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I see from elsewhere that you did Carl. Congratulations. Beautiful. I can't wait to see these in the flesh. One or two people have commented that they wear even thicker than they are [14.5mm] but I suspect my only doubt is which dial to plump for.

Shame they dident put and inhouse movement in it!

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Pain is only weakness leaving the body.

Thanks!

I would have to say that it does wear bigger than 14.5mm, I did measure it, though, and that is the correct measurement. I think it's a bit of an illusion, as the sides of the case are so flat, it makes it look thicker than it really is. Yes, it is a big watch and it is heavy. But nothing superfluous, I feel. The movement is a coaxial, so that is more thickness right there. I don't know if the column wheel mechanism actually adds thickness or not. I simply feel that the watch is nothing more, nothing less in size and weight than what it should be. I would likely have got it even if it was thicker.

Anyway, I love watches, so I have all sizes. My smallest is the Cartier Tank Solo which is 27.5mm, and my '63 Seamaster is only 34mm. But I love wearing them all.

Both dials are stunning, each in it's own way. I chose black, but I know for certain that if the watch came only with the grey dial I would still have got it!

Cheers,
Carl

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'63 Omega Seamaster, 2014 Omega Speedmaster MarkII

"Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied"

Hey, good to see you again! I remember a few years ago, drooling over your Hour Vision! I happened to look at that very model a few weeks ago, and really love it. The Mark II just seems to be more my taste.

To put the inhouse movement in, it would be the 9300. But that only has two subdials, so I suspect the used the 3330 movement to keep the traditional look with 3 subdials like the 70s model had. Perhaps there are other reasons as well.

Cheers,
Carl

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'63 Omega Seamaster, 2014 Omega Speedmaster MarkII

"Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied"

Yes yes! Hello again! It has been a while. I've had to sell most of my collection and am now down to 1! Slowly but surly it should creep back up

I did at one point have the original mk II and had it restored with a shiny new bracelet but for some silly reason I let it go!!



I wanted to only have a collection with "in house" movements" so sadly this new mk II won't be a contender

What are you rocking on the wrist they's days?

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Pain is only weakness leaving the body.

Right now I have a '63 Omega Seamaster, a '68 Omega Dynamic, a new Cartier Tank Solo, and today just arrived a vintage 1942 RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force) Waltham military issue watch. Very small, but very cool! I need to update my signature, it looks like.

Cheers,
Carl

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'63 Omega Seamaster, 2014 Omega Speedmaster MarkII

"Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied"

Just think I have found one of my favourites from Basel. I knew about the speedie dark side if the moon, but somehow I had missed the lunar dust version. I like this even more than the DSM. Wow, that has been beautifully handled.

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Jim

"You have Control".

Well, I got my Mark II last Sunday at the Omega Boutique. Here are some photos I have taken:

Presented to me by my good friend Sasan:





















Thanks for looking.
Carl

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'63 Omega Seamaster, 2014 Omega Speedmaster MarkII

"Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied"

Beautiful pic, really show you he detailing, which is impressive. Congratulations.

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Scott

AP Royal Oak 15400, silver
Zenith Chronomaster El Primero Classic Cars
Vintage gold Corum
Rolex DJ 36 TT, oyster dial, oyster/smooth
Baume & Mercier Riviera 200m, silver dial/aquamarine bezel
Breitling Superocean 57, rose/stainless

Beautiful watch Carl. Congratulations and on the presentation ceremony. Nice touch having it presented to you by a friend. I am green with envy.

One of my best friends owns an earlier version, from about 1980. Its a beautiful watch and the new version keeps that tradition alive very nicely.

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Jim

"You have Control".

Great shots!

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Lovely watch Carl, and it fits you like a glove.

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