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A pair of MK40’s

PlogTinTin
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Hi All,

My name is TinTin, new OF member and a very happy owner of a pair of MK40’s.

I’ve been looking for quite a while for a Speedmaster with a couple of criteria’s. I wanted something around 40mm diameter, with date(s), automatic, bulletproof/easy to service and something “rare”, quirky and special 😀

The MK40 hit the nail with it its triple date complication and size that fits me perfectly. The 1151 caliber functions very well as a reliable workhorse.

The ones I have are:
MK40 3520.53.00 “Schumacher”
MK40 3523.81.00 “Japan Domestic Model” 1 of 1000 made.

Both of these watches have a very funky design. While the dial is very busy I love the Arabic numerals that helps to easier see the time.

The “JDM” looks stunning in real life with some nice, small subtle changes compared to “non-JDM” ones. It has an applied Omega logo, blue sunburst dial, silver sub-dials and a Red Crescent for the date indicator.

The “Schumi” has a funky and fun design with its colors.
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Happy to be part of the OF.

Best regards,
TinTin
 
Aroxx
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Welcome and nice pair! I really like the Schumacher. I wouldn’t mind having one of those myself some day.
 
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Aroxx Aroxx
Welcome and nice pair! I really like the Schumacher. I wouldn’t mind having one of those myself some day.

Thank you!
The Schumi is probably an acquired taste for some but I think it’s really cool.

I especially like the old ads for it.
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Aroxx
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I didn’t actually know that watch was affiliated with him. I used to be a big Michael Schumacher fan as a kid watching Formula 1.
 
dougwhiz
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Great watches. I really like the dial on the blue JDM one!

Mine says hello.

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dsio
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They’re great pieces that offer a lot of complexity while maintaining great reliability and accuracy, I recommend these all the time as they’re such great value.
 
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fredo_omega fredo_omega
Mine says hello too!
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That’s a nice silver dial 😀

dsio dsio
They’re great pieces that offer a lot of complexity while maintaining great reliability and accuracy, I recommend these all the time as they’re such great value.

Absolutely agree with you. These MK40s are a great value for money.
 
Dsloan
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A Schumacher is on my wishlist... Might be the next Omega I pick up 😀
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PlogTinTin
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Dsloan Dsloan
A Schumakcher is on my wishlist... Might be the next Omega I pick up 😀

Get one! You won’t be disappointed 😉😀
 
fredo_omega
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I get it why there's so much attention paid to the Moonwatch, but there are SO many interesting Speedmasters that aren't Moonwatches! Especially if you're willing to go back a few years and models, much less vintage.
 
hen
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fredo_omega fredo_omega
Mine says hello too!
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This is the one I would pick. Stunning watch, so much complication and still the dial looks calm and elegant. The Schumacher is fun but too busy for me.
 
Doc Olives
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Two great MK40 day-dates - many thanks for sharing. I’m definitely Team Schumacher. I wish there weren’t so many other fans though - prices on that one keep going up. I blame you Ben Clymer…
 
PlogTinTin
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Doc Olives Doc Olives
Two great MK40 day-dates - many thanks for sharing. I’m definitely Team Schumacher. I wish there weren’t so many other fans though - prices on that one keep going up. I blame you Ben Clymer…

Team Schumi here too 👍

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dapellegrini
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Excellent. Count me as another fan of the Schumacher's and the colorful speedy reduced:

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Doc Olives
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dapellegrini dapellegrini
Excellent. Count me as another fan of the Schumacher's and the colorful speedy reduced:

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Gorgeous dedication across the whole color spectrum. Beauties all around 👍
 
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