Speedy Tintin information gathering

blubarb · Jan 16, 2016

mks4
Interesting thread for sure...I have the 777807xx featured in the Fratello article so not sure if that is the number you have in your serial list? I sent @Robert-Jan the pics before I joined the site as a writer.

Funny, I remember seeing the watch at Basel and it struck me. I then looked at it duty free in Heathrow and almost bought it but was torn between it and the normal Pro. Finally, I bought the piece at Ace in Amsterdam.

By the way, I remember when the watch was first shown and people here (everywhere) panned it as another bad Omega edition and a money grab...I agreed! It's funny how the heart grows fond of originally shunned pieces (Explorer 1655 anyone? 😉 )...

It's one of those watches that looked like absolute crap on Omega's own site with the "too bright" lighting, but in person it's a real beauty. I like the dial detail up close...definitely reminds me of something older. Lastly, I'm not a big fan of the current Speedy bracelet. Those little polished links irk me and "steal" from the dial of any Pro but especially the TinTin! The watch looks fab on a black rally strap.

Cool thread...will watch it with interest!

Mike

Have to agree, Mike, especially in regards to the current bracelet. I am wearing it on a GGB velcro while I wait for my Heuerville Charcoal rally strap to arrive.

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ac106 · Jan 16, 2016

are there any rumored pics of the prototype watch floating around the dark net? who must one bribe to see it?

ezody68 · Jan 16, 2016

Really a informative topic that I have missed out till today , and am very happy to wear my tintin for past 3 weeks, felt comfort with hirsch Leonardo straps 😀. Feeling very lucky after reading through all pages , realizing that I had paid about US$2700 for my piece 😀

CdnWatchDoc · Jan 16, 2016

E ezody68
Really a informative topic that I have missed out till today , and am very happy to wear my tintin for past 3 weeks, felt comfort with hirsch Leonardo straps 😀. Feeling very lucky after reading through all pages , realizing that I had paid about US$2700 for my piece 😀

Uh, and where are your pics?? 😉

ezody68 · Jan 17, 2016

CdnWatchDoc
Uh, and where are your pics?? 😉

kov · Jan 17, 2016

Looks definitely much better on a leather strap than bracelet 👍

dubois · Jan 17, 2016

Very nice large Speedmaster Tintin shows the tastes and colors do not discuss it buys a watch out of love and fun, not by need !!!

Ludi · Jan 17, 2016

kov
Looks definitely much better on a leather strap than bracelet 👍

May I respectfully disagree ?

kov · Jan 17, 2016

Of course 😀

Thanks God, we all have own tastes and preferences 🙄

👍

dsio · Jan 17, 2016

Ludi
May I respectfully disagree ?

Most blokes can't pull off a shirt like that though, the striped cuff looks badass, very Flavio Briatore-esque 😉

CdnWatchDoc · Jan 17, 2016

dsio
Most blokes can't pull off a shirt like that though, the striped cuff looks badass, very Flavio Briatore-esque 😉

Uh, I believe that is Ludi's spouse...she wears that TinTin very well!

Oh, yes, and the bracelet works nicely!!

dsio · Jan 17, 2016

CdnWatchDoc
Uh, I believe that is Ludi's spouse...she wears that TinTin very well!

Oh, yes, and the bracelet works nicely!!

I know, that's why I said most blokes can't pull off a shirt like that lol

blubarb · Jan 17, 2016

Ludi
May I respectfully disagree ?

Changed my mind after seeing Ludi's pic. Sorry, kov and Mike you are on your own after that great shot. 🙄

kov · Jan 17, 2016

blubarb
Sorry, kov and Mike you are on your own after that great shot. 🙄

Think I can live with that 🤪

CdnWatchDoc · Jan 17, 2016

blubarb
Changed my mind after seeing Ludi's pic. Sorry, kov and Mike you are on your own after that great shot. 🙄

But I think that is the great thing about the Tintin and Speedys in general; they look great with the OEM bracelets and (sometimes) even better with straps! I am awaiting a Hirsch Medici to try with mine...hope it looks as great as the others in this thread!

DLT222 · Jan 17, 2016

@maxtor71 has his on a red calf and it looks spot on!

dubois · Jan 17, 2016

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

She already in place with racings

dubois · Jan 17, 2016

dubois
She already in place with racings

😉)

blubarb · Jan 17, 2016

CdnWatchDoc
But I think that is the great thing about the Tintin and Speedys in general; they look great with the OEM bracelets and (sometimes) even better with straps! I am awaiting a Hirsch Medici to try with mine...hope it looks as great as the others in this thread!

Joking aside, you are spot on imho with that. I am waiting for my Heuervile moonrock grey to try it on.

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oddboy · Jan 17, 2016

I like the Heureville straps quite a bunch on my speedies. They are quite thick though, at least the ones I got.

@blubarb, pics when they come in! I know it can be a bit of a wait!