The dial and bezel of the FOIS is exactly the same size as the Speedy Pro. What is different is the asymmetrical case of the Pro which is what makes it 2mm bigger.
I learned this from someone in the comments after making the video, makes me really want it now! Thank you so much for watching and looking out on the dial and bezel size. Wish I had realized it before putting that out there.
I’ve always liked the Omega brand but never really deep dived into the history and heritage of the brand. I’m sure I will at some point. Thanks for sharing and for bring selected as the winner. That’s awesome. Much appreciated. 🙏🏽👊🏽
This new Omega is so beautiful! It is my favorite Speedmaster from all the Speedmaster I've ever seen (because I have not worn any LOL). I wish I could buy this... hopefully sometime
I agree, thats a beauty, the small case size definitely makes it a no go though, I'm not sure why companies dont just make various case sizes in every watch
I’m learning from people in the comments that the bezel and dial are the same size as the professional. The watch is just missing the crown guards. I think this may be one of those must see in person watches. Thank you so much for watching!
I aslo don't know what number I was but I came from the reddit post hahah so im guessing around 300. Love the speedmaster and it is one of the grails that im eyeing for.
I checked it out vs the one I bought recently. It’s pretty dope. I dial / bezel is the same size as the professional. The difference in the 42 vs 39.7 is actually the crown guards only isn’t it? Also the straight lugs are slightly longer lug to lug. When I put in the professional it wears smaller in my opinion!
@@BlueCollarLuxe the sapphire on the new FOIS is domed just like the hesalite so no milk ring and the dome shape. It also has the little omega sign on the crystal just like the hesalite version. It’s the best of both crystals in one!
684. I actually picked up your channel from watching the Tudor BB41 video. Im considering that watch or a Speedy as a 50th birthday gift to myself. My Rolex GMT Master II needs a friend. I was going to buy a DJ41 but i'm too old to play those games. I also tried on the large Santos and that thing is sweeet!
I am with you, Rolex is the goal for me but I refuse to pay more for a pre-owned watch than it cost new. If ever they get it together and I can pick one up new I am going to get an Explorer 2. I think with all three of your choices you can't go wrong but since you already have the GMT Master II if you were to ask for my opinion I would say add a Chronograph to the mix and go with the Speedmaster. It is such a great watch and a true pleasure to wear. Thank you so much for supporting the channel!
This is a 48 lug to lug, which fits perfectly on my 7 1/4 inch wrist. 48 lug to lug is going to work just fine for people with 6 1/2 to 8 inches wrist.
Agreed 100% with you on that I have a 7.5" wrist and would still wear this watch but I do think it is a bit small. I just learned from a few viewers that this watch is the same as the professional minus the crown guard and maybe that is it but I can tell you that I had the 40mm Speedmaster Racing and it was 48mm lug to lug and looked much smaller on the wrist than the professional does. I still love this watch though! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
The difference in case width between this and the Professional is simply the omission of the asymmetric guard that surrounds the crown and pushers. The bezel and dial is the same size on both watches. So if the 42mm Professional works for your wrist, then I don't see why this wouldn't.
I’m going to get down to Omega and try one on. You are the fourth person to bring this to my attention so I need to check it out for sure. Crazy thing is the 40 mm racing wears much smaller than the professional so I assumed this would as well. Thank you so much watching and taking the time to comment!
@@BlueCollarLuxeI hope the watch gods shine down on you for a perfect fit. But if not, for a larger classic iconic chronograph I cannot recommend enough the B01 Navitimer. Comes in 41mm, 43mm and 46mm, the movement is rock solid, the vertical clutch means you can run the chrono til your heart’s content, and above all it’s a thing of beauty and is not overly common. It’s been out since 2022 so you can get it for a decent price these days. The thing you need to be mindful of is not getting it too wet…its rotating slide rule bezel is its weak point, so is only 30m water resistant. I just wish it had micro adjust, but hey, we survived without it for many years.
@@thedalebury Thank you! I love Breitling, I have the 41 mm time only Navitimer with the ice blue dial and love it! To be honest I feel like the Speedmaster Professional is just about perfect although I would love to have a Daytona.
