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Orchi · 23 April 2008, 01:40 PM

Err buddies...very soon Orchi would have to say Sayonara...to this beautiful n Rare...OMEGA Speedy Professional Mark III "Deep Blue"...which is perhaps one of the most stunning Omega Speedy(s) that Orchi would ever find in this lifetime...

jasonbellevue · 23 April 2008, 03:21 PM

Err buddy Orchi, that is a very beautiful Omega, simply stunning, I feel your pain my friend.

el-piloto · 23 April 2008, 04:00 PM

Hello Orchi,

that is really too bad...
this Speedy simply looks gorgeous! It is in amazing condition!

Like Jason wrote, I feel your pain too... :-(

Just make sure this Speedy finds a good home... so you'll know she's in
good hands, when she's gone...

Orchi · 23 April 2008, 04:47 PM

Err buddies...thanks for your kind consolations...

It's inevitable that Orchi would have to part with it...n head on to hopefully achieving bigger ambitions...for higher end n rare Rolex vintage watches.

The Speedy Pro Mark III watch was perhaps the 1st of its kind for automatic(Cal.1040) chronograph watches produced by Omega subsequently after years producing their once legendary manual winding chronographs which were tested...certified n deployed on all manned space missions by NASA until the late 60s.

The other Speedy that Orchi previously owned was even rarer...It was a Gold filled Pro Mark II(MD145.034) with manual winding Cal. 861 chronograph movement...

...Images courtesy of Chuck Maddox..http://home.xnet.com/~cmaddox/MarkSeries.html

Orchi had to part with the Mark II at the time with much regrets considerably...before venturing into the world of collecting Rolex vintage watches...

n soon quite likely...Orchi may regret to do the same for this rare...Speedy Pro Mark III(ST176.002) "Deep Blue"...as well.

vukotab · 23 April 2008, 07:42 PM

Wow,Orchi,you`re the man!
I saw that model once,but it wasn`t in 10% condition as your`s on the pics above!
It`s pitty that you have to apart with it,but I`m sure that you`ll get something even better!

TDH · 23 April 2008, 09:40 PM

Wow have not seen that model around, I'm sure it cost's an arm or a leg

Sorry to see it go - hope you find what you're looking for Orchi.

Scarface · 23 April 2008, 10:00 PM

Beautiful watch - think it twice Orchi

el-piloto · 23 April 2008, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vukotab

Wow,Orchi,you`re the man!
I saw that model once,but it wasn`t in 10% condition as your`s on the pics above!

True indeed!!! You are right!

Orchi, the condition of your Mark III is just amazing!!!

The case has its marvelous "sunburst" finish to it... you don't see that too
often with these models...
And judging by the rotor of the cal. 1040, it has seen a jolly thorough service
at some point, and the rotor was replaced!

I have another watch coming soon... otherwise I'd PM you about it!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by vukotab

It`s pitty that you have to apart with it,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface

Beautiful watch - think it twice Orchi

x2

Quote:

Originally Posted by vukotab

but I`m sure that you`ll get something even better!

Let us know... let us know...

Orchi · 24 April 2008, 01:00 AM

Err buddies...many thanks to all of you for the kind feedbacks...n since the farewell would seem to be inevitable very soon...Orchi intended to share the stunning ingenuity n beauty of this 100% correct & original OMEGA watch with the rest here...n hopefully this RARE Omega watch would remain in TRF's Omega archive forever...for future reference...

# Ref: ST176.002, Omega Speedmaster Professional Mark III "Deep Blue"
# Circa ~ 1972
# Omega Chronograph Automatic Movement Cal. 1040, 22 Jewels.
# 28,800 BPH, Quickset DATE
# So called Flightmaster S. Steel Case in 2 body brushed construction
# Internal Tachymetre Bezel
# Screw Down Backcase marked "Seamaster" Logo
# Inside Backcase Originally Omega Signed
# Pusher Buttons Chronograph Start-Stop-Reset functions working properly
# The tachymetre hand resets to the 12:00 position
# Original Stunning Satine Blue Tritium Dial and Hands are Excellent
# Special Coloured "night & day" 24 hour indication disc
# Centre Stop Second Hand (60sec Totalizer)
# Tachometre graduated to 500 UPH.
# Internal Arabic 5 minute markers
# External Minute 1/5th second scale
# 12 hour Register
# Sub 60 second/24 hour Register
# 60 minute Register with orange tip & black "Jet Hand"
# Original S. Steel Bracelet marked "172" on Endlinks & "11" "1162" marked on Omega Signed Clasp

Orchi · 24 April 2008, 01:23 AM

Err buddies...for added infos...a similar Omega Speedy Pro Mark III "Deep Blue" was featured in the 2007 OmegaMania Thematic Auction Manual as Lot 214...

