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  1. b-16707 Dec 3, 2016

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    Which one would you choose and why? I want to pull the trigger but cant decide. FOIS's non standard lug width bothers me a bit as I cant use any of my current straps but I do love its hands!
     
  2. abrod520 Dec 3, 2016

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    Have you tried them both on in person?
     
  3. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Dec 3, 2016

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  4. padders Oooo subtitles! Dec 3, 2016

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    FOIS. It is the less obvious choice. The lack of bracelet is a bit cheap though on Omega's part.
     
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  5. ulackfocus Dec 3, 2016

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    Well, if you held a gun to my head.......






    ....... maybe you'd end up pulling the trigger. :D ::stirthepot::
     
  6. padders Oooo subtitles! Dec 3, 2016

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    I am actually with you all the way Dennis. I have a 3570 which I never wear and may as well sell but I felt I had to get one since it is supposedly the be all and end all of Omegadom. The lack of date and having to wind the damn thing are a bind. I much prefer the auto BA version but don't really wear that much either!

    There I said it. On Omegaforums too!
     
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  7. meganfox17 Dec 3, 2016

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    I would if I could but I won't because I can't pull the trigger on " The Chosen One " who brings balance to the Omega Force[emoji136] [​IMG]
     
  8. b-16707 Dec 3, 2016

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    yup. like oddboy said, "its tougher than that" hehe. Well unless while im walking down the street tomorrow and a bag of money hits my head.

    im actually the opposite, i hate dates (all my other watches i never set the date) and dont really use a winder for my watches so i end up having to start them up again anyways (i dont wear the same watch for more than 2 consecutive days) which makes manual wind pretty good for me too. I think your 3570 may have a happier life on my wrist, watcha say...haha.

    yesss the '57 reissue is top on my list in a heartbeat...only if i had that much cash to burn. Those hands, that dial, the bezel = absolute perfection.
     
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  9. meganfox17 Dec 3, 2016

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    Get a Rolex GMT. Heck ! Your profile name looks like a reference number anyway...
     
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  10. b-16707 Dec 3, 2016

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    We gonna play that typical-bash-a-newbie-on-a-forum game?
    Rolex GMTs have been straight up beaten with the ugly stick, so has lady fox. No thanks.

    yeaaa...although i can see myself wearing either speedys with a brown leather strap most of the time anyways. Bracelet would be nice for those more formal occasions for sure
     
  11. Bushido Dec 3, 2016

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    I personally chose the Pro. While quite good looking, the FOIS is a bit smaller than I typically prefer in my watches. However, it's completely subjective preference between these two references and there are plenty of people whom are happy with either...or both!
     
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  12. b-16707 Dec 3, 2016

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    Been reading around, FOIS has "disappearing" hands? I didnt notice that issue in the AD i was at while trying it on but then again, I wasnt there looking at it at all angles for hours.
     
  13. abrod520 Dec 3, 2016

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    Wow, dude. Started off so well, that took a serious left turn. I think she meant your username resembles a Rolex reference, like 16750 (which is a GMT-Master with quickset date) or 16710 etc. Doubt she was bashing, definitely didn't deserve a comment like that IMO
     
  14. Faz Dec 3, 2016

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    The FOIS by an edge...It would be no contest if it had a hesalite crystal..
     
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  15. meganfox17 Dec 3, 2016

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    What makes you say that ?
    Havent you been reading my posts?
    I'm getting a GMT Masters II Coke Ref 16710 in a couple of months .What bashing up are You talking about ? Dont jump to conclusions
     
  16. Faz Dec 3, 2016

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    The OP needs a little of this...
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  17. Faz Dec 3, 2016

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    Anybody calling a GMT "beaten with an ugly stick" deserves a bashing...;)
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  18. meganfox17 Dec 3, 2016

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    Thank You @Faz . No hard feelings [emoji136]
    I would suggest that the OP try out both FOIS & the regular Speedy at the AD or OB. That's the only way. I was a little surprise to find that the 39.7 mm CK2998 LE looked rather small on my wrist. I prefer the 41.5 mm Speedy 57' & the 42 mm Speedy actually...
    Maybe I just prefer larger size watches that's all. The Coke is a different story
     
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  19. Jking something intelligent and witty... Dec 3, 2016

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    I really want to like the speedmaster and of the pro and the FOIS I'd chose the FOIS. However if truth be told I think I'd rather go with an IWC Pilot Chrono before a speedy.
     
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  20. ulackfocus Dec 3, 2016

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    First off, she wasn't bashing anyone. Hazing n00bs is my job. Hazing douchebag n00bs a little harsher is extra fun, and you qualify after that statement.

    Second, put on man pants and make a friggin' decision. Topics like "Which watch should I buy and why?" belong on Watchuseek.

    Third, Miss Fox hasn't been in the same zip code as the ugly stick is. C'mon now, be honest - a hottie pointing a gun at you is kind of a turn on, ain't it? ;) :thumbsup:
    So whatcha got there Miss Fox? A Kimber? :p:p:p:p:p I surrender! ;)