New Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope

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Om3ga321

·Sep 27, 2021

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I don't get the watch, a vintage dial with a case shape that is much later. I dig the applied hour numbers and I bet that looks great in person, but the lugs are just too heavy for a vintage-inspired piece. The Bronze/Gold works a little better but is still not a hit in my book. These are going to be like the Hb-Sia and just sit in the range unsold and silently disappear. (The Hb-Sia is actually kinda cool and I think the carbon fiber seemed a bit too gimmicky but is still a great looking watch)

"the lugs are just too heavy for a vintage-inspired piece"
You hit the nail on the head.
Love the dial but that case is wrong.

 

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kelsey

·Sep 27, 2021

Om3ga321

"the lugs are just too heavy for a vintage-inspired piece"
You hit the nail on the head.
Love the dial but that case is wrong.

I disagree completely and do understand (and like) what Omega is doing here.

I personally liked the look of 516.53.38.50.01.001 a white gold museum line however it looks great but on my wrist wouldn’t suit, just too vintage.

This line of Speedmaster retains a similar dial type but in a more modern and dare I say desirable case, so for me it’s an excellent approach by Omega.

100% agree it won’t be everyone’s cup of tea or even a big seller, but it’s great Omega producer another offering, more choice is a huge positive IMO.

Not yet seen in person but ticks a lot of boxes for me.

 

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Pazzo

·Sep 27, 2021

I like Zenith's approach to their revival series. ...

 

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kelsey

·Sep 30, 2021

Anyone put their name down on one of these?

 

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cristos71

·Sep 30, 2021

A design abhorration and I think a complete wasted use of one of Omega's back catalogue classic dials.

What were they thinking about putting that 1930's dial layout in a modern Seedmaster case? 😵‍💫

 

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kelsey

·Sep 30, 2021

cristos71

What were they thinking about putting that 1930's dial layout in a modern Seedmaster case? 😵‍💫

Wtf is modern about the Speedmaster case?

 

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abrod520

·Sep 30, 2021

kelsey

Wtf is modern about the Speedmaster case?

Well this one's inching closer to the newer 44.25mm co-axial case than the Professional's 1960s case, is what he means. This model should really have been in a straight lug case though, the FOIS case at the very least.

 

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kelsey

·Sep 30, 2021

Tbh my 16cm wrist wouldn’t argue with these in a FOIS case 😉

Anyways I like these a lot, hardest part was deciding which one, ended up putting my name down for the bronze/gold version.

 

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nicolamilton

·Sep 30, 2021

I wouldn't mind a 9908 for a new Speedmaster Mark II. Thinner and hand wound would be perfect.

 

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WastedYears

·Oct 2, 2021

FYI, the Chronoscope clasp fits the 3861 Speedy Pro bracelet.

More details here.

 

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nicolamilton

·Oct 2, 2021

WastedYears

FYI, the Chronoscope clasp fits the 3861 Speedy Pro bracelet.

More details here.

Great news. Thanks.

 

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Longbow

·Oct 2, 2021

 

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raclaims

·Oct 2, 2021

Damn they all look so good!

 

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savio.79

·Oct 3, 2021

One can buy it just for the way the dial plays with the light!
One can buy it just because he wanted a speedy with blue accents!
Probably nobody will buy it for measure tasks

Glad they gave more options (main dial/sub dial/details)
- white/black/red
- double white/blue
- blue/double white
… and the chocolate one

But… where is the:
- white/ double blue option???

 

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Longbow

·Oct 3, 2021

Concerning the Chronoscope dials; I was expecting to like the blue on white the most and the black/red on white the least but up close and live the 329.30.43.51.02.002 was the most interesting. The blue was, honestly, awful.

Dial aside, the case and movement are the real highlights for me. The case wears thin and lower on the wrist than my other Speedmaster Pro models (861, 1861, 3861) and the extra width was barely perceptible. The extra millimeter lug width also seemed to help with bracelet comfort, and remember it tapers down to 15mm like on the new 3861 bracelet, so rather attractive.

The new caliber 9908 was also a pleasure to operate.

I think Omega has a great new platform to shrink down the Racing two register models. With more conventional dials these will be awesome.

 

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marcn

·Oct 3, 2021

I’m desperate to know the ‘how’ and ‘who’ of the design approval process at Omega!

 

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nicolamilton

·Oct 4, 2021

After seeing details, I realized that the new Chronoscope clasp only has 2 positions. It's like an "easylink" adjustment rather than a micro adjustment. The same as 3861 clasp but without tools.