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  1. fjf Dec 28, 2012

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    Don't know if this one can be considered as vintage (it is from 1990), but I got it from Japan yesterday and I like it a lot!. Seems to be the only non-chrono Speedmaster (Classic Heritage), and is more like a dress watch, case reference 166.0285:

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  2. Rafal Kulesza Feb 19, 2014

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    Steel bezel can see for the first time. To the Japanese market were produced special versions of the Speedmaster.
     
  3. ulackfocus Feb 19, 2014

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    It's a Slowmaster. :p
     
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  4. Rafal Kulesza Feb 19, 2014

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    :)
     
  5. Tinggle Feb 20, 2014

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    Anybody know more about this watch? This is purely to help improve my knowledge on the hobby.

    Many thanks!
     
  6. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 20, 2014

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    I'm at a loss to be honest, I half believe its just some generic or DeVille watch that has been accidentally labelled a Speedmaster in the Omega vintage database, wouldn't be the first time
     
  7. Tinggle Feb 20, 2014

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    Nice looking watch nonetheless.
    Cheers!
     
  8. ulackfocus Feb 20, 2014

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  9. Tinggle Feb 20, 2014

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    Thanks for that dennis. Now it's a bit clearer. Quite misleading for omega to label it a speedmaster though.
     
  10. Ru4scuba Feb 21, 2014

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    Interesting...hadn't seen that one before!
     
  11. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Apr 3, 2014

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    Well the twisted lugs style is unmistakenly Speedy Pro style......
     
  12. i20rider Apr 3, 2014

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    The entire point of a speedy is the chrono feature ?
     
  13. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Apr 4, 2014

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    The history of Speedmaster started when Omega designed watch for 'Racing boy'. Of course chronograph is important for them to time their laps and calculate their speed (hence tachymeter bezel). Space and moon association was an accident event, but get more attention and marketing budget.
     
  14. legends71 Apr 4, 2014

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    Woww nice watch, love the clean look.
     
  15. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Apr 4, 2014

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    Here is a screen shot of the Omega Extranet showing that specific serial number:

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    Most certainly a Speedmaster in name, if not in functions.

    Looking at the case details for this serial number, this should have a gold bezel based on the case photos on the Extranet:

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    Cheers, Al
     
  16. Georgieboy58 Apr 4, 2014

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  17. Mothra Apr 4, 2014

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    Its got to be said, I prefer the silver bezel...