Reference Points: Understanding The Entire Lineage Of The Omega Speedmaster

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  • Опубликовано: 29 ноя 2015
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    In the third installment of Reference Points, our Ben Clymer sits down with Eric Wind to examine the legendary Omega Speedmaster, a watch that has become a brand unto itself over the last 50 years. We'll examine the origins of the Speedmaster, its progression into the "space watch" that we know today, and how it has evolved over the years.
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  • @lerywong
    @lerywong 8 лет назад +283

    My late father bought one Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch in 78 (not sure its exact spec), he gave it to me in 2005 a few months before he passed away as a wedding gift, am still wearing it today and is so proud of it

    • @JG......
      @JG...... 6 лет назад +6

      That's lit dude, props.

    • @JollyRogerTheDodger
      @JollyRogerTheDodger 5 лет назад +1

      The moon landings were faked by nasa. It's common knowledge nowadays but you might be an old guy who believes everything he's told. Research geocentricity and watch a video called 200 proofs the earth is not a spinning ball by Eric Dubay.

    • @DeeKay1911
      @DeeKay1911 5 лет назад +3

      That is one of the gems of great watches... Amazing - I hope you will continue to love it

    • @511dydy
      @511dydy 5 лет назад +4

      Dont ever let it go, no matter what happens.. pass it down to your own child in the future

    • @raserx63
      @raserx63 5 лет назад +35

      Mr 5 Seek psychiatric help....and do NOT reproduce.

  • @normmcdonalds9006
    @normmcdonalds9006 3 года назад +58

    First time I watched this the dude put me to sleep, then I tried on a Speedmaster in person. Came back to this vid and it all made sense. I’ve since bought the speedy and have seen this a dozen times. Great content

  • @JCW80
    @JCW80 8 лет назад +39

    Hats off to Eric for being able to rattle off all those reference numbers. Good stuff guys. I've always been confused by the history of the various references of the core speedmaster line; this definitely helps!

  • @zHumanfactor
    @zHumanfactor 3 года назад +47

    Eric is amazing, like the Rainman of Omega reference numbers.

  • @Agentxphile
    @Agentxphile 7 лет назад +172

    When you speak in 8-bit.

  • @The_Watch_Mister
    @The_Watch_Mister 7 лет назад +509

    I love Hodinkee but, no joke, that guy literally put me to sleep. Like, I actually fell asleep, woke up, and the video was still playing.

    • @harryjohnson5080
      @harryjohnson5080 6 лет назад +1

      The Watch Mister I

    • @Zastava101.
      @Zastava101. 6 лет назад

      The Watch Mister I know that it's an old comment, but you're right, I also fell asleep watching this video

    • @swampgumpharpy7977
      @swampgumpharpy7977 5 лет назад +20

      I kinda liked him. I get tired of everyone pretending to be dynamic and gregarious on camera. He was himself, and that was refreshing to me.

    • @yowitsclayton
      @yowitsclayton 5 лет назад +2

      Mann it happened to me just now!

    • @2002chaiwa
      @2002chaiwa 5 лет назад

      Me too lol

  • @billmedic1995
    @billmedic1995 6 лет назад +8

    Eric, please pay no attention to what people have to say. Your expertise rings through loud and clear here. I have taken to watching this video once a month or so to keep myself educated on the long and impactful history of the Speedmaster. Thank you for taking the time to research all of these facts and keep the memories of the Speedmaster alive!

  • @braza2013
    @braza2013 8 лет назад +31

    I loved this video so much I asked my girlfriend to watch it with me.
    I'll give her credit: she dug in and didn't quit until the fourth mention of "dash".

  • @itsnotallrainbowsandunicor1505
    @itsnotallrainbowsandunicor1505 8 лет назад +672

    I played this to my daughter so she could go to sleep. It worked.

    • @mikelh.7958
      @mikelh.7958 4 года назад +7

      omg! i'm thinking the same thing 20 seconds into this "video" HILARIOUS!!!

