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  1. Shem

    Shem Nov 19, 2014

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    I've been seeking this one for a while off and on, and I finally found one in effectively NOS condition. I'd never seen this model in person before it arrived yesterday, and I was actually expecting to be disappointed after all the hype I've heard about it. It turns out that all the hype is absolutely justified and the watch totally blew me away!

    Here are some photos right after I got home from sizing at the Omega Boutique King of Prussia last night. Photos just do not do the dial justice! You have to see it in person. I will probably wear it to the next GTG. Without further ado, the Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo-Soyuz 35th Anniversary LE...

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  2. Darlinboy Ω 2

    Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Nov 19, 2014

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    Congrats!

    I've yet to see one of these "in the flesh", but the camera sure loves it. :thumbsup:
     
  3. PharaohRamses

    PharaohRamses Nov 19, 2014

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    Congrats.
     
  4. M.D.

    M.D. Nov 19, 2014

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    Well done, beautiful watch! Always a good feeling when something you've been hunting for finds its way into your watch box.
     
  5. George.A Ω 1

    George.A Nov 19, 2014

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    This one, together with the Gemini 4 (and perhaps also the Alaska project with the mitsukoshi version) are among the best Speedies out there imho. And while I do like all of them, each for its specific features, the speedyorite is my absolute favorite. Congrats!
     
  6. swils8610

    swils8610 Nov 19, 2014

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    Congrats! Beautiful watch!
     
  7. dougiedude Ω 1

    dougiedude Carpe horologium! Nov 19, 2014

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    Wonderful!

    I'm sure it's an awesome feel on the wrist.. Congrats!
     
  8. iLuveketchup

    iLuveketchup Nov 19, 2014

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    Congrats!!! I want one too!
     
  9. dougiedude Ω 1

    dougiedude Carpe horologium! Nov 19, 2014

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    @OP: Are those reflections in the subdials?
     
  10. Hijak Ω 2

    Hijak Nov 19, 2014

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    Very Nice and Congratulations on an iconic watch!::love::
     
  11. repoman

    repoman Nov 19, 2014

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    The Speediorite is definitely a Holy Grail piece. Congratulations! Mine was acquired last month through chance and diligence, and it says hello
     
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  12. DLT222 Ω 2

    DLT222 Double D @ ΩF Staff Member Nov 19, 2014

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    The entire dial is made out of meteorite. It was found in the Namibian desert, it was then cut, blackened and the subdials drilled to give it the silver appearance, what you're seeing there is the actual structure and composition of the meteorite. Every dial is different on every piece due to that structure not been the same all the way through the entire piece of meteorite.
     
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  13. Shem

    Shem Nov 19, 2014

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    Thanks for the congrats everyone! Here's a much higher resolution photo in better lighting:
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  14. DLT222 Ω 2

    DLT222 Double D @ ΩF Staff Member Nov 19, 2014

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    Here is a very recent shot of mine... You will see the difference in the dial [​IMG]


    The best bit is that there is not a single dial that looks the same in all 1975 pieces!

    Unique in a way!!
     
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  15. dougiedude Ω 1

    dougiedude Carpe horologium! Nov 19, 2014

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    Thanks for the amazing information, I had no idea this existed!

    As a former meteorite collector (still have them), I guess I need to have one of these to be in BOTH collections.. ::love:: a real DJP...(Doubly Justified Purchase!)
     
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  16. DLT222 Ω 2

    DLT222 Double D @ ΩF Staff Member Nov 19, 2014

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    This is where it gets the name Speedyorite

    Ps congrats again Rob!
     
  17. Dogmann

    Dogmann Nov 19, 2014

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    Hi Shem,

    Congratulations on your latest pick up that one really is special wear it in good health and enjoy it.

    Marc
     
  18. DLT222 Ω 2

    DLT222 Double D @ ΩF Staff Member Nov 19, 2014

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    Consequently OMEGA didn't put a hesalite crystal on this piece because they thought that it would actually tone down the dial slightly so they put a sapphire crystal on there instead.
     
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  19. Hijak Ω 2

    Hijak Nov 19, 2014

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    So want one of these!::love:: Ah, someday...
     
  20. cristit

    cristit Nov 19, 2014

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    Really nice Speedy! Enjoy it!