I think it looks nice, but I bet it looks particularly good in person. I'd still prefer a Mark XX, but I do think the FOiS is nice. I'm also iffy on Omega using fauxtina and aluminum bezels to "look old". To bring up another IWC, I think the Spitfire did fauxtina best. Less "faux" and more "aesthetic". The crystal is badass. And I like the bracelet a lot. (I have a dark, almost black, blue SMP with real patina'd indices, which I bought as a "Space City" watch)
I love IWC but honestly they do it so well it doesn’t look aged, it looks fresh. The FOIS actually kinda looks aged. New aged but aged! I’m with you, the bracelet does look bad ass! I’d love to try one out for a week or so and see how it wears.
It's hilarious that this version of the speedmaster was released too small, while the Bulova Lunar Pilot was re-released and still considered to be too large. These watches in space just can't get it right lol.
This is a great point! I personally would add the Luna pilot to my collection just because of its history but it’s just too big. If they made a 40mm, 41mm version, I’d buy it immediately!
I think it's a great watch, both functionally and stylistically. $7,900? There are probably a lot of other watches from $1.00 - $8,000 i'd put on my list higher than this one. Then again, i've never held one. I've seen them in person, but never handled one. Sometimes that changes everything haha.
Functionality wise it’s just a chronograph but it’s hard to beat Omega when it comes to movements. The problem is that pricing on all watches has just gotten out of control! Hands down it’s a cool watch but I wouldn’t call it a bargain. Thank you so much for watching!
Omega has Rolex beat in accuracy, why not power reserve? It seems the 10 year-old 8800 & 8900 movements should have a power reserve of at least 75 to 85 hours, no?
@@MrPINKFL0YD I can see that but to be honest I think the lume is kind of cool. I do wonder how it will age though! Thank you so much for watching and supporting by leaving a comment! Thank you for being a subscriber as well, I truly appreciate it!
who doesn't love the speedmaster!.. good job with the review!
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The dial and bezel of the FOIS is exactly the same size as the Speedy Pro. What is different is the asymmetrical case of the Pro which is what makes it 2mm bigger.
I learned this from someone in the comments after making the video, makes me really want it now! Thank you so much for watching and looking out on the dial and bezel size. Wish I had realized it before putting that out there.
I’ve always liked the Omega brand but never really deep dived into the history and heritage of the brand. I’m sure I will at some point. Thanks for sharing and for bring selected as the winner. That’s awesome. Much appreciated. 🙏🏽👊🏽
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This new Omega is so beautiful! It is my favorite Speedmaster from all the Speedmaster I've ever seen (because I have not worn any LOL). I wish I could buy this... hopefully sometime
Not going to lie, doing this video had me wanting to add one to the collection, that is a ton of money though.
I agree, thats a beauty, the small case size definitely makes it a no go though, I'm not sure why companies dont just make various case sizes in every watch
I’m learning from people in the comments that the bezel and dial are the same size as the professional. The watch is just missing the crown guards. I think this may be one of those must see in person watches. Thank you so much for watching!
I aslo don't know what number I was but I came from the reddit post hahah so im guessing around 300. Love the speedmaster and it is one of the grails that im eyeing for.
Thank you so much, I truly appreciate all the support!
I checked it out vs the one I bought recently. It’s pretty dope.
I dial / bezel is the same size as the professional. The difference in the 42 vs 39.7 is actually the crown guards only isn’t it? Also the straight lugs are slightly longer lug to lug. When I put in the professional it wears smaller in my opinion!
Ok now you have me needing to drive over and take a look. Thank you for the insight!
@@BlueCollarLuxe the sapphire on the new FOIS is domed just like the hesalite so no milk ring and the dome shape. It also has the little omega sign on the crystal just like the hesalite version. It’s the best of both crystals in one!
I just need 8 grand!!!!!!!!!
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684. I actually picked up your channel from watching the Tudor BB41 video. Im considering that watch or a Speedy as a 50th birthday gift to myself. My Rolex GMT Master II needs a friend. I was going to buy a DJ41 but i'm too old to play those games. I also tried on the large Santos and that thing is sweeet!
I am with you, Rolex is the goal for me but I refuse to pay more for a pre-owned watch than it cost new. If ever they get it together and I can pick one up new I am going to get an Explorer 2. I think with all three of your choices you can't go wrong but since you already have the GMT Master II if you were to ask for my opinion I would say add a Chronograph to the mix and go with the Speedmaster. It is such a great watch and a true pleasure to wear. Thank you so much for supporting the channel!
