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bassem abadan
·Actually, if I could have easily seen the difference by just looking at pictures on the net, I wouldn’t have bothered asking the question.
Omega Speedmaster 2998-5 Tube /Pipe Nipple/Flat story
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pdxleaf
·Since we’re talking about nipples…
I’m honestly having difficulty differentiating between the “no-nipple” sub-dial hand, and the “nippled ” variety.
This photo is from a 105.003-63:
This one from a 145.012. Both original, and should have different nipples. I’m not seeing much of a difference…
According to what @Seaborg said, your 105.003 will have the nipple, so not differrent from 145.012 sub dial. The last no nipple hand was the 105.002, right before the 105.003.
Here's a no nip pic:
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Watch my Whisky
·I like the watch and your wrists are nice better.
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M'Bob
·The case has been (incorrectly) polished. Much more than a "light refresh"
The running seconds and minute subdial hands are service replacement from the mid 70's.
Original period subdial hands are pointier like on @pdxleaf 's watch shown above.
The flat "No nipple" hour subdial hands (Leaf or stick) were standard from the CK2915-1 reference to early 105.003-63/64.
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pdxleaf
·???
Ahh, Once again my reading comprehension has let me down. I see your point.
@ndgal, can you clarify this remark, "The flat "No nipple" hour subdial hands (Leaf or stick) were standard from the CK2915-1 reference to early 105.003-63/64."?
Does this mean that some early 105.003s had the no nipple? If so, did they appear alongside the ones with the nipple, or is it believed that there was a cut over after a brief period? Is there any indication of a date period when a switch was made?
This is all new to me so thanks to all for the explanations.
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dootcho
·Since we’re talking about nipples…
I’m honestly having difficulty differentiating between the “no-nipple” sub-dial hand, and the “nippled ” variety.
This photo is from a 105.003-63:
This one from a 145.012. Both original, and should have different nipples. I’m not seeing much of a difference…
i think you're checking the wrong small hand, you should check the 12 hr counter i.e. the one at 6 o'clock
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JimJupiter
·Does someone said nipple? 😎
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AAAKK
·This thread is wild, it's like some kind of written word performance art
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M'Bob
·i think you're checking the wrong small hand, you should check the 12 hr counter i.e. the one at 6 o'clock
If indeed the non-nipple hand for the noted references only applied to the hour hand, then yes, you would be correct. I would like to know.
Studying this kind of nuance is like having a second job. What would you tell your friends? “Yeah, I study whether nipples belong on certain hands…”
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nkhandekar
·Oh dear...I've been on the verge of getting a vintage Speedie for a little while now, thinking I know enough to buy one. But, now with all this detailed talk, I now know that I know enough to be a danger to myself! Back to the books for more studying.
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Davidt
·Christ. I was gonna go out for a pint but having read this thread I’ve decided to sit in a corner and cry.
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apsm100
··Noob taxpayerAlls I noticed from OP's watch is that the seconds and minutes subdial hands are skinnier than the hours subdial hand.
Need to up my nipple knowledge I suppose.
Need to up my nipple knowledge I suppose.
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bassem abadan
·Christ. I was gonna go out for a pint but having read this thread I’ve decided to sit in a corner and cry.
Every day is to know something New in Omega Speedmaster thematic and if some one will share info to Omega Speedmaster fan as me.
Best reg
Bassem
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!Nice pictures mate, but I for one don't have a Scooby Doo what point you are trying to make.
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bassem abadan
·Nice pictures mate, but I for one don't have a Scooby Doo what point your are trying to make.
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Davidt
·Dear OF friend,i allso didint now this in detail before i meet Mr Rudy and with him match two 2998-5 from 1962 and confirm this no nipple ,many years before i didnt mention this detail on My 2998-5, exsamin him many time.
Every day is to know something New in Omega Speedmaster thematic and if some one will share info to Omega Speedmaster fan as me.
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Kinda seems like you only want to learn something new if it doesn’t conflict with the originality of your watch.
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DaveK
··Yoda of YodelersAlls I noticed from OP's watch is that the seconds and minutes subdial hands are skinnier than the hours subdial hand.
Need to up my nipple knowledge I suppose.
I heard that Brad Pitt has three nipples, one for each sub-register. You could start your research there ☕
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Seaborg
·Since we’re talking about nipples…
I’m honestly having difficulty differentiating between the “no-nipple” sub-dial hand, and the “nippled ” variety.
This photo is from a 105.003-63:
This one from a 145.012. Both original, and should have different nipples. I’m not seeing much of a difference…
It is because you are showing the minute sub-register, and not the hour one.
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Seaborg
·Here is my former 2998-5.
Blue: nipple.
Red: no nipple.
Blue: nipple.
Red: no nipple.
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pdxleaf
·I heard that Brad Pitt has three nipples, one for each sub-register. You could start your research there ☕
Gawd forgive me, but it occurred to me that we have got it wrong.
If we label the two upper sub-registers 'nipples,' shouldn't the 12 hour sub-register correspond to a different body part? Like male or female nuts and bolts.
Sorry for this. 🤦