LHOOQ 0 Posted August 4, 2011 I've heard a lot of people saying this here. Anyone care to elaborate? I'd rather not throw away good money on a turkey. While I wouldn't call them 'turkeys', all of the Speedy reps available today are fundamentally flawed. If you're expecting something that approaches the current PAMs or, say, the Planet Ocean in terms of replication quality,you'll be disappointed. Additionally, the flaws aren't things you can mod away. In brief, the biggest problems on the reps are (and this varies from rep to rep) flat crystals, flat dials, too-far-apart subdial spacing. The last one is what bugs the most people (though I'd argue that flat glass is the bigger tell from a distance). The Omega cal.861 has very tight subdial spacing, and there's no rep movement that can match it. The Sea-Gull hand-wind is probably the best mechanical Speedy rep available, but you have subdials pushed out to the edges, and a dead hour register at 6. I honestly believe the best Speedy rep overall is one of the cheapie quartz versions, since it gets the most things right. As with the Heuer Monaco, if the factories could get the Speedmaster right, they'd sell a ton. But I don't think it's going to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted August 5, 2011 Thanks mate. That's both good and somewhat disappointing to know. Guess I can strike the Speedy of the current list of wants then. regards g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Archaon 4 Posted August 5, 2011 Thanks for those details! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
denvro 0 Posted March 14, 2012 This model Speedmaster is also nr. 1 on my want list, but i haven't found a rep that matches my criteria. It's disappointing that there is no good Speedmaster Pro rep available. If there is someone that can point me te a nice rep seller, please do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amit 72 Posted March 14, 2012 Dude your watches, straps and photography skills are unbelievable. True legend you are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soopah Spy 0 Posted March 14, 2012 WOW. Very nice, Mr. Bond... now, hand over the keys to the Aston. You're not allowed to have both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LHOOQ 0 Posted March 14, 2012 WOW. Very nice, Mr. Bond... now, hand over the keys to the Aston. You're not allowed to have both. Sheesh... I haven't even got the cash for a Casino Royale Mondeo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soopah Spy 0 Posted March 14, 2012 WOW. Very nice, Mr. Bond... now, hand over the keys to the Aston. You're not allowed to have both. Sheesh... I haven't even got the cash for a Casino Royale Mondeo! :lmao: Now, now, that's not what your fancy wristwatch is telling me, Sir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
osteocruncher 0 Posted April 2, 2012 I should have mentioned in the OP that this Speedy's a gen! The Speedmaster has long been one of the most problematic watches to rep, and I don't see the situation improving anytime soon. That solves my next watch dilemma then. Back to my original plan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ganman 0 Posted April 9, 2012 ooooo! Classy! Loving the pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phanphy 0 Posted June 4, 2015 Perfect combo! Hard to find a strap that fits the lugs so snugly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tandrewdavies 5 Posted June 4, 2015 Awesome, absolutely perfect!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avc0002 73 Posted June 12, 2015 I'm a bit late to the party. is the deployant clasp Rep. or Gen.? because I'm currently looking for the same strap setup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
