Ruckdee
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Like Father, Like Son ... Speedmaster Mark II reborn
Mar 21, 2014,07:40 AM
Don't let me mislead you. I didn't buy the watch. But I did have the chance to take photographs of it for your viewing pleasure.
Here's the original Speedmaster Mark II (mine) next to the 2014 re-edition (not mine).
The case is quite faithful to the original. If you don't pay attention to the date window, the spacing between the subdials and the writing underneath the logo, it would be quite hard to tell if this is vintage or re-edition.
Unlike the original Mark II where the tachymeter ring appears to be printed on the inside of the crystal, the re-edition has a separate tachymeter ring under the sapphire crystal but above the dial. Omega chose to lume the numbers but I was not in the position to turn the light off to see that effect.
The "Mark II" title is found only on the caseback and not on the dial.
We should be seeing more of this in the future. The system is the same as on the Ploprof but less crude and more discreet.
The sunray satin brush finish is amazing with the mirror polish immediately next to it. Simply amazing.
I was surprised to see how effective the anti-reflective coating is. This sapphire is flat and the flash was bounced down from the ceiling and yet it is almost invisible.
More information on the watch on Omega web site here...
www.omegawatches.com
I should have been able to show you this a bit earlier but, as always, work got in the way. I hope the close-ups are helpful to those of us who live hours away from a boutique or AD.
Ruckdee
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Like Father, Like Son ... Speedmaster Mark II reborn
By: Ruckdee : March 21st, 2014-07:40
Don't let me mislead you. I didn't buy the watch. But I did have the chance to take photographs of it for your viewing pleasure. Here's the original Speedmaster Mark II (mine) next to the 2014 re-edition (not mine). The case is quite faithful to the origi...
Looks very nice, Ruckdee!
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 21st, 2014-14:38
But to be honest, I perfer yours... :) Thank you for sharing these photos. Best Blomman
You're welcome, amanico and blomman.
By: Ruckdee : March 21st, 2014-19:16
At the very least, for the re-edition, it is wise of Omega to put the date where it is rather than at 04:30 which I feel will be even more intrusive. Ruckdee
Precise and oncise information
By: FrancisV : March 21st, 2014-19:21
as usual from you, Rudckee. They are surprisingly similar! Great re edition of such an iconic model. I also prefer yours, and it looks really nice with the black strap. Some weeks ago I had in my hands an original one from 1969 in a stunning condition and...
To tell you the truth, I am not a vintage collector.
By: Ruckdee : March 22nd, 2014-02:46
All of my watches are contemporary except for the two given to me by my father (as you have most recently discovered on another site). Normally I would choose something I can wear without worry of damage from water or physical impact and such. I don't thi...
Thank you, Ruckdee
By: FrancisV : March 22nd, 2014-12:55
One of the main reasons why this model attracted me so much is excatly based in what you pointed out about vintage watches and how much care they need comapared to the modern ones. "Best of two worlds", as they say, combining the modern advantages with th...
After reading your excellent post
By: FrancisV : March 21st, 2014-20:09
I was surfing on the web looking for more information about the Mark II and I found you again in your fantastic report in fratellowatches site about the Mark II and ,most important ,your nice and moving story about your father. Thank you, Ruckdee, it´s be...
Thanks Ruckdee.
By: flightmaster71 : March 24th, 2014-16:32
Excellent photos taken in dificult lighting conditions I'm sure. I think Omega have done some things brilliantly on the re-edition and some not so. The tachymeter under the crystal is a fantastic step forward, clearer and more hard wearing than the "paint...
Interesting observations you have there, Zac.
By: Ruckdee : March 29th, 2014-21:23
I know you would like this piece quite easily. The price is not set to be liked by us oldtimers though. The numbers on the price tag is rather scary, at slightly "above" the Moonwatch Caliber 1863. The recessed date correction button I think is not an aes...
Great looking watch .
By: jerry6 : March 24th, 2014-17:27
They should bring out a few more retro models , Flightmaster and Speedmaster MK IV .
It looks to be a constant stream now. And so far...
By: Ruckdee : March 29th, 2014-21:31
...the re-edition models they produce are found agreeable (to an extent) by vintage collectors and modern watch buyers alike. I hope they reproduce the watches you like soon. The Flightmaster should be especially well received, I would imagine. Ruckdee
Is great Ruckdee!
By: Le Chiffre : March 25th, 2014-17:21
I love this Mark II re-edition! Thank you for sharing. my Best Cordial Regards, Armando
