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Spacemaster Z-33 time to break out the magnifying glass
Apr 21, 2012,06:33 AM
OK as implied in this excellent review I can't help thinking the design team at Omega couldn't make up there mind on the name for the Z-33. Even in the photos in this post there are several contradictory features. The rubber strap has Speedmaster written on it when the watch attached to it in the Pic (an Omega stock press photo IIRC) has Spacemaster on the dial. The photos of the Z-33 on display with the brown leather soft touch strap has - if you look very closely - Speedmaster on the dial not Spacemaster? Was the brown strap watch pictured a prototype on display at Baselworld? I can't understand why they would show a watch with the wrong name on the dial. Have a close look guys and tell me if I'm wrong. I can clearly see the top mark on the "d" in Speedmaster on that watch ans the Spacemaster on the other.
Regards,
Zac
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Baselword 2012 - Official PuristSPro Report: Omega
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Thanks for a great report, not only solid watchmaking from Omega's side but a very, very solid report from you guys! And a pleasure to read. The Coaxial movements are beautiful and technically interesting. Stefan
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Spacemaster Z-33 time to break out the magnifying glass
By: flightmaster71 : April 21st, 2012-06:33
OK as implied in this excellent review I can't help thinking the design team at Omega couldn't make up there mind on the name for the Z-33. Even in the photos in this post there are several contradictory features. The rubber strap has Speedmaster written ...
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By: mrsnak : April 24th, 2012-19:40
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For some reasons I missed this amazing and eye-opening thread earlier.
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