    • @gempursuharto
      @gempursuharto 2 года назад +3

      I fell asleep as well

    • @theannouncer5538
      @theannouncer5538 Год назад +3

      I imagined “rock a bye baby” music playing 😂

    • @sdnl2846
      @sdnl2846 Год назад +1

      😂😂😂😂

    • @jeffdj1975
      @jeffdj1975 5 месяцев назад +1

      I did the same to my wife

  • @Josiahjjr
    @Josiahjjr 8 лет назад +25

    Just when I thought I was learning about watches, I realize that I know nothing. Very informative! Loved this. I'd love to see more of these much more frequently!

  • @scottt.4596
    @scottt.4596 7 лет назад +3

    Best watch video ever! I've watched it a dozen times. Thanks for sharing Eric and Ben!

  • @davidcote8644
    @davidcote8644 8 лет назад +6

    Eric and Ben great job , Love the history of these watches, So very collectable today and will keep appreciateing in value. Love the 2915

  • @fortsonre
    @fortsonre 4 года назад +3

    Ben sums up the Speedmaster perfectly. Great watch that is at home in any collector's gathering.

  • @errorlogging459
    @errorlogging459 4 года назад +2

    Great watch, always makes you smile and make you stare at it.. unbelievable...

  • @angrykaren
    @angrykaren 3 года назад +1

    Great video! Whole history of Speedmaster in 10 min. Thank You!

  • @Nexus.Achiles
    @Nexus.Achiles 5 лет назад +12

    I love this guy. Great knowledge.

  • @FehadBilgramiChannel1
    @FehadBilgramiChannel1 4 года назад +1

    Great tribute to a great time piece. I proudly own a light blue version that I cherish as one of my favourites in my collection

  • @cliffv3
    @cliffv3 8 лет назад

    I love this series, keep these episodes coming!

  • @boxer365
    @boxer365 8 лет назад +1

    Informative video. Thanks for sharing. The first 145022 Speedmasters with 861 movement had the metal Omega logo on the dial and 1039 bracelet. They looked like a 145012.

  • @akcoop
    @akcoop Год назад

    I can
    listen to these two talk all day !!

  • @CokeWithIceAndLemon
    @CokeWithIceAndLemon 2 года назад +3

    I love Mr. Wind such a legend in the vintage watch world.

  • @Theo-ul8qm
    @Theo-ul8qm Год назад +2

    I’ve come back to this video after first watching it years ago when it came out. Totally different perspective now that I’m more educated and can appreciate the rarity and the history of some of these models.
    Just like back then, though, aesthetically I prefer the older, pre-professional cases. There’s something about the slimmer lugs and no crown-guards that’s more representative of a chronograph design than the later cases.

  • @rortines
    @rortines 5 лет назад +3

    Impressive knowledge on Omega Speedmaster.

  • @joemoney3110
    @joemoney3110 6 лет назад +1

    Oh man you guys should definitely do an episode on just the collectors speedmasters. There's so many good ones. My favorite is the speedmaster rattrapante. The first split second with the troublesome history. I don't think enough credit goes to this particular watch. I firmly believe that this watch is very far ahead of its time, in fact I don't believe we've gotten that far yet. Someday the speedmaster 3540.50 will get it's credit, and it's history will turn into a positive, and hardcore omega collectors will definitely look for this watch. There pretty easy to find right now for incredible deals, easily the best deal in all of luxury watches period with a complex mechanism cheap to service. It's beautiful. People complain about the weight, but I love heavy watches, after all time should never be taken lightly.

  • @tundraotto
    @tundraotto 8 лет назад +1

    What a watch....truer words have never been spoken...wanted one as a kid...finally got one. Now I want to get watches for important relatives. I'm set.

  • @brainix
    @brainix 7 лет назад +5

    Nice one, Archie. Great vid!

  • @Woodyinnewjersey
    @Woodyinnewjersey 8 лет назад +1

    just picked up mine yesterday....loving the winding

  • @kocahmet1
    @kocahmet1 8 лет назад +3

    amazing episode.

