Let's talk Omega Speedmaster Professional

[davebrochill]

Not crazy. I'll contact the man. My bracelet is in sad shape.

Let us know how it works out and be sure to post before/after pics

[Too Tall]

Checking in. He is in Hong Kong!
You sure about this?

Let us know how it works out and be sure to post before/after pics

[davebrochill]

Checking in. He is in Hong Kong!
You sure about this?

Haha yep. That's why I originally said it's going to sound crazy :)
He's legit. Did you run that search yet?

[Too Tall]

Haha yep. That's why I originally said it's going to sound crazy :)
He's legit. Did you run that search yet?

I know where you live ;) He sent a very gracious note. I'm "in" and will report back.

[davebrochill]

I know where you live ;) He sent a very gracious note. I'm "in" and will report back.

Cheers! I expect a call next time you're down here then :)

[Matthew Strongin]

Cheers! I expect a call next time you're down here then :)

Too Tall definitely needs to make a trip down south.

[Too Tall]

Too Tall definitely needs to make a trip down south.

I know I know I owe I owe. Thanks guys.

[davebrochill]

I know I know I owe I owe. Thanks guys.

Did you get your bracelet back yet?

[Too Tall]

Did you get your bracelet back yet?

I am having separation anxiety.....have not sent it yet.

[burgess1108]

Have been itching for a timepiece for years now. Decided this was the year and fell in love with the Panerai 1940 line. On the wrist, I liked it, but didn't love it. So I wandered into the Omega boutique here in NoVa and wandered out with this. Had it a month now and am really, really enjoying it.

[Too Tall]

Chris that is fantastic. Exactly what I want. Let me know when you get bored ;)

[DrZRM]

Oh that strap! Croc (gator?) with the curved ends, I want one so bad...and I have the deployant for it just sitting in the parts drawer. Given that the perforated rubber one is about $200 I can only imagine what Omega is getting for this one. Time to start saving for a new strap.

I also love that this has a date function on it, but looks like a traditional Speedy. Nice watch!!

Have been itching for a timepiece for years now. Decided this was the year and fell in love with the Panerai 1940 line. On the wrist, I liked it, but didn't love it. So I wandered into the Omega boutique here in NoVa and wandered out with this. Had it a month now and am really, really enjoying it.

[AngryScientist]

is that an auto or hand wind? does the co-axial movement even come in hand wind?

all of my nice watches are divers, essentially, but i do have a soft spot for one of these, maybe someday. nice score !

[murphy]

is that an auto or hand wind? does the co-axial movement even come in hand wind?

all of my nice watches are divers, essentially, but i do have a soft spot for one of these, maybe someday. nice score !

It is auto; Co-Axial is only automatic. Originally when I was shopping the Speedmaster I kind of put the manual movement as a negative, but really winding it first thing in the morning is an easy habit to have. I will say the 60 hour power reserve of the Co-Axial movement is nice compared to my 48 hour on the manual movement.

[fmbp]

It is auto; Co-Axial is only automatic. Originally when I was shopping the Speedmaster I kind of put the manual movement as a negative, but really winding it first thing in the morning is an easy habit to have. I will say the 60 hour power reserve of the Co-Axial movement is nice compared to my 48 hour on the manual movement.

I agree with this statement about the 60 hour power reserve. I don't have to touch my Aqua Terra for a whole weekend, and it's still running just fine on Monday morning when I go back to work. Granted, my other watches have ETA 2824 movements, so only a 38 hour power reserve, but it makes a big difference.

[burgess1108]

TT - You're going to be waiting a while for me to get bored with this piece (aka never).

This Speedmaster just ticked all the boxes: A classic piece. Sporty, yet can dress it up with the croc strap. Only two dials for the seconds and chrono. Date window.

Has anyone ever had a kid just to be able to hand a watch down? JUST KIDDING.

[NCC1701]

No BUT I will hand down my stainless no date sub I got for a milestone BD to my oldest son...it's 37 years young and still runs like new!

I also have my dads old Longines self winder that keeps great time and it's at least 65 years old & my grandfathers gold Hamilton retirement pocket watch from Packard Motor Car dated 1931....I think!

And yes I have a watch problem...a serious watch problem and dammed proud of it!

KJ

[Matthew Strongin]

Has anyone ever had a kid just to be able to hand a watch down? JUST KIDDING.

No, but I did have a kid so my father would hand a watch down to me!

[Matthew Strongin]

my grandfathers gold Hamilton retirement pocket watch from Packard Motor Car dated 1931....I think!

That is awesome! I have an octagonal National Watch Company (Elgin) pocket watch that was my great, great, great grandfather's from the late 1800s, but the movement needs to be reinstalled and would need a ton of work to get it running again. One day, if the repair cost sticker shock wears off, I'll get it fixed.

[dogrange]

That is awesome! I have an octagonal National Watch Company (Elgin) pocket watch that was my great, great, great grandfather's from the late 1800s, but the movement needs to be reinstalled and would need a ton of work to get it running again. One day, if the repair cost sticker shock wears off, I'll get it fixed.

Just out of curiosity, what is ballpark to get something like that done? How many places are there in the US that could even do it?