First Omega In Space (2012 Speedmaster) FOIS, Roll Call

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Funny to think these came out nearly a decade ago, how time flies… I still think of this as a relatively new addition to the Speedy family and a much loved one at that,
 
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Thought I would jump in and say hello. Purchased my FOIS (15,5**) back in May of this year. I prefer a bracelet so I added the US1450 but I’m also thinking of getting the Forstner flat link. Thoughts?
 
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Thought I would jump in and say hello. Purchased my FOIS (15,5**) back in May of this year. I prefer a bracelet so I added the US1450 but I’m also thinking of getting the Forstner flat link. Thoughts?
Hi there and congrats on your purchase. I can vouch for the Forstner flat link as I have one on my FOIS. It looks good. It's light and comfortable, esp with the elasticated links. Adjusting the length is a breeze as it uses screws rather than pins.
 
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Thought I would jump in and say hello. Purchased my FOIS (15,5**) back in May of this year. I prefer a bracelet so I added the US1450 but I’m also thinking of getting the Forstner flat link. Thoughts?
There's a good comparison thread, if you haven't already searched for and found it. The ideal solution sounded to me like the band of one with the clasp of the other. YMMV.
 
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The chap from McFly, who revealed himself as a Strictly contestant, was on the One Show earlier today wearing a FOIS on the original leather strap.

No pictures I’m afraid but good to see the FOIS getting an airing on the BBC - not that the untrained eye would have noticed…
 
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Got my first omega today - found a new First Omega in Space at a boutique. Couldn’t believe my luck - was about to give up and get a 3861. #1594x.
 
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Got my first omega today - found a new First Omega in Space at a boutique. Couldn’t believe my luck - was about to give up and get a 3861. #1594x.
Sounds like the highest number so far.
 
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Got my first omega today - found a new First Omega in Space at a boutique. Couldn’t believe my luck - was about to give up and get a 3861. #1594x.
That's awesome when you can find the watch you want like that. Surprised that there's still brand new examples available at OBs so late in the year after it's been discontinued. Congrats and wear in good health!

The number on yours suggests to me that Omega have probably produced an even 16000 of them in total from 2012-2020. Don't know if any sources can confirm this.
 
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Thought I would jump in and say hello. Purchased my FOIS (15,5**) back in May of this year. I prefer a bracelet so I added the US1450 but I’m also thinking of getting the Forstner flat link. Thoughts?
There's an imminent update for Forstner Flat link, a new thicker version. Wait a few weeks.
Congratulations!
 
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Got my first omega today - found a new First Omega in Space at a boutique. Couldn’t believe my luck - was about to give up and get a 3861. #1594x.

Congratulations for this purchase. Same here for me, i luckily could find what might be the last available in France.
Will receive it in two weeks when back from holidays.
 
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Got my first omega today - found a new First Omega in Space at a boutique. Couldn’t believe my luck - was about to give up and get a 3861. #1594x.
Photos or it didn’t happen - and congrats on the pickup. Last time I was in an AD they said the FOIS is still regularly requested, but there really aren’t very many around now.
 
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Bloody FOMO inducing thread this is :whipped:.

Picked up mine today from an AD that still had one.
 
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Photos or it didn’t happen - and congrats on the pickup. Last time I was in an AD they said the FOIS is still regularly requested, but there really aren’t very many around now.

I think the OB was even surprised. I had a couple AD try to place a special order with no luck. I was traveling in NJ and stopped by the boutique and they didn’t have any either. I reached out again to ask if I could be on a waitlist for 321. Got a text back saying they just got a FOIS in. I was secretly hoping it would be #15999 or 16000.
 
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Photos or it didn’t happen - and congrats on the pickup. Last time I was in an AD they said the FOIS is still regularly requested, but there really aren’t very many around now.

I have heard the same — my AD said he’s had two in since the announcement and they went fast. Like an hour or two fast.

Welcome to the FOIS club, new members!
 
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Got my first omega today - found a new First Omega in Space at a boutique. Couldn’t believe my luck - was about to give up and get a 3861. #1594x.
Congrats, it’s a beautiful watch! Enjoy it in good health!
 
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Sounds like the highest number so far.

I picked mine up in early July, I originally posted the number on this thread without the last 2 digits - mine is number 1596x. I am curious to see what comes in with higher numbers, it will be fun to know if Omega stopped at 16,000 or if they possibly went over 16,000?
 
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I picked mine up in early July, I originally posted the number on this thread without the last 2 digits - mine is number 1596x. I am curious to see what comes in with higher numbers, it will be fun to know if Omega stopped at 16,000 or if they possibly went over 16,000?
The very first and very last FOIS produced will be collectors items for sure, but will need verification from Omega. Anyone knows someone on the inside at Omega HQ? 😗
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