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Old 3 December 2020, 01:10 PM   #1
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I’ve had my eye on a Speedy 005 hesalite for quite some time now and finally decided to pull the trigger. I’ve noticed that the prices have been steadily creeping up over the past few months (maybe from discontinuation rumors) so when I found a BNIB model with stickers intact at what I thought to be a fair price I went for it and WOW I couldn’t be happier! This reference is the real deal and a stunner on the wrist. I have to admit that I was on the fence between the hesalite and sapphire crystal but I have to say that @brandrea if you’re reading this thread GO FOR IT and make sure you go with the 005 hesalite!!! It has great wrist presence for a 42mm dial and the bracelet fits absolutely perfectly unsized on my 7.75” wrist. I can’t thank this forum enough and all of the hardcore Omega lovers that provided a wealth of insight which helped me make this decision. Anyhow, enough talk and now for the obligatory wrist shot!!!
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Old 3 December 2020, 01:25 PM   #2
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Old 3 December 2020, 01:28 PM   #3
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Congratulations, what price ?
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Old 3 December 2020, 01:32 PM   #4
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What a great looking watch!
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Old 3 December 2020, 01:40 PM   #5
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Man you’re killing me ... that looks fantastic on you brother

I hope to try one of these soon. It’s been tough to get out to the AD here recently but but I hope to very soon.

Congratulations again, that’s a BEAUTY
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Old 3 December 2020, 01:44 PM   #6
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Old 3 December 2020, 01:44 PM   #7
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Congrats! And welcome to the speedy club!
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Old 3 December 2020, 01:45 PM   #8
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Man you’re killing me ... that looks fantastic on you brother

I hope to try one of these soon. It’s been tough to get out to the AD here recently but but I hope to very soon.

Congratulations again, that’s a BEAUTY
Thank you my friend! I’ve read enough of your posts to know what you like and I say just go for it! I’m confident you won’t regret it
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Old 3 December 2020, 01:45 PM   #9
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Old 3 December 2020, 02:33 PM   #10
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Very nice! You never go wrong with classic speedy.
Great wrist shot and perfect choice I would say.
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Old 3 December 2020, 03:35 PM   #11
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Great choice!
Nice photos, enjoy your Speedy!!


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Old 3 December 2020, 07:22 PM   #12
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That is lovely.
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Old 3 December 2020, 09:26 PM   #13
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Old 3 December 2020, 09:58 PM   #14
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Old 3 December 2020, 10:51 PM   #15
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Well done - enjoy!
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Old 3 December 2020, 10:53 PM   #16
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Congrats! It looks fantastic on you!
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Old 3 December 2020, 11:22 PM   #17
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Congratulations! It’s a fantastic watch and the Hesalite is a must have for any collector imho
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Old 3 December 2020, 11:36 PM   #18
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Did the same, if I had it to do over again I’d buy the Speedmaster before considering the Rolex.
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Old 4 December 2020, 02:42 AM   #19
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Nice Omega
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Old 4 December 2020, 02:56 AM   #20
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Well done sir. Congrats.
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Old 4 December 2020, 06:12 AM   #21
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Welcome to the Speedy club!
The piece is a must have-the real Speedmaster!
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Old 4 December 2020, 08:23 AM   #22
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Old 4 December 2020, 10:27 AM   #23
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Very nice! You never go wrong with classic speedy.
Great wrist shot and perfect choice I would say.
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Great choice!
Nice photos, enjoy your Speedy!!


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Lookin' good, congrats!
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Well done - enjoy!
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Congrats! It looks fantastic on you!
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Congratulations! It’s a fantastic watch and the Hesalite is a must have for any collector imho
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Did the same, if I had it to do over again I’d buy the Speedmaster before considering the Rolex.
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Nice Omega
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Well done sir. Congrats.
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Welcome to the Speedy club!
The piece is a must have-the real Speedmaster!
Congrats!
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Congrats! Enjoy in good health.
Thanks everyone! It is a really special reference. Happy to finally add an Omega to my collection!!!
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