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The New and Vintage Omega Speedmaster Mark II Replica Watches

Every Tuesday on my website, www.fratellowatches.com, we tackle a topic related to Omega Speedmaster Replica Watches. This article comes to us from the “Speedy Tuesday” archives, and focuses on my opportunity to review, compare and contrast the modern Omega Speedmaster Mark II with its vintage predecessor from 1969.

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Replica Watches

After the Omega Speedmaster Professional won the race to the Moon in 1969, Omega thought it was time to come up with a watch that was perhaps a bit more up-to-date and ready for the 1970s — design-wise, that is, as the watch would still need to handle the same abuse as the Speedmaster Professional “Moonwatch” could. Sometime in 1969, Omega introduced the first Speedmaster Mark II, which was actually a Speedmaster Professional Mark II.The Speedmaster Mark II came with the same Lemania-based movement as the Moonwatch, Reference 145.022. This movement is Omega’s Caliber 861 and was in production from 1968 through about 1996, when it was succeeded by the Caliber 1861 movement. The Speedmaster Mark II had a barrel-shaped case that looked totally different from the asymmetrical Speedmaster Professional case. The regular Cheap Omega Replica, which was issued to NASA astronauts, was still in production, however. Throughout all the Speedmaster Mark series, the regular Speedmaster Pro remained available.

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Cheap Replica Watches

When Omega ceased production of the Speedmaster Mark II in 1972, the Mark III already had been introduced. The Speedmaster Mark III was succeeded by the Mark IV in 1973. Then there is the Mark 4.5 (which is a Mark IV with a different movement, an Omega Caliber 1045), which came on the market in 1974. The last one of the Omega Replica series is the Mark V, introduced around 1984. Confusing, right? There are even more models in between and some slight variations on the above. In any case, Omega decided to do a Speedmaster Mark II reissue in 2014, and we noticed that the watches were already in the Omega boutiques before their official introduction at Baselworld 2014. Just like the original Speedmaster Mark II watches, there are a few variations available of the Omega Replica Watches models. There is a black-dial version and a racing-dial version as well as a Speedmaster Mark II “Rio 2016” Olympic Games edition that we saw during our appointment with Omega.

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Cheap Omega Replica

As you can see on the photo of the Speedmaster Mark II Racing (below), the barrel-shaped case and bracelet are very similar to those on the original version. We will come to that comparison later on. If you take a closer look, you will notice that the dial is somewhat different from the original. The racing track is a bit different from the original, which had a red outer track and an orange Cheap Omega Replica at 12 o’clock. However, the biggest differences are perhaps in the text on the dial and the fact that the new Speedmaster Mark II 2014 model has a date aperture. Instead of a no-date, hand-wound chronograph movement – like the one that is still being used in the Speedmaster Professional 357x.xx series – Cheap Replica Watches decided to use its Caliber 3330 movement. This movement has a column-wheel mechanism, a co-axial escapement, an Si14 silicon balance spring and a power reserve of 52 hours. It has little similarity with the original movement, except for the tri-compax layout of the dial, of course.

Omega Replica Watches
Omega Replica Watches

People have asked us about the base movement for Omega Replica, as it is not one of Omega’s in-house-developed chronograph movements. We tend to think that it is based on some ETA caliber that has been tailored for exclusive use by Omega only, hence the Si14 balance spring and co-axial escapement. It is understandable that Omega decided to use this movement. It is probably not a watch for the purist – although it is an awesome timepiece – but more for someone who loves vintage watches but wants to wear something new. There also may be some collectors who just feel that they need a piece like this in their Speedmaster collection. We believe that the target audience, though, is the guy who loved seeing the vintage Omega Replica Watches on the wrist of his father or grandfather and has decided to go with a similar timepiece with all the modern technology inside. For the purists, there are still some great pre-owned vintage Speedmaster Mark II models out there that are priced attractively.

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Omega Launches Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday” Replica Watches

We’ve been asked very often how Speedy Tuesday started. The story is quite simple, I took a wristshot of my Speedmaster Professional somewhere in May 2012, put it on Facebook and only wrote ‘Speedy Tuesday’, as it was on a Tuesday. Only a few moments later, I realized that this could be a topic for a recurring item on Cheap Omega Replica. At first, we wrote Speedy Tuesday articles once every three weeks or even once per month, but it turned into a weekly item very soon after those first two words. In the meantime, Instagram was also used to publish Speedmaster images with the now famous #SpeedyTuesday hashtag. This was not only by us, but also by many Speedmaster enthusiasts.For many of our team, the love for watches started with a Speedmaster and if it didn’t, they bought one (or more) later. It is one of the most iconic watches with a real story, not something made-up and we’ve always found that the watch offers great value for money. Even without the NASA story it would be our favourite chronograph based on the design of the case and the readable dial. But the fact is that there is a story to the Cheap Replica Watches and perhaps the best one out there. It was used on the Moon.

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Cheap Replica Watches

Before we get to the juicy details, I think it’s appropriate that we put our cards on the table regarding the Speedmaster Professional Speedy Tuesday. Fratello Watches will not receive any of the proceeds related to the sales of this watch. This watch was created by “watch fans” for “watch fans”. It is a celebration of something that you, the Speedmaster community, have helped to grow. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the team at Omega for embracing Speedy Tuesday and then, ultimately, bringing it to fruition. We think you’ll agree, whether you’re a Omega Replica fanatic, a Speedmaster collector, or simply someone who likes a great looking watch, this one ticks all the boxes.