This is a 48 lug to lug, which fits perfectly on my 7 1/4 inch wrist. 48 lug to lug is going to work just fine for people with 6 1/2 to 8 inches wrist.
Agreed 100% with you on that I have a 7.5" wrist and would still wear this watch but I do think it is a bit small. I just learned from a few viewers that this watch is the same as the professional minus the crown guard and maybe that is it but I can tell you that I had the 40mm Speedmaster Racing and it was 48mm lug to lug and looked much smaller on the wrist than the professional does. I still love this watch though! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
I haven't seen it in person. Do you think it will fit my 6" wrist?
May look a little big on a 6” wrist but the short lug to lug really helps the speedmaster wear smaller than most watches in this size range.
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The difference in case width between this and the Professional is simply the omission of the asymmetric guard that surrounds the crown and pushers. The bezel and dial is the same size on both watches. So if the 42mm Professional works for your wrist, then I don't see why this wouldn't.
I’m going to get down to Omega and try one on. You are the fourth person to bring this to my attention so I need to check it out for sure. Crazy thing is the 40 mm racing wears much smaller than the professional so I assumed this would as well. Thank you so much watching and taking the time to comment!
@@BlueCollarLuxeI hope the watch gods shine down on you for a perfect fit. But if not, for a larger classic iconic chronograph I cannot recommend enough the B01 Navitimer. Comes in 41mm, 43mm and 46mm, the movement is rock solid, the vertical clutch means you can run the chrono til your heart’s content, and above all it’s a thing of beauty and is not overly common. It’s been out since 2022 so you can get it for a decent price these days. The thing you need to be mindful of is not getting it too wet…its rotating slide rule bezel is its weak point, so is only 30m water resistant. I just wish it had micro adjust, but hey, we survived without it for many years.
@@thedalebury Thank you! I love Breitling, I have the 41 mm time only Navitimer with the ice blue dial and love it! To be honest I feel like the Speedmaster Professional is just about perfect although I would love to have a Daytona.
Keep up the good work.
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subscriber 689. Cool stuff.
No idea what my number is, but subscribed 17 apr. 2024 :) Great video as always!
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You just answered my question. Looks like I'm gonna wait for 3 years. 😄
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I think it looks nice, but I bet it looks particularly good in person. I'd still prefer a Mark XX, but I do think the FOiS is nice. I'm also iffy on Omega using fauxtina and aluminum bezels to "look old". To bring up another IWC, I think the Spitfire did fauxtina best. Less "faux" and more "aesthetic".
The crystal is badass. And I like the bracelet a lot.
(I have a dark, almost black, blue SMP with real patina'd indices, which I bought as a "Space City" watch)
I love IWC but honestly they do it so well it doesn’t look aged, it looks fresh. The FOIS actually kinda looks aged. New aged but aged! I’m with you, the bracelet does look bad ass! I’d love to try one out for a week or so and see how it wears.
It's hilarious that this version of the speedmaster was released too small, while the Bulova Lunar Pilot was re-released and still considered to be too large. These watches in space just can't get it right lol.
This is a great point! I personally would add the Luna pilot to my collection just because of its history but it’s just too big. If they made a 40mm, 41mm version, I’d buy it immediately!
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I think it's a great watch, both functionally and stylistically. $7,900? There are probably a lot of other watches from $1.00 - $8,000 i'd put on my list higher than this one. Then again, i've never held one. I've seen them in person, but never handled one. Sometimes that changes everything haha.
Functionality wise it’s just a chronograph but it’s hard to beat Omega when it comes to movements. The problem is that pricing on all watches has just gotten out of control! Hands down it’s a cool watch but I wouldn’t call it a bargain. Thank you so much for watching!
From $1.00? What $1 watch would you put higher than this? LOL
It’s a beautiful watch but I’d rather have the white dial.
@@camerafusion I think you should buy the white dial so I can review it bro!
Omega has Rolex beat in accuracy, why not power reserve? It seems the 10 year-old 8800 & 8900 movements should have a power reserve of at least 75 to 85 hours, no?
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I was subbed before 😅. I love this but the lume ruined it for me
@@MrPINKFL0YD I can see that but to be honest I think the lume is kind of cool. I do wonder how it will age though! Thank you so much for watching and supporting by leaving a comment! Thank you for being a subscriber as well, I truly appreciate it!