Speedy Tuesday #2 ( arrivals thread )

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queriver

·Sep 2, 2018

Tbar

Still pondering strap options as I wait for my call...

Anybody know of a decent sailcloth-style strap similar to the one on the Snoopy but with black or orange stitching? Not looking to spend a fortune, as I’m fairly sure my ST2 will spend most of it’s time on steel, but I’m toying with the idea of a sailcloth option with a deployant.

Hirsch Robby comes in black sailcloth with orange stitching but the orange won't closely match the Ultraman colour. They have red stitch too but it'll probably be the same issue with not really matching. I think Ultraman is somewhere in between.
https://www.hirschstraps.com/produc...n-black-orange-09176940504?variant=1317538772

 

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queriver

·Sep 2, 2018

Rasputin

Wasn’t there a thread for strap recommendations for the ST2? Oddly can no longer find it.

Here it is:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/str...n-show-us-your-candidates.79119/#post-1009297

 

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skywagon

·Sep 2, 2018

Picked up my Ultraman #034X today in Scottsdale, AZ, USA. As others have expressed, photos do not do this watch justice. I hope most of them end up in the hands of those who will truly enjoy them. This is now my favorite Speedmaster. After seeing the Ultraman NATO I had to go with the white center stripe NATO for my 3570.50. I think it looks cool with the strap stripe matching the Chrono second hand. Further proof that considerable thought went into the Ultraman.

 

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Hoddspur

·Sep 3, 2018

The price of the ST2 seems to be increasing daily on Flippers24... 🤔

 

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smitty190373

·Sep 3, 2018

i'm just under 1850... at this rate they'll be £20k by the time it arrives 😉

kidding btw and n.f.s

 

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boogedyboo

·Sep 3, 2018

I am glad many people are saying that the watch looks better in person compared to photos. Some of the non-press photos were a bit underwhelming.

Furthemore, it looks great on bracelet. However, I prefer the fully brushed bracelets rather than the ones with polished bits.

 

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mpcdude

·Sep 3, 2018

I’m strangely enjoying the Ultraman more than the first few days of ownership of my DaytonaC..

 

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Ree

·Sep 3, 2018

mpcdude

I’m strangely enjoying the Ultraman more than the first few days of ownership of my DaytonaC..

I don't usually like the modern bracelet but that looks spectacular.👍

 

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happyguy1688

·Sep 3, 2018

Time for Omega to reissue brushed steel bracelets for its speedmasters, the current clasp design is a shame

 

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ras47

·Sep 3, 2018

mpcdude

I’m strangely enjoying the Ultraman more than the first few days of ownership of my DaytonaC..

The Speedmaster is so much more legible than the Daytona. I think the Speedy is the ultimate chronograph, and the Ultraman ST2 is my new all-time favorite. No doubt, the Daytona is a classic and is gorgeous, but it's a little small for me and the dial looks a tad cramped for my taste. While I do appreciate the storied history of the Daytona, it's just not for me. In fact, I never truly enjoyed the look of many models until the ceramic bezels came out. Hard to argue against any watch worn by Steve McQueen though. 😀

 

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Tet

·Sep 3, 2018

happyguy1688

Time for Omega to reissue brushed steel bracelets for its speedmasters, the current clasp design is a shame

You could always go with the 1171.

 

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Maganator

·Sep 3, 2018

Somebody was asking about it on the 1171? This is from the Facebook group

 

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ec86

·Sep 3, 2018

Em1a2

12xx arrived today from OB in northern California. San Francisc Giants colors to boot!
1039/516 bracelet looks great on it, I think.

amazing cant wait to receive mine!

 

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Texasjohn

·Sep 3, 2018

Is Omega still selling 1171 bracelets or are they secondary market only

 

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Archer

·Sep 3, 2018·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

Texasjohn

Is Omega still selling 1171 bracelets or are they secondary market only

Still available from Omega.

 

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Watchmutt

·Sep 3, 2018

Anyone know the retail price on the 1171?

 

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dabelM

·Sep 4, 2018

420,-EURO

 

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Watchmutt

·Sep 4, 2018

Thank you!

 

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Sjlabbear

·Sep 4, 2018

Who else still not received a message from Omega or a retailer? I’m getting a little bit impatient when I see the pics….

 

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Ian_km

·Sep 4, 2018

Sjlabbear

Who else still not received a message from Omega or a retailer? I’m getting a little bit impatient when I see the pics….

No word on my 11XX yet in the UK, no rush as I’m away on holiday at the moment.