Speedy Tintin information gathering

dubois · Jan 30, 2016

WayneG
Thanks, it's just some tweaker thing on my iPhone. Next week I'm aiming to review it on my YT channel and will take more photos. I'll post the links once done 😀

nifty idea you will see when the wrist is no longer able to do without 😉

wayneG · Jan 30, 2016

dubois
nifty idea you will see when the wrist is no longer able to do without 😉

The lustre of it is fantastic. I picked up a Rolex yesterday as well and it just doesn't have the same brightness to its overall look. The Omega is a real gem and even better that it's a rare gem.

dubois · Jan 30, 2016

WayneG
The lustre of it is fantastic. I picked up a Rolex yesterday as well and it just doesn't have the same brightness to its overall look. The Omega is a real gem and even better that it's a rare gem.

I confirm that you said , a collector already enjoyed with its production stopped 😉)

blubarb · Jan 30, 2016

WayneG
Well, here it is, and I have to say, I love this! I've had loads of Speedies but this is the first to really make me think I made the perfect choice! I was fortunate that it was a decent price, brand new, unworn with stickers and only 20 miles away from me!

Serial is: 77797XXX 😀

Woohoo!!

XaVi · Jan 30, 2016

M Mooncraze
That looks awesome! Your wife obviously has good taste.

I was almost set on getting the Tintin on Black Nato with red border, but stumbled upon a brand new Apollo Soyuz from an AD, it's almost twice the cost of Tintin but decided to bit the bullet. Pretty sure I'll have a Tintin, if not the equally nice Apollo 15 40th anniversary at some point in the future.

Thanks! Apollo Soyuz is of course a different and amazing piece too and the dial there come from the stars. On the other hand if you get a tintin you won't regreat it for sure!

dubois · Jan 30, 2016

XaVi
Thanks! Apollo Soyuz is of course a different and amazing piece too and the dial there come from the stars. On the other hand if you get a tintin you won't regreat it for sure!

You are right that it is more surprising but remarkably fine 😀)

dubois · Jan 30, 2016

each watch its history 😉

mokofoko · Jan 31, 2016

There sure is a lot of activity in this thread! I'm seriously tempted to get a tintin. I've been planning to get a moonwatch, so may as well spend a little extra and get a rare variant.

Has anyone put a sapphire caseback on this model? I'm not planning to go into space, so no fear of the crystal shattering. Any downsides to the idea? I'm guessing it would be wise to wait until the warranty is expired, just in case they've got a paint dot inside?

wayneG · Jan 31, 2016

mokofoko
There sure is a lot of activity in this thread! I'm seriously tempted to get a tintin. I've been planning to get a moonwatch, so may as well spend a little extra and get a rare variant.

Has anyone put a sapphire caseback on this model? I'm not planning to go into space, so no fear of the crystal shattering. Any downsides to the idea? I'm guessing it would be wise to wait until the warranty is expired, just in case they've got a paint dot inside?

I think part of the charm of this watch is the casebook as it is. The red text is very unusual and I really like it. A sapphire back would be nice of course but I'm keeping mine as stock.

I love it...

dubois · Jan 31, 2016

WayneG
I think part of the charm of this watch is the casebook as it is. The red text is very unusual and I really like it. A sapphire back would be nice of course but I'm keeping mine as stock.

I love it...

Very nice picture what phenomenal beauty 😉

dubois · Jan 31, 2016

I fell in love from the first day it was put on my wrist with his mysterious character that gives it a charm crazy 😀

mokofoko · Jan 31, 2016

Decided to order a tintin. Will post photos when it arrives 👍

I've also got an old bond SMP and an X-33, but I'm thinking of making the tintin my daily wearer unless I'm to come into contact with water 🤮

dubois · Jan 31, 2016

mokofoko
Decided to order a tintin. Will post photos when it arrives 👍

I've also got an old bond SMP and an X-33, but I'm thinking of making the tintin my daily wearer unless I'm to come into contact with water 🤮

an unforgettable choice and I think you will never regret it 😀)

mokofoko · Jan 31, 2016

dubois
an unforgettable choice and I think you will never regret it 😀)

There will be a moment of regret when I see the bill--that will fade once I see the watch! 😜

Call me insane, but I'm going to have a protector (Zagg InvisibleShield) fabricated to cover the bezel insert--I'd be too afraid of scratching it otherwise. I can ignore hesalite scratches and case scratches, but I cannot stand bezel scratches!! 🤨

xantiagib · Feb 1, 2016

mokofoko
There will be a moment of regret when I see the bill--that will fade once I see the watch! 😜

Call me insane, but I'm going to have a protector (Zagg InvisibleShield) fabricated to cover the bezel insert--I'd be too afraid of scratching it otherwise. I can ignore hesalite scratches and case scratches, but I cannot stand bezel scratches!! 🤨

zagg is wonderful stuff - but the bezel is stock on these and a replaceable service item, wear it and enjoy it !

fibonacci086 · Feb 1, 2016

oddboy
Maybe one day, the Tin Tin will join the ranks of other racing dial speedmasters..

just WOW. Now that's some racing !

mokofoko · Feb 1, 2016

xantiagib
zagg is wonderful stuff - but the bezel is stock on these and a replaceable service item, wear it and enjoy it !

Oh, I know--but it's what, a good $200+ for the insert through Ofrei? I figure spending 5% of the cost of an insert is money well spent if I can avoid replacing it even once over a decade. Can't put a price on peace of mind.

Oh, and I just placed the order for my tintin! Hooray, it's official.

mokofoko · Feb 2, 2016

Someone I know is interested in getting a tintin. He wants to buy new with warranty, but I can't comment on AD prices since I bought mine used (less than half-MSRP). What prices have you all seen discounted at non-boutiques? I know AuthenticWatches and Jomashop have them for $3100/$3000 respectively, but both are grey market sellers (and I recall reading that Omega service centers will NOT touch anything originally purchased through grey market, but I assume that's hogwash) with in-house warranty.

I'm going to tell him to call around, but some information to go on would make him happy.

wayneG · Feb 2, 2016

You should have no issue with grey market, as long as the watch is stamped with cards from a genuine Omega AD.

mokofoko · Feb 5, 2016

WayneG
You should have no issue with grey market, as long as the watch is stamped with cards from a genuine Omega AD.

You mean a stamped warranty card? But if you have one of those from an authorized dealer, it wouldn't be grey market... so am I misunderstanding what you've said? Are some grey dealers (ex: jomashop, AW) getting their goods from AD's (who also include stamped cards showing the AD address)? Confusing stuff--I've often wondered where Omega grey dealers get their stock...

I've heard that the warranty card needs to have both the AD listed on it and the date. I don't know though, as I've never sent anything to Omega for service. Aside from warranty service, I see little reason to pay Omega's exorbitant rates, when a competent watch shop is around half...