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Cheap Omega Replica

In the past five years of Speedy Tuesday, one of the watches that impressed us most was an original Alaska Project III that we discovered in a private collection. Omega delivered only 56 of those watches to NASA for their Space Shuttle program after the re-certification in 1978. The watch stood out due to the radial dial and the specific NASA engravings on the caseback. This Alaska Project III watch was part of the inspiration for the Omega Replica Watches limited edition. This, together with the “reverse panda” dial, adds something new to the mix for the Speedmaster Professional. The “reverse panda” has been done by Omega before, for example in 1966, but never seen in a Speedmaster Professional.

Omega Replica
Omega Replica

With those ingredients, Omega designed the Speedmaster Professional Speedy Tuesday limited edition. On top of that, they added more interesting details. The case has a brushed matte-finish, including the bezel, pushers and crown. The crown is also signed with the old-style Omega logo. The dial has white opaline-silvery subdials with large radial numerals. A little nod to vintage Cheap Omega pieces is the applied old-style logo at 12 o’clock. Another novelty for the Speedmaster Professional is the luminous written text, as can be seen below. The subdials are also luminous but very readable due to the small black hands.

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Omega Replica Watches

Of course, this Speedmaster Professional Speedy Tuesday limited edition comes with the characteristic domed hesalite crystal, with central Omega logo. A different movement than the reliable hand-wound Omega Replica chronograph was not an option, really.On the caseback, you will find a special engraved caseback stamped with the Speedmaster’s iconic Seahorse medallion. On the upper-half you will find “SPEEDY TUESDAY ANNIVERSARY” and “Limited Edition” and on the lower half it has the word “A TRIBUTE TO ALASKA PROJECT III” as well as the limited edition number. Circling the outer-edge of the caseback is the word RADIAL. Although it is a screw-in caseback, it is always in the same fixed position in such way that the text is aligned correctly.

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How Snoopy Ended Up on an Omega Speedmaster Replica Dial

In addition to writing for the fratellowatches.com watch, I do not know, I also like to collect watches – especially like Rolex GMT-Master, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Rolex Datemon, and Omega Speedmaster Professional’s iconic watch. I have the last model. Ever since I bought my first super sports car I have been hanging on this watch. I do not just like this chronograph design; I also like it with the Apollo space program.

Cheap Omega Replica
Cheap Omega Replica

As you know, Omega according to the original Speedmaster Professional produced a number of limited edition. Some like these limited versions, others do not. However, in fact, some of these limited versions have a good market value after a few years. One of these models is the Cheap Replica Watches. My career began in the launch of this model (2003), so just a lack of money to stop me from buying Subaru Snoopy. Since then, I have been longing for one, but also noticed that over the years they have become increasingly difficult to find, at least at a reasonable price. Recently, I decided to buy it, despite the high price. Tell yourself that the longer I wait, the more expensive, anyway, is it right? You can read me here to get Subaru Snoopy effort. After showing some of my valuable new super professionals, some of them asked me why I wanted a cartoon character on my watch’s dial. I have realized that many people have this view of the Sparrow Dial Subaru, but also because it was originally sold to a lot of women.

Omega Replica
Omega Replica

If you are also Subaru lovers, and you know one or two about Apollo’s mission, you may already be familiar with Cheap Omega Replica. In 1968, NASA chose the famous Little Falcon as a symbol of its “watchdog” as its mission. In the same year, NASA decided to use the sterling silver Snoopy needle as a sign of admiring NASA employees and contractors with a Snoopy certificate that honors the letter and signature framework. During the NASA mission, each sterling silver Snoopy tag has been flying. Charles M. Schulz, a cartoonist who made “Peanut” comic books, was a supporter of NASA’s Apollo mission and agreed to let them use the Snoopy astronauts for free, and even draw sterling silver labels Pin of the Snoopy map.

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Omega Replica Watches

Now, Speedmaster has played an important role. Apollo 13 crew members need Omega super-watch, the first is to rock the rocket to shorten the estimated length of return to Earth, and secondly, in order to reduce the rocket ignition speed, improve the flight path angle, into the Earth’s atmosphere. The second operation is crucial because any error in time can lead to erroneous entry angles, resulting in a potential disaster for the crew. As mentioned earlier, NASA uses the Snoopy Award for special contributions and outstanding efforts by NASA personnel and contractors. On October 5, 1970, NASA awarded the Snoopy Award to the Omega Speedmaster Replica Watches in recognition of the key role played by the watch during the Apollo 13 mission.

Omega Speedmaster Replica Watches
Omega Speedmaster Replica Watches

So now you know. When the Omega Speed Dial on Snoopy, in fact, what it means. Finally, of course, this history does not have to be proficient in buying and enjoying this watch; maybe just Snoopy fans. You can find here on the Omega Replica Watches professional “Snoopy Award” comments. For more information on Omega Speedmasters, see the Fratello Watch Fast Tuesday page.