My first new mechanical in 20 years

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(Most of my recent buys have been vintage. Others have been cheap utilitarian beaters)

 
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If this is your way of showing us your 45th, then you're just a big old tease.
 
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I'm terrible in identifying the components of mechanical movements, and can't recognize how those hinges fit in the overall scheme of an mechanical watch... 😁
 
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If this is your way of showing us your 45th, then you're just a big old tease.
I am waiting on a bracelet to wear it on my wrist. The box is nice but underwhelming compared to the new reference 3570 box.
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Congratulations, and a great choice if this is your only new modern mechanical in that long. Sounds like you are getting the Ti bracelet which is a perfect match, that's how I wear it and its an absolute dream to wear everyday. After you wear it for a while, you appreciate it even more both in terms of its beauty and its comfort.
 
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Niceeee - Mine says hello!!

Has to be said though, its coming off the nato! I hate nato's!
 
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Niceeee - Mine says hello!!

Has to be said though, its coming off the nato! I hate nato's!

@DLT222, please donate all nato straps to RedRaider01. Thank you for your support. ::rimshot::
 
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Niceeee - Mine says hello!!

Has to be said though, its coming off the nato! I hate nato's!
Nice 45th Speedy!
 
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Sorry @Ferik i seem to have hijacked the thread - Not intended!
 
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Quite all right. I feel that while DLT222 photo is good, they in general don't do a good job of capturing its true looks
 
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Quite all right. I feel that while DLT222 photo is good, they in general don't do a good job of capturing its true looks

Yes the dial is quite hard to capture its true beauty, here is another one I've snapped.

 
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This is by far my hardest watch to photograph well, so many subtleties.
 
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This is by far my hardest watch to photograph well, so many subtleties.

Agreed.

I will see what it's like in the Miami sunshine later in the month 😉
 
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wow.... I really should stop coming to this site...

I really love this watch!

Love it even more on the Z-33 bracelet, and you should also get a chestnut brown croc leather titanium deployment for it....

This watch design is truly inspired!


(actually the sedna ring was inspired by the reddish colour the capsule acquired when heating up upon re-entry)

It is really crazy when you think about it...Omega Just keeps cranking out one amazing model after another ... I almost worry about them trying to maintain this momentum....
 
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I am waiting on a bracelet to wear it on my wrist. The box is nice but underwhelming compared to the new reference 3570 box.

So I heard. I was just out in Natick. Can't wait to see it. Will it be at Red Bar Boston?
 
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It most likely will be, Shane.mdid you get your SM300?
 
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@Superdoc I was thinking croc strap but then being in Florida it would trash the leather, thats why i never wear my aqua terra as its on croc.

The X-33 bracelet is the one to go for i think. I am still toying with selling it though... Its been worn 3 times and i keep picking up the usual suspects!
 
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It most likely will be, Shane.mdid you get your SM300?

I'm unfortunately still waiting for the SM300. SOON! There's a chance it makes it to our Red Bar meetup, but not confirmed yet.
 
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@Superdoc I was thinking croc strap but then being in Florida it would trash the leather, thats why i never wear my aqua terra as its on croc.

The X-33 bracelet is the one to go for i think. I am still toying with selling it though... Its been worn 3 times and i keep picking up the usual suspects!


Agree... Leather strap is definitely 'Winter-wear'...

If you are selling yours, give me the heads up.... I haven't bought a watch in almost an entire week....I'm starting to get cold sweats ...