Speedmaster Pilot Flight Qualified - available in stores!

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Originally Posted by Tbird

Do pilots really still use this? Or smartwatches nowadays?

There’s a thread on Omega Forums of several pilots wearing their commissioned pieces in flight. https://omegaforums.net/threads/wth-...4/post-2397764

I know pilots are often into watches, but have no idea how often their timepieces accompany them in the clouds.

[Tbird]

Nice thanks!

[IFlyPlanes]

Got mine last night!

[RW16610]

Sweet! Congratulations! I really want to get one of these, eventually.

[DoricSpiker]

Originally Posted by IFlyPlanes

Got mine last night!

That looks very nice. Congrats. I am checking these out on Saturday.

[1William]

Congratulations.

[bibbi]

Not a bad one!


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[SvenNikolai]

Congratulations, cool watch!

[Speedbird-1]

Yet another version of the Speedmaster.
Good, or just another marketing exercise?
Just, how many versions are there now?

[1William]

Not for me but some fans do like it.

[brandrea]

It’s an interesting looking reference but it’s not for me either.

I prefer the classic versions.

[BraveBold]

I only recently acquired my first speedy pro (Dec 31!) and it was a somewhat non-traditional one (white dial). I respect the Speedy but the black dial versions just didn’t sing to me enough to pull the trigger. I will say that over the years the number of variants diluted my interest a bit too… makes it hard for the non-hardcore Speedy buyer to decide. The flip side is one did catch my interest and enough for me to pull the trigger (and enough for my wife to essentially insist I do so…)

But all these variants inevitably dilute the name imho. This one is cool but some of the touches take it out of my interest zone.

Gratuitous Speedy photo:



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[brandrea]

If mods could move to Omega sub forum that would be great


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by BraveBold

I only recently acquired my first speedy pro (Dec 31!) and it was a somewhat non-traditional one (white dial). I respect the Speedy but the black dial versions just didn’t sing to me enough to pull the trigger. I will say that over the years the number of variants diluted my interest a bit too… makes it hard for the non-hardcore Speedy buyer to decide. The flip side is one did catch my interest and enough for me to pull the trigger (and enough for my wife to essentially insist I do so…)

But all these variants inevitably dilute the name imho. This one is cool but some of the touches take it out of my interest zone.

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Very nice and I agree with you … there are so many references it’s a bit overwhelming.

I was in the same boat as you when it came to the Speedmaster. I finally settled on this one for the historical significance and sheer beauty





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[BraveBold]

Beautiful watch and great choice.

I was considering a hesalite speedy pro but I fall into the Daytona camp for black dials (and love my 116500). It would have been the “second choice” given my personal aesthetic… whereas the white dial is to my eyes a prettier watch than the white Daytona.

An example of the diverse taste the Omega marketing people are no doubt playing to… but it really does have a diluting impact and an area where Rolex knows best. Rolex is far more deliberate in how they propagate models and variants…


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[Krash]

I like it a lot. But probably not enough to buy it.


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[DoricSpiker]

It’s a cool watch.


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[Easy E]

I like it.

[Romeojk]

Very cool watch. Thanks for sharing


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[cop414]

Originally Posted by brandrea

If mods could move to Omega sub forum that would be great


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by cop414

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[omar-rye]

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968141

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by cop414

Thanks for moving the post Tim.

I did consider the Omega sub forum, but thought that, people other than just, 'Omega folks' might be interested in the general theme.

[Maleg]

Originally Posted by BraveBold

I only recently acquired my first speedy pro (Dec 31!) and it was a somewhat non-traditional one (white dial). I respect the Speedy but the black dial versions just didn’t sing to me enough to pull the trigger. I will say that over the years the number of variants diluted my interest a bit too… makes it hard for the non-hardcore Speedy buyer to decide. The flip side is one did catch my interest and enough for me to pull the trigger (and enough for my wife to essentially insist I do so…)

But all these variants inevitably dilute the name imho. This one is cool but some of the touches take it out of my interest zone.
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Great choice!

I've had the black sapphire sandwhich for several years, but the white dial is a better looking watch IMO. Plus, it's ten times more legible for those of us that use readers.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by Tbird

Do pilots really still use this? Or smartwatches nowadays?

It's a name to entice. Pilots wear and use a variety of watches; this one is wishful thinking by Omega.

Get one if you like it but don't expect to see many pilots to toss their favorites for it.

[Mastergreenhand]

I like it. I’ll want to see in person.