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- Thread starter Gray_Panther
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Very nice! I really like the new new DJ41, great update to a classic reference. My brother is looking to get one soon.
The new 3250 movement is off the charts accurate. I've been a huge Grand Seiko fan for some time now because their Hi Beat 36,000 VPH is so good. The new movement promises +/-2 seconds a day which is incredible considering COSC standards are -4/+6 a day. I bought this watch and set it to the atomic clock and checked back 10 days later to see where it was. It was exactly to the second. It blew my mind.
I never thought Rolex would beat GS at the accuracy game but this new movement is unreal.
vbrad26
Autocross Champion
- Location
- St. Petersburg FL
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- '15 CSG GTI 2DR M/T
As I’m sure some of you will remember (since I said it a couple times) I said was going to hold off buying my dream watch (Speedy Pro) for my 30th birthday (today) because my wife and I are expecting out first child in just a few weeks!
Well, my wonderful wife surprised me with this this morning before work.
I am over the moon (pun intended)
On an old leather Nato for now till I can go get the bracelet sized.
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Well, my wonderful wife surprised me with this this morning before work.
I am over the moon (pun intended)
On an old leather Nato for now till I can go get the bracelet sized.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
[emoji108]As I’m sure some of you will remember (since I said it a couple times) I said was going to hold off buying my dream watch (Speedy Pro) for my 30th birthday (today) because my wife and I are expecting out first child in just a few weeks!
Well, my wonderful wife surprised me with this this morning before work.
I am over the moon (pun intended)
On an old leather Nato for now till I can go get the bracelet sized.
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vbrad26
Autocross Champion
- Location
- St. Petersburg FL
- Car(s)
- '15 CSG GTI 2DR M/T
Wow awesome gifts!
Wife is not into watches in the least bit.
However she inherited a very nice old Concorde that belonged to her great grandmother.
She knew it was nice...but didn't quite know how nice lol
cbr600rr
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
Nixon Sentry Chrono. Not an expensive watch, but I love how it looks.
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As I’m sure some of you will remember (since I said it a couple times) I said was going to hold off buying my dream watch (Speedy Pro) for my 30th birthday (today) because my wife and I are expecting out first child in just a few weeks!
Well, my wonderful wife surprised me with this this morning before work.
I am over the moon (pun intended)
On an old leather Nato for now till I can go get the bracelet sized.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Nice and congrats!
Speedy Pro is a special watch! My brother decided he wanted a DJ41 and was selling his Speedy and I couldn’t pass up giving it a try again after 10+ years since I last tried one. Love it! Unfortunately found a slight issue so it’s off for service right now, but excited to get it back.
I still love my Sub, but the Speedy has a special something that a modern Sub lacks.
vbrad26
Autocross Champion
- Location
- St. Petersburg FL
- Car(s)
- '15 CSG GTI 2DR M/T
Yeah the Speedy really was and is THE watch for me.
A love the history, I love the look, fits me perfectly. Checks off all the boxes for me.
I really don't see myself wanting anther watch as much as I wanted the Speedy.
I'm honestly not much of a Rolex guy. They just don;t really do much for me.
Sure the Sub is iconic and I like it, but not sure if I would ever buy one.
If I were to buy a Rolex it would probably be a white dial Milgauss or Explorer.
But just curious what was the issue with your speedy? And did you send it to Omega for service?
Just curious of the experience...
A love the history, I love the look, fits me perfectly. Checks off all the boxes for me.
I really don't see myself wanting anther watch as much as I wanted the Speedy.
I'm honestly not much of a Rolex guy. They just don;t really do much for me.
Sure the Sub is iconic and I like it, but not sure if I would ever buy one.
If I were to buy a Rolex it would probably be a white dial Milgauss or Explorer.
But just curious what was the issue with your speedy? And did you send it to Omega for service?
Just curious of the experience...
Ha, yeah, I've also been eyeing a Milgauss lately, though I like the Z-Blue model myself. Would have to sell my Sub for one and not sure about that though...so we'll see how things shake out.
As far as the Speedy, I noticed one of the chrono pushers was sitting at a bit of an upward tilting angle. Under close inspection with a loupe it appears the pusher tube wasn't properly seated into the case. It's still under warranty so I sent it to the Omega boutique in Seattle as my brother had succesfully used them once in the past for service on a different Speedy (he's had like 5 of them over the years). Will be curious to see what they say, hoping for an easy warranty fix.
vbrad26
Autocross Champion
- Location
- St. Petersburg FL
- Car(s)
- '15 CSG GTI 2DR M/T
Seems like it should be problem free.
I'm just curious how long it actually takes (I have heard around a month).
At least it is still under warranty though.
Otherwise it is a $750 service.
Felt the same about Rolex's until I had the opportunity to handle one in person. I've seen some rare Sub's, handled a DJ and messed with my friends GMT2 and I instantly fell in love. The fit and finish on the GMT2 was just incredible. It's definitely a different style of watch from the Speedy but being that my only "dress" watch is a quartz Seiko or my JR Terrascope with a beige dial (still can't find a proper strap for it), I find myself really wanting a DJ or GMT2.
vbrad26
Autocross Champion
- Location
- St. Petersburg FL
- Car(s)
- '15 CSG GTI 2DR M/T
My Grandfather has a day/date, and that thing IS nice.
Father in-law has an Explorer II and it is very nice as well.
There is no denying the quality and fit and finish, but those are the only 2 Rollies I've ever had first hand experience with.
Father in-law has an Explorer II and it is very nice as well.
There is no denying the quality and fit and finish, but those are the only 2 Rollies I've ever had first hand experience with.