Story of an Icon: Omega Speedmaster Mark Series History

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6 жыл бұрын

In today's episode of "Story of an Icon", I would like to turn my attention to an oddity of the Omega Speedmaster line - the Mark Series produced predominantly during the 1970s. This series introduced some of the most significant innovations seen to the Speedmaster range yet is often forgotten due to its peculiarity.
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@BrilleFielman 4 ай бұрын

Most underrated Watchchannel. Has hundreds of Infotainment Masterpieces and only 70K Subs. Thanks for your Passion 🙏🏻

@sasajugovic6984 2 жыл бұрын

Every single watch are beautiful pieces of Omega ART

@masqueman01 6 жыл бұрын

Armand. Thank you for making such an awesome overview video of the speed master Mark series. I was confused by all the variations before I saw this video and now I have a better understanding. I can rewatch this several times as I start my collection and use it as a great reference.

@sbeckett91 6 жыл бұрын

The depth of your research is outstanding, Armand. Keep up the good work.

@chawenhalo0089 5 жыл бұрын

I like this humble and real amateur channel. Its simple strait up no BS (as opposed to TGV) Great work, thank you so much, its exactly what I was after. This channel consistently give brand model line specific history which for icons like the Speedy and the Tuna is a bit of a given. However to dig into the more obscure is a credit to the genuine passion for watches this guy has. Top stuff!

@jakejones6056 6 жыл бұрын

Rock n' roll! Good job on these "Story..." documentaries, Armand. Thanks.

@JeffreyPisarek Жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC video full of great information, thank you! I was just passed down my grandfather’s Mark 4.5; have been wearing it quite a bit since. It’s an awesome piece for sure.

@tods.9947 5 жыл бұрын

An awesome lesson on Omega! I just got my first, a version of the FOIS, which is stunning. I really want a vintage MkII in the future.

@garyforeman1022 Жыл бұрын

What a great video, what an amazing amount of research you have put in.

@masqueman01 3 жыл бұрын

This video is so perfect for a model overview. I’ve watched it many times as a reference. Thanks!

@ArmandTheWatchGuy 3 жыл бұрын

+ Andrew Hughes: That's great to hear! Nice to hear from you after a couple of years!

@masqueman01 3 жыл бұрын

@@ArmandTheWatchGuy OMG. It looks like I liked this video so much that I commented twice! Once from my computer and another time from the iPad that does not show the comments. That is how much I love this video. hahaha. I consider this a shopping list for the future... Catch you in 2 years with an update! CHeers.

@NoOne-ki3bm 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the horology lesson. I got to say the case design of these Mark series watches are polarizing; however, I can see the appeal if one was looking for that retro look. If I had to pick one my favorite one would be the 1973 Omega Speedmaster 125378.0801. Anyways, thanks for the great watch content and the effort you put into editing your videos. You always put in great photos of the examples your referring to. Thanks again.

@RandallSlick 6 жыл бұрын

I think you might want to listen carefully.

@austguy1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video and the lesson on the Omega Speedmaster versions. I have a Mk 4.5 176.0012, that I have owned since new and still wear it everyday except for the periods when it gets its regular service. Absolutely love the watch and always have. At times I looked at replacing it however I haven't anything comparable.

@frankschroth4038 10 ай бұрын

Great summery of an iconic line of the Speedmaster. I own the Mark 4.5 176.0012 And I love it . Unlike you I love the dial layout quite a lot. You see all in a glance ! Wish Onega would bring the Mark line back instead of yet another version of the Professional. Great video !

@alexr.3919 5 жыл бұрын

great, really great overview. I dropped it since I want to get one. Thank you.

@MrAdjaize 6 жыл бұрын

very interesting and enjoyable .thankyou

@Romio666 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks 🙏 for the amazing video I wondering why Omega still didn’t release a 50th anniversary for this beautiful 😍 Mark II ? Isn’t it’s released in 1969 to ?!

@maurmmiranda 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, I enoyed it a lot, thanks. I am buying a 4.5, wont look back

@markojirasek Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this video and the info! My father bought this Speedmaster Professional Mark 2 watch in 1970. I grew up watching it, and now it's on my wrist. It's really really legendary and enjoyable watch. I'm just hoping to be able to change its mineral glass (which took its toll over the last 52 years) for a sapphire one.

@LarryKippings 6 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed this informative video. I have owned and enjoyed a Mark ii for 20 years, so am intrigued by the other Marks. Is there a way of discovering which year my Mark ii was made? Will be looking to acquire some of the later watches.

@62smarty Жыл бұрын

Thanks for yr video. I missed the "Holy Grail", the hesalite speedmaster case with the 1045 movement.

@chrisb5986 2 жыл бұрын

I love vintage speedys. That may be my gateway into vintage Omegas.

@user-cy2tu2my3z Ай бұрын

excellent channel. best regards from germany.

