My First Watch...and it's an OMEGA! :)

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The one thing to be aware of with a Speedmaster is it has two different Seconds hands.

The small dial near the 9 o'clock position is the regular Seconds hand that will go around whenever the watch is running.
The larger Seconds hand is for using the stopwatch feature.
It will normally rest at the 12 o'clock position until it is time to use the stopwatch.

The top pusher knob (on the right side of the case) turns the stopwatch on and a second push of it turns it off.
The bottom pusher knob (on the right side of the case) resets the stopped stopwatch hand back to the 12 o'clock resting position.

If you leave the stopwatch feature running all the time, then you'll need to wind the watch a lot more every day.

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Thanks, I had no idea! I've then never worn my watch without the stopwatch running :/ I like watching the larger "seconds" dial go around. I suppose that means, to wear it legitimately, I have to rely on that small box. Not nearly as enjoyable.

I don't ever really use the stopwatch, so I guess technically I could use it as a seconds hand, but that seems like it would cause extra strain. It's also not what it is intended.

Anything else I might want to know about the dials or winding or such? I try to catch it daily, but sometimes weekends and such it can lose its steam especially holidays. I think all the staying-at-home makes it harder to have this as a daily show watch. So far only my dogs are enjoying the Omega experience with me 馃槈
 
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Congratulations on a wonderful choice for your first watch. After all you've done, you deserve a treat. The Speedmaster is my all time favorite Omega as it is for so many. Welcome to the club and the Forum.
 
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Congratulations on your Speedy!
 
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Congratulations you鈥檝e only gone & bought one of the best watches ever made , I hope you enjoy it for many years to come .
 
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Congrats on your purchase, I got mine almost a year ago and it remains an excellent decision!
 
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Mine say hi.... you made a great choice / long may you enjoy the watch.... but you might be on the slippery slope to more... (also you can pick up a DSOTM for less than $10K :0)