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jmsrolls · 8 August 2016, 04:26 AM

Don't get me wrong. The 311.33.40.30.02.001 is a beautiful watch and I would not mind having one but the FOIS more closely resembles the original CK2998.

Maybe Omega needed an excuse for another in the seemingly endless progression of Speedy LEs which allows them to use up some of the 39.7mm cases.

My other criticism applies to the horrendous hobnail design of the case back which originated with the FOIS case back:

The design of the pre-moon case back would have been more appropriate and much cleaner. It was a pre-moon back that I customized for my FOIS to commemorate Schirra's Sigma 7 Mercury flight:

Again, I love the 311.33.40.30.02.001 but the purist in me had to get this off my chest.

Cabaiguan · 8 August 2016, 08:05 AM

In hindsight, the FOIS should have been the LE CK2998. I agree that they just needed an excuse for another LE. That being said, I love my new panda CK. It's going to rock with the 1125 bracelet that I have ordered.

red1108nyc · 8 August 2016, 09:14 AM

Ordering my 1125 bracelet too and the CK-2998 excites me.

RW16610 · 8 August 2016, 10:31 AM

Totally see where you're coming from. These "unlimited" editions fail to excite me sadly. Too many variations not to mention large production numbers like the 007 pieces (10,007).

sensui · 8 August 2016, 11:12 AM

I love the watch regardless. Great panda speedy.

ap1 · 15 August 2016, 01:29 AM

Can you guys post back when you install 1125 bracelet - very keen to see it

shoppy · 15 August 2016, 04:57 AM

Would the 020ST1565976 1565/976 not fir the CK2998? I have the 1565/976 on order to tr. Also have a 19mm strap from my tourboullion with a 16mm clasp to try.

shoppy · 15 August 2016, 07:52 AM

red1108nyc · 15 August 2016, 12:52 PM

Courtesy of Fr. John post on watchuseek in 2015 and it should look something like this:

superdog · 15 August 2016, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Cabaiguan

In hindsight, the FOIS should have been the LE CK2998. I agree that they just needed an excuse for another LE. That being said, I love my new panda CK. It's going to rock with the 1125 bracelet that I have ordered.

I love that strap. Looks fantastic.

jonnyz1245 · 16 August 2016, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Cabaiguan

In hindsight, the FOIS should have been the LE CK2998. I agree that they just needed an excuse for another LE. That being said, I love my new panda CK. It's going to rock with the 1125 bracelet that I have ordered.

That strap looks great and has me rethinking about keeping mine! Funny how something as little as a strap can change the complete charachter of the watch. I should know this from my PAM days LOL. But those are behind me now...

Cabaiguan · 16 August 2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

I love that strap. Looks fantastic.

Thanks Seth.

Cabaiguan · 16 August 2016, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jonnyz1245

That strap looks great and has me rethinking about keeping mine! Funny how something as little as a strap can change the complete charachter of the watch. I should know this from my PAM days LOL. But those are behind me now...

Funny, I'm more of a bracelet fan, but find this one looks really good on brown leather.

bdex75 · 16 August 2016, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Cabaiguan

Funny, I'm more of a bracelet fan, but find this one looks really good on brown leather.

I think the FOIS brown leather would look fabulous in this watch. But I do like it on the brown leather in general. Great watch and 2998 pieces is pretty limited in today's world. The FOIS was "numbered" not limited. I don't recall what number mine is but they seem almost endless. I hope they run out of this case soon.

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masyv6 · 17 August 2016, 02:43 AM

Oof that caseback is horrendous. How Omega can create casebacks like they did on the Snoopy to then create this one is beyond me...

jonnyz1245 · 17 August 2016, 12:05 PM

Which strap is that ? I may pick one up. I think it looks great!

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RolexZen · 17 August 2016, 12:24 PM

I really don't see what is horrendous about the caseback. It looks like a modern version of those found on Pre-Moon Speedmasters.

Sure, the caseback on the Silver Snoopy Award is one of a kind, and it should be. We don't need hand-engraved sterling silver images floating in hand-painted and hand-dusted enamel on every Omega Limited Edition. It's an extravagant expense, and not necessary or appropriate for the "CK2998" LE.

Cabaiguan · 18 August 2016, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jonnyz1245

Which strap is that ? I may pick one up. I think it looks great!

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Colareb. Got mine in Amazon.

Cabaiguan · 18 August 2016, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexZen

I really don't see what is horrendous about the caseback. It looks like a modern version of those found on Pre-Moon Speedmasters.

Sure, the caseback on the Silver Snoopy Award is one of a kind, and it should be. We don't need hand-engraved sterling silver images floating in hand-painted and hand-dusted enamel on every Omega Limited Edition. It's an extravagant expense, and not necessary or appropriate for the "CK2998" LE.

Agree. Not really sure what is "horrendous" about it. I happen to like the retro hobnail pattern.

8 August 2016, 04:26 AM	#1
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	CK2998? Not! Don't get me wrong. The 311.33.40.30.02.001 is a beautiful watch and I would not mind having one but the FOIS more closely resembles the original CK2998. Maybe Omega needed an excuse for another in the seemingly endless progression of Speedy LEs which allows them to use up some of the 39.7mm cases. My other criticism applies to the horrendous hobnail design of the case back which originated with the FOIS case back: The design of the pre-moon case back would have been more appropriate and much cleaner. It was a pre-moon back that I customized for my FOIS to commemorate Schirra's Sigma 7 Mercury flight: Again, I love the 311.33.40.30.02.001 but the purist in me had to get this off my chest.

8 August 2016, 08:05 AM	#2
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	In hindsight, the FOIS should have been the LE CK2998. I agree that they just needed an excuse for another LE. That being said, I love my new panda CK. It's going to rock with the 1125 bracelet that I have ordered. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

15 August 2016, 04:57 AM	#7
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Would the 020ST1565976 1565/976 not fir the CK2998? I have the 1565/976 on order to tr. Also have a 19mm strap from my tourboullion with a 16mm clasp to try. __________________ My family are my life and spirit and strength... Rolex daytona, YMs, OPs Z blue, subs, GMTs, Daydates, Omega Snoopy, chornomaster, apollo 8, ATs, POs, PP, JLC, VC, Swatch ,Casio, Timex.

15 August 2016, 07:52 AM	#8
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	__________________ My family are my life and spirit and strength... Rolex daytona, YMs, OPs Z blue, subs, GMTs, Daydates, Omega Snoopy, chornomaster, apollo 8, ATs, POs, PP, JLC, VC, Swatch ,Casio, Timex.

8 August 2016, 09:14 AM	#3
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,511	Ordering my 1125 bracelet too and the CK-2998 excites me.

8 August 2016, 10:31 AM	#4
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,188	Totally see where you're coming from. These "unlimited" editions fail to excite me sadly. Too many variations not to mention large production numbers like the 007 pieces (10,007).

8 August 2016, 11:12 AM	#5
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	I love the watch regardless. Great panda speedy.

15 August 2016, 01:29 AM	#6
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,513	Can you guys post back when you install 1125 bracelet - very keen to see it

15 August 2016, 12:52 PM	#9
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,511	Courtesy of Fr. John post on watchuseek in 2015 and it should look something like this:

17 August 2016, 02:43 AM	#15
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,771	Oof that caseback is horrendous. How Omega can create casebacks like they did on the Snoopy to then create this one is beyond me...

17 August 2016, 12:05 PM	#16
jonnyz1245 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,324	Which strap is that ? I may pick one up. I think it looks great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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