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

140dave

#15986 checking in…. New high # I believe?

Bought today (see 2 posts above) at the new SF OB. They say it is the last new one anywhere in the US according to their internal inventory system but I always take that kind of info with a grain of salt.

I am sure there is a new one or two floating around at AD’s and more than a couple in Grey inventory. But those prices keep going up so buying at an OB actually made sense on this one. Plus a few extras were thrown in; an extra FOIS strap (which is a great add IMO) and the normal Omega trinkets.

140dave

#15986 checking in…. New high # I believe?

Bought today (see 2 posts above) at the new SF OB. They say it is the last new one anywhere in the US according to their internal inventory system but I always take that kind of info with a grain of salt.

I am sure there is a new one or two floating around at AD’s and more than a couple in Grey inventory. But those prices keep going up so buying at an OB actually made sense on this one. Plus a few extras were thrown in; an extra FOIS strap (which is a great add IMO) and the normal Omega trinkets.

K Kiran Sooknandan

Hi everyone, relatively new FOIS owner here in Australia. Love seeing everyone’s posts and how much they love their watch too. I was wondering if I could ask some advice. What springbar tool do people recommend? I figured the best place to ask was this community. Would appreciate any feedback. Thanks!

K Kiran Sooknandan

Hi everyone, relatively new FOIS owner here in Australia. Love seeing everyone’s posts and how much they love their watch too. I was wondering if I could ask some advice. What springbar tool do people recommend? I figured the best place to ask was this community. Would appreciate any feedback. Thanks!

nicolamilton

Bergeon.

nicolamilton

By the way, 1,5mm less tall with this caseback.
Huge improvement.
Before

After

sn0wman72

Bergeon 6767 or 6111, preference seems to be split between the two models.

Here are some threads that discuss
https://omegaforums.net/threads/best-springbar-tool-for-straps-bracelets.75649/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/small-spring-bar-removal-tool-fork.78358/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/strap-changing-tools.85495/

texasmade

That is a big improvement. Details on the caseback?

Twocats

I passed through Dubai duty free on Friday and the Rolex display had three watches in each one that normally has place for 20+ watches. The sales guy told me that people are buying anything at all and 90% of buyers did not even know the name of the model they were purchasing prior to him telling them.

Rolex in the Dubai Mall was worse as they had nothing for sale. At least Patek Philipe was willing to sell me a ladies Twenty-4 (square) on the spot.

DoctorEvil

Hey, congrats and welcome to the club!
I used the springbar tool from a cheap watch repair kit off Ebay and it worked fine. Just make sure you practice on a cheap watch first. Most people here seem to like the Bergeon brand. This thread might help you:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/safest-springbar-tool-for-removing-3861-speedmaster-bracelet.132429/

nicolamilton

6767

perks713

Best advice I can add is to not get frustrated. Some times taking a strap off is a breeze some times you just can't catch the little sucker... As others have said practice on a cheap watch first if you have one. When it comes time to try on the FOIS just take your time, walk away if you can't get it right away.