Here on OF, this watch is a homerun. Obviously since this is OF, we're going to like this release a lot more. Over on TRF, the general consensus is "looks nice but fauxtina ruins it" to "I hate it because of fauxtina"/
On release day? That's wishful thinking on your part.
"Fauxtina" is just an obnoxious term, very suitable for the drones on TRF. So if it had contemporary lume this bunch would like it, yeah, not buying that.
"Fauxtina" is just an obnoxious term, very suitable for the drones on TRF. So if it had contemporary lume this bunch would like it, yeah, not buying that.
I almost regret the hesalite. I think a 2 speedy collection can be hesalite and white dial, or white dial and this.
Hesalite and this just feels a tiny bit same-y when there are so many other choices
Another winner from Omega. They've been hitting it out of the park with this release plus the white Speedmaster.
Question - diameter says 39.7mm. Is it really smaller than the Pro at 42mm? I always thought that 2mm difference was from the crown guards but the actual size of the dial/bezel was the same.
Just found one here in Spain, do you think guys asking for a minimum would be accepted? I paid full price for the white one earlier this year and now drives me nuts..
Thanks
Looks great. The small seconds hand is tough to see in your pictures, but assuming that was simply the shop lighting?
Where the re-release 321 was a 'no' for me as the real (read: vintage) thing was more attractive in comparison and sits in a similar price range, this new release does strike me as a good one. Finding an original 2998 in nice condition is very hard, making this a better alternative. The grey/blue hue of the dial is the icing on the cake for me...
The pricing is interesting too; a bit below the 'premium' sapphire Moonwatch. What's your take on this? Is Omega backing up its Speedmaster range with a more 'attractively priced' offer in the wake of a slowing market?
(They surely have got me tempted, but hey, I know I have a weak spot for Speedies)
