Omega

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-forumpost/fi-636/pi-6225053/ti-907033/s-0/t-baselsihh-2014-pre-basel-2014-omega-speedmaster-mark-ii-a-classic-chronograph-is-updated/

Cheers,
Anthony

I'll of course have to see it in the flesh.

Hard to diced which to go for ! 

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

. . . 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.  

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

I thought it had a grey finish, until I read the text. Very nice, nevertheless.

... 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

looks like it will be popular.

G

[image credit: Dr No, Mar '08 / watch credit: mrsnak]

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 

This will be quite nice ;-). I like it, so why couldn't they have done a more faithful flightmaster?

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Though it is a very nice piece , as always in this cases I prefer the original one....

. . . 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?

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

Love it. Hope I can get one soon.

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.

. . . 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 . . .

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