Security engraving introduced around 2007 I think, I am sure someone will correct me. I think the idea behind it is to add another layer of difficulty for fakers

Plus

"The plaintiff, Omega SA, is a luxury watchmaker based in Switzerland that distributes its watches through authorized retailers. The Omega watches feature a copyrighted globe design on the back of the watch. The defendant Costco obtained the watches through the gray market: Omega would sell the watches to authorized distributors, third parties would buy the watches and sell them to the New York state company ENE Limited, and ENE would sell the watches to Costco. Omega did not authorize the importation or resale in the United States, and Omega sued for copyright infringement under 17 U.S.C. §§ 106(3) and 602(a). Costco asserted that the first-sale doctrine precluded any infringement claims against them. The trial court ruled in favor of Costco."

 

Really love the look of your black strap so much better than the boring brown that it comes with. Curious where you got it. Is this something the OB can provide?

 

It's an aftermarket 19mm crocodile strap. I have had a huge number of inquiries about it, people tend to like it immensely! I bought it on eBay and if I remember correctly, the seller was reikaye.

 

I dont think I have posted these here.
My Fois with shell cordovan straps and 1125/560 bracelet.

 

I'm getting interested in the first Omega in space watch. I haven't seen one other than pictures here. What price do these normally go for?

 

Here's one

 

I reckon £2600-2800 second-hand.

 

I have 57*2
My wife picked this up in May from a UK AD and kept it hidden from me these last 5 months until my Birthday.

Initially, I was looking at getting the 39mm blue Globemaster on a blue strap. I have a Pie Pan Constellation from 1961 which I adore and the Globemaster seemed the obvious choice but having lusted after a Globemaster for ages on-line, it just didn’t look right on me and I ended up trying the FOIS on in the store.

Anyhow, I have had the FOIS for 2 weeks now and I love it. I only have a17cm wrist and this model seemed far more in proportion than the Globemaster.

A couple of negatives being the alpha style hands are not always the easiest to read in certain light conditions and the lume on the minute hand being almost non existent but I know I made the correct choice.

 

First post. Just got my FOIS. Numbered 78XX. 2nd Omega after my Seamaster 300M I bought 7 years ago.

 

Hey all – I'm looking to buy myself my first serious time piece, and I'm thinking of going with a Speedy. Currently torn between the FOIS and the Moonwatch (311.33.42.30.01.001). I have rather large wrists (8 inches) and a tad concerned the 39mm case is going to look a tad too small... any advice? Which would you go with between the two?

 

I prefer the straight lugs on the FOIS...either watch will wear similarly on the wrist.

 

I changed the seconds subdial hand - never regretted it for a moment.

 

I have 7 1/2 inch wrist on a cool day and the FOIS wears the same as any other Speedy Pro. The difference in size are the crown guards. The straight lugs are the bomb.

 

Speedy Pro looks slightly bigger on the wrist, but it's a very slight difference. Also, case is 39.7mm, so slightly larger than 39mm. Either way I think it'll fit your wrist just fine. I preferred the FOIS and still do, but you won't go wrong with either.

 

Picked one up today.... I'd never seen one in person before and it looks amazing on the wrist.

Very happy as I was down for a 60th LE but this was less than half the price and has a great vintage look!

 

Thanks to Kingkrily. Love this thing. Can’t wait to get it on a bracelet. Makes me smile every time I look at it. It’s numbered 81XX

 

Hi @r32nissan, all,

Your watch is with 81## the highest FOIS number I have heard off until now. I am curious to figure out how many of these Omega has approximately produced, even more so given the ongoing rumours that it will be discontinued soon (or even has already ceased production).

This makes me wondering, does anyone have a higher number than 81##?

Thanks!

 

You should be able to calculate with the "german tank problem"

see here https://omegaforums.net/threads/speedy-tintin-information-gathering.33387/

 

Mine is 72XX View attachment 524331

 

more formal variation