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  1. Shay Nov 3, 2018

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    Just sharing my new acquisition. Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 2017. If you are wondering why 2017, I am new to omega watches and I wanted to get a 2017 one as my son was born last year and I would eventually pass on this watch to him when he is grown up. The moon watch is one of the most iconic watch and I am very happy with my purchase.I’ve just changed the strap this morning as I have a small wrist and prefer a leather strap.
     
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  2. queriver Nov 3, 2018

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    A nice story and enjoy the watch for many years until you hand it on to your son. It goes very well with that strap too: is it a Hirsch Lucca?
     
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  3. Shay Nov 3, 2018

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    Thank you. And yes the strap is Hirsch Lucca.
     
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  4. SpeedyD Nov 3, 2018

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    Congratulations on both counts. Wonderful piece to commemorate your son’s birth year. I’m sure he’ll appreciate it grately when it is passed down. Enjoy!
     
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  5. sevenhelmet Nov 3, 2018

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    A birth year watch for your son. Fantastic choice!
     
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  6. FinWatch Nov 3, 2018

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    Congrats—great story!!
     
  7. Steray86 Nov 3, 2018

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    Congrats! I’m thinking along the same lines mate! Got my first omega (Seamaster Deville 1967) last year when I found out my wife was expecting. Just ordered a FOIS as something to pass down to him when he’s 18. All the best. X
     
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  8. USDKH123 Nov 3, 2018

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    Congratulations! You’re in the cool kids club now.

    I have a Hirsch accent rubber strap I throw on once in a while for change of pace.

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  9. Mad Dog rockpaperscissorschampion Nov 3, 2018

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    A hearty congratulations are in order! :thumbsup:

    Don’t forget to get a pic from inside the presentation box with the lid fully closed...you have the technology. :thumbsup:

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  10. Shay Nov 4, 2018

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    Congratulations I think it is a great idea. I bought my first omega a few month back, 1949 Seamaster bumper automatic. My wife wanted me to get a Rolex, but IMHO the FOIS is the most iconic watch ever and I couldn’t resist it.
     
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  11. Shay Nov 4, 2018

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    I never thought of that
     
  12. Shay Nov 4, 2018

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    Thank you everything for your warm congratulations.
     
  13. JamieG Nov 4, 2018

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    Interesting thought. Enlighten me please: how do you achieve that?

    Oh and congrats to the OP on both counts. Let’s hope that your Son is “into” Watches come the time to hand it down :)
     
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  14. Mad Dog rockpaperscissorschampion Nov 4, 2018

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    1. Engage both timer and flash functions of phone camera.

    2. Place phone camera in large accessory bin of presentation box as depicted in first and second pics below. NOTE: Remove foam insert.

    3. Mash “go” button of phone camera.

    4. Fully close presentation box lid.

    5. BAM!

    6. :thumbsup:

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  15. JamieG Nov 4, 2018

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    Awesome. Thanks for the explanation. I’d all sorts of different thoughts of how you’d achieve it and none included a mobile phone ::facepalm2::
     
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  16. drhombus24 Nov 4, 2018

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    Congrats, my 2017 says hi
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  17. Mongooseman Nov 4, 2018

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    I need to stop looking at this thread. This was my first good watch, and I sold it back in 2007. Just bought the new 300m diver and *almost* starting to wish I'd just got a new Speedy instead.
     
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  18. watchos Nov 4, 2018

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    C7353893-8A67-40C6-817F-1B55918AB21D.jpeg Another 2017 here I hope to have my daughter inherit one day...
     
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  19. Skyblue44 Nov 6, 2018

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    Congrats! Ot also got me thinking, maybe I should take advantage of my newborn child to get a new Moonwatch...
     
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  20. vbrad26 Nov 6, 2018

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    It was one of my "excuses" as well...
     
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