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  1. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Aug 21, 2015

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    Originally lured into this community by the beauty of a vintage arrowhead-adorned Omega Constellation 10 months ago, it didn't take very long before I became enamored with The 'Moon Watch'. I mostly listened to the veterans, and took my time learning and looking; bought the MWO, and after 3 1/2 months, I found 'it'! A '63 Ed White. Here's my incoming post:

    https://omegaforums.net/threads/ok-i-did-it-bought-my-1st-speedie-Ω-an-ed-white.20876/page-1

    Unfortunately, the watch was not all that it was advertised to be. Despite the fact that the watch was supposed to be 'within Omega timing specs', it was not even close; and upon even closer inspection, the minute jumper parts were missing, and in their place: a wire :eek:!

    I returned it after two days.

    https://omegaforums.net/threads/my-most-precious-to-date-has-arrived-then-gone-again.21008/

    The frustration of that experience resulted in a bit of apathy towards buying a Moonie again.. my trust in sellers went to an all-time low.

    However, that didn't last very long. And this week, 6 1/2 months after returning the Ed White, I found my keeper!

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    My daughter's cat always checks watches out for me first.

    I will let the photos do most of the rest of the talking!

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    I will pause here, to see if anyone wants to guess which of the 145.022's this is... More photo hints to come...
     
    Edited Aug 21, 2015
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  2. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Aug 21, 2015

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    THAT is a lovely watch Doug! I won't guess though.
     
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  3. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Aug 21, 2015

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    The amazing thing is, I can't find a thing wrong with it, nor can I even find a scratch or blemish anywhere! Even still has the red dot:eek::D
     
  4. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Aug 21, 2015

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    nice wooden box. Looks like an Apollo 11 20th anniversary Speedie from 1989?
     
  5. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Aug 21, 2015

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    Actually, unless someone had seen this Edition's box in the past, it would be pretty difficult to figure out which one it is.
    Here's another picture after settling on a C & B Perlon strap:

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  6. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Aug 21, 2015

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    Any engraving on the case at 9 o'clock?
     
  7. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Aug 21, 2015

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    Yes there is...
     
  8. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Aug 21, 2015

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    Sure looks like the Apollo 11 20th?
     
  9. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Aug 21, 2015

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    Good guess! But, no...
     
  10. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Aug 21, 2015

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    Curses. I was so sure. :(
     
  11. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Aug 21, 2015

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    The other wooden box!
     
  12. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Aug 21, 2015

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    image.jpg Friday night game:
     
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  13. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Aug 21, 2015

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    LE OF 2000

    Edit: Oops, it's 2500!
     
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  14. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Aug 21, 2015

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    25th Apollo 11 anniversary ? Safe answer
     
  15. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Aug 21, 2015

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    Pretty warm I think...
     
  16. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Aug 21, 2015

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    Bingo!!

    Photo Aug 21, 4 23 57 PM.jpg
     
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  17. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Aug 21, 2015

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    Very nice. Wear it in the best of health!
     
  18. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Aug 21, 2015

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    Thanks, I'm thinking that means my health should be pretty good for at least the next few days, or a week!
     
  19. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Aug 21, 2015

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    BTW, Gemini4, your first guess was spot on. I was wrong on the LE numbers, the 20th Anniversary is the one that had 2000 (USA issue) made, and this one is the one with 2500 (duh, 25th=2500, 20th=2000).... my bad!
     
  20. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Aug 21, 2015

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    I didn't have my MWO to refer to. However, I do own an Apollo 11 20th as 1989 is my younger son's birth year.
     
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