Good afternoon from Milan, I would like to ask your kind opinion on something I've been thinking to for some time, in the last year. I am the proud owner of a modern Omega, a Speedmaster Professional and a vintage, heired Seamaster Cosmic, listed below: http://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-speedmaster-professional-new-user.4324/ http://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-seamaster-cosmic.4333/ The problem is, I would never wear one of these two watches on mountain. And, since mountaineering and alpinism are my greatest and strongest passions, I really miss my two favourite watches when up there. I have a website concerning the Ayas Valley (Aosta Valley, Italy) and I published several handbooks and manuals, all needing precise timing for a climb or trek. Therefore I would like to wear something perfect from a clockmaking point of view, but at present I have to use an old Citizen. Maybe it's a strange question but could you suggest me an Omega model suitable for steep slopes, cold and wind, rough walls and rocks, dust and so on? I know that a Speedmaster was used for a Polar expedition, the Alaska Project model, unfortunately I am not so rich and emancipated to risk such a beauty "up there". Kind regards, Marco
Not an Omega, but I suspect this one is very capable to handle your alpinist's requirements http://www.rolex.com/watches/explorer-ii/m216570-0001.html
Lovely watches, thanks indeed. But remaining on Omega...? I have been privately suggested about a Seamaster 300.
I would suggest Seamaster Pro line. A very durable watch with Eta 2892 based movement. You can get nice second one at around USD 1000, not outrageous for a beater.
Super. Thanks indeed to you all. On Sunday I'll climb the Western Wall of the Castore... Wish me good luck.
Another vote here for a used Seamaster Pro. They are very solid, can take the weather and sell for reasonable prices.
At least I found a real wristwatch with mountain DNA and history... http://www.rolex.com/watches/explorer/m214270-0001.html The only problem would now concern its cost - I had not checked it yet...
never heard about. I am watching several pictures now, very nice and beautifully conceived. It seems very rare, too.
MMMD is the forum authority on the model. He will no doubt be along shortly to provide enlightenment.
Around USD 5000+ for new one. Used one could be had from USD 3000+ I like Explorer II better, but Explorer I is the real deal with mountaineering DNA.
Sorry... I'm going to need a moment... it's a great, chunky watch with a tremendously useful and unique complication, but the bezel has gone missing from mine in a friend's yard and I just... I just can't talk about it right now. Here's what it used to look like near sea level: And here it is doing its job - in happier times - at an altitude of around 1200 m:
A very painful loss. You must sacrifice quartz watches and redials to the Watch Gods and keep faith...a bezel will come along.