Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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A truly educational post . . .
. . . on three grounds.
First, I've never come across this lady's model . . .
. . . Professional with red bezel insert and purple dial, in gold trim no less. (Perhaps it was even solid gold - please let us know if you have details.)
Second, this titanium Alaska Mk II . . .
. . . also doesn't ring any bells, and as a fan of the genre, it should have. One can only hope Omega's product development bureau is looking into an updated Professional version (i e, cal 1861 / 1863). This could get me back in the chronograph game in a flash!
Most illuminating of all, though, is learning the aventurine Moonphase dial . . .
. . . is made of aventurine glass, and not stone. I remember looking it up a few years ago when this model was introduced and wondering, "Hmm, most aventurine seems to be green." Now, I know!
Thanks much for sharing your evening with us, Ruckdee, as well as your shimmering Speedmaster.
Warmest,
Art
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Great report, my friend. Good to see all the variations of the Speedmaster.
I stay stuck to a 2915 or 2998. But I must say that I find your aventurine dial mesmerizing. 1st time I see it! Thanks for this report, Ruckdee. All the best, Nicolas
Great photos!!...
I especially love the early Flightmasters - I don't have one, but I have a very soft spot for them! cheers TOny
A truly educational post . . .
. . . on three grounds. First, I've never come across this lady's model . . . . . . Professional with red bezel insert and purple dial, in gold trim no less. (Perhaps it was even solid gold - please let us know if you have details.) Second, this titanium ...
I am glad my post contributed to something.
Let me take care of your points one by one. 1) That is not a lady's model. My photograph is misleading due to the confusion of blue ambient light, yellow spotlight and white camera flash. The dial in fact is all gold color not purple in the center. The wa...
This Aventurine dial is to kill for ...
And, for sure, Omega Thailand knows how to do a party. The food ... I envy you. I'm glad to see that Mr. Petrus was there. I meet him here in Brazil and he knows A LOT about Omega's past. Cheers, Nilo
It was a pleasure to meet him again for the second time.
We met one time before last year in Switzerland at the Omega Museum. As you have met him, I am sure no further description is needed for the enthusiasm with which he shares his knowledge. So much information in the time available as always. And, yes, the ...
