Thread: What types of watches do you like?

Originally Posted by Phrank

My Speedie is here!

Saw that the notice was, "Out for Delivery", so checked out of the office early and waited for my new addition to arrive, very pleased, and sadly, doesn't make any "whirring" noises when I move my arm...can barely feel this watch's rotor(?) winding this one.

Have a black Di Modell Rallye perforated waterproof watch strap on the way if I feel like changing things up, always liked life on the edge...

Omega Speedmaster Automatic...not too big, and fits perfectly on my 7" wrist:

Lovely watch Phrank. Looks to be in really good shape. Should look sweet on the rallye strap. Here's a little info on your new baby. Enjoy and wear in good health.

Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 otherwise known as the Speedy Reduced has a 46 jewels Omega caliber 3220 movement. It's made from a ETA caliber 2890-A2 (no date) base movement with an add-on Dubois-Dépraz 2020 chronograph module. A common combination without the whirring feature . This piggy back movement is easy to identify by looking at the watch from the side. The winding crown and chronograph pushers will not be aligned. The crown is positioned a bit lower. The domed acrylic crystal is shatter proof but will scratch up with use so you may want to invest in a tube of Polywatch to polish up the crystal once in a while.

I like the fact that it's no longer a production item. I also like the addition of the minute Arabic numerals at each hour marker. One thing to be aware of is this one does not have a screw down crown so swim but don't dive. Also the case back is a solid snap on versus screw down. I don't think they offered it with a clear display case back and decorated movement although I'm not 100% positive about that.