Speedmaster case prototype (Huguenin Freres)

[ock2915]

Hello
Some time ago I saw this watch that intrigued me , It is a rather strange piece that looks like a Speedmaster but it is not an Omega , the seller info is that the case is a N.O.S. prototype made by Huguenin Freres (the same factory that made the Speedmaster cases) and it is supposed to be a discarded by Omega prototype made in the 60´s , it is signed HF inside the caseback like the Speedmasters , and the number 2960 engraved outside the caseback (I have seen pics of several cases and each has its own number).
Finally decided to purchase and I am really happy , I think is a very attractive and special piece and like specially the turnable grey bezel (even has a dot on 9 smaller inner one) , the fact that the case is exactly as the Speedmaster one (excellent quality , I think absolutely similar to the Omega one) , the red day color and also find the Valjoux movement really nice , I bought a grey perlon and a red stripe NATO straps for it and you can also see in the photographs with a 1450 Speedmaster bracelet
It is a pleasure to share some pics with you , thanks for reading and hope you like

 

[ulackfocus]

ock2915

N.O.S. prototype

There's that word again.

 

[Spacefruit]

These cases have been knocking around for a while. I didn't think they were cheap, but I do like them. The owner was trying to sell the empty cases with no luck, and now has assembled watches, quite sensibly.

I think this is extremely attractive. It is rare, if perhaps not valuable in the long run, as it is not an omega assembled prototype, nor does it carry the Omega name anywhere. So the story is hearsay, if believable.
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Funny how when it was on eBay I thought, oh no, a made up story, not very nice - but now I think it is a very attractive watch, with an interesting story, and now I see it on your wrist, my opinion is changed and I think it is great!

 

[ock2915]

Thanks for your comment Spacefruit , make your ideas mine ¿who knows the truth? Probably no one ever but....I like it
Happy you like

 

[timeismoney]

Nice! Thank you for sharing! @pitpro also has a HF non-Omega case that is quite a looker.

 

[rogart]

Is the outside bezel turnable ?

 

[oddboy]

That's a pretty cool dial and bezel.. looks good! Of course the case style is ever classy.

 

[ock2915]

Yes , it is turnable ( and horrified saw that was not aligned when saw the pics)

rogart

Is the outside bezel turnable ?

 

[pitpro]

timeismoney

Nice! Thank you for sharing! @pitpro also has a HF non-Omega case that is quite a looker.

mine says Hi!

 

[ock2915]

Nice one

ock2915

Yes , it is turnable ( and horrified saw that was not aligned when saw the pics)

 

[pitpro]

Here's another version I found on a French forum

 

[pitpro]

Looks Great on the Perlon.
Perfect for Summer!

 

[pitpro]

Got a link for the Perlon?

 

[Darlinboy]

pitpro

Got a link for the Perlon?

Here's one source I have used...
http://www.cheapestnatostraps.com/collections/perlon-straps?gclid=CP2jqdWnsMUCFbLm7AodtFoAiQ

 

[ock2915]

pitpro

Got a link for the Perlon?

Darlingboy was fastest

 

[The Master of Speed]

Courtesy my friend Gio

 

[ock2915]

Like it a lot...

 

[doctor steel]

I only get the case ...

 

[ock2915]

It is no problem at all

 

[doctor steel]

Bought for an operation but do not done anything ...