FxrAndy Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 I have been after a speedmaster for some time but the ones on offer never grabbed me, then i saw one offsite that looked better, maybe it was just the photos but i jumped in did a bit of negotiating and paid up and took a risk. The seller i will keep to myself for now. Communications with the seller were VERY good, it is so nice to be addressed with your name as opposed to "Friend" and all mail was fast and friendly. Paypal accepted too! Delivery was fast as it was shipped from within the EU, (i missed the courier service first time round so had to wait a couple of days but that was my fault alone. The watch its self came as a boxed set with inner and outer boxes, wallet, Booklet, hang tags and cards, and the quality is good, you can see differences when put next to the gen box but only very small and in all a very nice touch to store this baby in when not being worn. So what version is it? i would say it is the same as the one that pugwash reviewed here but with Sapphire crystal front and rear as opposed to the plexy that pugs had. This makes it a bit more accurate to the model number 3573.50.00 and not the moon watch model number 3570.50.00 that would not have the display back. It appears to have a better bracelet than the one that Baltic compared to the gen here this can be seen by the lack of curve in the bracelet and the better finished end links in the photos below, the edges were a bit sharp but no more than expected in a rep and were far nicer after a bit of a polish with cape cod, almost silky now. The case of the watch looks very nicely finished with the rear of the lugs highly polished but alas with out serial number. it has the same slightly deeper lugs to the gen case that Baltic compared his speedy with. The crown screws in and out well with out binding or cross threading and time setting also feels good and positive. The bezel insert suffers with the longer lines between 5 and 7. i was looking at getting a new insert to solve this but all the ones i have seen with the shorter lines don't have the tick above the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenmasters Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Nice Moon watch Andy! Congrats! I love this watch. I will one day buy the Gen - perhaps after a nice promotion ! If they ever make a version that fixes the sub dial placement, I would definately buy another ! or even bring back the version with 'domed' crystal. I must have a dome crystal ! Thanks for sharing Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbosas Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 (edited) Beautiful watch, greets Edited January 5, 2008 by barbosas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Very nice watch. I owned this exact same model once. If those photos are taken with a camera phone, I'm impressed. Better than most people can take with their real cameras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted January 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Erricson K800i, its a good phoe too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 wow, cool watch and incredible photos indeed with a phone :ohmy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Nice watch Andy, i'm buying one sooner or later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f5mando Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Congrats, Andy - that's a beautiful watch, and well worth the wait. Superb photo's and very impressive, detailed review. This is what we love to see (well, I do - I dunno 'bout the reat of yuz)! I haven't been able to find one I could live with, so I've a feeling I'll be buying a gen at some point down the road. Wear it in good health, and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magagne Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 A classic, that will NEVER die, NEVER. Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 You need to take some responsibility for my impending gen speedy purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted January 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Don't apologise Just waiting for them to get me a Moon to Mars, not to everyone's taste but I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ongck77 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Congrat Andy on your new watch and amazing pictures! Speedy is my favourite watch, am wearing mine now indeed My gen say hello ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee35 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I have always wanted a gen and my wife bought me one as a wedding present. You might be able to tell why I married her, but she got my watch money as a ring so I think it's only fair It is a classic design that holds alot of history and will always look good. I sometimes play with the idea of getting some extra case backs and faces in case I ever want to change the look. I saw a 50th aniversary one this weekend and liked it alot...hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ongck77 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I have always wanted a gen and my wife bought me one as a wedding present. You might be able to tell why I married her, but she got my watch money as a ring so I think it's only fair It is a classic design that holds alot of history and will always look good. I sometimes play with the idea of getting some extra case backs and faces in case I ever want to change the look. I saw a 50th aniversary one this weekend and liked it alot...hmmm Great taste of a classic watch and good wife Me too have always wanted to source a display back for the speedy. It is a shame to hide the beautiful 1861 movement inside the case back. Wear it in good health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baltic Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 (edited) Nice choice FxrAndy, I'm pleased my review is still of use. The accent on Tachymetre is missing on some older gens too so it's not too much of an issue. I'd freeze the 6 o'clock subdial and get the movement serviced and dial lumed and you've got a definite keeper. I only sold mine to help fund a gen - my all time favourite watch. Wear it well Edited January 7, 2008 by baltic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Great review and beautiful watch. I have one as well, but it's at home so I am not sure what exact version I've got. I love the Speedy, my all time favorite watch, maybe some day, I'll have a gen. Thanks for the great post. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted January 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Well with the help of Ajoesmiths tutorial on how to freaze a sub dial i have ahd it to bits and back together again now with a frozen subdial at 6. Now that looks better dont it! I managed to pull the tube off the 6 oclock subdial dand but managed to pres it back together again so all is happy now, i know the main secondis a bit off but for tonight it will do! thanks A Joesmith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdoc Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Is the glass domed as the gen one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 The saphire glass is about yhe same as the gen saphire but it is not as domed as the gen plexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdoc Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 (edited) The saphire glass is about yhe same as the gen saphire but it is not as domed as the gen plexy. Is it as domed as the one in that review? or less? (really sorry to bother, but it is my first bought of a "quality" rep so I want to make the good choice) Edited July 5, 2008 by docdoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 No mine is the saphire version so it is not as domed as that one, rep or gen, the problem is you cant get the plexi rep any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdoc Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 (edited) No mine is the saphire version so it is not as domed as that one, rep or gen, the problem is you cant get the plexi rep any more. argh… too bad ! I guess plexi must be hell to keep away from scratches… Anyway thanks for your answers I had what I wanted to know. It is not a flat glass but has a little bit of dome flavor Edited July 5, 2008 by docdoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vric Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 (edited) argh… too bad ! I guess plexi must be hell to keep away from scratches… Not really. I have a Broad Arrow for 2 years now and have no scratch. Plus, Acrylic is very easy to buff if you ever scratch it. Edited July 5, 2008 by vric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdoc Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 (edited) another question about that watch. What is the glass model in the omega catalogue that would fit into this watch case ? I have read that the 1750032, 1750039, 1750040, 1750041, 1750045 models have the same glass. So I wonder if you may know the case number from which the replica is made because I would definetely go for a modded speedy with a domed glass ? Edited July 19, 2008 by docdoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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