In 2012 Omega produced 311.32.40.30.01.001 commemorating the 50th anniversary of 1st Omega in space



Pros:
Available BNIB for $4K
Modern caliber 1861
Vintage styling (no CG, Alpha hands, etc.)

Cons:
Poser, will mockingly remind me I couldn't find an affordable 2998
Leather only (bracelet $750 from Otto Frei)

Finally, been very happy with my 345.222, though I got it pre-loved


Maybe I'm just pining for some black bezel goodness, besides my reduced

 

I love the look of the FOIS and the more I see it the higher it creeps up my list of wanted Speedmasters.

 

Thanks, how could i forget Wally Schirra, after watching him with Uncle Walter on all those televised Apollo missions!

He was also the guy who brought music to space

 

I have the FOIS and the 57 reissue and like both of them very much. All of my Speedmasters are modern (Gemini IV also) and I don't find any thing "poser" with any of them. The FOIS you are specifically looking at is a well done reissues that many of the members here have. It is different enough from your 57 reissue to get adequate wrist
time and I think you would really like it based on what you already have, Speedmaster wise. Maybe even
enough to sell that reduced model.

 

I really like the FOIS, without the crown guards is a really cool watch.

 

I'm diggin' the FOIS too. Very classy, and yet far easier to maintain I'd hazard a guess. I'm thinking about one too...

 

I'm not sure anyone is finding an "affordable 2998" these days.

 

Just a little tease for all you FOIS lookers...

 

Here's mine:


Omega Speedmaster and cufflinks by Ølholm, on Flickr


Omega Speedmaster FOIS w/ 1125 bracelet by Ølholm, on Flickr

It really is a nice watch... Compared to the "regular" modern Speedmaster, it does tend to go best with more dressy strap options, though.

 

Would it be possible to switch the hands of this watch with modern stick speedmaster hands and chronograph seconds hand?

 

It's funny, for 'traditional' speedies, I prefer the bracelet, but this one just looks better on leather.

 

Cough, cough...

 

Interesting look Archer. Trying to decide which I like more.

 

What end links are you fitting on your FOIS ?

 

Flash sale at Joma for $3,295 for anyone thinking of this
http://www.jomashop.com/omega-watch-om31132403001001.html

 

That's a good deal if anyone is willing to deal with Jomashop. I have no experience dealing with them but have seen mixed reviews from others. A bit too late for me to consider...got mine two weeks ago..