Omega Speedmaster: The Electronic Age
Yes, there were electronic Speedmasters. And there still are today, but we'll get to that in a few minutes. But it seems like heresy, doesn't it? A watch with ��Speedmaster,' even ��Speedmaster Professional' on the dial while inside beats an electronic heart! And yet, we know from their pursuit of timing excellence (through their work in Olympic competition, among other things) that Omega has always looked for ways to innovate and thus improve.In the 1970s, the Speedmaster was not immune. And indeed, one would have expected as much, given the recent advances Omega had made in Olympic timing, and with the quartz crisis in full swing. While the Speedmaster Professional hand wound Moon Watch and it's mechanical brethren never went out of production, the Speedy also saw unique developments in electronic movements.When we talk about Speedmasters of the electronic age, we're really talking about four calibres and a closely related variation: the 1255, the 1620, the 1660, and the 1666. There wa

How about some mid week Omega vintage sports
My two to set the ball rolling so come on, lets see some good early stuff, it's been a while My Seamaster 300 C1967 & the Speedmaster pre moon C 1968

Joining the club!
Well thanks to the help and guidance of G.J. and Fr John+ I will be joining the Omega Speedy Pro family this week. Just wired the money today for a fun little piece, a 3572.50! Just in time for the Olympics an Omega's big sponsorship hehe.I got a great deal on the watch and couldn't be happier. I already ordered up a few gator straps for it set. Arrival date for the watch and straps is Thursday, potentially Friday.Pics to come solo and with the rest of the family when it arrives on Thursday!

Im Prepared!
Just read this article in regards to geomagnetic storms bombarding Earth. Im prepared https://.yahoo/news/three-vas...130421042.html

Rolex explorer 36mm crown winding
Hello, I just have a question for owners of the rolex explorer 114270 36mm.I just purchased one a couple of days ago, i noticed the crown winding was a noticeably rougher than my rolex hulk and 40mm rolex explorer II.I took it back to the dealer I purchased from to get it checked out and he said it was normal and winding is normalIs this normal for the 114270 for the winding to be less 'buttery'Kind regards, Cloitus