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Old 19 April 2020, 07:22 AM   #1
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Incoming....Speedmaster Racing

Back to Omega. Had hesalite Speedmaster at one point, missed it, now I’m back better than ever I think.....A lot of watch for the price (almost straight trade for OP39 white). Racing dial is underrated, looks too busy in pictures but very nice in real life. Lots of depth, almost 3D like. Only gripe is somewhat uncomfortable clasp. Anybody else feel like the clasp edges are too sharp? I guess I’m just too spoiled with oyster bracelet. Hopefully nato will be more comfortable.






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Old 19 April 2020, 07:26 AM   #2
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Old 19 April 2020, 07:40 AM   #3
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Old 19 April 2020, 09:38 AM   #4
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Don't be too quick to judge the clasp. It's different and you need to give yourself time to get used to the difference. Swapping out for a NATO will mean losing the fine adjustment facility which is very special.

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Old 19 April 2020, 10:37 AM   #5
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Congrats on an amazing watch. I feel that bracelet is superior to the oyster and the watch as a whole blows the Daytona away. It reeks of quality.
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Old 19 April 2020, 12:16 PM   #6
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Old 19 April 2020, 12:38 PM   #7
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Really nice. Congratulations
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Old 20 April 2020, 03:12 AM   #8
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Congrats! Is the dial somewhat textured on this like the white version?


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Old 20 April 2020, 06:22 AM   #9
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Old 20 April 2020, 09:18 AM   #10
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Awesome watch, congratulations
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Old 20 April 2020, 09:26 AM   #11
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congratulations bud it looks beautiful on your wrist
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Old 20 April 2020, 09:41 AM   #12
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Great!! Congrats.
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Old 20 April 2020, 10:37 AM   #13
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I’ve always liked the look of that watch. It’s nice on a strap as well. Congrats!
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Old 20 April 2020, 11:02 AM   #14
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Incoming....Speedmaster Racing

Congrats and welcome to the club! I wish it had a bit more adjustment to the bracelet, but I also need to add another half-link onto my bracelet as it's just a hair too tight at the moment. I haven't bothered, as I'm currently loving the Hirsch Tiger strap on mine.
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Old 20 April 2020, 12:01 PM   #15
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Nice, congrats!

What’s the clap on that model? If don’t have micro size adjustment you can probably add one


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Old 20 April 2020, 10:10 PM   #16
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Congrats! Is the dial somewhat textured on this like the white version?


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If you expand the OP’s photo in post #2, it sure looks like it has a textured dial.
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Old 21 April 2020, 01:52 PM   #17
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Yes, very mild texture but noticeable. Adds depth to the dial.
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Old 21 April 2020, 01:55 PM   #18
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Nice, congrats!

What’s the clap on that model? If don’t have micro size adjustment you can probably add one


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It has newer micro adjustable clasp....seems to have sharp edges though
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Old 21 April 2020, 04:53 PM   #19
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Oh man, that is sweet. Omega really hit a 6 with this one!
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Old 22 April 2020, 05:35 AM   #20
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Love the dial!
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Old 22 April 2020, 10:38 AM   #21
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Old 22 April 2020, 11:48 AM   #22
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Old 22 April 2020, 05:46 PM   #23
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My favorite Speedy! Congrats!
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