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Speedmaster '57 vs. Speedmaster Trilogy

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If you want a piece of history on your wrist (and presumably based on the popularity of the many previous attempts at creating a CK2915 re-edition/replica/homage, many do) and you can't afford to shell out for an original, these pictures show why the 60th Anniversary Speedmaster is a compelling choice.

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What color OMEGA NATO are these ? olive, beige ?
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I've been looking at a 57 recently and from what I've seen it has a great movement and looks brilliant. I even like the date where it is. I don't need or want a vintage watch though I do have some older watches. If I buy a new watch I don't want loads of faux patina to make it look old I want it bright personally although it does work quite well. But go for you like. I fancy giving that 9300 movement a go on either a 57 or dsotm
 
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Those considering the 2 register '57 or Racing model, be aware that it is a very different animal than the superficially similar Trilogy Speedmaster. The 9300 movement is a beast, requiring a much larger and deeper case. The sheer depth of the 9300 models make them an acquired taste and suitable really only for the larger chap. The 9300 models are usually in excess of 44mm and I think they run to around 16-17mm deep, way, way deeper than the 1861 models (or the earlier 33X3 autos too). I have handled one it wasn't for me. Of course YMMV. Many of the 'in house' movements suffer this drawback, the 8500s too are unecessarily thick, luckily with the more recent 8806 as used in the SMP and Trilogy SM and RM, they slimmed down to more sensible levels.
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Those considering the 2 register '57 or Racing model, be aware that it is a very different animal than the superficially similar Trilogy Speedmaster. The 9300 movement is a beast, requiring a much larger and deeper case. The sheer depth of the 9300 models make them an acquired taste and suitable really only for the larger chap. The 9300 models are usually in excess of 44mm and I think they run to around 16-17mm deep, way, way deeper than the 1861 models (or the earlier 33X3 autos too). I have handled one it wasn't for me. Of course YMMV. Many of the 'in house' movements suffer this drawback, the 8500s too are unecessarily thick, luckily with the more recent 8806 as used in the SMP and Trilogy SM and RM, they slimmed down to more sensible levels.
Oh.... I didn't realise that. It might be back to the drawing board for me. I cant be doing with a thick watch. I wonder if the apollo 8 is thinner than other dsotm watches
 
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Those considering the 2 register '57 or Racing model, be aware that it is a very different animal than the superficially similar Trilogy Speedmaster. The 9300 movement is a beast, requiring a much larger and deeper case. The sheer depth of the 9300 models make them an acquired taste and suitable really only for the larger chap. The 9300 models are usually in excess of 44mm and I think they run to around 16-17mm deep, way, way deeper than the 1861 models (or the earlier 33X3 autos too). I have handled one it wasn't for me. Of course YMMV. Many of the 'in house' movements suffer this drawback, the 8500s too are unecessarily thick, luckily with the more recent 8806 as used in the SMP and Trilogy SM and RM, they slimmed down to more sensible levels.
And to add, for me, this is the problem with most modern iterations by omega - the thickness is tremendous and doesn鈥檛 compliment the elegance of some of their pieces
 
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I totally understand why the 60th is getting the votes. I will say, as an owner of the newer '57 co-axial with the broad arrow hour hand, it's a fantastic watch. I lately find myself wearing it more than any other watch I own, including my Speedy Pro. It looks great, functions great, and despite all the talk about how thick these new models are, it really doesn't wear like it on my wrist. Still, I'd really like to get the 60th, and I would if I was made of money.
Quoting myself here ...
Yeah, I reversed course from my previous feelings. For the first 1+ year of owning and wearing the '57 broad arrow co-ax, I loved it. But slowly during the past six months or so, it started to finally annoy me in terms of its size. The thickness was one thing, but the length of the lugs is what finally did it in for me. Or maybe it was those two traits combined. Traded it a few weeks ago as part of a deal for a new Railmaster 60th. I couldn't be happier now.
I can't really explain how the '57 suited me so well for so long, then almost out of the blue became an annoyance I didn't really want to wear anymore. But that's what happened. Once and for all I finally now know what is too big/thick for me in the long run. I loved the look of the '57, and the movement was great in my experience with it. If it was just a bit smaller I would still have it. But I enjoyed owning it overall. Just be sure you are cool with the size/thickness before you buy one of the modern versions.
 
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I like the 60th more aswell. '57 is nice but I prefer 3 subdials to two larger ones.
 
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