Speedmaster 50th Anniversary Book

[Pauly]

Hi all, I just won this book on the bay, I'll post more info when it comes.

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50th ANNIVERSARY - 1957
OMEGA Speedmaster Collectors Edition
Published to celebrate 50th Anniversary edition Speedmaster Watch 1957 to 2007
Not available to buy in stores, this limited edition collectors item recognizes the only watch in the world certified by NASA to accompany astronauts on every moon mission, the Omega Speedmaster. Beautifully cloth-bound with gold leaf detail, this will be treasured by any watch fanatic.
79 Full color pages. Ultra High Definition Images. Format: 19.5 x 19.5 cm
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[timefinder]

Congrats!

[Houston]

Enjoy it Paul

A great precursor to finding a Speedy Pro to go onto your wrist


Be well now


ZIN
Not usually shaken nor stirred ;D ;D ;D

[Aaron]

Hey Pauly,

It is a great book ,have you got a Speedy yet ,if not you will ;D.The page 33 watch would do me nicely.

Aaron.

[Houston]

I bet it will Aaron.

I think that while Omega might, in the eyes of many enthusiasts have missed an opportunity to do something special on the 50th anniversary of the Speedmaster, the 50th Anniversary Co-Axial editions are true masterpieces in their own right. The dial for instance is enamel. To make that for instance requires all the skill of a master craftsman. And of course I think that to herald the greatest legend in watchmaking history by according it a power plant of the future, by which I mean the Co-Axial cal 3201 is a sincere and fitting tribute. That said, there are many of these and they are also rather expensive. I think the Co-Axial Speedy would be my new grail watch and it would be interesting to note what Omega has in mind of the 50th anniversary of the actual Speedy Pro itself which would be 2015. The "professional" legend was not placed on the dial of the Speedy until after Ed White's walk in space you see. Hence up till then, they were just Speedies and not Speedy Pros.


Be well amigo


ZIN
Not usually shaken nor stirred ;D ;D ;D

[timeout]

Congrats, it's a really nice edition for the 50th Anniversary. Page 77 contains 'the legend' models, mmm....nice

[nunz]

AD gave me one of the two copies they had when I bought the 50th LE a couple of weeks ago. Really nice book.
Mike

[timeout]

If your nice to your dealer these are available and I'm sure the boutiques would oblige.

(The brochure I'm refering to here !!)

[Houston]

I think this rather also supports the argument that it pays to seek out ADs. Grey dealers would have gifts like these to give away.


Y'all have a nice day now


ZIN
Not usually shaken nor stirred ;D ;D ;D

[Pauly]

I’ve had a speedy pro on my mind for some time now but haven’t been able to bite the bullet, hopefully this book will keep me focused and fyi it cost $25US + $8US postage.

Funds have been a bit short of late as we moved into our new home last April and have had so many unexpected costs. I only just finished building a set of horse yards which set me back $1400 in materials and now I’m about to start part of about 750 meters of paddock fencing for my wife’s horses, probably about $2 to $3k in materials required. Might need to give the speedy another though in 6 months :'(L.

Paul

[Houston]

Hey Paul


There'll always be a Speedy Pro with your name on it - the place is going to be great. Bet le famile and the horses are overjoyed with it.


Be well now


ZIN
Not usually shaken nor stirred ;D ;D ;D

[Aaron]

pauly said:

I’ve had a speedy pro on my mind for some time now but haven’t been able to bite the bullet, hopefully this book will keep me focused and fyi it cost $25US + $8US postage.

Funds have been a bit short of late as we moved into our new home last April and have had so many unexpected costs. I only just finished building a set of horse yards which set me back $1400 in materials and now I’m about to start part of about 750 meters of paddock fencing for my wife’s horses, probably about $2 to $3k in materials required. Might need to give the speedy another though in 6 months :'(L.

Paul

Tip,

Get rid of the horses.

Fencing and in particular feeding as we have been in drought are real budget busters.

At least the good part is that we have got through the equine flu with no real dramas.Some folk have had big vet bills.

Cheers

[Houston]

Hey Aaron

I have a feeling the horses may be non-negotiable........


Cheerio pals


ZIN
Not usually shaken nor stirred ;D ;D ;D

[Pauly]

aaron said:

pauly said:

I’ve had a speedy pro on my mind for some time now but haven’t been able to bite the bullet, hopefully this book will keep me focused and fyi it cost $25US + $8US postage.

Funds have been a bit short of late as we moved into our new home last April and have had so many unexpected costs. I only just finished building a set of horse yards which set me back $1400 in materials and now I’m about to start part of about 750 meters of paddock fencing for my wife’s horses, probably about $2 to $3k in materials required. Might need to give the speedy another though in 6 months :'(L.

Paul

Tip,

Get rid of the horses.

Fencing and in particular feeding as we have been in drought are real budget busters.

At least the good part is that we have got through the equine flu with no real dramas.Some folk have had big vet bills.

Cheers

We were lucky in Victoria, equine flu didn’t get across the Murray and your spot on with the feed bills, with what I’ve spent in the last 12 months I could have purchased a brand new speedy pro.

Get rid of the Horses? I would hate to be in the position of my wife choosing between me and the horses, something tells me I wouldn’t like the outcome , Houston your all to correct.

Paul