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Apart from Alan M trying to convince me of 76mm Speedies( ), and the ti Seamaster we saw the other day, does anyone have any more Baselworld info about Omega's latest offerings?

In other words did their promised new in-house chronograph movement make it? And if so did it make it into a proper size Speedie? Anything else of note from them? I'm having trouble finding anything about their new pieces at the moment.

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Driver8

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I think that they are being announced through Facebook. I'm at a client site today who blocks Facebook so can't check, but have heard of a 45.5mm PO Chrono.

Other than the new PO, which I'm very excited about it having the 8500 movement, I heard that there was a new Speedy but I'm not too sure what's new about it. I doubt that it's 76mm though, a 42-44mm with the classic case and the manual wind movement would be nice though.

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That's really handy for a non-facebook-drone like me. I can't access FB from work or from my iPhone (apparently) so I guess it'll have to wait till tonight.

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Driver8

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Yes Alan's picture was of two Speedies so I guess the combined size is 76mm (i.e. 38mm each).

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Driver8

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Apparently a 44.25mm Speedy with a 9300 movement, I have no idea what that is and I'm not sure about the design of the case yet. I hope it's not like the Co-Axial Speedy cases, I'm not a fan of those at all. And there's the new PO chrono with the two dial register, which I've always been a fan of, one of the reasons I loved the Skyracer.

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If you look through the Omega forum on TZ there are some photos of a dual register Speedy and Omega's 'new' cal. 9300 in-house, column wheel chronograph movement. I woiuld assume that movement has made it's way in to the new PO chrono and Speedy.

Also, there appears to be photos of a standard Seamaster with a LM dial, larger dial markers and a ceramic bezel. No details on movement.

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Yep, I just saw that on WUS. I like the two dial chrono on the PO, I'm not too sure how I feel about it on the Speedy, I do like that it's an in-house speedy though. Here's a pic.

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Hmmmmmm, not sure I like the twin register Speedy. I'd need to see it on the bacelet before making a final decision. I agree it's nice on the PO Chrono, but I'm a real traditionalist when it comes to the Speedy's dial layout.

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Driver8

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I agree. I love it as a watch, but just like it as a Speedy...if that makes any sense. I think it'll look better on a bracelet also, and I'm not a bracelet person.

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After saying I couldn't find any info, I just found this -

http://new-omega-watch-reviews.blogspot ... tease.html

Nice looking pieces for the most part (and think the twin register Speedy may grow on me). BTW, how nicely decorated are Omega's in-house movements?!? They look very similar to the 8500's decoration, but by god it looks good!

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Driver8

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Thanks for the link, I absolutely love the PO Chrono with the black bezel, I've never really liked the orange bezels. The Speedy is starting to grow on me too, I tihnk it'll be outstanding on the SS bracelet. And yeah, their movements are pretty.

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I am a traditional speedy guy (own a 3570 LE). This new two register speedy is very interesting, it's starting to grow on me. The dial is very clean, simple, readable, etc. with the chrono function. I always wanted a speedy with date, so this just may be the ticket ? I'm sure I won't like the price , but if it is as comfortable to wear as my other one it may well be worth it. Also heard the new 9300 movement had a 4 year warranty.

The new two register PO chrono is also very nice looking IMO. (size may be an issue for me?)

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I do like the Liquid Metal PO however agree that the black date wheel is out of place. Despite the new technology, I can't help but note that the watch hasn't changed a great deal.

Love the new speedy, I think it looks great. Fantastic new movement also.

I also donn't mind the new layout of the PO chrono. All in all three nice pieces, particularly the speedy!

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That new POC might be a nice addition. I liked the old one ok, I had one for a while, but that new one is cool and I like in-house.