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Picked up a pretty special Speedy

  1. demchocholips Sep 28, 2017

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    This month I acquired not one but two awesome Speedmasters. I received a Speedmaster 60th Anniversary last Thursday and posted about it in the "60th Anniversary '57 Speedmaster" thread. This thread is dedicated to its wristmate, my first gold Speedmaster.

    This watch is the reference 3694.50 Jubilee Chronometer released in 1992. It's one of only 250 watches in the production run and uses a chronometer rated version of the Speedy manual wind movement.

    I don't think it's a very well known watch. Here's Omega's description of the model from its 60th anniversary website:

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    Here it is on my wrist from the day it arrived:

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    The black alligator strap is beautiful, but very dressy. I wanted a more versatile, less formal look, so I ordered the Omega rally strap with the curved ends. I put the rally strap on the watch today, and I think it looks amazing!

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  2. simon.pearl Sep 28, 2017

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    Wow!
     
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  3. Meme-Dweller Sep 28, 2017

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    Pretty damn cool. Now let's see a pic of that gold caseback!
     
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  4. Kuki Sep 28, 2017

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    Just wow! Thats a beauty!!
     
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  5. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Sep 28, 2017

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    Wow one rare and stunning piece.
     
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  6. Ssunnylee24 Sep 28, 2017

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    Dangggggg :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
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  7. Bushido Sep 28, 2017

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    Amazing and unique piece, congratulations!
     
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  8. Watchmutt Sep 28, 2017

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    Very nice. That is a good choice for a strap. It fits the watch much better.
     
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  9. Kringkily Omega Collector / Hunter Sep 28, 2017

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    If you think about the history of the cal 321 its roots were started in 1942 when the world was a mess and supplies were limited. How these engineers kept working with all the choas around them and got the watches out is just remarkable say the least.
     
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  10. _Agemo Sep 28, 2017

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    Nice! I really like those gold subdial outlines
     
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  11. red1108nyc Sep 28, 2017

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    That is stunning. Congrats~
     
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  12. Tubber Sep 28, 2017

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    Now that really is beautiful.
     
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  13. ras47 Sep 28, 2017

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    I’ve never been a fan of gold watches but this Speedmaster is special. Definitely a keeper!
     
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  14. liebs520 Sep 28, 2017

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    Really nice, congrats.
     
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  15. turbineboy Sep 28, 2017

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    Love that dial. Beautiful.
    Congrats
     
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  16. yikkie2377 Sep 28, 2017

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    Awesome! Wear in good health bro!
     
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  17. Jones in LA Isofrane hoarder. Sep 28, 2017

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    Wow! What an acquisition! Well done :)
     
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  18. sgrossma Sep 28, 2017

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    Awesome watch! I prefer it on the original alligator though (if my opinion matters :))
     
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  19. Riviera Paradise Sep 28, 2017

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    Stunning! The Starmus LE looks like it was derived from this model (calibre excluded)
     
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  20. italy1861 Sep 28, 2017

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    Congrats! Wear it in good health!
     
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