  • @tamieu
    @tamieu 8 лет назад +224

    Damn... that voice.. Computer like to help you sleep.

    • @luis26825
      @luis26825 8 лет назад

      haha in fact

    • @igotnoideawhattoput
      @igotnoideawhattoput 7 лет назад +5

      Unfortunately we watch geeks are not particularly exciting people :(

    • @LifesAGambleLAG
      @LifesAGambleLAG 7 лет назад +1

      Ugh, I wanted to comment on the monotone voice

    • @mikyor1
      @mikyor1 7 лет назад

      8 bit microphone on him, its not his real voice fyi

    • @LifesAGambleLAG
      @LifesAGambleLAG 7 лет назад +1

      Yes it is, I know him in real life

  • @Kenzabukuro
    @Kenzabukuro 7 лет назад +1

    Awesome vid, thanks for this.

  • @Sox148
    @Sox148 5 лет назад +3

    Superb video!!!!!!!
    God bless the Speedy....

  • @trevbarlow9719
    @trevbarlow9719 6 лет назад +2

    Why are people being so negative? This guy is awesome! The biggest Speedy-nerd on the planet!

  • @scotts9508
    @scotts9508 8 лет назад +3

    I liked the details in this video.

  • @BlommMichael
    @BlommMichael 7 лет назад +1

    Brilliant thanks for sharing!

  • @johnoldfield6651
    @johnoldfield6651 8 лет назад +2

    I know I had no part in this but I have been requesting this reference points for a year

  •  8 лет назад +2

    Excelente vídeo thank you

  • @JasonJT
    @JasonJT 4 года назад +3

    5 years later, I'm still watching this video to help me fell asleep

  • @77714anthony
    @77714anthony 5 лет назад +7

    I’m glad they made so many, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to afford one

  • @hyperchord
    @hyperchord 6 лет назад

    Well despite the comments, I found this utterly fascinating. I could hear people talking about their passion 24/7. That's why I love Tim Mosso so much

  • @brucemcintosh8260
    @brucemcintosh8260 7 лет назад

    MANY Thanks DAFFIDAVIT for your reply. I have possessed 4 Speedmasters, but i still love My Daily Ticker, the 1957 "Replica" from the" MISSIONS" Valise. As close as i can get to a CK2915-1, but still a Goodie!!!

  • @aak2443
    @aak2443 8 лет назад +4

    before i watch it im gonna say i love it!!

  • @scrapethebottom
    @scrapethebottom 8 лет назад +1

    very informative!

  • @Musicbybik
    @Musicbybik 8 лет назад +6

    Please continue with these videos!!! Submariners?

  • @mindgraphy_
    @mindgraphy_ 7 лет назад +4

    That guy knows a thing or two about Speedmasters!

  • @Dubravica7
    @Dubravica7 8 лет назад +2

    Speedy is just an amazing watch! You can't go wrong with it.

  • @abdulrahmanmalik8650
    @abdulrahmanmalik8650 8 лет назад +10

    love the speedmaster

  • @thedabasgaming
    @thedabasgaming 7 лет назад +54

    This the man who does Cleveland's voice on Family Guy?

  • @jigrodrigues
    @jigrodrigues 8 лет назад +9

    And here I am, struggling and making math to buy a speedy reduced, the poor brother from the line up. This vid is both pleasure and torture

    • @ryder5057
      @ryder5057 3 года назад +1

      4 years later and I’m doing the same thing haha

  • @rayred74
    @rayred74 8 лет назад +2

    Do you have a similar video on the Omega Seamaster Lineage?

  • @braincrisp1
    @braincrisp1 7 лет назад +1

    I recently purchased my first Speedmaster Professional and couldn't be
    happier. I'm having a hard time trying to figure out the production date
    though. Watch is a 145.0022/345.0022 with bracelet 1171/633 and serial
    beginning with 3558. According to charts I've found online the watch was
    produced either 1972 or 1977. Do you know how I can verity the actual
    production date?

