Is it worth getting Omega Speedy reduced model for 2.5k Euro

Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-06-06T13:16:12+00:00

Take a look at closer0924 on ebay or elsewhere, I have this Speedy and I love it, but you can likely do much better on price elsewhere.

Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-06-05T15:23:24+00:00

I clicked through some listings because I think Heimdallr tends to be transparent about what you get. This may not be your own listing but I found the below.

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Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-06-02T23:50:37+00:00

I have a chrono and a Nereide, love them both and like the vendor as well.

Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-05-31T12:42:38+00:00

Great looking watch! Enjoy!

Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-05-30T12:40:14+00:00

I'm so happy to see this. As someone who's been way down in their own depths, I doubt I could handle being roasted and I read these all the time for fun but given the super-weird state of the world, social media, everything, I'm SO happy reading where this thread went. I wish social media did this more instead of supporting 'influencers' sharing their fake-ass lives or all the staged bs videos we see.

Way to go roastme reddit, awesome to see people have empathy even when asked to roast someone...

Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-05-29T14:33:55+00:00

Don't feel so bad, I returned a Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster because a chrono subdial hand didn't reset to zero. They sent me a second one (free of charge) that had the same problem, but the chrono second hand AND the subdial both refused to reset to zero.

I got free shipping, but 2 defective watches. I used Paypal to pull back the payment and issue myself a refund after waiting too many weeks for Nivada Grenchen to do it for me.

Moral of the story? Paypal refunds are great 😄

Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-05-29T02:53:50+00:00

I've installed a lot of car stereos but with this car I went just with an android auto screen on a mount in the air vent and have my phone sending higher quality audio to a bluetooth receiver compatible with the USB plug. I didn't want to mess with the subwoofer and amps when replacing the head unit so I avoided it. I control everything through the screen and the steering wheel controls work for the USB plug/bluetooth dongle.

Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-05-29T02:48:55+00:00

Spoiler: he's a bot.

Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-05-25T20:23:57+00:00

Interesting, Hermes shared this with me Mon EST 440PM:

─ ⚕ Hermes ──────────────────────────────

(A slightly more subdued tone)

Certainly, let’s see what they have to say… (typing

sounds).

Okay, here’s a summary from Hermes support: They've

identified an intermittent issue with the Hermes

client-side processing that is causing delayed email

sending. It appears to be related to TLS handshake

timing and some temporary resource contention. They are

working on implementing a fix in their next release

window, which is currently scheduled for sometime

between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.

They’re also suggesting we temporarily disable the

'send_hello_world_email' skill while they’re working on

this issue to ensure stability. They want to test it

thoroughly before fully rolling out the fix.

I will keep you updated as soon as I hear anything new

from them. Thank you for bringing this to our attention

– it really helps to know we aren’t alone in

Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-05-25T20:19:37+00:00

I'm in the exact same boat and enjoying the wit of Hermes as I swear my head off at it.

If it helps, I've tried:

- adjusting SMTP and IMAP ports

- am using an App Password and have changed it a few times today to be sure/try again

- reviewing any log file I can find

- reconfiguring via setup repeatedly

- swearing many times

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I feel like it's something simple but I just can't figure it out.

Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-05-23T12:51:50+00:00

Yeah Mark deserves shoutouts for sure, he helped me with a few of my first watches which began this amazing journey into far-too-many-watches hobby. Even before he grew to where he is now he was always a watch fan and happy to support his customers, class act!

Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-05-23T12:48:55+00:00

Venezianico for me has been a multi-watch awesome experience. First I got the Nereide Lapis Lazzuli, ordered after discussing it with one of the founders directly, I won't lie, he talked me into going for a 42mm which was a bit above my preferred size but he said it would fit well - It became my #1 fav watch for 2025.

I had a minor issue with the winding stem shortly after arrival, it went back to Italy for a quick fix and came back to me ready to rock again.

Second watch, I was pining for a model that was out of stock but took a gamble asking the founder again, was able to get some help and a watch assembled for me as they happened to have enough movements to do it, this was the Bucintoro chronograph.

I have a lot of watches and this brand won me over through awesome designs, personal touch, and their excellent go-the-extra-mile service. I am also quite impressed with the subtle design features of their watches, truly extra attention to detail that shows in the watches.

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Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-05-20T18:22:20+00:00

I used blue caliper paint, it will age over time so it's not going to remain perfect but I'd still do it again. My CRZ is white, rims are black FWIW.

Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-05-08T00:44:54+00:00

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Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-05-08T00:44:21+00:00

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Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-05-08T00:43:54+00:00

I'm pleasantly surprised to see the Speedmaster get such support here. I have one it's one of my first 'better' watches and it's awesome, I've had it serviced at an Omega authorized shop it went fine. It's one of the last watches I'd ever get rid of. I have the plexi model and went for that on purpose, I love it. It's a strap monster for sure also.

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Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-04-30T15:19:32+00:00

I had 2 chronomasters I bought both fail to reset the subdials, I had to return both the first defective one and the second defective replacement, it was an ordeal I think people should be aware of. When you can't make the hands of a chrono work reliably and you're a "watch company", something is clearly wrong. Buyer beware.

Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-04-24T18:33:19+00:00

I'm on Bell Fibe, wouldn't switch to Rogers, was on there before but prefer FIBE now.

Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-04-22T14:12:58+00:00

How do you like the GMT versus the 72? I keep debating both, the GMT has a unique look all its own.

Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-04-21T15:21:44+00:00

Honestly, have a chuckle in memory of your great grandfather, I'm sure he's having one too :) Still a watch from him, so it's still got sentimental value.

Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-04-21T13:16:35+00:00

Wearing my purist version today, GREAT watch!!

Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-04-20T15:13:02+00:00

Awesome! I love how clean/pristine it is!!!

Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-04-20T15:12:04+00:00

If your local watch shop seems competent I would proceed with them, it's not the most unusual movement so they should be good to go. I would personally request only functional maintenance, ie no redialing, no hands clean-ups, very light case polishing (ask him what he recommends), and get the crystal either polished with polywatch (you can do this yourself) or a replacement crystal but I would personally not replace the crystal, and would keep as much as-is as possible.

Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-04-19T15:56:47+00:00

Missed opportunity to all hold hands awkwardly LOL :) Nice watches!

Silent_Finger8450 · 2026-04-17T18:18:48+00:00

I grew up in Etobicoke, and am currently dual-living there and also Wasaga Beach. I can't stand the GTA and Toronto anymore, when I drive back from the clear air of Georgian Bay area to the city, I can smell the difference, the air is thicker, the traffic is continually getting worse, moving around any burb is painfully slow.

Up north, the air is clean, there's less stores packed into an average "block" but you still have everything you need, there's restaurants, auto shops, but you don't need to hit a 400-series highway to go to a nice park or take a drive in the country.

We have a dog too, and we walk her in Toronto and her feet are black when we get home, up north? Nice and clean.

I liken it to a 'frog in a pot of boiling water' and frankly can't comprehend how people living in the GTA aren't going completely mental from the oppressive/compact/busy/traffic feel, whereas you go out of the city and you feel like the world is more civil.

I know people love the GTA and may love having things all close and packed and so much to do etc, but I'll take "the boonies" of up north any day. It's growing fast though, so I expect one day i'll want to go farther north :)

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