If you screw down without the pin being properly seated the link will be permanently bent. May be able to straighten it out with tools but would inspect them very carefully. Dont ask how I know... No way can the pin slide far enough to wiggle out if all is in correctly.
I am happy to share with the forum that my '57 Speedy arrived today. I would like to thank everyone for sharing both your pictures and your Omega knowledge and expertise.
Thanks!
It's from Gunny and is called the Egypt. Including another pic and a link below:
http://gunny-store.com/product/egypt
I've also ordered two additional straps from Europelli and Erme Leatherworks for this watch. I'm even more excited for these and will post pics once they arrive.
C cfracingIt is good to know that the pin can not wiggle out if seated properly. I was only speculating because I did not know if the pin had worked itself on my bracelet, or if it had occurred during the removal of links by the AD when sizing it. However, it is still possible to screw down the pin when it is not seated on the other end without bending the pin because the link can bow out slightly giving the appearance of a bent link. I think that was the case with my bracelet, gforce's, and possibly Longbow's.
Yes, you won’t bend the pin but you will bend the outer bit of the link (at least my sample of one suggests so). Putting it together correctly showed it to be out of true by about .5 mm, which is noticeable on the assembled bracelet. Guess it can be bent back in a vice or so.
At long last I collected my 60th Anniversary Speedy yesterday afternoon, The AD staff in Winchester were great and made an occasion of it, mine is the only one they have seen. As for me I couldn’t be more pleased and have been wearing it ever since. This watch makes a great companion piece to my Ed White, only a fifty year gap and now Omega have told me they have a Speedy Tuesday available for me as well!
At long last I collected my 60th Anniversary Speedy yesterday afternoon, The AD staff in Winchester were great and made an occasion of it, mine is the only one they have seen. As for me I couldn’t be more pleased and have been wearing it ever since. This watch makes a great companion piece to my Ed White, only a fifty year gap and now Omega have told me they have a Speedy Tuesday available for me as well!
Congrats! Are you going to make the move on the Speedy Tuesday?
If I had managed to reserve an ST back in January I would not have reserved the 60th, this way I get both. I have just about convinced Mrs SouthernScot that this is a good idea!
I hope you plan on getting her a very nice Christmas present!😉
At long last I collected my 60th Anniversary Speedy yesterday afternoon, The AD staff in Winchester were great and made an occasion of it, mine is the only one they have seen. This watch makes a great companion piece to my Ed White, only a fifty year gap and now Omega have told me they have a Speedy Tuesday available for me as well!
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C cfracingWho knew when I put my order in for the 60th Anniversary Speedmaster at my AD back at the first of May that I wouldn't receive it until December..