  • @SavedbybGrace
    @SavedbybGrace Год назад

    I recently bought the 3861 Speedy Pro. While I find the history fascinating my preference is for the newest innovations. Co-axial escapement, silicon hairspring etc. I also bought the blue face/red hand ‘57. Now that watch is a stunner with an arguably better movement than the 3861, though an automatic. My favourite of the two is definitely the 57. This is one very nice watch.

  • @miguelschoedel7691
    @miguelschoedel7691 3 года назад

    Great video

  • @notDonaldFagen
    @notDonaldFagen 4 года назад

    My Reduced should be here by the end of the week and I'm so damn pumped to get it on my wrist!

    • @notDonaldFagen
      @notDonaldFagen 4 года назад

      And yes. They are real Speedmasters :)

  • @JohnSmith-rm7xk
    @JohnSmith-rm7xk 6 лет назад +6

    Eric, what an encyclopedia would sound like if it could talk.
    Great info though 👍🏾

  • @defender1006
    @defender1006 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the insight into the Speedmasters great history, I learnt a few things from it.
    It certainly is a watch to own and love, I have a couple, but my favorite is my '65 Ed White' ST 105-003. I could do with a service but still holds good time, to a couple of seconds a day.
    Not bad for a 57 year old watch?

  • @82ironwill82
    @82ironwill82 5 лет назад

    Had the best night of sleep ever after listening to Brick talk about these watches. Glad to see he is finding work now that The Middle is off the air.

  • @1kpjones
    @1kpjones 6 лет назад

    Can someone please help me!
    What exact reference Speedmaster did Jack Swigert use to time the 14 sec burn? 321? 861? Thanks.

  • @nicks5648
    @nicks5648 6 лет назад

    Hey I've seen you drive past the old pinchback (peaceable farms) nursery. Have been a fan of your channel for a few years! Keep up the good work!!! #IKnowthisisoldbutwhocares

  • @BreilNick
    @BreilNick 8 лет назад +22

    more videos like this ! plzzzz

  • @treblarefils
    @treblarefils 8 лет назад +51

    Is this the guy Pawn stars calls when they get an omega in the shop hahahah

    • @logwind
      @logwind 8 лет назад +2

      +treblarefils Let me bring my buddy in who knows these...

    • @LordDavid04
      @LordDavid04 8 лет назад

      +logwind What you have here is one of those Speedmasters which were made in the 70's with a digital display! They're not really that collectible as most watch enthusiasts want either the original Man on the Moon Speedmasters, or the recent reduced or newer models.

    • @LordDavid04
      @LordDavid04 8 лет назад +1

      +logwind What you have here is one of those Speedmasters which were made in the 70's with a digital display! They're not really that collectible as most watch enthusiasts want either the original Man on the Moon Speedmasters, or the recent reduced or newer models.
      Rick: So how much do you think it's worth?
      Omega expert: I wouldn't sell this for over 2,000. A nice vintage Speedmaster would easily go for double that.

  • @jonultime
    @jonultime 7 лет назад +818

    If an eggplant could talk, it'll sound like this guy.

    • @samadrid6321
      @samadrid6321 7 лет назад +11

      Did he do the voice for "Hal" in 2001 A Space Odyssey?" He seems too young.

    • @mickfpmcolo5478
      @mickfpmcolo5478 7 лет назад

      Jon Ultime ni

    • @perrooceaniko2005
      @perrooceaniko2005 5 лет назад +1

      hahahahhaaaa !!!!!!!!!! cmon man !!!! dont be so hone**** i mean Dbag !

    • @MrJintensive
      @MrJintensive 5 лет назад +9

      Imagine his wife telling him to, say her name during sex when she spanks him? Or he could make cartoon voices.

    • @CGlover113
      @CGlover113 5 лет назад +1

      I saw this comment right when the video started... i said to myself, oh yeah! It’s an Eric Wind video!

  • @1kpjones
    @1kpjones 6 лет назад

    Can somebody please help me. What exact reference Speedmaster did Jack Swigert use to time the 14 sec burn? Can’t find it anywhere. Thanks.

