it a fresh and sporty look. The color of the lume hit in my view the right balance between "aged" and contemporary. Two further characteristics are very well done in this edition which are 1) the return of the step-dial and 2) the retrun of the "dot-over-ninety". And then there is the gimmick of the "Ultraman“ silhouette appearing on the 9 o'clock sub-dial when using UV light. I guess this one requires a bit of fantasy as it looks more like a squashed tomato to me. But it is not a disturbing factor in "daily use".

The watch comes in a retro-futuristic looking super heavy case. On the inside of the case the word "Ultraman" appears when using UV light. And lastly there is a very nicely done tool which is the combination of a strap changing tool and a UV lamp.

All in all a very cool daily wearer.

Cheers, HSTE