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Sometimes that's a good thing though, it was such a great watch that it didn't need anything more than an in-house movement. The minor tweaks are probably just to differentiate it from the original PO and the Ceramic bezel is just a nice touch.

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"Leave the gun, take the cannoli."

I have to say that ne Speedie is superb! Couldn't think of a better design for my tastes! A definate must have and so far the only one as far as I am concerned!

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I read that as well which is a huge plus for me.

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Justin
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There's a blink-and-you-miss-it shot of the new 9300 Speedy on the bracelet in the video on that link I posted, and I can now say that I think it looks awesome! It was the strap that was throwing me when I first saw it. Sure the twin register isn't quite the traditional Speedy, but then again neither is a 44.25mm case. Jeez, I think that Speedy might be a must have.

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Driver8

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Good point about the case size, one of the things that I like about this is that it's not pretending to be the old Speedy. Between the size and the chrono layout it really is a new Speedy.

I'll need to check out the video when I get home, I really hate this computer. Half the pics are "x"'s, half the links are blocked as social networking sites and the videos, well, I diodn't even know that link had a video.

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"Leave the gun, take the cannoli."

Looks like Omega is giving the people what they want this year. I like the new PO, the new POC and the new Speedy. My first reaction to the Speedy was that it would have been better with a 3-register chrono, but it's growing on me.

On another note - announced through facebook?! This is worrying. Can a Swiss watch company seriously make the assumption that all (or even most) of its potential customers are on facebook?

I think this was a bunch of old dudes in a boardroom trying to be "hip". One of their kids said something about Facebook and they went, "That's it!!!!"

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"Leave the gun, take the cannoli."

that new 9300 movment is stunning!

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Agreed on all counts.

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Driver8

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Hey Driver, this website has a couple of pics I think you will find interesting:

http://www.fratellowatches.com/archives ... ronograph/

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Nice find Altair!

I'm still not 100% convinced it looks "Speedmaster enough" with just the twin registers......, but I still really do like it.

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Driver8

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Great info. on the new speedmaster - first list price I've seen (7300 CHF). I'm seriously thinking about one of these, would compliment my existing 3570 piece.

Thanks.

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Thats actually one of the reasons I like the watch, what with the seemingly endless list of Speedmaster versions that are barely distinguishable at first glance it is nice to see that they have come out with a fresh take yet preserved the basic DNA of the model. I look for that in allot of brands, Panerai, IWC, AP....I think Omega hit the nail on the head with this one!

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By the way, any one know what Orange Gold is? Never heard that term.

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Metallurgically there's no such thing - especially when stated as 18kt - higher gold contents with small amounts of silver and very low / no copper in the alloy can get to a reddish yellow shade.

My guess is that they are experimenting with a new alloy outside of the traditional gold / silver / copper blend, but no idea what that would be.