Why Can’t I Bond With My Speedy Pro?

Alright folks, I need to confess something … I just can’t seem to fall head-over-heels in love with my Omega Speedmaster Professional which I’ve owned since 2023.

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Here it is pictured with my Pogues, which I have since sold.

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I know, I know. The Moonwatch! History! Buzz Aldrin! It’s an icon, a legend, a piece of horological heritage that should make my heart skip a beat every time I strap it on. I bought it…

Why Can’t I Bond With My Speedy Pro?

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Got my first Panerai!

Hi everyone,

I’ve been admiring Panerai for several years now, but during that time have had no milestones to justify such a nice, hefty watch purchase. That changed this year, as I managed to drop 40kg last year and, more importantly, have kept it off! My wrist shrank from 21.5cm down to 17.5cm (I even had to take three links out of my Speedy).

For a while, I had been eyeing a Tudor Black Bay 58, Breitling Classic AVI, and Tag Heuer Autavia/Monaco. However, when I finally got to hold them…

Got my first Panerai!

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Help me choose a vintage watch – GP v Omega v GS

G’day everyone. I am trying to choose a nice vintage watch and need your help in deciding between the options. I can only buy one and am looking for an hierloom quality piece (not sure if you think any of these qualify?). Thanks in advance

They options are a:

– 1950s 18k solid gold Girard Perregaux Antimagnetic, NOS (literally, like new)

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– 1962 Omega Constellation Pie Pan 168.005 (looks mint, gold cap)

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3. 1967…

Help me choose a vintage watch – GP v Omega v GS

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