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swatty · 30 January 2011, 05:51 PM

Ok, I just purchased my first Speedmaster (moonwatch) from DSW

My last Omega purchase was a Seamaster pro in 1991

My first impression was WOW , Acrylic crystal , matt dial ,easy to read, this watch is a stunner, can't believe I waited so long to purchase one .

Nice box

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Need to get my tools out to resize the braclet to my small wrist
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1st I remove the bracelet
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Push out the pins in the direction of the arrow
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Take some more pics
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A wrist shot

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Andad · 30 January 2011, 05:54 PM

Welcome to the Speedy Club Peter.

Nice one.

Very nice pix.

PS. Which model spring bar remover is that? Do you have a supplier link?

Eddie.

dalip · 30 January 2011, 06:00 PM

Excellent Peter..congrats

swatty · 30 January 2011, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Welcome to the Speedy Club Peter.

Nice one.

Very nice pix.

PS. Which model spring bar remover is that? Do you have a supplier link?

Eddie.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Excellent Peter..congrats

Thanks guys

Eddie , I purchased the springbar tool from
http://www.ofrei.com/index.html

dddrees · 30 January 2011, 06:28 PM

Nice one Peter, thats actually the next watch I am considering.

Congrats.

Andad · 30 January 2011, 06:37 PM

Thanks for the link.

swatty · 30 January 2011, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Thanks for the link.

No probs Eddie. What is the power reserve of the Speedy Pro ?

Andad · 30 January 2011, 07:07 PM

42 - 44 hrs approx.

Depends a bit on whether you have the chrono running.

swatty · 30 January 2011, 07:12 PM

Thanks Eddie

gaopa · 30 January 2011, 09:58 PM

Congratulations, Peter, and welcome to the Speedy Pro club. They are great watches and you will enjoy wearing it. Cheers, Bill P.

T5AUS · 30 January 2011, 10:01 PM

Great watch Pete, the classic look and a very comfortable wear, they take some beating

Lol-x · 30 January 2011, 10:14 PM

Congrats Peter, it looks great

AWS · 30 January 2011, 10:28 PM

A classic Speedy Pro, very nice.

swatty · 31 January 2011, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Nice one Peter, thats actually the next watch I am considering.

Congrats.

You won't regret it Dan

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaopa

Congratulations, Peter, and welcome to the Speedy Pro club. They are great watches and you will enjoy wearing it. Cheers, Bill P.

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by T5AUS

Great watch Pete, the classic look and a very comfortable wear, they take some beating

Phil, how have you been mate?

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Congrats Peter, it looks great

Thanks Steve

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWSIN

A classic Speedy Pro, very nice.

esm · 31 January 2011, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatty

A wrist shot

that is awesome Peter! you can almost see the Omega logo on the centre of Hesalite crystal

asadtiger · 31 January 2011, 08:16 PM

awesome catch Pete

jdc · 31 January 2011, 09:24 PM

Congrats Peter, a classic that looks great on your wrist. Fine pictures to boot

jmsrolls · 31 January 2011, 11:20 PM

Congratulations on your first Speedy Pro, Peter! Lookin' good!

I say first because I've owned a couple of dozen over the years and currently have three in the collection. They can become habit forming. But then again, I'm a Speedy nut".

Fr. John†

Genevapics · 1 February 2011, 04:44 AM

Congrats on the Speedy Pro.

Jonathan007 · 1 February 2011, 04:57 AM

Peter very very nice indeed mate!!

dieseldragon · 1 February 2011, 05:52 AM

Very nice. My first proper watch was a Speedmaster MK2 (I was about 16, took forever to save for it), SO every time I see these Speedy posts... I WANT ONE!!!

AJC · 1 February 2011, 07:28 AM

Hey Peter,

Congratulations

and beautiful photographs.

The Speedy is an awesome looking watch that doesn't seem to date.

All you need is a little Polywatch for later and you will be set for years.

Cheers

maddesign · 1 February 2011, 09:22 AM

Great pick!

I too just got a new Moon watch, I love the legibility of the watch!

sleddog · 1 February 2011, 09:42 AM

Congratulations Peter.....

The Speedy is my one and only favourite Omega, great choice mate!!

psv · 1 February 2011, 09:47 AM

That is a lovely and classic piece. I'm planning to add one myself one of these days!

Many congrats and wear it in good health!

Speed · 1 February 2011, 11:58 AM

Stunning Peter!

Good for you for resizing yourself. Omega bracelets are more of a Pain than Rolexes.

Man, this almost makes me want to switch out my OEM Shark strap for the bracelet!

dmac59 · 1 February 2011, 02:52 PM

Nice Speedy.

swatty · 1 February 2011, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

that is awesome Peter! you can almost see the Omega logo on the centre of Hesalite crystal

Thanks Eric, I didn't even know it was there

Just found it with the loop. and yes if I look close , its in the pic

Quote:

Originally Posted by asadtiger

awesome catch Pete

Thanks Asad

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

Congrats Peter, a classic that looks great on your wrist. Fine pictures to boot

Martin

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmsrolls

Congratulations on your first Speedy Pro, Peter! Lookin' good!

I say first because I've owned a couple of dozen over the years and currently have three in the collection. They can become habit forming. But then again, I'm a Speedy nut".

Fr. John†

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genevapics

Congrats on the Speedy Pro.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan007

Peter very very nice indeed mate!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dieseldragon

Very nice. My first proper watch was a Speedmaster MK2 (I was about 16, took forever to save for it), SO every time I see these Speedy posts... I WANT ONE!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJC

Hey Peter,

Congratulations

and beautiful photographs.

