Fresh from the showcase here at SwissWatchExpo. Today, we have perhaps the unlikeliest Olympic
Omega Speedmaster that I think they've ever made.
Speedy heads are Omega collectors in general? No, there are quite literally dozens upon dozens
of different varieties of the Speedmaster. So many, some of which are just completely
unrecognizable from the classic professionals of years gone past. One of the most unique
ones is the Mark II which is, considered a very unique case shape as you can see here completely
different from really any other Speedmaster like it. And they've been making this ever
since 1969 off and on. So actually the same here that the Speedmaster Professional went to
the Moon. They actually designed a completely different case to sort of complement it. Now
it definitely has not been as popular as the most traditional Speedmasters as such,
I don't believe it's been consistently in production ever since then. But every once
in a while they bring out some new ones and frankly, I think they look awesome.
I don't know if this would be the one Speedmaster or the one chronograph I own,
but if you're really into that classic '70s sort of late mid-century shape,
this has definitely got its sort of a tonneau type of shape, definitely more cushion shape.
And what's really unique about the Mark II is that the bezel is sort of inside the case,
underneath the crystal. So I think that's sort of the one thing in addition to the shape of
the case that makes this very unique example in the Speedmaster line. Now what makes this
particular piece unique is this is actually, I believe, the only Olympic edition Mark II that
they released. And this one was released for the 2016 games in Rio. And again, this is not
one that looks anything like not only any of the other Olympic Speedys or Seamasters that they've
made but also not really one that captures the spirit of Rio de Janeiro if I do say so myself.
This has definitely more of a sort of European type of shape as well as the fact that it's all
dark colors. Almost every other Rio edition Seamaster, at least that they introduced
was very brightly colored. And even the black Seamaster had a colored bezel and such. This one,
the colors you actually get are gonna be on the borders of these sub-dial registers, and they're
actually three different types of gold. If you're wondering why they all look kind of different,
we have a white, a rose, and a yellow gold ring around each of these. I believe this
is the first time I've ever seen Omega do something like this, where they incorporate
three different types of gold in the dial. This is an all-steel case and bracelet as you can see,
but it is interesting that you sort of has, you know, the, I guess sort of the bronze,
the silver, and the gold I guess rose gold is sort of taking the place of bronze there in this color.
So this is what sort of makes it an Olympic edition Mark II. And again,
the first one I believe they have made. And if you're a big fan of this case,
this one is awesome. Another trademark of the Mark UU is you're gonna have sort of
this checkered flag type of pattern around the outside of it. So this is another thing that
while I don't associate the Mark UU case with the Olympic Games, this is one that definitely keeps
with the sort of track and field motif of a lot of these Olympic speedies. The bracelet on this
one is very interesting. It is I think pretty unique and not one that I can really think of
what other model it's been a part of. This almost seems like a mix between the Professional bracelet
and the sort of highly polished center links that you'll find on the Aqua Terra divers.
So again, a very unique case, unlike anything particularly on a Speedy that
I think I've seen before. And another thing that makes this such a unique offering in the
Omega line and then finally to take a look at the back no exhibition case back here,
we do have the logo of the 2016 Rio Games as well as the Olympic rings underneath
it. I do think that, I don't know of a lot of specifically Olympic Omega collectors,
although if you were looking to get one for a whole set, either the complete set of the Rio
Games or just one for every game that Omega has sponsored since then, this would be a fantastic
choice. And they always do have this sort of case ack with the logo on them. A very unique speedy,
really special case. Definitely not for everyone. But again, if you're looking for the Mark II
is almost it is such an outlier in the Omega design, especially as far as other Speedmaster.
It's almost like you're getting a watch from a completely different brand,
at least aesthetically, but of course, you have all of the same quality of movements with
that Co-Axial escapement that you're going to get with this one. So especially at this price point,
it is gonna be one of, if not the best-made chronograph you can get for this money. So this,
whether you want something really unique or just a regular old MoonWatch or a Speedy Professional
or something much more traditional, we've got all of those Omegas as well as a ton of
other brands too. So if you just stumbled upon this video and haven't checked out the site,
let me tell you that's where you need to go next. Check us out at www.SwissWatchExpo.com.