Omega 861 Calibre Revival Project - Speedmaster Professional

pascs · Mar 12, 2014

ashleysteadman
......... and maybe a Pulsometric bezel to distinguish it against my other Speedmaster Pro... Anyone know if that would fit the Sapphire case?

The part number for the normal bezel is the same for the Sapphire case as the standard case so the Pulsations bezel should fit.

Also I noticed there is a small gasket on the movement ring for the Sapphire case back..........interesting

ashleysteadman · Mar 12, 2014

Excellent. I might order one (next pay LoL 🙁 ) and see how I go.

What do you think of the Pulsations one vs. the Telemetre one? Telemetre looks very similar to the standard Tachymetre one, but is an option to distinguish it ever so slightly from my other Speedy. I value everyone's input! 👍

Archer · Mar 12, 2014

ashleysteadman
Excellent. I might order one (next pay LoL 🙁 ) and see how I go.

What do you think of the Pulsations one vs. the Telemetre one? Telemetre looks very similar to the standard Tachymetre one, but is an option to distinguish it ever so slightly from my other Speedy. I value everyone's input! 👍

Getting you prices mate. Of course there are 2 telemetre models - one in km and one in miles. Assume you want km but getting prices on both. I would opt for the telemetre km dial myself if I was choosing. Great for knowing just how far away that lightning is!

PS - watch looks great - glad I was able to help.

Cheers, Al

pascs · Mar 13, 2014

ashleysteadman
Excellent. I might order one (next pay LoL 🙁 ) and see how I go.

What do you think of the Pulsations one vs. the Telemetre one? Telemetre looks very similar to the standard Tachymetre one, but is an option to distinguish it ever so slightly from my other Speedy. I value everyone's input! 👍

This is my Pulsations bezel, quite minimalist (the watch was actually put together by Al 😀 )

But one bezel that I really like for its uniformity is the Decimal bezel. Pic taken from another Omega watch site (hope thats ok)

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http://forums.watchuseek.com/f20/jumping-gun-new-apollo-11-anniversary-panda-890749.html

ashleysteadman · Mar 13, 2014

I don't mind that decimal bezel but for some reason it reminds me of a very generic/cheap watch... Don't ask me why!

I really like your white speedy with the pulsometre bezel - class 😎 you should look into getting a red second sweep on there! *drool*

I'm thinking the Telemetre (km) one might be the way to go - oh so slightly different to my standard speedy and I think it suits the panda dial.

I appreciate the forum's advice - my girlfriend can literally not tell the difference so she just says they all look the same! 😲

JimInOz · Mar 13, 2014

ashleysteadman
I............my girlfriend can literally not tell the difference so she just says they all look the same! 😲

So you're not going to take that as the opportunity to add another to the stable?

She would never know, or would she now 😒

😁

ashleysteadman · Mar 13, 2014

Unfortunately she's wise to the whole thing - she has absorbed much from me and knows what my "wish list" looks like hehe 😀

toomanymse30m333 · Apr 2, 2014

Ashley are u finished with your watch . Thks for the advise . You have the same affliction I have lol . I want to do the same thing with a beat up tudor case that I picked . Make a ranger as well as the nos speedmaster

ashleysteadman · Apr 3, 2014

Pretty much!

I may get a new bezel soon as mentioned above to distinguish it a little from my other Speedmaster. Aside from that - I've got a few new straps recently.

I think it is great how it is 🥰

blubarb · Aug 29, 2015

Well, I have just come to this great thread after having just met Ashley. I know it's a long way down the track now, but I still want to state how much I enjoyed reading about this project and how enlightening it was to read the guidance, advice and encouragement of interested forum members. I couldn't imagine tackling a project like this without knowing such positive support and assistance was available.
Cheers
John

timeismoney · Aug 29, 2015

Ah, good read indeed! Thanks for reviving!

Omega 861 Calibre Revival Project - Speedmaster Professional

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