  • @charliedunne8027
    @charliedunne8027 2 года назад

    The Best Voice In Vintage Wristwatches!

  • @Sr.D
    @Sr.D 4 года назад

    So Happy with my... Corgeut Moonwatch 😉...looks great maybe some day I will feel comfortable buying the real thing. And I like the voice and the way the guy explain, not complaining.

  • @kgrasi
    @kgrasi 5 лет назад

    Content is great; this is my next watch. He's lucky enough to sound like Ray Stantz from Ghostbusters. Once you hear it, you can't un-hear it.

  • @mepicaeltrasero
    @mepicaeltrasero 8 лет назад +2

    I just would look to see the expert talk on the mark series of the speed aster

  • @NZotyoka81
    @NZotyoka81 4 года назад

    The Guy has an ultimate speedmaster collection. I don’t even dare to think about their prices.

  • @amadonuno
    @amadonuno 2 года назад

    I have to agree with what they say at the end. I have my speed master professional for 26 years now and don't even think about getting a new watch. I'm done with mine! Great reliable watch.

  • @QuadTap
    @QuadTap 6 месяцев назад

    I don't know what it is about these but the indices markers and small bracelet links don't seem like they "line up" to me.. the way the hour markers are sunk between two planes make it look misaligned to me at certain angles.. the same with the small polished links.. they look offset to me... am i imagining this or is like optical allusion? contrast this with a dial that has a metal plane and applied markers with 3 link bracelet.. there's nowhere that lines don't "match up"... I want to love this but I need help with my ocd!

  • @ampark09
    @ampark09 7 лет назад +18

    I wonder what these two think of the co-axial Speedmasters....

  • @martynriley715
    @martynriley715 3 года назад

    Theses are a pease of art .

  • @amintaslneto
    @amintaslneto 8 лет назад +3

    Great vid Can you do another one with Nautilus plse?

  • @ChrisBoulas
    @ChrisBoulas 8 лет назад +47

    Guest speaker is super boring but the content is phenomenal. Really enjoyed hearing about the full history. The speedie represents one of the most historical pieces but not often enough is the history behind them really surfaced.

  • @johnfrederickcross
    @johnfrederickcross 5 лет назад +9

    I am glad that I have one of the last 321 movements. I bought it new in 1969 just before Neil landed on the moon, but the watch was actually made in 1967.

    • @stefdnk4428
      @stefdnk4428 4 года назад

      John Cross does this mean my 1968 speedmaster that broke Down in 1985 and has sit in a drawer since then, might be worth repairing? I wore it accidentally in a sauna and the repairing offer was more than a new watch.

    • @stefdnk4428
      @stefdnk4428 Год назад

      @@silvercornuto777 sadly It is not fixed. I am retired and I don’t have the money.😞

    • @stefdnk4428
      @stefdnk4428 Год назад

      @@silvercornuto777 Well, the offer back in the 80’s was approx. $1500 so I don’t Think it is cheaper now. But I have found a repairshop that Will make an offer. If they Can do it for Les than $ 1000 I might go on. Hopes are not High though.🥲

  • @wifeabuser1201
    @wifeabuser1201 5 лет назад

    nice video!

  • @watchcurtisn
    @watchcurtisn 2 года назад

    Love a nice beat up (well worn) Speedmaster!

  • @Xsolna
    @Xsolna 6 лет назад +1

    someone give this guy a bag of life

  • @Atombender
    @Atombender 8 лет назад +99

    Speedmaster > Daytona

    • @dlhussain81
      @dlhussain81 8 лет назад +4

      What are you smoking?

    • @wimbledon5353
      @wimbledon5353 5 лет назад +24

      Agreed. The Speedmaster went to the moon. The Daytona? Well, Paul Newman wore it I guess...

    • @UnderseaAdventures
      @UnderseaAdventures 4 года назад +12

      As much as I love Paul, he did not do what NASA achieved. Speedmaster wins.

    • @nsebast
      @nsebast 4 года назад

      Design wise Speedmaster. Prestige wise Daytona.

