Watches - another OCD problem

[WhiskeySandwich]

This is my first auto. Orient Ray II with swapped coin edge and stainless insert. Been my beater lately.

[Brandrea]

My favorite is the 321 Speedmaster. Omega got everything exactly right.

[WhiskeySandwich]

@Brandrea very nice. always loved the Omega Speed and Sea masters. Even if I could afford one, I'd surely mess it up quickly with my luck!

[Graeme]

@Brandrea the 321 movement is very pretty. Omega can do some lovely work when they put the minds to it.

[Brandrea]

@Graeme the reason I bought it. I’m a bit of a space nerd, and appreciate the significance that the 321 played in the Apollo missions.

[Brandrea]

@WhiskeySandwich lol… very hard to mess up a manual wind chronograph. Hope some day you have an opportunity to own one or both!

[Graeme]

@Brandrea I think that both things appeal to the buyers of the 321. Shame they're so difficult to get hold of.

On the horology side, Omega does some high end and interesting work. The 321 is a refined recreation of the original movement (and each is made by a single watchmaker); they refurbished new old stock movements for the Wrist-Chronograph; there is a Master Chronometer certified tourbillon; and the Ultra Light that I was drooling over the other day has a titanium movement...

[Brandrea]

@Graeme agreed! Even the 3861 is an incredibly accurate workhorse movement.

I’m definitely not even close to the pay range of the Tourbillon… especially the chiming version lol.

[Dans]

Didn’t know whether to post in “coffee” or other but I’ll go with “watches” for the Railmaster:

[Anesthetist]

My favorite iteration, nice one!

[ddtrash]

@Brandrea Very nice 321, been on "the list" for one of these since they were released, no joy yet. I have handled the white gold version in the Omega boutique in Dubai and the movement was lovely.

I like the story behind the movement where they used Gene Cernan's mission used 321 movement, took it apart and laser scanned the components as a basis for the new iteration of the movement.

[ddtrash]

Was at my AD's yesterday and tried on the new release Rolesor yellow gold GMT master, I was quite taken with it. I had never really considered yellow gold before but this combination works quite nicely. The black grey bezel is a nice touch.

[Brandrea]

@ddtrash said in Watches - another OCD problem:

@Brandrea Very nice 321, been on "the list" for one of these since they were released, no joy yet. I have handled the white gold version in the Omega boutique in Dubai and the movement was lovely.

I like the story behind the movement where they used Gene Cernan's mission used 321 movement, took it apart and laser scanned the components as a basis for the new iteration of the movement.

I hope you get the call one if these days. Yes, the backstory is quite interesting as to how they used “tomography” to recreate the movement right down to the last detail. Impressive stuff.

Another seldom talked about fact is that these movements are hand assembled not once, but twice but a single watchmaker in a special artilier. They are taken apart and reassembled each and every time. This approach is very old school I think only Lange & Sohne still does this.

[WhiskeySandwich]

@Brandrea I mean mess it up with rough use. I tend to be prone to scratches and nicks and whatnot. I know my personal limits of what I’m willing to spend versus what wear and tear I can accept on an item. That’s a whole different level of luxury for a guy like me.

[WhiskeySandwich]

JDM Seiko Shikamaru limited edition for any Naruto fans in here.

[deanclean]

I’ve been watching this thread for years but don’t think I’ve ever contributed. I’ve got a Datejust that’s 10 years old now and still love. I hope one day my son will want to wear it (most likely not but I like to think he will). I’ve just recently picked up a rare Omega Speedmaster ref. 186.0010 here are some pictures.

[Brandrea]

@WhiskeySandwich said in Watches - another OCD problem:

@Brandrea I mean mess it up with rough use. I tend to be prone to scratches and nicks and whatnot. I know my personal limits of what I’m willing to spend versus what wear and tear I can accept on an item. That’s a whole different level of luxury for a guy like me.

That fair. In all honesty, I wear my SXK009j more than anything, for,the very reason you mention.

[Anesthetist]

@deanclean I really admire those quartz Speedies, they are very cool and desirable these days. I remember buying vintage quartz Omegas for 3-500$ a pop, those days are long gone! I think part of me wanted the X33 so badly bc I missed out back in the day.

[deanclean]

@Anesthetist I really like it too. Parts are very hard to find but I’ll just enjoy it until I can’t anymore. I never knew about these digital Speedmasters before. I just saw one a few months ago and started my search.

[ddtrash]

I got to try on the Patek 5980 yesterday.

A striking piece and works well in two tone with the blue dial.

The case is quite chunky compared to my 5712. The 5980 is not as versatile but is more of statement piece.

The 5980 was in an exhibition at the local dealers and not for sale.