New Speedy, New Member -Intro.

italy1861

...You still on the decaf Mad Dog! ☕

Jones in LA

Congratulations @ChuckMK23 , and welcome to the Forum! Looks like you got some good technical advice from @Mad Dog

oddboy

were you gawking a Metallica video, or some Hooters girls? I guess in 1988, it might have been 20 Minute Workout girls..

ChuckMK23

Hello Omega Forum-ers -

Wanted to say hello as a new member. After over a decade of wanting, I finally pulled the trigger on a very new Speedmaster Professional 311.30.42.30.01.005 (steel bracelet) Moonwatch.

The purchase process took many months for me - visiting authorized dealers, Omega Boutique, and searching online. I found this community most helpful and decided to purchase my Speedy from Sergey at ChiTown Watch. Hats off to Sergey - the purchase experience was great and my delivery arrived in two days via FEDEX.

My speedy arrived in factory packaging - the watch packed in its hard plastic cocoon, with a seperate sealed compartment containing Omega Pictograms and Warranty Card. The plastic case carried a genuine dealer hangtag as well. The presentation box was packed in the same box, but separate from watch itself. Clearly as it would be delivered to an Authorized Dealer.

I am a former Naval Aviator, currently an IT guy employed by the biggest company in the world. I have an appreciation for "good gear" as it were, and my Speedy certainly fits the bill. And of course I am a devout fan of all things aviation and the space programs, (like many here).

I would humbly ask for tips on changing the bracelet to the alternate spring bars/strap combinations. The delicate surgery required to change the bracelet with the spring bar tool is maddening - I am certainly not doing in an optimal way. Help would be appreciated (perhaps there is a thread in these forums?) Also what other bands/straps shoudl I consider? How long does the "super luminova" last? etc.

Some pictures attached - thank you!

italy1861

Congratulations on the new watch and welcome @ChuckMK23! You still on the decaf Mad Dog! ☕

Mad Dog

Yes. 😁

Pic from about an hour ago in Miami, FL...and yes, I'm having a bad hair night...