    • @natfingerboard
      @natfingerboard 4 года назад +2

      My only problem with the speedmaster is the case/lugs, daytona looks better in that aspect, everything else the speedmaster wins

  • @Odescalchi-vp4ms
    @Odescalchi-vp4ms 7 лет назад

    A vintage Speedy caliber .861 with the President Bracelet... so damn awesome!

  • @WunderboyStudios
    @WunderboyStudios 8 лет назад +2

    Would've been cool to see one on a 1450 bracelet. Nice overview though.

  • @gelmibson883
    @gelmibson883 4 года назад +2

    I woke up. Got this recommended by YT. Sleepy time again Woo!

  • @CaptainZed
    @CaptainZed 4 года назад

    I bought a modern Speedmaster a few years back and for some reason I didn't appreciate the watch. I eventually sold it off for modern pieces. I may have purchased it because I thought I needed a Speedmaster in my collection, I am not sure. Now several years later, I have really grown to appreciate and better understand vintage watches. I decided that a 1970s 145.022 (861) Speedy would be a great wearable vintage watch I could really enjoy.

  • @jimbojet8728
    @jimbojet8728 5 лет назад +2

    The expert fella there, he was magnificent! All those numbers and models and oddities and never a slip up. He knew his onions and really enjoyed the fact that he did. I am even considering buying a new Speedmaster now. What’s the latest model’s numbers?
    Thanks for the vid as you can tell I enjoyed it.

  • @thlee3
    @thlee3 8 лет назад +1

    what watch is Ben wearing?

  • @estbeta
    @estbeta 7 лет назад

    Is the 40 mm version relevant in the history of the watch? Because on my understanding the Speedmaster Racing was the one used by rally drivers

  • @martynriley715
    @martynriley715 3 года назад

    I love these watches

  • @tsyeap
    @tsyeap 6 лет назад

    Hodinkee, what watch were you wearing?

  • @markpritchard
    @markpritchard 3 года назад

    I have two omegas, One seamaster blue wave dial. And a speedmaster blue dial tripple date. The speed master in my fav but i only use it for special ocashions. Everyday watch is my seamaster.

  • @CluelessWatchCollector
    @CluelessWatchCollector 8 лет назад

    Any thoughts on the speedmaster (m. Schumacher)?

  • @eduardodominguez688
    @eduardodominguez688 8 лет назад +1

    Now do a video like this but about seamaster. 👍

  • @mac88white
    @mac88white 5 лет назад +8

    Imagine dedicating your life to a watch company (or any company really) and you don't even work for them.

    • @rhuxley5130
      @rhuxley5130 3 года назад

      U can say that about anything that ppl are fans of.

  • @christophermichael5764
    @christophermichael5764 6 лет назад +1

    if i don't get my hands on the tudor black bay 36 first, this is the watch that I will be purchasing.

  • @altexlan415
    @altexlan415 7 лет назад

    speed master got 1 problem. the chrono cannot reset to zero. even quartz chrono have this problem but for quartz there is a procedure to reset to zero unlike automatic you have to send to shop to reset. good watch?

  • @stcheng2490
    @stcheng2490 5 лет назад +2

    This is so geeky, I love it! 😄😄🤣

  • @brownjames6997
    @brownjames6997 3 года назад

    One of May favorite Watch ,but i Need someone Who wake me up After this 8 bit voice!

  • @j.m.5917
    @j.m.5917 3 года назад +1

    I still wear my Speedmaster that my father gave me in March 1969, every day.

  • @dandillinger23
    @dandillinger23 4 года назад

    I inherited a speedmaster from my grandfather recently. Where do I begin with the watch?. It looks to be the second from the last in the video.

  • @daffidavit
    @daffidavit 7 лет назад +91

    He's not dry, he's smart and knows his stuff probably better than the best of them.

  • @Funorigamikid
    @Funorigamikid 8 лет назад +30

    When two geeks come together. Watch history. Good stuff

  • @commentjedi
    @commentjedi 4 года назад +1

    There should have been a Rodania Geometer on that table. 1954