But Orchi believes that specimen of Speedy Pro Mark III "Deep Blue" watch featured during that auction held at Switzerland in 2007...probably has NOT got the period correct type of Omega bracelet

......as compared with the actual details issued in the Original Omega factory catalogue...

Orchi · 24 April 2008, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface

Beautiful watch - think it twice Orchi

Err buddy Minas...n Petros...it may be too late...Orchi is afraid.

Orchi's best hunch would be...that this Speedy Pro Mark III "Deep Blue" watch would soon go to a good home...or it might get a remote chance of ending up at the Omega vintage museum...or someplace like that...

Oh btw...remarkably after 35 years or so since it was produced by Omega...this watch could still be running accurately in the straight line...at the Test Bench...with full chronograph functions @+1 second per day...

Just amazing...!!!

Widows Son · 25 April 2008, 11:03 AM

Nice. I have a Speedy Pro MK II. The one with the grey dial, and orange/red accents. Don't see too many of these.

jasper · 25 April 2008, 02:16 PM

Hmmm - couple of things here Orchi.

1) I'm slack jawed over the condition and I assume the rarity of that watch. Congratulations. You must be hunting some mighty big bear if you're willing to part with it.

2) Do you have a wrist shot of that watch ? How high does it sit ?

3) If it's crass to ask then forgive me, but what is that watch worth in USD ?

Thanks for posting.

Orchi · 25 April 2008, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Widows Son

Nice. I have a Speedy Pro MK II. The one with the grey dial, and orange/red accents. Don't see too many of these.

Err buddy...yes it would be rare to find a Speedy Pro Mark II...with a clean "Racing checkered flag" Dial n case...

Orchi · 25 April 2008, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasper

2) Do you have a wrist shot of that watch ? How high does it sit ?

Err buddy Jasper...sure buddy Orchi would post a wrist shot with the watch tonight local time for you.

Since Orchi has barely a 7" wrist...it would sit quite high.

BiG JeEzY · 25 April 2008, 04:53 PM

Buddy Orchi, I love the dial of that watch but in my honest opinion, I do not really like how the case sits so high like that. From the side view, it looks like the mouth of a volcano.

Its still a nice find and a great watch Buddy Orchi. Its definitely super rare. Sorry to hear you're saying sayonara to it.

Orchi · 25 April 2008, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiG JeEzY

Buddy Orchi, I love the dial of that watch but in my honest opinion, I do not really like how the case sits so high like that. From the side view, it looks like the mouth of a volcano.

Err buddy Jerome...heheh...go figure when the watches were issued to pilots...how they would feel...

Orchi · 25 April 2008, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasper

2) Do you have a wrist shot of that watch ? How high does it sit ?

Err buddy Jasper...here's the wrist shot just taken...for you...

Terry Newton · 26 April 2008, 12:08 AM

Buddy Orchi:

One is believing that good buddy Orchi could save this magnificent watch and use it as a weapon if needs be. One could imagine said watch being used in some kung fu movie by Jet Li or Jackie Chan. During the heat of battle the aforementioned weapon could be utilized to imprint the large case on the opponents face and other exterior parts. The movie would earn millions and the watch could then be auctioned off as part of a famous movie set.

Think about it!

That thing is HUUUUUUGGGGGEEEEEE! But in stunning condition. It would sit awfully high on my wrist as well. I could not imagine it as a daily wearer.

Terry Newton

jasper · 26 April 2008, 12:39 AM

Holy crap! I imagine this watch would get noticed...perhaps for the wrong reason by some. That's funky.

astcell · 26 April 2008, 11:56 AM

I love that watch! Yummy! If you so have to sell it, please do so here and keep it in the "family."

Letsgodiving · 26 April 2008, 12:04 PM

I love it! I think it has a beautiful dial and a unique look that reminds me of some vintage divers I've seen. I have never seen this model Omega before. If I may ask what is the ball park value of something like this?

jamiepullen · 13 December 2010, 06:58 AM

I see this thread is really old, but i joined the forum to be able to view the pictures. I have been trawling the internet for ages trying to find one of these, but i did not know it was called a 'Deep Blue'.

I have one of these! It is a daily wearer (well almost, it is swapped with my Omega dynamic every few days). As a daily wearer, i keep hitting my son on the back of the head with it when i go to put my arm round him!

Anyway, mine has dents, scratches and a slightly water damaged dial, but i wanted to ask, the only difference between the two, is that the second hand on yours is a jet style and mine is a kind of yellow arrow. Would this be original, or has the hand been swapped?

Yours is beautiful, mine is rough and used, but i love it and i love the attention it gets!

Jamie

nikee · 23 May 2012, 10:02 PM

Wonderful thread!

As for the last question about the yellow Seconds hand in a different form: Maybe the hand was replaced at one point.

