Just when I was absolutely sure which Omega to buy, I start hanging out here more and see all those beautiful Speedies posted every day. I was ready to pull the trigger on a Seamaster, but man, those Speedmasters are starting to whisper my name!
You Speedy guys aren't helping me!!
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I couldn't have put it better Mike.
Indeed I just started a thread this morning about changing tastes in watches. My happy journey's end
- The Omega Speedmaster Professional :thumbup::thumbup:
http://watchtalkforums.info/forums/showthread.php?t=2522
Be seein' ya pal
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Indeed I just started a thread this morning about changing tastes in watches. My happy journey's end
- The Omega Speedmaster Professional :thumbup::thumbup:
http://watchtalkforums.info/forums/showthread.php?t=2522
Be seein' ya pal
ZIN
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Hey FAL guy,
I would avoid speaking to Joel then.
Hi awesome collection so far............
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I would avoid speaking to Joel then.
Hi awesome collection so far............
As far as Speedies go, I've just started the learning process on models. I know I want an auto, and metal band. Any models I should look at over another?
On my list:
Speedmaster 3570.50.00
Seamaster 2220.80.00
Railmaster 2503.52.00
Of course, being a thrifty person, I'm also interested in any models from a few years back that could be classifed as these models forefathers.
Ummmmmmnnnnn Mr FAL Guy
The Speedy Pro is not an auto.
There are Speedmasters which are autos namely the Date, Day/Date, Legend, Reduced and Broad Arrow Co-Axial versions.
The Seamaster and Railmaster are autos of course.
I've been swept off m feet by the Speedy Pro and the fact its' manual adds to ts charm. That you wind it daily helps in the process of horological bonding too :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Please feel free to ask further
Be well now
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The Speedy Pro is not an auto.
There are Speedmasters which are autos namely the Date, Day/Date, Legend, Reduced and Broad Arrow Co-Axial versions.
The Seamaster and Railmaster are autos of course.
I've been swept off m feet by the Speedy Pro and the fact its' manual adds to ts charm. That you wind it daily helps in the process of horological bonding too :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Please feel free to ask further
Be well now
ZIN
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Hey FAL Guy,
IF THIS DOESN'T PUSH YOU OVER THE EDGE I DON'T KNOW WHAT WILL!
Buy a Speedmaster and maybe your watch will one day be in the presence of greatness like...
John Glenn OR...
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Buzz Aldrin OR...
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Scott Carpenter OR...
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Jim Lovell OR...
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Charlie Duke OR...
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Edgar Mitchell OR...
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Al Worden, Jim Lovell and Jon McBride.
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GO BUY A SPEEDMASTER!!!!
IF THIS DOESN'T PUSH YOU OVER THE EDGE I DON'T KNOW WHAT WILL!
Buy a Speedmaster and maybe your watch will one day be in the presence of greatness like...
John Glenn OR...
Buzz Aldrin OR...
Scott Carpenter OR...
Jim Lovell OR...
Charlie Duke OR...
Edgar Mitchell OR...
Al Worden, Jim Lovell and Jon McBride.
GO BUY A SPEEDMASTER!!!!
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Hey Mr MacDaddy, I'm not jealous at all:sad:
May I ask, have you read Edgar Mitchell's book that you are holding (and presumably getting autographed)?
Is it about his career as an astronaut or about his beliefs in ESP, etc? I know he did some controversial experimentation during Apollo 14 on ESP and is a big believer in ETs.
Did you get to speak to any of these heroes at length or was it a sign and pose job for them?
When anyone asks which six people from history you would invite to dinner I say that it would be difficult because there were more than 6 Mercury, Gemini and Apollo astronauts.:biggrin:
May I ask, have you read Edgar Mitchell's book that you are holding (and presumably getting autographed)?
Is it about his career as an astronaut or about his beliefs in ESP, etc? I know he did some controversial experimentation during Apollo 14 on ESP and is a big believer in ETs.
Did you get to speak to any of these heroes at length or was it a sign and pose job for them?
When anyone asks which six people from history you would invite to dinner I say that it would be difficult because there were more than 6 Mercury, Gemini and Apollo astronauts.:biggrin:
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Actually that was my first meeting with Mitchell and it was an autograph book signing session. I've met him a few times after that. Yes, I've read Edgar Mitchell's book and it's more of a study on conciousness with some of his Apollo 14 experience mixed in. I thought he was a bit on the stranger side until I read the book and met the man personally. He's a genius to say the least. I now understand what he's trying to accomplish. From a scientific point of view, and ruling religion out per say, his question is what is human conciousness and what happens to it? Where do our thoughts and being go into the universe? Heavy stuff if you don't believe in God. I do believe in God so I have my answer to this. It's interesting even if you have a belief or faith. He felt an intelligence out there on the way back from the Moon. On the surface people think he's nutty, but once you read the book you'll see where he's going with it. Yes, it's autographed. It's a lot like people who believe in UFOs. Yes, I believe in UFOs in the sense that something may be an unidentified flying object like a russian spy plane or an experimental aircraft. You have to understand what people's meanings are. Do I believe in ETs? Personally, no.
Yes, I've met these wonderful men several times over the last few years at several NASA events and dinners of which I've been fortunate to attend. I try not to ask the obvious questions since they've been answering them for the last forty years. I've talked with them like they were my uncle, which interests them more. I did ask Jim Lovell what it's like to be in a Gemini spacecraft for two weeks. "Didn't you cramp up? I got cramped just from the car ride here." He said while they didn't have much room, your body is not touching anything in zero g's so there is no pressure on the body. He did say it was a great question.
@Zin, Fame and Fortune???????? I'm an artist and while you can tell I'm not starving can I borrow $20 bucks? ;-)
Yes, I've met these wonderful men several times over the last few years at several NASA events and dinners of which I've been fortunate to attend. I try not to ask the obvious questions since they've been answering them for the last forty years. I've talked with them like they were my uncle, which interests them more. I did ask Jim Lovell what it's like to be in a Gemini spacecraft for two weeks. "Didn't you cramp up? I got cramped just from the car ride here." He said while they didn't have much room, your body is not touching anything in zero g's so there is no pressure on the body. He did say it was a great question.
@Zin, Fame and Fortune???????? I'm an artist and while you can tell I'm not starving can I borrow $20 bucks? ;-)
Well, shoot. I just noticed a "reserve power" rating on the Omega website and didn't pay any attention to the "Manual Wind" comment.
Uh, nevermind. :laugh::w00t::scared:
I'm really wanting an auto for my first.
There is an alternative Mr FAL Guy.
You could purchase a pre-loved Speedy Pro to see if you can live with it. All being well you may want another. If not then letting it go will probably not be a costly exercise since the values of Speedy Pros on the secondary market is rising.
Just a thought.
Be well now
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You could purchase a pre-loved Speedy Pro to see if you can live with it. All being well you may want another. If not then letting it go will probably not be a costly exercise since the values of Speedy Pros on the secondary market is rising.
Just a thought.
Be well now
ZIN
That is not a bad idea. The local watch shoppe has a anice 3510.50.
Oh...question...does the Speedmaster have a sweep second hand? Or does it "tick"?
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