Just "updated" my Apollo Speedy with a crystal caseback...

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Just "updated" my Apollo Speedy with a crystal caseback...

Post by SpaceCowboy » Fri Mar 21, 2014 4:32 pm

I didn't know the beauty hidden beneath the caseback of my Apollo-Speedy until I got this crystal caseback installed. Very pleased indeed. They must be crazy over at Omega for closing up stuff like this. :)

So I had to take a few pictures. And share it. :cheers:

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Oh yeah! Here's the front. Forgot:

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Post by dukerules » Fri Mar 21, 2014 4:36 pm

Very nice. I love the way all of these Speedie movements look.
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Post by BBK357 » Fri Mar 21, 2014 4:37 pm

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Post by SpaceCowboy » Fri Mar 21, 2014 4:43 pm

Thanks guys! Forgot, the caliber is 1861 for those of you who wondered... :)
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Post by CGSshorty » Fri Mar 21, 2014 4:46 pm

The perfect Speedmaster?
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Post by rockmastermike » Fri Mar 21, 2014 4:54 pm

stunning, Arne...that mov't deserves to be seen
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Post by SpaceCowboy » Fri Mar 21, 2014 5:03 pm

rockmastermike wrote:stunning, Arne...that mov't deserves to be seen
Thanks, Mike! Couldn't agree more... The finish is stunning.
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Post by jeckyll » Fri Mar 21, 2014 5:05 pm

Very nice! Love the dial too :)
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Post by SpaceCowboy » Fri Mar 21, 2014 5:09 pm

CGSshorty wrote:The perfect Speedmaster?
When it comes to modern Speedies I absolutely think so. I really like pandas, and this one is just about perfect. :)

It goes nicely with my pre-moon as well... :gayumbrella:

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This one and my Apollo are probably the last watches to leave my collection, that's for sure.
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Post by Zidane » Fri Mar 21, 2014 8:34 pm

Nice! Where did you get the display back?
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Post by ericf4 » Fri Mar 21, 2014 9:04 pm

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Post by SpaceCowboy » Sat Mar 22, 2014 12:57 am

Zidane wrote:Nice! Where did you get the display back?
Thanks!

eBay. Took a while, because I wanted one that didn't say "First Watch..." only Limited Edition. The display backs with "First Watch" on it pops up more frequently.
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Post by jimyritz » Sat Mar 22, 2014 4:46 am

:headbang: very nice..
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Post by sinner » Sat Mar 22, 2014 5:13 am

Awesome. Did the conversion require any additional parts (aside from the new case back)?
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Post by marchone » Sat Mar 22, 2014 5:21 am

Great looking mod. How much thicker is the case now?
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Post by SpaceCowboy » Sat Mar 22, 2014 5:21 am

sinner wrote:Awesome. Did the conversion require any additional parts (aside from the new case back)?
Thanks! No, only caseback. If you are planning buying one, make sure the caseback either is the right one for the model reference, or for a case that can house the same caliber as yours. Did that make sense? :rolleyes:
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Post by SpaceCowboy » Sat Mar 22, 2014 5:24 am

marchone wrote:Great looking mod. How much thicker is the case now?
Thanks.

Exactly the same. If you look at the original Apollo-caseback, there's the mission patch. This is actually made of crystal, although painted. Very nice indeed. The display caseback is the same as this one, except there's a see-thru crystal instead of the painted one.
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Post by AntonioPD » Sat Mar 22, 2014 8:44 am

Just ... Wow!

You've given me the idea - I wonder if the 1164 in my 3210.50 is that awesome. Anyone know? :shrug:
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Post by SpaceCowboy » Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:15 am

AntonioPD wrote:Just ... Wow!

You've given me the idea - I wonder if the 1164 in my 3210.50 is that awesome. Anyone know? :shrug:
Well, this is what you'd see:

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I would definitely go for it!
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Post by JBZ » Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:21 am

Looks great. Love the 1861!
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Post by Zidane » Mon Mar 24, 2014 2:28 pm

SpaceCowboy wrote:
Zidane wrote:Nice! Where did you get the display back?
Thanks!

eBay. Took a while, because I wanted one that didn't say "First Watch..." only Limited Edition. The display backs with "First Watch" on it pops up more frequently.
Cool. Thanks. I'd love to add one to my 3570 one day.
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Post by AntonioPD » Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:54 pm

SpaceCowboy wrote:
AntonioPD wrote:Just ... Wow!

You've given me the idea - I wonder if the 1164 in my 3210.50 is that awesome. Anyone know? :shrug:
Well, this is what you'd see:

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:fro:

I would definitely go for it!
Amazing. Any advice how to find a display back? I checked Ofrei but didn't find one.
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Post by SpaceCowboy » Fri Mar 28, 2014 1:17 am

AntonioPD wrote:
SpaceCowboy wrote:
AntonioPD wrote:Just ... Wow!

You've given me the idea - I wonder if the 1164 in my 3210.50 is that awesome. Anyone know? :shrug:
Well, this is what you'd see:

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:fro:

I would definitely go for it!
Amazing. Any advice how to find a display back? I checked Ofrei but didn't find one.
Well, I think you need to do a broader search. Try google the reference number, see if a crystal exists, maybe there are compatible casebacks from other references?

If everything fails, you still can have one custom made (Thomas Preik in Germany): http://www.customwatchconcepts.com/
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Post by john wilson » Fri Jul 11, 2014 4:12 pm

Nice!
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Post by 1954Selmer » Fri Jul 11, 2014 4:40 pm

I love that white dial SDMSTR! and congrats on the crystal back!
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