60th Anniversary '57 Speedmaster

texasmade

I’ve also been watching the sales section here and on TRF and it seems like prices are starting to come down for them from grey dealers.

To the moon

I’ve had offers from 2 OB in the uk and 1 AD

To the moon

I’ve had offers from 2 OB in the uk and 1 AD

B blokk

London area? Been waiting for my call!

Retromlc

Hi everyone,my first post, I've been a long term Omega admirer and picked up my first Omega a few years ago,a 2008 Railmaster 39 mm and love it,it's not mint now as I wear it everyday,anyway I have been looking at a speedy for years ,nearly bought new a couple of times and chased a few used but I like broad arrow hands so when I heard the 60th had then I was hooked, I went to the OB in bluewater on their invitation night and registered my interest, I found myself obsessing over having one. Out of the blue I get a call from OB Bluewater yesterday saying they had one,in fact they had 5?? I drove up there yesterday to buy it. But on the way I started to think why has one of the most awaited pieces and sold out now readily available?
I went in a walked around the whole shop several times before going to the central display where all 3 variants are and saw the faux patina and didn't like it. I introduced myself and the saleswoman went and got the watch,maybe she should have brought the entire box out and did a slow reveal? I don't know but it was all pretty underwhelming, just the watch and she said there's other straps,but I couldn't get past the faux patina, I also think they should have put the original movement in to really separate it from standard speedmasters. Disappointed I walked away.

Penzes

Speedmaster by István Pénzes, on Flickr

Retromlc

Maybe disappointed is a bit harsh, it was beautiful, I took some pictures next to my Railmaster and went and had a coffee. I just don't like the faux patina, i went look at the 1957 reissue last year and it has the same finish. Personally I think they shouldn't pre age it

To the moon

It’s a brand new modern watch at the end of the day, with a nod to the pat. But I understand your view

Retromlc

Hi everyone,my first post, I've been a long term Omega admirer and picked up my first Omega a few years ago,a 2008 Railmaster 39 mm and love it,it's not mint now as I wear it everyday,anyway I have been looking at a speedy for years ,nearly bought new a couple of times and chased a few used but I like broad arrow hands so when I heard the 60th had then I was hooked, I went to the OB in bluewater on their invitation night and registered my interest, I found myself obsessing over having one. Out of the blue I get a call from OB Bluewater yesterday saying they had one,in fact they had 5?? I drove up there yesterday to buy it. But on the way I started to think why has one of the most awaited pieces and sold out now readily available?
I went in a walked around the whole shop several times before going to the central display where all 3 variants are and saw the faux patina and didn't like it. I introduced myself and the saleswoman went and got the watch,maybe she should have brought the entire box out and did a slow reveal? I don't know but it was all pretty underwhelming, just the watch and she said there's other straps,but I couldn't get past the faux patina, I also think they should have put the original movement in to really separate it from standard speedmasters. Disappointed I walked away.