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New Speedmaster

Post by CGSshorty » Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:00 pm

I'm sure this will go over like a fart in church for Speedy purists, but I kind of love this.

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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by Chocodove » Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:05 pm

It's not terrible, and they got the date window right.
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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by marchone » Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:47 pm

I like it. A mixed colored version in what looks like the 44.25mm case.
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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by hoppyjr » Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:51 pm

I would.

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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by cdnwatchguy » Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:57 pm

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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by marchone » Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:59 pm

I just read the whole thing. Nice. New Cal 9900, lower crystal height, larger subdials. Subtle improvements. But will the changes sans colors carry over to the standard and other models?
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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by dnslater » Fri Jan 13, 2017 1:37 am

marchone wrote:I just read the whole thing. Nice. New Cal 9900, lower crystal height, larger subdials. Subtle improvements. But will the changes sans colors carry over to the standard and other models?
I would think they would at least carry over to all Co-ax versions?

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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by ElChingon7 » Fri Jan 13, 2017 3:34 am

Not a speedy purist. I like it.

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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by dukerules » Fri Jan 13, 2017 3:36 am

Dig it.

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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by Panerai7 » Fri Jan 13, 2017 4:04 am

I like new speedies and the size is right. Speedy pro is the smallest 42 ever

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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by jimyritz » Fri Jan 13, 2017 5:00 am

I kind of like it....wonder about the 44.25MM case.... :think:

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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by CGSshorty » Fri Jan 13, 2017 5:07 am

Seppia wrote:Jesus Omega, wtf
This is the reaction I was expecting.
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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by rockmastermike » Fri Jan 13, 2017 5:47 am

not bad. not bad at all....it doesn't have a "sudden impact" on me, but I wouldn't kick it out of bed, either.

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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by Joeprez » Fri Jan 13, 2017 6:49 am

I like it.

I think Omega is taking a cue from AP and Hublot and their sport watches lines... doing lots of colorful versions. Nothing wrong with that in my opinion... I just hope they keep around their classic models too.

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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by BacoNoir » Fri Jan 13, 2017 7:13 am

I like the color combo, but at nearly $7800 I'm not sure it's worth the premium over the Moonwatch.
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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by hidden by leaves » Fri Jan 13, 2017 7:15 am

I kind of like it too... would prefer a reversed colour scheme on the hands though.
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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by marchone » Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:21 am

BacoNoir wrote:I like the color combo, but at nearly $7800 I'm not sure it's worth the premium over the Moonwatch.
Apples and oranges. Different everything except the name.
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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by greenlightning » Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:45 am

Not a fan or hater of it. I do like how they are making them thinner. Would like to see that carry over to more of their offerings

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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by JP Chestnut » Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:48 am

marchone wrote:
BacoNoir wrote:I like the color combo, but at nearly $7800 I'm not sure it's worth the premium over the Moonwatch.
Apples and oranges. Different everything except the name.
Just wait for it to hit $4,400 nearly new.

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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by marchone » Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:33 am

Where? Used? The lowest I've seen the plain Jane base model at Jomashop was about $5200.
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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by 59yukon01 » Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:44 am

I like the orange accents.

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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by JP Chestnut » Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:45 am

marchone wrote:Where? Used? The lowest I've seen the plain Jane base model at Jomashop was about $5200.
Yeah. Used.

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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by Torrid » Fri Jan 13, 2017 12:52 pm

I still prefer the style and size of the standard professional, but this looks nice.

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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by hoppes-no9 » Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:16 am

Love the look.

Hate the size (would be fine at 42mm) and the price (nearly $8k -- WTF?).

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Re: New Speedmaster

Post by JP Chestnut » Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:18 am

hoppes-no9 wrote:Love the look.

Hate the size (would be fine at 42mm) and the price (nearly $8k -- WTF?).
It's expensive, but that machined ceramic case is special. Few manufacturers are doing that.

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