Well my question now is, as it would be wwwwwwway easier to rep (mostly because of the subdials spacing), when will the factories replicate the speedy reduced ?
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Looking for a speedmaster moonwatch? Info inside!
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My new Speedmaster Moonwatch/Reduced Rep as discussed a few posts back.
http://puretime01.com/speedmaster-m...-bracelet-manual-winding-chrono-movement.html
I'll be putting this watch up for sale soon to fund my new purchase. Will have it on the M2M sales section by the weekend.
WOW. How does one get this watch?! Stunning. Absolutely stunning.I have bought both from a friend in Indonesia. Wearing the 3570.40 Today
hello all,
Im ordering a 57 from toros , can some experts kindly confirm my QC pics please .,?
http://www.tb-688.com/index.php?route=product/product&keyword=57&product_id=1613
https://imgur.com/a/00yWQ
isnt the date wheel mis aligned ? im not talking about sunken
very appreciated thank you all
Im ordering a 57 from toros , can some experts kindly confirm my QC pics please .,?
http://www.tb-688.com/index.php?route=product/product&keyword=57&product_id=1613
https://imgur.com/a/00yWQ
isnt the date wheel mis aligned ? im not talking about sunken
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Noob rep buyer here who joined the forums specifically in search of a Speedmaster rep. I've been reading through a number of threads in the forums including this one, and I'm still agonizing over what version to buy. I'm hoping for some guidance because it seems I can't find a version that meets my criteria exactly, so could you please suggest which version would come closest to what I'm looking for in your opinion. And if you could please provide a link or e-mail for a trusted dealer for that version?
I want the black version with three black dials and white dial markings and white "straight" hands. It seems to often be called the moon version, but I don't care much about the caseback or whether it's quarts or manual / automatic.
For me my criteria in order of importance are:
Well firstly I want a decent quality watch and I'm prepared to spend $300 on it if it's a great rep. But it seems that until now, nobody has put out a Speedy rep that nails it. So:
1) Want the face of the watch to be as close to gen as possible
- Correct dial spacing
- Dials have correct numbering
- Dials are recessed
- Says "professional" on the face
- Dials work
- Approx 40-42 mm width
2) Crystal is domed and NOT flat
--------- Below criteria are low priority for me
3) Dials sweep rather than tick
4) High quality movement
5) Caseback
6) Band / bracelet quality (I will be swapping in alternate bands anyway and rarely wear bracelet bands)
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Based on all of this I have been leaning towards the torobravo Quartz version because of the correct dial spacing. However the numbering is wrong and the dials aren't recessed, they appear to just be stamped or perforated. Another quartz version on dhgate also has the numbering correct, dial spacing correct and dials are recessed. Most of what's on the face looks good but at < $80 for the watch and very few sales and feedback I am not convinced I'll be happy with it, I suspect the dials won't work and it'll fall apart after a bit of use.
I've seen a couple mechanical versions that look decent, have the spacing issue but then some of them have a flat crystal which is a deal breaker for me.
Would love to hear advice from people who've gone down the quartz path, or found a way to get a watch they're happy with, despite the challenges with each option.
I want the black version with three black dials and white dial markings and white "straight" hands. It seems to often be called the moon version, but I don't care much about the caseback or whether it's quarts or manual / automatic.
For me my criteria in order of importance are:
Well firstly I want a decent quality watch and I'm prepared to spend $300 on it if it's a great rep. But it seems that until now, nobody has put out a Speedy rep that nails it. So:
1) Want the face of the watch to be as close to gen as possible
- Correct dial spacing
- Dials have correct numbering
- Dials are recessed
- Says "professional" on the face
- Dials work
- Approx 40-42 mm width
2) Crystal is domed and NOT flat
--------- Below criteria are low priority for me
3) Dials sweep rather than tick
4) High quality movement
5) Caseback
6) Band / bracelet quality (I will be swapping in alternate bands anyway and rarely wear bracelet bands)
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Based on all of this I have been leaning towards the torobravo Quartz version because of the correct dial spacing. However the numbering is wrong and the dials aren't recessed, they appear to just be stamped or perforated. Another quartz version on dhgate also has the numbering correct, dial spacing correct and dials are recessed. Most of what's on the face looks good but at < $80 for the watch and very few sales and feedback I am not convinced I'll be happy with it, I suspect the dials won't work and it'll fall apart after a bit of use.
