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Kringkily · 17 September 2011, 12:32 AM

Just found out I will be getting a 1989 20th Anniversary Speedmaster Pro soon. Tooo excited as it comes with the highly sought after 1450 bracelet and limited to 2000 production. Will post pictures up soon enough but tooooo excited

. I think I've gone off the the wall with Speedies as this will be my 5th one in a month lol Have a great weekend TRF!

SWIMPRUF · 17 September 2011, 12:48 AM

Congrats in advance!

youlanyazhu · 17 September 2011, 02:54 AM

Post some pics! Congrats!

Captain Kirkwood · 17 September 2011, 07:26 AM

Congrats! I have a 1990 Speedy Pro with a 1450 bracelet and LOVE IT! It is my longest keeper and I would only sell it to a fund a 20th Anniversary version (or maybe the grail 376.0822).

Extra congrats on finding one from the U.S. numbered series (xxxx/2000). Those seem to be harder to find the European series that was not numbered on the case but only in the paperwork.

firstOwatch · 19 September 2011, 08:36 AM

Congrats! U will fall in love with her at first sight!

dddrees · 19 September 2011, 12:41 PM

Congrats, can't wait to see some PICs.

manilenyo · 22 September 2011, 11:17 AM

Congratulations! Don't forget to show us some scans when it arrives.

ManUtd · 22 September 2011, 11:21 AM

Congrats! Please post pics when you can.

sea-dweller · 22 September 2011, 11:53 AM

Congrats!

Kringkily · 24 September 2011, 07:26 AM

Sorry about some of the blurry pics the iphone just doesn't take clear up and close photos blah. Also the weird part was the watch pillow was flaking quite a bit from probably being old, going to have to ziplock it and find another holder..blah besides that this watch looks to be in great shape!

Captain Kirkwood · 13 October 2011, 04:33 AM

Just seeing these now after seeing you posted it for sale. Looks to be in great condition and complete set.

It's a different variant than the ones I have seen or read about. Not that that means anything. Perhaps one of the US version, but the ones I have seen say "Apollo XI 1969" after the "xxxx/2000" engraving.

Have you read anything about this? Possibly a fourth variant? Or maybe more like US version 1.0 while the others along the lines I referenced are US version 2.0.

Kringkily · 13 October 2011, 05:19 AM

There were only 3 variants:

xxx/250 Apollo XI 1969

xxxx/2000 - xxxx/2000 Apollo XI 1969 (after 1000 they switched over to combined number and text)

Apollo XI 1969

So it may seem like 4 different versions cause the second category is split into two.

Captain Kirkwood · 13 October 2011, 06:37 AM

Interesting. Had never heard of the US version being split into two but it appears to be the case. A quick search found some other examples that support that lower numbers were engraved "xxxx/2000" and higher numbers were engraved "xxxx/2000 Apollo XI 1969."

TRF thread on the subject:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=93051

Chuck Maddox post:
http://www.chronomaddox.com/10th_Ann...Moonwatch.html

Kringkily · 13 October 2011, 07:26 AM

Most of the one's I've seen with the engraving xxxx/2000 came on a 1450 bracelet while those in the higher numbers came on the 1479 bracelet much like category 3 limited series.

Captain Kirkwood · 13 October 2011, 08:25 AM

Yeah I've seen some from the worldwide version with a 1450 and some with a 1479. Never paid that close attention to the US version as those come up less often. I love the 1450 and probably wouldn't even consider any version with a 1479.

firstOwatch · 13 October 2011, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Kirkwood

Yeah I've seen some from the worldwide version with a 1450 and some with a 1479. Never paid that close attention to the US version as those come up less often. I love the 1450 and probably wouldn't even consider any version with a 1479.

My 20th Speedy Pro is the worldwide version with 1450 bracelet

It's a keeper.

jmsrolls · 13 October 2011, 11:10 PM

My 20th came on a 1479, my least favorite Speedy bracelet. Earlier 20th models came on a 1450, my favorite Speedy bracelet.

Omega made the change from the 1450 to 1479 in 1990. Had my 20th come with the 1450, I would probably have kept it (or at least the bracelet).

Fortunately, I was eventually able to pick up a 1450.

