Rolexman Posted February 14, 2015 Report Posted February 14, 2015 Yes, some flaws but the finishing is superbe and I love the looks. No idea why it doesn't get more attention? 4
Resistor Posted February 15, 2015 Report Posted February 15, 2015 I'd say it doesn't get much attention because of the fatal subdial spacing flaw. Most people are turned off by discrepancies which are immediately noticeable. In fact, even though the Speedmaster is my favorite watch of all time, I never bought a rep and instead waited for the real thing. Your rep is VERY nice though.
rusky158 Posted February 15, 2015 Report Posted February 15, 2015 I like it a lot!! I never knew they done a shirra rep though?? Old style case, big crown, very nice what's the story behind it? is the leaf hand at 9 part of the special edition.
rusky158 Posted February 15, 2015 Report Posted February 15, 2015 Where did you get this from or did you build it?
Rolexman Posted February 15, 2015 Author Report Posted February 15, 2015 http://www.fratellowatches.com/omega-speedmaster-first-omega-in-space-1962/ From Toro but Angus also has them.
rusky158 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 Cheers, am I right in saying by your pics its sec at 9 like the gen in that regard. I have gen speedy and one of the biggest annoyances apart from the obvious subdial spacing is, to me, the thickness of the case. The gen is do much thinner and finer rather than chunky, and why they never got the bezel insert correct the dividing lines between the numbers are almost touching the outer edge . This doesn't seem to happen on this rep and looks correct. I can live with the 3 and 9 markers as I like the retro case shape and hands more. Think it's a candidate for the next one for the collection..
Rolexman Posted February 16, 2015 Author Report Posted February 16, 2015 I have no gen for reference and have not measured it yet. It wears like an Explorer 1. I don't care about the flaws. Nobody knows this version let alone stand has seen it in the 'flesh'. If looks and wears great.
sputim Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 Indeed an awesome watch. Got the exact same model for a friend of mine and he can't take it off. I got a classic moonie for myself and had to do the sec @6 mod and interchange the ugly blue tint xtal with a plexi. Looks real good now
rusky158 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 I have no gen for reference and have not measured it yet. It wears like an Explorer 1. I don't care about the flaws. Nobody knows this version let alone stand has seen it in the 'flesh'. If looks and wears great. I don't care about the dials either, this is a beauty with loads going for it case, insert, hands, the fact it's smaller is even better news for me as my moonie 42mm is really my limit as far as big watches go.
mil04 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 From the pics on Toro site it seems that the case is similar to a gen (i.e thinner)
Resistor Posted February 17, 2015 Report Posted February 17, 2015 I don't care about the dials either, this is a beauty with loads going for it case, insert, hands, the fact it's smaller is even better news for me as my moonie 42mm is really my limit as far as big watches go. I agree that the Speedy is a near perfect size. I used to wear big watches (and still wear a Seawolf) but 42mm is the sweet spot for me. My favorite 42mm Omegas: 1
dbane883 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Posted February 17, 2015 just curious if the case will accept a gen crystal ....
dbane883 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Posted February 17, 2015 Nevermind.. I didnt realize this (gen) version uses a sapphire crystal... Cannot believe Omega didnt use hesalite. I'll go back to the Rolex forum now.. carry on boys . 1
Krabbenkoenig Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) sweet watch. very tempting... If the $ -> € change wasn't so bad atm. Edited February 20, 2015 by Krabbenkoenig
lhooq Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 FINALLY, someone bought this one! It's caught my eye since I first saw it pop up in Toro's new releases, but I was too chicken to be the first. I've liked this modern take of the straight-lugged "Wally Schirra" Speedy since it was released a few years back. I think I will make an order soon.
mil04 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 So does the crystal is plastic or sapphire? On Toro's site it says plastic.
sputim Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 FINALLY, someone bought this one! It's caught my eye since I first saw it pop up in Toro's new releases, but I was too chicken to be the first. I've liked this modern take of the straight-lugged "Wally Schirra" Speedy since it was released a few years back. I think I will make an order soon. Ordered one for my friend and the quality is amazing and definitely a plus that it comes with a plexi. Additionally, you will get two leather asso straps (2 different colors) and the overall quality is very good. And the seagull movement is extremely reliable
lhooq Posted February 22, 2015 Report Posted February 22, 2015 Additionally, you will get two leather asso straps (2 different colors) and the overall quality is very good. And the seagull movement is extremely reliable What are the colors? Different shades of brown? As far as I know, the gen only comes on a darker brown leather--not Assolutamente (no surprise there!), though the Asso does look pretty good on it.
dbane883 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Posted February 22, 2015 The gen SE also has a sapphire crystal. Otherwise a fine looking watch
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