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New Caseback On The Speedmaster Professionals?

  1. pianomankd Mar 29, 2017

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    I just received a new Speedy Pro today in the mail and when removing the back sticker I noticed the back is engraved with "Professional Moonwatch".

    Is this a new thing???

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  2. Meme-Dweller Mar 29, 2017

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    Wow, that's a first. I know they adjusted the sapphire sandwich version recently to remove "AND ONLY".

    Glad they clarified. I was worried I might accidently buy the Amateur Moonwatch version.
     
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  3. pianomankd Mar 29, 2017

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    Is that sarcastic?
     
  4. Le Chef Mar 29, 2017

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    There's undoubtedly a legal backstory to this change in terms of protecting the ownership of that claim.
     
  5. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Mar 29, 2017

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    The "and only" was changed a long time ago. Afaik one LE and early display backs had it


    First time I've seen the laser engraving on a pro. The ridge around the sea monster looks a little different also.
     
  6. pianomankd Mar 29, 2017

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    I don't like badmouthing businesses, but this was purchased from Jomashop. Could it be a fake?
     
  7. ac106 Mar 29, 2017

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    Highly unlikely but post pics of the front
     
  8. ctime3 Mar 29, 2017

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    Yes this is new text and its legitimate.
     
  9. pianomankd Mar 29, 2017

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  10. Meme-Dweller Mar 29, 2017

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    ^ Crown guard looks a little thin for a new watch but could just be the angle. Everything else looks good.
     
  11. tjoy89 Mar 29, 2017

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    Of course it's not a fake. The text was changed recently although I haven't been able to pinpoint when.
     
  12. pianomankd Mar 29, 2017

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    OK cool thanks guys.
     
  13. speedysanta May 23, 2017

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    Hi pianomankd

    I got my Speedmaster yesterday, Ref. 311.30.42.30.01.005. I bought it on chronext.de and it came from an official OMEGA dealer, with all papers and stuff. Apart from the movement, that I didn't check, the watch is original. I'm sure about it. However, I reacted like you did! Like «where does this come from»? :) I also bought the very last edition of the «Moonwatch Only» book, and there is nothing about the latest caseback.

    So if anyone could post some «official» statement from OMEGA or some additional information, I'd be very thankful.

    However: I like the additional engraving – even if it might be non-sense, as there is only one «real» moonwatch.
     
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  14. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker May 23, 2017

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    There's no official statement from Omega, but having "and only" removed is what this model looks like now.
     
  15. watch3s May 23, 2017

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    or a rolex gmt that also went to the moon
     
  16. speedysanta May 23, 2017

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    Or a Bulova. However, ONLY the Speedy is officially qualified by NASA for EVA (extra vehicular activity). But that's another topic …
    About the engraving I'm still searching – but didn't find any specific information. Let's wait and see if someone knows exactly what's behind the adaption.
     
  17. ac106 May 23, 2017

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    You don't say... Really? Are you sure? never heard that before..
     
  18. speedysanta May 24, 2017

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    "Today the Speedmaster Professional and X-33 are still regular visitors to the International Space Station and after accompanying the American astronauts in all of their manned space programs and cosmonauts since 1973, the Speedmaster Professional remains the only watch certified by NASA for use on extra vehicular activity."

    Last paragraph here. If it is a lie, than sorry …
     
  19. padders Oooo subtitles! May 24, 2017

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    I think he may have been making fun of you lol.
     
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  20. speedysanta May 24, 2017

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    You never know. ;-)