Cheers!

frenchguy · 9 August 2014, 04:04 AM

Nice watch for sure. I'll venture to say I have one in slightly better condition which I have put for sale: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-...l-1063546.html

23 April 2008, 03:21 PM	#2
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Err buddy Orchi, that is a very beautiful Omega, simply stunning, I feel your pain my friend. __________________

23 April 2008, 04:00 PM	#3
el-piloto "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Petros Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 370	Hello Orchi, that is really too bad... this Speedy simply looks gorgeous! It is in amazing condition! Like Jason wrote, I feel your pain too... :-( Just make sure this Speedy finds a good home... so you'll know she's in good hands, when she's gone... __________________ This is gold, Mr. Bond. All my life I've admired its color, its brilliance, its divine heaviness. I welcome any enterprise that will increase my stock...which is considerable!

23 April 2008, 07:42 PM	#5
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Wow,Orchi,you`re the man! I saw that model once,but it wasn`t in 10% condition as your`s on the pics above! It`s pitty that you have to apart with it,but I`m sure that you`ll get something even better! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

23 April 2008, 10:00 PM	#7
Scarface "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Minas Location: London UK Watch: Rolex , Omega Posts: 1,370	Beautiful watch - think it twice Orchi __________________ *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master ll *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual Datejust *Omega* Seamaster Professional Chronograph

25 April 2008, 04:53 PM	#16
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Buddy Orchi, I love the dial of that watch but in my honest opinion, I do not really like how the case sits so high like that. From the side view, it looks like the mouth of a volcano. Its still a nice find and a great watch Buddy Orchi. Its definitely super rare. Sorry to hear you're saying sayonara to it. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

23 April 2008, 09:40 PM	#6
TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	Wow have not seen that model around, I'm sure it cost's an arm or a leg Sorry to see it go - hope you find what you're looking for Orchi.

25 April 2008, 11:03 AM	#12
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,563	Nice. I have a Speedy Pro MK II. The one with the grey dial, and orange/red accents. Don't see too many of these.

25 April 2008, 02:16 PM	#13
jasper "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north vancouver Watch: 1680 / speedy pro Posts: 474	Hmmm - couple of things here Orchi. 1) I'm slack jawed over the condition and I assume the rarity of that watch. Congratulations. You must be hunting some mighty big bear if you're willing to part with it. 2) Do you have a wrist shot of that watch ? How high does it sit ? 3) If it's crass to ask then forgive me, but what is that watch worth in USD ? Thanks for posting.

26 April 2008, 12:08 AM	#19
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Buddy Orchi: One is believing that good buddy Orchi could save this magnificent watch and use it as a weapon if needs be. One could imagine said watch being used in some kung fu movie by Jet Li or Jackie Chan. During the heat of battle the aforementioned weapon could be utilized to imprint the large case on the opponents face and other exterior parts. The movie would earn millions and the watch could then be auctioned off as part of a famous movie set. Think about it! That thing is HUUUUUUGGGGGEEEEEE! But in stunning condition. It would sit awfully high on my wrist as well. I could not imagine it as a daily wearer. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

26 April 2008, 12:39 AM	#20
jasper "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north vancouver Watch: 1680 / speedy pro Posts: 474	Holy crap! I imagine this watch would get noticed...perhaps for the wrong reason by some. That's funky. __________________ 1997 Speedmaster Pro: Hesalite, steel back, three dials and manual wind. The classic. 1969 Submariner 1680: Very refreshed - The diver. 1950's Milus: 18k gold, manual wind, no date - the dinner watch. Seiko 6309 The perfect watch for a trip to Mexico.

26 April 2008, 11:56 AM	#21
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I love that watch! Yummy! If you so have to sell it, please do so here and keep it in the "family."

26 April 2008, 12:04 PM	#22
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,318	I love it! I think it has a beautiful dial and a unique look that reminds me of some vintage divers I've seen. I have never seen this model Omega before. If I may ask what is the ball park value of something like this? __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

13 December 2010, 06:58 AM	#23
jamiepullen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UK Posts: 1	I see this thread is really old, but i joined the forum to be able to view the pictures. I have been trawling the internet for ages trying to find one of these, but i did not know it was called a 'Deep Blue'. I have one of these! It is a daily wearer (well almost, it is swapped with my Omega dynamic every few days). As a daily wearer, i keep hitting my son on the back of the head with it when i go to put my arm round him! Anyway, mine has dents, scratches and a slightly water damaged dial, but i wanted to ask, the only difference between the two, is that the second hand on yours is a jet style and mine is a kind of yellow arrow. Would this be original, or has the hand been swapped? Yours is beautiful, mine is rough and used, but i love it and i love the attention it gets! Jamie

23 May 2012, 10:02 PM	#24
nikee "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 1	Wonderful thread! As for the last question about the yellow Seconds hand in a different form: Maybe the hand was replaced at one point. Cheers!

9 August 2014, 04:04 AM	#25
frenchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Boston Posts: 14	Nice watch for sure. I'll venture to say I have one in slightly better condition which I have put for sale: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-...l-1063546.html

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