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Some background on the ST1, ST2 and Speedy Tuesday in general

  1. Robert-Jan #SpeedyTuesday Aug 26, 2018

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    omg-st-gtg-munich-5810.jpg Hi guys,

    Not too long ago, I met with Wei Koh from Revolution. A while ago he did a very nice and in-depth interview with William from Speedmaster101 that I thoroughly enjoyed. Well, I sat next to Wei Koh during an event with Omega (Night at the Museum in Bienne) and we chatted a bit about Speedmasters (of course). He asked me if I would be open to an interview with him for Revolution, and of course, I was. Not much later I received a message from him if I was ready for it ;-) Well, here is the result. If you already read it or saw it somewhere here, excuse me. I searched the forums but couldn't find it (but my search skills might be lacking).

    Anyway, I thought it might be interesting for those who have the ST1, ST2, or both, or one on order or is just interested in the topic. It answers some questions regarding the origin of Speedy Tuesday, the design and where some of the inspiration came from.

    I hope you enjoy.

    https://www.revolution.watch/conversation-robert-jan-broer-founder-fratello-watches/

    Have a nice Sunday,

    RJ
     
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  2. Marty McDawg Aug 26, 2018

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    Thanks for the link Robert! Great read:)
     
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  3. davy26 Limited comebackability is his main concern. Aug 26, 2018

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    RJ - that is a hell of a photograph! It shows that you really can't have too much of a good thing, and what a good thing the Speedy is! Equally, I greatly appreciate all your work in championing the brand and the model, enabling a relative newcomer like me to get to grips with the complex history of the watch's design, development and heritage. Your blog coverage and forum contributions - as I'd say is also the case with William's - represent the very best aspects of enthusiasm for Omega. Thank you.
     
  4. pianomankd Aug 26, 2018

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    There are quite a lot of ST1's in that photo!
     
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  5. Marty McDawg Aug 26, 2018

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    @davy26 I kind of want to make the photo my phones wallpaper. Too good!
     
  6. mr.vang Aug 26, 2018

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    Glad is wasnt a video interview, Wei Koh does not know the meaning of not talking.
     
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  7. davy26 Limited comebackability is his main concern. Aug 26, 2018

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    Good idea - in a way even more impressive than the pic used for the 60th Anniversary poster.
     
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  8. Marty McDawg Aug 26, 2018

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    I was actually thinking the same thing. Great minds...:)
     
  9. Brian61992 Aug 26, 2018

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    yes
     
  10. Robert-Jan #SpeedyTuesday Aug 26, 2018

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    Yes, it was a little 'Speedy Tuesday' event we organized last year in Munich.
     
  11. Tik-Tok of Oz Aug 26, 2018

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    You need a Tintin in that group....:) unless it’s there and I missed it?
     
  12. Robert-Jan #SpeedyTuesday Aug 26, 2018

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    You missed it! (Upper right, black racing strap)
     
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  13. Tet I prefer Dilmah do try it Aug 26, 2018

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    Just got around to reading that, really interesting interview. Thanks for the link.
     
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  14. Tik-Tok of Oz Aug 26, 2018

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    Lovely! What a fantastic collection.
     
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  15. jaguar11 Aug 26, 2018

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    Great link. Thanks!
     
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  16. kilofinal Aug 26, 2018

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    I love the Mission Patch Speedmasters on the right.....omg
     
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  17. Jimbo555 Aug 27, 2018

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    Great read & thanks for sharing.
     
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  18. boogedyboo Aug 27, 2018

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    Doesn't Wei Koh have an actualy Speedy Ultraman (original)? I remember reading somewhere that he has one in very good condition.
     
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  19. Robert-Jan #SpeedyTuesday Aug 27, 2018

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    Yes, he recently bought one.
     
  20. eugeneandresson 'I used a hammer, a chisel, and my fingers' Aug 27, 2018

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    Great story. I was wondering : what happened to the NASA-marked/owned radial dialed Alaska that the Dutch astronaut's son had (that you had with you for a bit)? Returned to the mother-ship?
     
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