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What is your FAVORITE Omega and why?

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On the VIP Watchmaker Course trip, one of the regional boutique trainers, Warren Carpenter, explained to me how they make the aventurine dial when I told him I own that watch. That was the first I had heard the explanation. Someone else told me about it again later, maybe Dan or perhaps my local Boutique manager. I don't know of any official documentation or videos about this (there's been a general dearth of info about this piece since it was released).

Interesting. The reason I ask is that a notice was released on the Omega Extranet recently (beginning of this month) that stated dials and hands for the Speedmasters with these dials would no longer be made available for purchase. The two models mentioned are the 311.30.44.32.01.001 and 311.33.44.32.01.001. Omega now wants all of these watches to be returned to them for servicing.

I was puzzled why Omega would now insist that all these watches go back to them for service, because clearly the movement is simple (for a watchmaker anyway) and the 1866 is used in other watches and those have no such restrictions.

However if the dial is made of sapphire, it could be easily damaged by someone who did not take the proper care when removing the hands. Removing hands can involve some force being applied to the dial, and in some cases fragile materials are problematic - for example great care has to be used when removing hands from a watch with an MOP dial or it can easily be cracked.

That notice makes a bit of sense now that you have said the dial is not actually aventurine, because I would expect that to be less fragile than sapphire. BTW part of me is a little disappointed that Omega calls this dial material something that it really isn't...

Anyway, thanks.

Cheers, Al
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Interesting. The reason I ask is that a notice was released on the Omega Extranet recently (beginning of this month) that stated dials and hands for the Speedmasters with these dials would no longer be made available for purchase. The two models mentioned are the 311.30.44.32.01.001 and 311.33.44.32.01.001. Omega now wants all of these watches to be returned to them for servicing.

I was puzzled why Omega would now insist that all these watches go back to them for service, because clearly the movement is simple (for a watchmaker anyway) and the 1866 is used in other watches and those have no such restrictions.

However if the dial is made of sapphire, it could be easily damaged by someone who did not take the proper care when removing the hands. Removing hands can involve some force being applied to the dial, and in some cases fragile materials are problematic - for example great care has to be used when removing hands from a watch with an MOP dial or it can easily be cracked.

That notice makes a bit of sense now that you have said the dial is not actually aventurine, because I would expect that to be less fragile than sapphire. BTW part of me is a little disappointed that Omega calls this dial material something that it really isn't...

Anyway, thanks.

Cheers, Al
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I had a bit of that feeling when I found out that the dial wasn't made of "true" aventurine, but I've also since seen Omega's aventurine cuff links (which appear to be actual aventurine) and they have a slightly blue/purple appearance that doesn't quite match the darkness of space (nor the dial of this watch). If they had made the watch dial of the same material, I'm not sure it would have looked as coherent.
 
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My PO 42mm is the only Omega I have right now but I have a Vintage SM300 Co-Axial on its way. I'm hoping to have 2 favourites.
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This one, ´cause it´s on my wrist and my only Omega 😁
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Beautiful piece. I almost bought one of those a few months back, but unfortunately the deal fell through. I almost picked up the newer black dialed one for $1800! What a deal!
 
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By the way, I think this may be my new favorite. Wowza. 15a16aa01b1c17a93bc27dd483f5f43d.jpg
 
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You may see it here at scene 0:40

Nice product shot!!! I wonder how much Omega paid for that 2 second close up? Omega is trying to corner the market on action movie watches.......
 
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My favorite OMEGA currently is the new SM300. I cannot say enough about how attractive it is. The bracelet, clasp & micro adjustment, bezel, crown without the guards, it is just great! Although, I do not yet own it, it is next on my list to buy. At the rate it is going I will probably finally get one after they are METAS certified.
 
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It WAS my Speedmaster until I bought the Watchco Seamaster 300. I added a 1610 bracelet with 840 endpieces to it. Can't take it off (and since it's an automatic with bright lume it goes to bed with me too).

Still like my Speedmaster a lot but it's a spare watch until the Seamaster requires servicing.

Tom
 
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I answered this post 6+ months ago. I said the following then:

For me, I really like the Ploprof, Gemini IV, Apollo 11 35th, Skyfall, SM300, POXL, and these are all keepers.

Plan to acquire 3570.50, SM300 co-ax, Good Planet, Speedy Meteorite. Of course this may take some time.


So to update.

