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OMEGA 1957 Trilogy Limited Editions – Railmaster, Seamaster 300, Speedmaster’57

  1. Theognosis Dec 13, 2017

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    I thought Rolex fans getting excited about the new SD having red text was hard core. This one's on a different level, I tell ya! Personally, I find the "correct" dial more suited for formal occasions while the "wrong" one goes well with jeans. I swear I could tell the difference from a distance! :D
     
  2. joerg Dec 15, 2017

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    Here we go.
     
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  3. Meanjohnbrown Dec 16, 2017

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    10F024A9-1208-4F04-8826-CDAC38B970AC.png Roy and Sascha Davidoff are showing off where it is at for the true sm300 vintage look - with a stunning vintage seamaster that is probably out of the park in terms of cost.

    I have just bought an NOS 1960s “basket weave”Tropic on line - it arrives on Monday. I am genuinely excited - if only that I haven’t seen another 57 seamaster on this strap and think (hope) that it suits the watch perfectly.

    Will post photos when strap arrives - as some other SM owners may be tempted by this look
     
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  4. simplymod Dec 16, 2017

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    Pretty sure I have one of these tropics. I will toss it on my 60th 300 and post a pic tomorrow for ya.
     
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  5. epmat Dec 17, 2017

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    Just received 60th speedie, stunning piece, very nice size at 38.5mm
     
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  6. simplymod Dec 17, 2017

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    As promised, I did indeed have a tropic to try.....

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  7. nevesxis Dec 17, 2017

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    Just took delivery of my L.E. set, which arrived at my AD on my birthday! I was actually on the fence for a couple of reasons. One, I think Omega has handled this roll-out horribly, from a client standpoint, as they've missed delivery ETAs and never communicated clearly or well. Two, I hate what car guys call "garage queens". Don't know the equivalent term in watchdom, but I'm guessing "safe queens" might approximate what I'm trying to avoid? After opening the box and seeing them for the first time, there was no way I was going to take a pass...

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  8. nixf6 Dec 17, 2017

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    Congratulations.They look fantastic all on leather straps.
     
  9. Theognosis Dec 17, 2017

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    Those are the 3 best watches you can buy. Happy birthday and congratulations!
     
  10. hotwheels Dec 18, 2017

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    Congratulations!!! Great purchase, can't wait for mine to arrive!!
     
  11. thogi Dec 19, 2017

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    Do the Railmaster and Seamaster come in two dial variations as well. Both of mine have the short G...
     
  12. sgtpry Dec 19, 2017

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    Congrats

    My trilogy wants to participate :cool:

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  13. JohnM Dec 19, 2017

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    Hi to all. This is either my first post on the forums or my first in a very long time, I'm not sure.

    I have enjoyed the beautiful pictures on this thread, as well as the recent discussion regarding the different Speedmaster dials (i.e., the long or short 'G', etc.). I actually have an opportunity to buy one or the other at this time and am unsure which to choose. Maybe there is no wrong or right answer! ;-)

    John
     
  14. delta_dart Dec 19, 2017

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    I honestly don't see how such a small difference could matter in the long run; for all intents and purposes the two variants are indistinguishable, but maybe I lack foresight. I guess if you want total originality (not that this re-edition can even provide that) go for the "long G," but assuming each is brand new, I would pick the cheaper one. I will say that I've noticed numerically lower edition numbers (out of 3557) seem to have the long G (2915-1) whereas the higher edition numbers seem to have the short G (2915-2). Mine is in the 2400s and it has the short G.
     
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  15. JohnM Dec 19, 2017

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    delta _dart,

    By ‘short’ or ‘long’ G, you’re referring to the rounded top of the letter, not the horizontal cross bar, right? I can see how confusing this can get!

    Of the two I’m looking at, the later edition number has a G that’s longer on top with a shorter cross bar. The earlier one has printing that looks more like the original — the G is shorter on top with a longer cross bar. I think this is consistent with what you’re saying.

    I think the original script is a little more pleasing and interesting but apparently more common. A fun but minor detail, no doubt!
     
  16. Longbow Dec 19, 2017

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  17. JohnM Dec 19, 2017

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    Thanks for the two pictures Longbow. Correct me if I'm wrong, but my understanding is that the larger G on the left is found on earlier models of the Speedmaster 60th and is both more common and more true to the original 1957 model, while the smaller G on the right is found on some later models of the 60th. To my eye the big G on the left looks 'long' due to the long horizontal bar, but others refer to it as 'short' since the top of the G doesn't bend down as far. Given the ease of confusing these terms, maybe we need a new name or should focus on the 'p' instead. I realize that none of this is important to many here and almost no one anywhere else!
     
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  18. Watchmutt Dec 19, 2017

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    I read it described as a closed G or open G. So focusing on the P would be better. How about long tail P and short tail P ;)
     
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  19. cfracing Dec 19, 2017

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    To be honest I don't know. It was nerdbedusa who first observed it on the 60th Speedmaster, but that was probably because he owns an original CK2915.
     
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  20. Longbow Dec 20, 2017

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    Taking the “P”? Are you sure that’s a good idea with so many Speedmaster fan boys around here?
     
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