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Speedmaster...what dont you like about it?

  1. 1st speedy Feb 7, 2020

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    So far the only thing the irks me is the small hard to wind crown. It's too small for my fingers and I cant grip it good. It's a pain to wind...that's all.
     
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  2. Badwolf Feb 7, 2020

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    That’s your fault, don’t go blaming the speedy ;)
     
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  3. noelekal Home For Wayward Watches Feb 7, 2020

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    Hmmm ... mine's very accurate, it's good lookin', its appearance is timeless, it's a great size, the chronograph function adds interest and usefulness, and it's not automatic or quartz. What's not to like?

    The pushers slightly restrict my large fingers when I wind it, yet I love winding the Speedmaster because of this. It is no real hindrance to ably winding up the watch. It's just a perversely gratifying characteristic feature of a watch I always enjoy wearing.

    Winding the Speedmaster. This isn't hard.
     
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  4. yev131 Feb 7, 2020

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    i use my nails to wind my speedmaster crown because my fingers cant grip the crown between the pushers with the flesh of the finger[​IMG]
     
  5. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Feb 7, 2020

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    You're doing it wrong. Use the side of your thumb and index, not the tips of your fingers.
     
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  6. rohnin Feb 7, 2020

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    Needs more water resistance
     
  7. 64Wing Feb 7, 2020

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    The fact that I'll always want to buy another
     
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  8. artek Feb 7, 2020

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    Nothing.
     
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  9. 1st speedy Feb 7, 2020

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    Still love the speedy!!
     
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  10. 1st speedy Feb 7, 2020

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    I do...pic was just to show my fingers vs crown
     
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  11. rob#1 Feb 7, 2020

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    The fact that I don’t really have the opportunity to use the chronograph for its intended function - due to the lack of a nearby race track, and a suitable car ;)
     
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  12. 1st speedy Feb 7, 2020

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    Dont get me wrong. Not bashing it. Been wanting this legendary watch forever. Runs within cosc even though it's not a chronometer.
    Great watch!! Now I need to get me a bond watch.
     
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  13. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Feb 7, 2020

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    Didn’t bother the astronauts when they would wear them in space.
    Try it with a space suit on :whistling:
     
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  14. pongster Feb 7, 2020

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    Or his parents (and other ancestors) fault
     
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  15. Baz9614 Feb 7, 2020

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    I don’t understand? ::confused2:: :whistling:
     
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  16. Faz Feb 7, 2020

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    An anomaly IMO...any sign of grease or moisture on your finger and ::censored::
     
  17. Faz Feb 7, 2020

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    ...then, you have the straight lug models. Problem solved! :p
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  18. Canuck Feb 7, 2020

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    I bought mine when I worked for an Omega dealer. I mostly wore a Rolex watches at work, and he told me he would appreciate if I would wear an Omega at work. He said he’d give me a very good deal on the one of my choice. This was 30 years ago. I was not an Omega fan back then. I gave some thought to the choice of an Omega, and settled on the Speedmaster that I have. I bought it, not because I wanted it, but because it was the closest thing to my Rolex Daytona that Omega offered. I also have a Speedmaster reduced which I bought because I WANTED it. That one I prefer. With approximately 60 wrist watches (not considering pocket watches) in my collection, the Speedmaster waits its turn.
     
  19. PhilF Feb 7, 2020

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    I like it pretty much as it is.....however, given my druthers, I would like it to hack, would like the bracelet to either (1) have half and/or quarter links and more micro-adjustments or (2) have a clasp that adjusts like the newest Seamaster. Those are minor issues, the Speedmaster is iconic, classic, historic, unique and my favorite. If I could have only one watch, it would be my Hesalite Speedy.
     
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  20. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Feb 7, 2020

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    I can Palm a basketball and have no issues winding the speedy.

    Use the side of your thumb and fore finger.
     
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