The Speedy is an awesome looking watch that doesn't seem to date.

All you need is a little Polywatch for later and you will be set for years.

Cheers

Thanks Aaron

Quote:

Originally Posted by maddesign

Great pick!

I too just got a new Moon watch, I love the legibility of the watch!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Congratulations Peter.....

The Speedy is my one and only favourite Omega, great choice mate!!

Thanks Rob

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

That is a lovely and classic piece. I'm planning to add one myself one of these days!

Many congrats and wear it in good health!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Stunning Peter!

Good for you for resizing yourself. Omega bracelets are more of a Pain than Rolexes.

Man, this almost makes me want to switch out my OEM Shark strap for the bracelet!

It was great to be able to centre the clasp on my small wrist so easily,

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmac59

Nice Speedy.

esm · 1 February 2011, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatty

Thanks Eric, I didn't even know it was there

Just found it with the loop. and yes if I look close , its in the pic

its pretty cool once you see it.

here is another one "made earlier" (hope you wont mind)

(why couldnt they point the Omega logo up-right on the crystal....? like the Rolex etched crown

)

m5blitzer · 2 February 2011, 12:49 AM

Congrats on the new Speedy. I had thoughts about selling my 3573.50 in the past but glad I did not as I love seeing the decorated see-thru caseback. Yours is the real classic.

30 January 2011, 05:51 PM	#1
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Speedy Pro Ok, I just purchased my first Speedmaster (moonwatch) from DSW My last Omega purchase was a Seamaster pro in 1991 My first impression was WOW , Acrylic crystal , matt dial ,easy to read, this watch is a stunner, can't believe I waited so long to purchase one . Nice box [IMG][/IMG] Need to get my tools out to resize the braclet to my small wrist [IMG][/IMG] 1st I remove the bracelet [IMG][/IMG] Push out the pins in the direction of the arrow [IMG][/IMG] Take some more pics [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] A wrist shot [IMG][/IMG]

30 January 2011, 05:54 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,504	Welcome to the Speedy Club Peter. Nice one. Very nice pix. PS. Which model spring bar remover is that? Do you have a supplier link? Eddie. __________________ E

30 January 2011, 06:00 PM	#3
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Excellent Peter..congrats __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

30 January 2011, 06:28 PM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Nice one Peter, thats actually the next watch I am considering. Congrats. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 January 2011, 06:37 PM	#6
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,504	Thanks for the link. __________________ E

30 January 2011, 07:07 PM	#8
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,504	42 - 44 hrs approx. Depends a bit on whether you have the chrono running. __________________ E

30 January 2011, 07:12 PM	#9
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Thanks Eddie

30 January 2011, 09:58 PM	#10
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	Congratulations, Peter, and welcome to the Speedy Pro club. They are great watches and you will enjoy wearing it. Cheers, Bill P.

30 January 2011, 10:01 PM	#11
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	Great watch Pete, the classic look and a very comfortable wear, they take some beating

30 January 2011, 10:14 PM	#12
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,563	Congrats Peter, it looks great __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

30 January 2011, 10:28 PM	#13
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	A classic Speedy Pro, very nice.

31 January 2011, 08:16 PM	#16
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	awesome catch Pete

31 January 2011, 09:24 PM	#17
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Congrats Peter, a classic that looks great on your wrist. Fine pictures to boot

31 January 2011, 11:20 PM	#18
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	Congratulations on your first Speedy Pro, Peter! Lookin' good! I say first because I've owned a couple of dozen over the years and currently have three in the collection. They can become habit forming. But then again, I'm a Speedy nut". Fr. John†

1 February 2011, 04:44 AM	#19
Genevapics "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Andre Location: Delaware Watch: Submariner Posts: 296	Congrats on the Speedy Pro. __________________ *–Andre´*

1 February 2011, 04:57 AM	#20
Jonathan007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: ENGLAND Watch: #296 Posts: 792	Peter very very nice indeed mate!! __________________ Seiko all original 6105-8119

1 February 2011, 05:52 AM	#21
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	Very nice. My first proper watch was a Speedmaster MK2 (I was about 16, took forever to save for it), SO every time I see these Speedy posts... I WANT ONE!!! __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

1 February 2011, 07:28 AM	#22
AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Hey Peter, Congratulations and beautiful photographs. The Speedy is an awesome looking watch that doesn't seem to date. All you need is a little Polywatch for later and you will be set for years. Cheers

1 February 2011, 09:22 AM	#23
maddesign "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Sonny M Location: SoCal Posts: 8	Great pick! I too just got a new Moon watch, I love the legibility of the watch!

1 February 2011, 09:42 AM	#24
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	Congratulations Peter..... The Speedy is my one and only favourite Omega, great choice mate!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

1 February 2011, 09:47 AM	#25
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	That is a lovely and classic piece. I'm planning to add one myself one of these days! Many congrats and wear it in good health!

1 February 2011, 11:58 AM	#26
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Stunning Peter! Good for you for resizing yourself. Omega bracelets are more of a Pain than Rolexes. Man, this almost makes me want to switch out my OEM Shark strap for the bracelet!

1 February 2011, 02:52 PM	#27
dmac59 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Douglas Location: RWC CA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 8	Nice Speedy.

2 February 2011, 12:49 AM	#30
m5blitzer Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midwest, USA Watch: Enough is enough!! Posts: 597	Congrats on the new Speedy. I had thoughts about selling my 3573.50 in the past but glad I did not as I love seeing the decorated see-thru caseback. Yours is the real classic.

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