Favorite LE Speedy?

[jbsmith]

I was thinking about buying my first Omega. Due to it's cool history, I gravitated (no pun intended ) toward the moon watch. Then I leaned toward maybe a LE one for Apollo 11, since after all that was the mission that the first watch was worn on the moon. The 45th anniversary is not for me, but I do like the 40th and 35th anniversary models. So I thought I would pose the question....what is your favorite LE Speedy?

I normally like to have a date function, but to stay true to the classic design, I figured I could move the chrono second hand to correlate with the date each day? Does anyone else do that?

Thanks!

[mfer]

I like the 45th and FOIS. Don't own either, but I like 'em.

[Loosetoe]

In my opinion, it's either the Gemini IV or the Soyuz.

My Gemini


My Soyuz

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by Loosetoe

In my opinion, it's either the Gemini IV or the Soyuz.

My Gemini


My Soyuz

That's a great dial.

[FTX I]

Any one with silly stuff on the caseback only.

[GTS Dean]

It's not flashy, but I'm very partial to the "Italia" model:

[bde]

In order of preference:
- Apollo 11 35th anniversary
- Alaska Project
- Schumacher Legend "Newman dial"
- Apollo 11 45th anniversary
- Silver Snoopy
- Original Snoopy

[red1108nyc]

Gemini IV was pretty special for me..






But the most special LE for me is the Mitsukoshi, the original black and white model made in 300 pieces only:

[JohnAcosta]

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Gemini IV was pretty special for me..

WOW that thing is a stunner! I love the blue! Thank you for sharing.

[salem65]

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

But the most special LE for me is the Mitsukoshi, the original black and white model made in 300 pieces only:

That is my favourite Speedster right there.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by salem65

That is my favourite Speedster right there.

Wow, what a looker.
For me,
The one in this quote
Snoopy: Eyes on the Stars
Soyuz

Tomorrow I may flip any of those around.

[red1108nyc]

Originally Posted by salem65

That is my favourite Speedster right there.

Absolutely a beauty indeed. Unfortunately I bought the watch NOS.. thus, can't wear it. Sold it.

[kevinwang1219]

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Gemini IV was pretty special for me..

The blue looks so good! lovely watch

[wisguy]

Originally Posted by kevinwang1219

The blue looks so good! lovely watch

That's the oneto beat!!

Gemini IV has always been my favorite, a close second would be the Mitsukoshi.

[Andrés G]

My favorite LE and also my first Speedy.

[JohnAcosta]

Mitsukoshi, everytime.

[MoreCowdog]

3570.40 Japan/Racing model...


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[jmsrolls]

I've owned several LE Speedy Pros; 20th Apollo XIII, a couple of Apollo XVIIs, a 35th Anniversary, an Alaska. For me, Omega has "cheapened" the idea of LEs by producing huge numbers of each edition and coming out with another LE every couple of years (or less).

I've owned a couple of dozen Speedy Pros over the years including a vintage 105.012 but the only one left in my collection is the First Omega in Space. It's not an LE but openendedly numbered. I love the vintage look coupled with the reliabilty of the modern 1861 movement.

In sense though, my FOIS is an LE (1/1) as I replaced the OEM case back with this custom tribute to Wally Schirra's Mercury flight:

[MTROIS]

Very interesting indeed Fr. John. I thought however that the FOIS was a limited edition and came with leather strap.
Are you referring to "another" FOIS.

Thank you for educating me. :)

Originally Posted by jmsrolls

I've owned several LE Speedy Pros; 20th Apollo XIII, a couple of Apollo XVIIs, a 35th Anniversary, an Alaska. For me, Omega has "cheapened" the idea of LEs by producing huge numbers of each edition and coming out with another LE every couple of years (or less).



I've owned a couple of dozen Speedy Pros over the years including a vintage 105.012 but the only one left in my collection is the First Omega in Space. It's not an LE but openendedly numbered. I love the vintage look coupled with the reliabilty of the modern 1861 movement.



In sense though, my FOIS is an LE (1/1) as I replaced the OEM case back with this custom tribute to Wally Schirra's Mercury flight:

[jmsrolls]

Originally Posted by MTROIS

Very interesting indeed Fr. John. I thought however that the FOIS was a limited edition and came with leather strap.
Are you referring to "another" FOIS.

Thank you for educating me. :)

With all the LE moon watches Omega seems to introduce at Basel each year, I realized that Omega had focused on moon watches and overlooked the first Omega to be launched into space. Wally Schirra wore his personal CK2998 on his Mercury flight and opened the door to NASA for Omega.

So back in 2004 when I came across a set of CK2998 hands, I decided to build up a commemorative for the "First Omega in Space." A friend donated an 861 movement and I found someone to create the appropriate case back. The problem was coming up with a straight lugged case without crown guards. So the project went on the back burner.

Fast forward to Basel 2012 and the introduction of the FOIS. I immediately placed my order. I also ordered the Omega ref. 1125 bracelet to complete the vintage look. Upon arrival, I was disappointed with the OEM case back. Omega chose to honor the watch rather than the astronaut who wore it. But no problem: with a final polish, my custom back completed my tribute to a brave Mercury pilot.

My back includes the Sigma 7 mission patch with the inscription reading "First Speedmaster Worn in Space - Schirra - Mercury Atlas 8 - Oct. 3, 1962."

[MTROIS]

Originally Posted by jmsrolls

With all the LE moon watches Omega seems to introduce at Basel each year, I realized that Omega had focused on moon watches and overlooked the first Omega to be launched into space. Wally Schirra wore his personal CK2998 on his Mercury flight and opened the door to NASA for Omega.



So back in 2004 when I came across a set of CK2998 hands, I decided to build up a commemorative for the "First Omega in Space." A friend donated an 861 movement and I found someone to create the appropriate case back. The problem was coming up with a straight lugged case without crown guards. So the project went on the back burner.



Fast forward to Basel 2012 and the introduction of the FOIS. I immediately placed my order. I also ordered the Omega ref. 1125 bracelet to complete the vintage look. Upon arrival, I was disappointed with the OEM case back. Omega chose to honor the watch rather than the astronaut who wore it. But no problem: with a final polish, my custom back completed my tribute to a brave Mercury pilot.



My back includes the Sigma 7 mission patch with the inscription reading "First Speedmaster Worn in Space - Schirra - Mercury Atlas 8 - Oct. 3, 1962."

Thanks for the comments!!

In hindsight, do you still favor the FOIS over a true Vintage??

I am heavily debating which way to go...

[swils8610]

Snoopy for me.

[SearChart]

I actually just like the regular speedy, not a fan of all these limited editions.

[Wesley Crusher]

There are lots of great LE Speedmasters. My favorite two are the Snoopy and Gemini IV.

[SUPERDOC]

Have to go with the Soyuz...

[Jim M]

Of LE's, Snoopy for me.

[ec51]

Panda!

[beaglehusky]

This one. And the new Snoopy looks great to me too.

[Ray T]

wow the Mitsukoshi and the Gemini are awesome, wished i bought one when i had the chance a few years back. All i have is my 35th Anniversary Panda to enjoy

[jmsrolls]

When the 35th Anniversary was introduced, I loved the white dial but did not like the mission patch covering the display back. A local watchmaker received the 35th's dial and hands from Omega in error and offered them to me. I found a 3572.50 and the transformation began:



Ending up with this:



Another 1/1.