Sunday pics - Omega Speedmaster Rattrapante 3540.50

Apr 12, 2015,06:09 AM
 

Team,

This is my second Speedmaster Rattrapante.

I had one exactly 3 years back and I let it go (it was over polished and not a full set).

Time passes and I got a perfect one, thanks for a dear friend.

The Omega Speedmaster Rattrapante 3540.50 was introduced in 1999 and it was not very successful.

Sources says that less than 5000 pieces were made in a short time frame (2001/2002 the production ended).

I know few versions of this watch:

This one, with a "carbon fibre" dial, a blue dialed one (Italian market) and a silver dialed.

The movement that powers this watch is the Omega 3600 (a special version of the ETA 7750) that carries the rattrapante/split seconds complication.

The case is very similar to the old Speedmaster X-33. Massive, but surprising comfortable on my wrist.

Let's see the pictures:

First, my old and late one (picture taken in 2012):





Now, my current one. Complete, perfect.



Full B&W watch, deserves a B&W picture:



Nice looks, IMHO:
 




Trying to capture the "carbon fiber" dial:




Side picture, showing the massive but comfortable case, with the Rattrapante pusher at 10AM:




Another face picture:




A static B&W picture:




In full fall colors:




Thanks for seeing.

A great Sunday to all,

Nilo
This message has been edited by nilomis on 2015-04-12 06:10:53


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Great photos Nilo!

 
 By: MichaelC : April 12th, 2015-11:00
I love the strong proportions on this one. Back where it belongs, congrats!

One of the hidden treasures from Omega's catalog . . .

 
 By: Dr No : April 12th, 2015-15:58
. . . that doesn't register often enough amongst collectors. I've seen two of these in the metal, both blue dials, and both in dealer inventory. This Speedy evinces a palpable sense of presence, and yes, the thought of owning one has crossed my mind. Terr... 

For sure ...

 
 By: nilomis : April 13th, 2015-08:32
And since it was made in 1999 it's almost a vintage (sixteen years!!!). Thanks, Nilo

That is my all time favorite Rattrapante from Omega.

 
 By: Ruckdee : April 13th, 2015-05:39
Congratulations on reacquiring it. I like your version the best. Regarding the blue dial, I'm not sure if it is special for Italy market. I remember seeing it at my local AD so I assumed all dial versions were distributed globally, during those short year... 

Consider this done ...

 
 By: nilomis : April 13th, 2015-08:34
As soon I return home by the end of this week. Cheers, Nilo

1999 or 2004

 
 By: stuboo : May 26th, 2020-09:14
Hi All, About to purchase one of these, either a 1999 or 2004 model. Which one is the better buy? Both in excellent condition. Thanks

A fine watch

 
 By: kenneth : April 20th, 2015-20:29
I bought this one last week- Omega DeVille Rattrapante Co- Axial Chronograph Chronometer, very pleased with my purchase and it is quite different to my other watch which is a JLC Reverso Duo Time ...  

1999 or 2004 edition?

 
 By: stuboo : May 26th, 2020-09:15
Hi All, About to purchase one of these, either a 1999 or 2004 model. Which one is the better buy? Both in excellent

The 2004 rattrapante Speedy had a movement based on . . .

 
 By: Dr No : May 26th, 2020-14:43
. . . ETA 7750. My understanding is they either worked or didn't. In other words, some examples worked fine, others had to go back for adjustment. I hope you have an opportunity to try before you buy. These are large - 44 mm, if not mistaken - watches. I'...