Omega Speedmaster Mark III

First of all, i have lucky been to discover this platform with my friend Lou from Lombard, Illinois 🙏 Beside being an Omega fan, i own several Speedys but wanted to share my thoughts about this one. Different, slightly smaller than a Moonwatch but bigger feelings on my wrist. Many people can recognize a "regular" Speedy but very few can outlook this reference 176.002. Every single person slightly interested in watches will ask for more informations about it. During the late 90s, i used to travel back and force from Illinois to Florida and went once to Kennedy Space Center to visit the Complex... and i believe my passion for Speedys are related to this trip. So why this Mark III? Star Wars look, underrated, lucky looser... It doesn't mean I don't like my 145.022 anymore but this one is less conventional and propelled by an automatic caliber (not sure but i believe 1041). The journey to acquire such a piece is also different as you don't find that often a dial with great tritium patina. This one is absolutely stunning. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... Ignition 🚀

Cette Speedmaster tipique des annés 70's Elle est l'héritière de la montre qui a voyagé sur la lune. Omega a déclaré dans sa publicité que la Moonwatch n'avait besoin que se remonté toute seule...et la voilá! Très grande et volumineuse, on ne peut pas dire qu'elle soit facile à porter, mais son bleu est spectaculaire et son calibre Lemania surprend. Bien qu'elle ait progressivement augmenté de prix, on peut encore l'avoir pour un tiers du prix de la Moonwatch.