... a Speedmaster Replica Moonphase (ref. 3575.20) or, as sometimes mistakingly being called, the Speedmaster Broad Arrow Moonphase. The watch has broad arrow hands, but isn't in the Speedmaster BA range. I think this watch was only produced for a limited amount of time (1999 - 2003, can anyone confirm the first year of production?).

I am expecting it on Monday or Tuesday.

Here is an interesting article by the late Chuck Maddox on Speedmasters and Moonphase complications.
http://www.chronomaddox.com/speedmaster_moonphase.html

Product catalogue picture (although I am getting it on a leather strap and will a bracelet via an Omega dealer, just to have one when I want it on..)



I am excited!!

RJ

 

Yes, it is actually caliber 1866 (which is caliber 1861 added with a moonphase module). So, in the end, it has nothing to do with the Broad Arrow line-up. It only has "broad arrow" hands

Have to wait one more day Will post pictures asap!

 

Correct, it is a ref. 145.012-67 from 1967 (shipped to a Norwegian dealer on October 22nd, 1968 - according to Omega). The bracelet is indeed a 1039, but never wear it on this one. I wear it on a leather strap and if I want it on a bracelet, I use a ref.1450 bracelet (late 1980s, early 1990s).I wrote an article on bracelets a long time ago on: http://www.omega-addict.com/reviews/bracelets/

My current watch collection only has one Speedy and this one will bring it to two I had several speedies, both modern and vintage, but found myself only wearing this pre-Moon model so I sold/traded the others. My second favorite was the 'sapphire sandwhich'-model Speedmaster Pro, mainly due to the nice weight.

However, I might add another one to the collection, as I love the Snoopy version from 1995 (or 1997?) and the 40th Anniversary model with the silver patch.

RJ

 

That is the reason I never wear it on my Speedy. It is more or less a 'trophy' bracelet, like the original box I have. Never use them I have been searching for a ref.7912, ref.1035 and ref.1036 bracelet as well (as they will all fit this model), but you pay approx 300-500 Euro for these bracelets in just average condition. That's a lot of money for scrap metal.

 

Wow, congrats. Waiting is the hardest part of the hobby. I would love to be able to go to the AD and buy a watch, but you can save a lot by ordering online. When I purchased my seamaster gmt, it was listed at $2800. I found it online for $1799. I went to an AD after the find and asked if they would match it and they kept saying that there must be something wrong with it. It was brand new in the box with all proper documentation.

 

Here it is, arrived today!

 

Nice watch to have in a collection. The dial is more off white than I imagined.

 

Very nice, I am green with envy.

Brian

 

Very handsome watch, congratulations!

 

Very Nice, Congrats.