By-Tor Posted November 17, 2007 Report Posted November 17, 2007 Let's continue the Eyecandy threads. I'll start: Modern Daytona Seconds at '6. The "2001 model" with white dial & champagne subdials. The only modern Daytona anyone should even consider. I had a great pleasure and honor to review this legendary rep for the community. Thanks again Stephane! The Omega Broad Arrow. Another legendary rep. I bought this watch twice. Reduced Speedmaster rep. This inaccurate but very nice rep was in my possession for a week. I traded it because I was going to buy the full size Moon Watch. That's still on my wishlist. Let's see yours!
baltic Posted November 17, 2007 Report Posted November 17, 2007 OMEGA 3570.50.00, soon to be joined by an older brother...
Victoria Posted November 17, 2007 Report Posted November 17, 2007 Will take more soon, By-Tor. Omega Speedy on its way!
freddy333 Posted November 17, 2007 Report Posted November 17, 2007 3.5 years old & keeps nearly COSC time. Almost a year old & keeps nearly COSC time. 2 V72-powered DWs (left & right) & an Asian 7750-powered DW with asymmetrical pushers (center). And a few friends
Stephane Posted November 17, 2007 Report Posted November 17, 2007 Well, BT, your photos of my Daytona are just great ! Another shot: Here is my Speedy (comes from Ajoesmith, with frozen dial @6): Cheers Stephane
rek001 Posted November 17, 2007 Report Posted November 17, 2007 Stop it, you guys. I've been wanting a Daytona for sooo long but, you know - the notorious movement, darn it!
ahchard Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 Here is a link of a beautiful gen daytona for sale in NZ. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Jewellery-watches...n-131355428.htm I have been keeping my eye on it, but can't afford it now with a few other things going on in my life... Not sure what a fair price is, but anyone interested ???? Looks mint!
tech Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 @by-tor Love your Broad Arrow...may I ask where you got it from? ...please...
chrgod Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 At the moment I don't have either a Speedmaster or a Daytona, but here are some old shots: Seagull ST-19 powered Daytona 6263, very well made watch. Looks quite close for my eye.. I have never understood the "asymmetrical pushers issue" Vintage, 1972, Omega Speedmaster Mark II. Heavier style than the original Speedie, same movement.
Seadweller4000 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 Sorry only have this old wristshot of the watch I sold long time ago...
freddy333 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 Looks quite close for my eye.. I have never understood the "asymmetrical pushers issue" All vintage gen Daytonas (prior to the 16520 release in the late 1980s) were powered by the Valjoux 72 base movement. The pushers on these movements were spaced unevenly (asymmetrically) from the centered crown. This picture illustrates the difference
By-Tor Posted December 18, 2007 Author Report Posted December 18, 2007 @by-tor Love your Broad Arrow...may I ask where you got it from? ...please... Thanks man. I got it June 2005 from a fellow member. Read this old writeup for more info.
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