It is still listed on the Omega website with the note to contact a boutique for purchase. I suspect this means that they are now built when ordered. If it was not available, they would have a note that it was discontinued and no longer available. Of course, this all assumes they regularly update these pages.
Had this watch for a year, and have loved it.
It's back on the original strap after time with a JB Champion, a vintage looking Bulang and Sons and a Nato.
But suddenly I'm feeling I should have gone with the standard Moonwatch: I think because the alpha hands and legibility are often beautiful but occasionally a pain.
How do I cure myself of these terrible thoughts!?!
Imho, the FOIS is every bit as special as the Moonwatch. OK, so it lacks hesalite and legibility is slightly worse, but it's the same movement and still a very beautiful watch and I prefer the lugs, pushers, lack of crown guards and dial. It's also still easily recognizable as a Speedmaster.
Generally agree with the same sentiment. I already have a 105.003 service handset that I plan to have put on when mine needs a service. Should look like this eventually. credit to Eremos on /r/watches for doing it first.
Wow I never thought of that, replacement running seconds hand, I like the alpha hands but that replacement sub seconds brings it to nearly original with Wally Schirra's.
And do you have the link to that original reddit post? Thanks
Generally agree with the same sentiment. I already have a 105.003 service handset that I plan to have put on when mine needs a service. Should look like this eventually. credit to Eremos on /r/watches for doing it first.
I really like the size, caseback, and I know it's sacrilege when when discussing the original domed hesalite crystal, but I actually prefer the saphire crystal for the reason mentioned above. The absence of crown guards is moot for me as it offers no protection to the vulnerable pushers; I've never damaged any crown, but I could sure see the possibility of damaging a pusher. The legibility is more than a minor nuisance in subdued lighting (eg watching TV at night with background lighting, dimly lit restaurants, etc- I really don't care if the running small seconds is impossible to see in these lighting conditions, but it's challenging to see the time (especially the minutes hand). Now all this could certainly be remedied beautifully by the transformation described by mrchen wrt Eremos mod. I'm going to hold off on that for now, as the legibility is fine in daylight; I boiught this chronograph for some daylight motoring activities (car Rally travel or touring-that type of thing-generally daytime)-I'll see how that goes, and if good, I like the watch as it is. If not I may consider the Eremos mod-actually like the chronograph seconds hand he used-it looks great, with effortless legibility
I actually tried to get one at an OB and AD at the time and both turned me down. Went grey and had it in less than a week once my decision was made to buy.
Interesting that it is still listed on the Omega website, and it is strange that Omega is also listing limited editions there some of which are clearly discontinued- maybe to cover new old stock still sitting with some dealers?
ntere
I could well imagine that Omega will issue a limited Ed White edition at some point ie with straight lugs and white hands. However, I quite like the alpha hands on the FOIS and seldom have difficulties to read them- a slight twist of the wrist will do the trick when the sunlight is playing with them...
Couleur
