I got this speedy 2 days ago. Cost me 9k in the omega boutique. Lovely piece.
One thing that surprised me is how small it looks irl. I thought I had an average wrist but the watch occupies maybe 70% of it.
I was worried I accidentally bought the 38mm but no, it’s 42

"like milking a honey badger" you never fail to make me spit my tea

I own that watch, and it's one of my favorite watches to wear. perfect amazing tapered bracelet, beautiful dial and just perfect weight for the best daily wear. ill never sell it

My dad and his 2 mates all bought one each after working for 40 days straight in overtime in Northern Ireland in 1971. He gave it to me on my 21st. He wore it everyday and I do too. I took it for a service 2 years ago and it was all original, apart from a new clasp 15 years ago. But the private watch maker when he tried to take the face off the struts to attach it just turned to dust. Anyway I have a bright as hell face and hands and the ghostliest bezel now and still wear it everyday. All watches are cool but one that means the world to you is the coolest.

Never thought I’d hear the phrase “raw dog” in a watch video. Damn funny though

Stay to the end to watch the full duration of the video. Andrew, you slay me.

I love these deep dive episodes. It's this sort of historical and technical info that adds so much to my interest in watches. And all delivered with rapier wit. Does it get any better.

I enjoy all your output but for me (much) more like this please! 👍🙂

I think I caught every Simpsons quote. That's good work boys.

If I’m not mistaken, the white dial model you’re showing in this video is only available with sapphire. The black dial is the only one available in in either hesalite or Sapphire for the extra $1000

Great stuff Andrew, I love yours jokes, they always make me laugh, please don’t change

Your videos are simply sublime. Thank you.

I like how shadow/reflection was used to highlight parts of the watch ie. when the pusher guards were being mentioned. Nice!

Nice "Singer" reference.  You have excellent tastes in autos.

I love mine. Great video; charming and informative. Thanks

Something of a personal story for you, Andrew: I've been a watch collector for the last five years or so, loved watches from my teenage years; but because of the salary situation in Spain (not so good, let's say, as in other countries) some pieces other consider mid or even entry level are an absolute crazy level of craziness for my budget. So my collection is mainly Seikos, microbrands and the likes with my most expensive pieces in the 700 euro range. I've been in love with the Omega Speedmaster since I've started knowing about watches: its looks, its history, everything was appealing to me. But in its price range it was always an opium dream to think I would EVER have one, so I settled for the poor man's option with a Bulova Lunar Pilot: an excellent watch on its own right, but one that always seemed to say to me "Hey, I'm nice but I'm not a Speedmaster" whenever I looked at it. Then my situation improved slightly and I was able to save to get another piece I thought could scratch the itch, a Hamilton Intramatic. Nah. I like it, but I don't love it (it sits too fat on the wrist, for one) and of course is no Speedmaster. But then, alas, thanks to an unexpected unemployment bonus (don't worry, I'm employed again) I found myself with 5k € in my account and no pressing matter on what to spend them. This was last year, and even with that kind of money still wasn't enought to get a Speeedy (thanks Omega for bumping prices, we all love you!). Watchfinders to the rescue! Thanks to your former employees I was able to procure a BEAUTIFUL 3861 sapphire sandwich from 2020 in pristine condition, box with magnifying crystal, velcro strap, papers, book of astronaut pictures and all the hoopla; and as I am watching your video my Speedy (even writing those words seems unreal to me, MY Speedy) sits comfortable on my wrist. But now I realise than, while I'm still very much in love with the Moonwatch, I may very well be on the lookout for a mistress: the white dial, 7K euro version of the watch I love. Sigh. Why couldn't I love something less expensive, like Legos?

Brilliant video. Your passion on this topic is palpable.

Sapphire all the way. I got the sapphire sandwich and second  guessed my decision, but with the number of times I have bumped and knocked it and it still looks perfect, I am so glad I did.

I had to keep pausing and backtracking to re-listen to patches that I missed because I was laughing too hard. 🤣😂😁 This has to be the single greatest watch video of your entire Youtube career.  I salute you, sir!  

Alas, given the current state of the economy, my appreciation for marital amity, the state of my watch drawer, and my indulgence in too many other expensive hobbies, the only way I'll ever have an honest Omega is if they decide to buy out the Chinese works that makes those Paganis  that Jody loves so much and I come into the fold ex post facto. 😉⌚   In the Pagani's defense, my coworker who owns a Moonwatch compared the two and said the Chinese watch compares remarkably favorably to the Omega, especially considering its comfortably sub-$100US price tag.  And if I really want to wear an expensive watch, there's always Granddad's old Navitimer to fall back on. 🤓

Thanks for the video

Great video Andrew.