I did a similar full mod as well some years ago: the dial and the matching hands. Liked it even better than the Mitsukoshi thanks to the red text. Stunning!
However, the fact that it was not original started to bother me more and more. So it went to a new home, I guess I then bought the Zenith EP38mm...
You have the two CK2998 LE's that are Panda dials with ceramic bezel, and that's about it.
For whatever reason Omega never made many Panda dialed Speedmasters, you have the Mitsukoshi, the 35th Apollo 11, a Tokyo 2020 version, and maybe one or two others. They made some reverse Panda versions like Speedy Tuesday 1, a Tokyo 2020 version, and a few others. But it's not something that they do too often, they tend to stay with black or dark hued dials. When they do appear you have to jump on it. Unfortunately prices seem to be going up for these panda versions.
Hi guys,
I am about to get the MOD dial and hands but am unsure which Speedmaster these really fit. In this discussion I saw that people have mentioned that the Speedmaster should have a 861 or 1861 calibre. Is this definitely correct? That would mean that also both (saphire and hesalite) current 2020 Speedmaster models should be compatible right? Would be great to get your feedback. Thanks!
Hello!
Yes, the dial should fit the 1861 or 861 Calibre. It will work on both the sapphire and hesalite versions.
Good luck and show us a picture when it’s been done!
great, thanks so much for your quick feedback! Or would you prefer the 3590 or 3570 for this modification?
I’m actually first buying the dial etc and then the watch . I currently have the Speedy Tuesday 1 reverse panda and definitely not modifying that one. That’s why my thinking was to get the new standard speedy and modying that one. what are your thoughts? For which model should I rather go?
That’s totally down to your own preference - I’d see what the best deal you can get on one is.
I actually have the dial and handset and will do the mod myself at some stage.
Ok yeah, I’m still undecided but guess I’ll go with the newest Speedmaster. On what speedy do you plan to use the mod? Btw is 1.000€ a fair price for dial and hands? All are still unopened
