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dalip · 12 October 2010, 09:23 PM

Picked myself up one of these Moon Walkers...

and am loving it...

Many thanks again to the venerable DavidSW...my friend you are awesome

I now think I have the perfect two chronos in my collection...my white SS Daytona..and this beauty..

So..here is the opening....

Thanks for sharing

johnbeth · 12 October 2010, 09:27 PM

Dalip excellent watch! U should do a collection shot ?????

dalip · 12 October 2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by johnbeth

Dalip excellent watch! U should do a collection shot ?????

Thanks mate

xjeeunitx · 12 October 2010, 09:33 PM

Congratulations! I'm still waiting for mine to get shipped from the FAD. I had one before but sold it and bought another one. That's how we roll. It looks great on you!

dalip · 12 October 2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by xjeeunitx

Congratulations! I'm still waiting for mine to get shipped from the FAD. I had one before but sold it and bought another one. That's how we roll. It looks great on you!

Thanks mate

It's a gorgeous watch IMO...

EE33 · 12 October 2010, 10:07 PM

Lovely and Fantastic Dalip

I see Jr keeping a close eye on dad's watches

Superb!!! Love the photography

johnbeth · 12 October 2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by EE33

Lovely and Fantastic Dalip

I see Jr keeping a close eye on dad's watches

Superb!!! Love the photography

I missed that photo !

EE33 · 12 October 2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by johnbeth

I missed that photo !

Pic # 9, try ease the eyes off the Daytona and focus slight North

johnbeth · 12 October 2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by EE33

Pic # 9, try ease the eyes off the Daytona and focus slight North

I noticed that! I was saying that I missed pic 9 because it was added later

ParisDakarBmw · 12 October 2010, 10:42 PM

Sweet watch!

EE33 · 12 October 2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by johnbeth

I noticed that! I was saying that I missed pic 9 because it was added later

Sneeky move by the Author of the thread

johnbeth · 12 October 2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by johnbeth

I noticed that! I was saying that I missed pic 9 because it was added later

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Originally Posted by EE33

Sneeky move by the Author of the thread

Sure was

Awesome pic though!

TSW · 12 October 2010, 10:53 PM

Beautiful Dalip

Congrats

multimedia · 12 October 2010, 11:03 PM

Big CONGRATS. That is an excellent choice my friend!

Cheers,
Joe

Kokyuryoku · 12 October 2010, 11:46 PM

Beautiful Dalip

It's a true classic

dalip · 13 October 2010, 12:02 AM

Thanks everyone. :)

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Noonan · 13 October 2010, 12:24 AM

Welcome to the club!

dalip · 13 October 2010, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Noonan

Welcome to the club!

Thanks man :)

Quick question. I was offered one with the 861 (?) inside by my AD. What's the story? Good to pick up? He was raving about it.

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Noonan · 13 October 2010, 01:17 AM

The big thing about the 861 movement is that it was the one being used during the Apollo 11 flight. That makes it more collectible. This site has some good info on the different Speedy movement variants.

http://www.chronomaddox.com/moonwatc...ackground.html

jmsrolls · 13 October 2010, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Noonan

The big thing about the 861 movement is that it was the one being used during the Apollo 11 flight. That makes it more collectible. This site has some good info on the different Speedy movement variants.

http://www.chronomaddox.com/moonwatc...ackground.html

I beg to differ. So far as we know, the three Apollo XI astronauts wore cal 321 models.

Only the cal 321 movements are confirmed to have been worn on the moon. Quoting Chuck Maddox:

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We have no documentary evidence to prove that c.861's were used on or near the moon, although we have reasons to suspect that some were used among other brands of watches. This is the rub for c.861's... We can not document their use on or near the moon at all.

From the photos, yours appears to be a current cal 1861 but regardless, your Speedy Pro is still a nice addition, dalip. Congratulations!

Fr. John†

Noonan · 13 October 2010, 02:45 AM

Thanks for the input. I guess that would make sense since the 861 wasn't in production until 1968. You're definitely the go-to for Omega info around here.

AWS · 13 October 2010, 02:45 AM

Congratulations on a fine pick-up. Love the Speedy.

rfknauss · 13 October 2010, 05:10 AM

Love that Omega Dalip ...... another gorgeous watch to add to your fine collection!

enronforme · 13 October 2010, 05:25 AM

Great looking Speedy Dalip! It's on my "to get" list!

dalip · 13 October 2010, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jmsrolls

I beg to differ. So far as we know, the three Apollo XI astronauts wore cal 321 models.

