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Hi
Just completed a mini Speedmaster project.
Bought a stock '78 watch and then sourced a ghost bezel from California , Tropical MKII dial from Argentina , full STS service and then handset work by Mr Freese and you end up with this....
Best Neil https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b7599f685c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...54d730a800.jpg
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Looks great congratulations. I was tempted to do something similar but ultimately didn't have the balls. My Replica will fill that spot.
https://i.imgur.com/DjDrUFDh.jpg
Eagerly awaiting the delivery of a White dial MoonPhase Speedmaster too!!
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Originally Posted by paneristi372
Often wondered what my own Replica would look like on a steel bracelet, so thanks. Looks good, but I think mine will stay on a strap for now.
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That does look good
Right up my street
Very nice mate.
You shoulda just kept the one you sold me.
People tend to not like Frankens but this is amazing! Well done!
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HiQuote:
Originally Posted by Ar.parask
Thanks for the comments.....it's all genuine vintage omega and the beauty is I still have the original correct dial & bezel so can always switch back , however this version is way cooler IMO !
Best Neil
I want to like it, sorry I dont.
Not a patch on a lovely black dial and bezel.
Personally I like it apart from the bezel. A worn black bezel would be my preferenceQuote:
Originally Posted by bwest76
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Personally, I think that bezel is too far gone. At a glance it’s like the insert has fallen out.
Also not a fan of putting a MkII dial in that case.
But as long as you like it, who cares !
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Originally Posted by gorrie
I guess the MKII dial isn't a million miles from the non-step dial we swapped it with.....of course naturally occurring tropical/brown step dials from a '69 watch are also incorrect & will set you back £3k+ versus several hundred £s for a MKII !
I'm a bit on the extreme side of things with ghost bezels.....this one having a lovely silver/blue colour/hue to it with all the text/numbering still in place depending on lighting 😀
As you say , each to their own....
Best Neil
I really like it Neil. I’ve a collection of bits in my parts box that’s intended to result in something similar. The dials that I have are too good, so just on the lookout for a suitably faded one.
That dial looks really amazing. I’ve been considering the brown dial speedy of the last incarnation, but they seem quite pricey. Watch finder had one up for £5.5k
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Looks like it's been tumble-dried with rocks. I appreciate that's how you wanted it to look ... but not to my taste
I swapped a brown dial into my 3570.50 in 2015. It worked out well and is reversible.Quote:
Originally Posted by s1wnw
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Totally agree, the original is best.Quote:
Originally Posted by bwest76
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Not worn this for ages
Must give it more wrist time
Does anyone know the correct bracelet for this and where I couple source one ?
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Earlier references I believe had 1159/154 and later ones 1162/173Quote:
Originally Posted by dandanthewatchman