lhooq Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 I try to keep myself updated on all things Omega, so I was caught off-guard a couple of nights ago when I saw this model at the Lotte Department Store in Seoul: At first glance, I thought I was looking at a Mitsukoshi Edition Speedy Pro, but it didn't take long for me to realize it was something else. Omega's done the "Classic Daytona" look for its Speedies before, but never this attractively, in my opinion. It was selling in the low USD 3000s. Since I don't spend that kind of money on a whim, and I had no clue about this particular model, I bit my tongue and let it stay behind the glass counter. I scribbled the reference number down (323.30.40.40.04.001), which is what led me to the picture above. However, entering that number into Omega's online search function yields nothing. Other search results just give bits and pieces of information, none of which I've been able to verify. Does anyone know when this Speedmaster was released, and whether it's a limited edition? Is it a Japan-only special, and, if so, how many were made? The guy behind the counter spoke little English, but said that it was a new model and was 40mm in diameter. Other than a smile when we showed each other our Speedy Pros, that's all I got out of him! Most importantly, should I be regretting not buying this when it was sitting right there in front of me? Damn, those black hands looked nice against the white dial! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migge Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Its the newer speedmaster date, they still have the older ones with 6 - 9 -12 config. Its a looker for sure. But no regrets about not buying it, they are available at any AD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migge Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Just checked omega site. does not seem to be on it. But I have it in my catalouge at home. According to that its not a special edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted March 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Sweet, thanks for the update! I've been visiting Omega ADs around Asia since the start of the year, and this is the first time I'd seen one of these. It's definitely worthy of a double-take the first time you see one in person! Hmm... Now that I know it's not so rare, will I want it less? I sort of hope so, since I don't know if I can afford this and that new retro Tudor Chrono! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migge Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 http://omega.watchprosite.com/show-nblog.post/ti-529761/fi-677/ Here is some more pics of that beauty! Wonder If one could get that dial from Ofrie and put in the same case as the rep speedmaster date? Using a different movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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