I've seen a couple mechanical versions that look decent, have the spacing issue but then some of them have a flat crystal which is a deal breaker for me.
Would love to hear advice from people who've gone down the quartz path, or found a way to get a watch they're happy with, despite the challenges with each option.
I've been scouring more TD sites and searching old threads here in the forums and I came across a coaxial version of the Speedy that looks like it meets all my criteria, the design does away with the bottom dial which I guess was part of the spacing issue with the rep movement, but is not an issue in the coaxial design.
Below is an image of the rep, it's for this gen model, the Moonwatch Chronograph
It's for sale from a non-trusted TD but I can't find the same version (white second hand, white "Speedmaster" text) on any of the trusted TD sites. Has anyone bought this rep from a trusted TD, and if so, what did you think of it? Who did you source it through?
I see that tswatches.cn is also carrying a quartz version of the same version. Has anyone purchased either of these speedys, did you buy them from other dealers besides the two I've found them with? I really don't want them to have the red version that puretime has on theirs, and I think I'd rather go cheap on a quartz for now and debate saving for a gen or waiting for a better auto / manual rep to come out in the future.
Below is an image of the rep, it's for this gen model, the Moonwatch Chronograph
It's for sale from a non-trusted TD but I can't find the same version (white second hand, white "Speedmaster" text) on any of the trusted TD sites. Has anyone bought this rep from a trusted TD, and if so, what did you think of it? Who did you source it through?
I see that tswatches.cn is also carrying a quartz version of the same version. Has anyone purchased either of these speedys, did you buy them from other dealers besides the two I've found them with? I really don't want them to have the red version that puretime has on theirs, and I think I'd rather go cheap on a quartz for now and debate saving for a gen or waiting for a better auto / manual rep to come out in the future.
@wolfie1010 kudos for reading before asking. Unfortunately there still aren't any great options. If you can't live with the subdial spacing, you can't have the manual wind version. The Quartz from toro is pretty good. Stay away from dhgate for the speedy. There's also an automatic version you should consider (don't have a link sorry)
I've contacted a few of the trusted dealers to see what options I may have in Quartz. Hopefully I'll have a speedy before long. Has anyone got pics of a Quartz Speedy that you've bought that you've been happy with?
Hello,
Here's m'y QC pics from Toro, quartz one but look the pics it looking cheap
What Do you think?
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Here's m'y QC pics from Toro, quartz one but look the pics it looking cheap
What Do you think?
Thank you to View attachment 87452View attachment 87453
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Looks great! Is your watch this version? https://imgur.com/a/XKfRR
Here's mine from MR... has gen hesalite installed so your results May vary [emoji12]
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Yes that's the one- Gen Hesalite pops right in- which makes a HUGE difference. I sold the watch and gave the new chap the blister pack so I'm not sure which crystal I bought from Ofrei. (But it maybe in one of my earlier posts).
Is MR back to having a site?
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I'm thinking about doing the same thing: looks great! And no, MR is not back to having a site.
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Did you do any modding/aging of the watch beside the hesalite? And any chance you have an email from Ofrei with the fitting size? I've just ordered the watch
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I'm wondering if anyone who owns the 2013 rep can confirm the lug width? I saw it's supposed to be 19mm which makes it hard to find good straps. Anyone know for sure?
Did you do any modding/aging of the watch beside the hesalite? And any chance you have an email from Ofrei with the fitting size? I've just ordered the watch
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Found it - the ofrei number-
Omega Crystal 063PW5139 OME-PW 5139 $52.00
Other than the usual rep bracket treatment- and maybe the case had a sharp edge- it’s been awhile but pretty simple stuff.
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