3570.50 - not sure what I was thinking (I think the 105.003 is more my speed)
SM300coax - ya, the ti I want, some day
Good Planet - I will also pass on this one, I bought and sold the 8500ti because it was too thick
Speedy Meteorite - I actually did buy this one, but sold it. I could not get over the sapphire crystal

I did buy a 105.003 and this watch is simply amazing and will be added to the keepers list.
I also bought a 176.005, blue dial

I still have all the ones I called "keepers"

So overall in the last 6 months, I purchased 4 Omega watches, but kept only two. I also bought 2 non Omegas (FF and Lemania) and a "re-bought" JLC that I had sold to another member. So on average I net a watch every 4+ weeks. I think I need to step up my game.
 
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I really like the SM300 MC - considering a fantastic condition CK2913 is a "grail" piece I think they got the so much on the new edition right. If only they were able to do 20mm lugs instead of 21mm (pain to find straps) and also the lollipop seconds hand of the new LE. I don't mind the polished center links, although if one were really annoyed they could easily be brushed. I don't mind the lume color as I think it matches the rest of the piece's aesthetic. I really think that if Omega had just called it by color as opposed to attaching "aged" or "patina" to the description the whole hubbub about the lume would be a moot point.
My 3572 tritium is a piece I'll never get rid of. It's just starting to pick up some patina, and the tritium aging seems to be somewhat even at this time. As it darkens it'll start to match the gilded 863 movement.
Really love the "straight lug" look on Omegas and hope they continue using it for their new releases - hopefully it'll work it's way into the revamped Seamaster Pro Master Coax line?
 
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I answered this post 6+ months ago. I said the following then:

For me, I really like the Ploprof, Gemini IV, Apollo 11 35th, Skyfall, SM300, POXL, and these are all keepers.

Plan to acquire 3570.50, SM300 co-ax, Good Planet, Speedy Meteorite. Of course this may take some time.


So to update.

3570.50 - not sure what I was thinking (I think the 105.003 is more my speed)
SM300coax - ya, the ti I want, some day
Good Planet - I will also pass on this one, I bought and sold the 8500ti because it was too thick
Speedy Meteorite - I actually did buy this one, but sold it. I could not get over the sapphire crystal

I did buy a 105.003 and this watch is simply amazing and will be added to the keepers list.
I also bought a 176.005, blue dial

I still have all the ones I called "keepers"

So overall in the last 6 months, I purchased 4 Omega watches, but kept only two. I also bought 2 non Omegas (FF and Lemania) and a "re-bought" JLC that I had sold to another member. So on average I net a watch every 4+ weeks. I think I need to step up my game.

out of 5 Omegas i actually also only kept 2
 
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I had one, but it was a new 1861 Professional moon watch and although nice it didn't quite sing to me. If and when i come across a well aged vintage I may go for it again, but it has to catch my eye. I can't just have a watch on my display box for the sake of it. I also like the 57 and the 2 tone panda...but I got distracted with other purchases.

My AT is not the Skyfall, it's the 41.5 but close enough. love it.

Come to think about it I also had a PO 8500 I bought right before I found the LMLE so it's 6 all together. I don't think there was nothing wrong with any of the watches I've sold, just didn't find I enjoyed wearing them as much as some of the ones that I've kept.

So I had the

PO 45.5 2500d
SMPc
PO 42mm 8500
Speedmaster pro 1861
Aqua terra 41.5 Blue
LMLE PO

Enjoyable
 
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Why I like my Speedmaster co-axial GMT
1. Chronometer - COSC (just like my other watches)
2. Perfect for my wrist @ 44.25 (chose this over the Daytona @ 40 which is just like my Submariner which I find slightly small for my wrist).
3. Chronograph functions for racing use in which is why the Speedmaster was originally designed for. Well, okay the "Moon Watch" sounds cooler.
4. Date feature comes in handy--another excuse to look at my watch.
5. GMT is also a great feature to this complication. Even I know what time it is at home anywhere in the world. Also another excuse to look and appreciate this watch.
6. I like the carbon fiber dial. It appears to make the numbers & letters "float" above the dial. Still can't get over this one--very cool.
7. I like the sporty & low profile of this watch, which is why I chose the black strap over the bracelet.
8. Titanium for its lightness.
9. Finally, my only Omega at this time...
 
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Today, this is my favourite. Snoopy only joined the family last night but he has quickly become my favourite pet.
 
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Today, this is my favourite. Snoopy only joined the family last night but he has quickly become my favourite pet.
Hello here is my Snoopy. My favourite for the next weeks.
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It has to be the speedy. Be it cal 321/861/1861 the watch has stood the test of time in every reincarnation. The 321 with its column wheel chrono is the ultimate one but even after 1968 cal 861/1861 has been used by NASA and become a legend in its own right. I love the way time stops fot this watch and it can be recognised instantly. The only other watch I would like to own one day that has not changed in design much is the Rolex Submariner.
 
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