Fr. John†

Kringkily · 14 October 2011, 12:24 AM

I would love to keep it but I have other watches to entertain d ^_^ b

firstOwatch · 14 October 2011, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmsrolls

My 20th came on a 1479, my least favorite Speedy bracelet. Earlier 20th models came on a 1450, my favorite Speedy bracelet.

Omega made the change from the 1450 to 1479 in 1990. Had my 20th come with the 1450, I would probably have kept it (or at least the bracelet).

Fortunately, I was eventually able to pick up a 1450.

Fr. John†

Glad to learn more about my 20th Moonwatch !

Sorry, I got to run to...wind to wear her now!

Happy Moon-watching Day!

17 September 2011, 12:32 AM	#1
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	Omega 20th Speedie Pro Anniversary coming in too excited Just found out I will be getting a 1989 20th Anniversary Speedmaster Pro soon. Tooo excited as it comes with the highly sought after 1450 bracelet and limited to 2000 production. Will post pictures up soon enough but tooooo excited . I think I've gone off the the wall with Speedies as this will be my 5th one in a month lol Have a great weekend TRF!

17 September 2011, 12:48 AM	#2
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17 September 2011, 07:26 AM	#4
Captain Kirkwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: Washington, DC Posts: 205	Congrats! I have a 1990 Speedy Pro with a 1450 bracelet and LOVE IT! It is my longest keeper and I would only sell it to a fund a 20th Anniversary version (or maybe the grail 376.0822). Extra congrats on finding one from the U.S. numbered series (xxxx/2000). Those seem to be harder to find the European series that was not numbered on the case but only in the paperwork.

19 September 2011, 08:36 AM	#5
firstOwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: Disneyland, Calif Watch: 20th Moon, ND Sub. Posts: 931	Congrats! U will fall in love with her at first sight!

22 September 2011, 11:17 AM	#7
manilenyo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: manila Posts: 2,541	Congratulations! Don't forget to show us some scans when it arrives.

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13 October 2011, 04:33 AM	#11
Captain Kirkwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: Washington, DC Posts: 205	Just seeing these now after seeing you posted it for sale. Looks to be in great condition and complete set. It's a different variant than the ones I have seen or read about. Not that that means anything. Perhaps one of the US version, but the ones I have seen say "Apollo XI 1969" after the "xxxx/2000" engraving. Have you read anything about this? Possibly a fourth variant? Or maybe more like US version 1.0 while the others along the lines I referenced are US version 2.0.

13 October 2011, 05:19 AM	#12
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	There were only 3 variants: xxx/250 Apollo XI 1969 xxxx/2000 - xxxx/2000 Apollo XI 1969 (after 1000 they switched over to combined number and text) Apollo XI 1969 So it may seem like 4 different versions cause the second category is split into two.

13 October 2011, 06:37 AM	#13
Captain Kirkwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: Washington, DC Posts: 205	Interesting. Had never heard of the US version being split into two but it appears to be the case. A quick search found some other examples that support that lower numbers were engraved "xxxx/2000" and higher numbers were engraved "xxxx/2000 Apollo XI 1969." TRF thread on the subject: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=93051 Chuck Maddox post: http://www.chronomaddox.com/10th_Ann...Moonwatch.html

13 October 2011, 07:26 AM	#14
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	Most of the one's I've seen with the engraving xxxx/2000 came on a 1450 bracelet while those in the higher numbers came on the 1479 bracelet much like category 3 limited series.

13 October 2011, 08:25 AM	#15
Captain Kirkwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: Washington, DC Posts: 205	Yeah I've seen some from the worldwide version with a 1450 and some with a 1479. Never paid that close attention to the US version as those come up less often. I love the 1450 and probably wouldn't even consider any version with a 1479.

13 October 2011, 11:10 PM	#17
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	My 20th came on a 1479, my least favorite Speedy bracelet. Earlier 20th models came on a 1450, my favorite Speedy bracelet. Omega made the change from the 1450 to 1479 in 1990. Had my 20th come with the 1450, I would probably have kept it (or at least the bracelet). Fortunately, I was eventually able to pick up a 1450. Fr. John†

14 October 2011, 12:24 AM	#18
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	I would love to keep it but I have other watches to entertain d ^_^ b

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