Only the cal 321 movements are confirmed to have been worn on the moon. Quoting Chuck Maddox:

From the photos, yours appears to be a current cal 1861 but regardless, your Speedy Pro is still a nice addition, dalip. Congratulations!

Fr. John&dagger;

Thanks for the input here on the 861 and 321. Interesting. I realize mine is the latest 1861 but wanted to get the background on my ADs raving about the 861 he had available. Now I know!!

Thanks very much for your input gents!!!!

And thanks for your continued feedback on my new omega all. :) Appreciated!!

It's great to have to wind another watch now as well as the PAM 183. Although the crown is not quite so easy to negotiate on the Speedy.

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mailman · 13 October 2010, 08:43 AM

Love it Dalip

Big congratulations for you

sleddog · 13 October 2010, 09:07 AM

Nice my friend!

The best Omega IMO!!

No more flipping for a couple more weeks Ok!!

dalip · 13 October 2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Love it Dalip

Big congratulations for you

Thanks Paulie

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Originally Posted by sleddog1000

Nice my friend!

The best Omega IMO!!

No more flipping for a couple more weeks Ok!!

Thanks Robster

And .....uh oh......morning stretch:

Nose to toe that time

sleddog · 13 October 2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dalip

Thanks Paulie

Thanks Robster

And .....uh oh......morning stretch:

Nose to toe that time

Your getting much better at it.......

I've got a bigger one for you!!

AJC · 13 October 2010, 12:38 PM

Very nice pickup.

12 October 2010, 09:23 PM	#1
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Indians in Space Picked myself up one of these Moon Walkers... and am loving it... Many thanks again to the *venerable DavidSW...my friend you are awesome I now think I have the perfect two chronos in my collection...my white SS Daytona..and this beauty.. So..here is the opening.... Thanks for sharing __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ "The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

12 October 2010, 09:33 PM	#4
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,481	Congratulations! I'm still waiting for mine to get shipped from the FAD. I had one before but sold it and bought another one. That's how we roll. It looks great on you! __________________ *2 FACTOR AUTHENTICATION ENABLED.*

12 October 2010, 10:07 PM	#6
EE33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Des Location: China Watch: 16613 16710 116520 Posts: 2,841	Lovely and Fantastic Dalip I see Jr keeping a close eye on dad's watches Superb!!! Love the photography __________________ *TRFs "after Dark" bar and NightClub Addict* Punctuality is the courtesy shown only by Kings Dalip: "GTG posts are worthless without pics, absolutely worthless"

12 October 2010, 10:53 PM	#13
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Beautiful Dalip Congrats __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

12 October 2010, 11:03 PM	#14
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	Big CONGRATS. That is an excellent choice my friend! Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

12 October 2010, 09:27 PM	#2
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Dalip excellent watch! U should do a collection shot ?????

12 October 2010, 10:42 PM	#10
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Sweet watch!

12 October 2010, 11:46 PM	#15
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	Beautiful Dalip It's a true classic __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

13 October 2010, 12:02 AM	#16
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Thanks everyone. :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

13 October 2010, 12:24 AM	#17
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	Welcome to the club!

13 October 2010, 01:17 AM	#19
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	The big thing about the 861 movement is that it was the one being used during the Apollo 11 flight. That makes it more collectible. This site has some good info on the different Speedy movement variants. http://www.chronomaddox.com/moonwatc...ackground.html

13 October 2010, 02:45 AM	#21
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	Thanks for the input. I guess that would make sense since the 861 wasn't in production until 1968. You're definitely the go-to for Omega info around here.

13 October 2010, 02:45 AM	#22
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	Congratulations on a fine pick-up. Love the Speedy.

13 October 2010, 05:10 AM	#23
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Love that Omega Dalip ...... another gorgeous watch to add to your fine collection! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

13 October 2010, 05:25 AM	#24
enronforme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: bob j Location: toledo, usa Watch: Love 'em all Posts: 525	Great looking Speedy Dalip! It's on my "to get" list! __________________ 16610 Sub Date; 16570 Explorer ll (polar); GO Sport Evo; GP Seahawk ll; Tudor Hydronaut ll; Oris F1 Williams Chrono...

13 October 2010, 08:43 AM	#26
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,509	Love it Dalip Big congratulations for you __________________ JJ

13 October 2010, 09:07 AM	#27
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	Nice my friend! The best Omega IMO!! No more flipping for a couple more weeks Ok!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

13 October 2010, 12:38 PM	#30
AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Very nice pickup.

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