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Question for Speedmaster Experts

Post by Chauncy7 » Tue Jul 24, 2012 5:33 am

I've always wanted to try a Speedy, but, I'm no Omega expert. I have a chance to get a LE w/the Co-Axial / Enamel Dial. I know there is talk on the forums about the Co-Axial movement being good? bad? OR would the newer version w/the 9300 movement be a better option. Thoughts??

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Re: Question for Speedmaster Experts

Post by CGSshorty » Tue Jul 24, 2012 5:39 am

Not that this is helpful, but the new 9300 Speedmaster is absolutely stunning in person.
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Post by jimyritz » Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:08 am

The 9300 is awesome but the price is sky high....I'd buy a 3570, 3572 or even a Broadarrow in a heartbeat...

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Re: Question for Speedmaster Experts

Post by matt.wu » Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:23 am

If you go co-ax chrono, I'd definitely stick with the 9300.
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Post by CesarG » Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:38 am

IMO, the manual Speedmasters are the only ones worth owning.

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Re: Question for Speedmaster Experts

Post by Chauncy7 » Tue Jul 24, 2012 11:43 am

Thanks for the replies. I passed on the deal. I know I would prefer the manual wind versions more. But that new 9300 movement does look sweet!

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Re: Question for Speedmaster Experts

Post by dshap » Tue Jul 24, 2012 11:45 am

I thought that LE had a manual Piguet movement?
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Re: Question for Speedmaster Experts

Post by Chauncy7 » Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:41 pm

dshap wrote:I thought that LE had a manual Piguet movement?
This one had the auto 3313.

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Re: Question for Speedmaster Experts

Post by matt.wu » Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:49 pm

Chauncy7 wrote:
dshap wrote:I thought that LE had a manual Piguet movement?
This one had the auto 3313.
Isn't the 3313 based on a Piguet movement?

And though Omega claims all is fixed, I'd probably steer clear of the 3313 movement unless you were getting a steal on the watch and/or really, really loved it.
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