@jozsefizsak 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. So much I didn't know. My favourite was the Mark II with the grey dial with orange hands and minute markers around the periphery. I only ever saw one of those and it was in a store way back. More common seems to be the gray with red by itself while the red/ orange one you show is new to me. Used to have an original pre NASA Mark 1 and for a while, a Mark II with the black dial. Still regret selling the Mark 1 but that's life. On the upside, if I break the Casio, I'm out fifty bucks. ;)

@blainecole5452 4 жыл бұрын

Up until now my collection only consisted of Japanese watches. As of today, it includes the Mk II in racing grey. My AD offered it at a discount I simply could not pass up. Very happy to finally own a Swiss watch. Cheers for illuminating the history of the Speedmaster.

@RandallSlick 6 жыл бұрын

Fully agree with you statement at 27.44

@meson183 6 жыл бұрын

*@Armand The Watch Guy* - I'm sure you have lots of plans for videos, but will we ever see the _Navitimer_ featured in your _Story of an Icon_ series?

@masterwatch 10 ай бұрын

very good video.

@peralopenaify 4 жыл бұрын

OMEGA 125 A WORK OF ART

@_Peter_. Жыл бұрын

The 125th is a gorgeous watch! It is much more wearable then the people would think.

@BruceLeeFannl 3 жыл бұрын

I like the speedmaster mark II 1969 and made later model same red details. Is there a video of later models?

@wingi7722 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Chronicle of the Mark series! Some of these pieces are really interesting and super cool. I like the M3, the 4 & the 4.5 (particularly the TV) and the 125. The 5 is basically ugly. I rather like the Lemania set-up with the centrally mounted minute counter and the 24hr counter & running seconds at 9'oclock. I've always been a fan of the Flightmaster. Thanks for this video. I'm contemplating obtaining one of these Marks when the opportunity arises.

@tunokies 6 жыл бұрын

Really interesting - just watched it twice and can add maybe 2 of these to my list should I win the lottery :-)

@starcode89 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent content! Very well done. But also wondering why you stopped short of mentioning the next and last Automatic Speedmaster in the line, the 376.0822 or “Holy Grail” Speedmaster.

@Harold710 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a speedmaster (the big heavy one with sloping sides) professional mark 3 in Zermat around 1974, however the back had the seamaster logo. It seems like there are many variations. The price was $300.

@saywhatsaywhat1 6 жыл бұрын

Good bit of research there, appreciated by a horology neophyte. I can't say the Mark series is my cup of tea, but there are one or two that piqued my interest. Thanks

@cxwrench1 4 жыл бұрын

I've got a '69 Mk ll w/ the grey/orange dial. Still running strong!

@ForbinColossus 6 жыл бұрын

Xlnt! were all the gold Mark II Omegas plated or solid gold?

@justmolex1074 Жыл бұрын

My fav watch?!!!

@philipvanderkooy4248 6 жыл бұрын

Can you please do a “Story of an icon” on the Omega Planet Ocean?

@reymaduro9258 6 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. Great subject, content and very well put together. I only received 3-4 adds and could skip after a few seconds so no big deal at all. If you do join Patreon I will subscribe. Your channel is absolutely worth a monthly donation. Thanks for all your hard work and time.

@antonyduc990 5 жыл бұрын

Where in this planet do you find content to do half an hour on the Speedy Mark while I can't even find which movement is inside my Cartier Santos 1983...

@phmwu7368 4 жыл бұрын

2:58 the Omega Speedmaster was qualified by NASA, not certified ! 5:40 the anodized outer case was an extra protection, especially as it was intended for use on the Lunar Roving Vehicle in a dusty environment 11:07 Worn by Leonov in space ??? Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov only wore the Omega Flightmaster during ground training for Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Hint: read " Time Peace - How the Omega wristwatches got behind the Iron Curtain & into the Soviet-Russian space program " ... ... ...

@mannycalavera2335 4 жыл бұрын

I just wish the current Mark 2 would have more modest dimensions. I would shortlist it immediately. Perhaps even swap for my regular Speedmaster Professional. I love the quirkiness of the case design.

@RandallSlick 6 жыл бұрын

Its red finish benefited its thermo compensation? Are you entirely sure about that?

@zuzuUhren81 5 жыл бұрын

Armand, Just saw your video. The picture of the Mark 4.5 shows my personal watch. Where did you get the pic? I bought it from an vintage dealer and the pic was part of the advertisement.

@ArmandTheWatchGuy 5 жыл бұрын

+Zuzu Nein: Thank you for the comment, I found the picture via a watch seller though I followed fair use as my work does not conflict with the interests of the original producer. I hope that you don't mind the picture being in the video?

@zuzuUhren81 5 жыл бұрын

Armand The Watch Guy . Thx. I am fine with it. My watch is famous now😃.

@ArmandTheWatchGuy 5 жыл бұрын

+Zuzu Nein: It's a watch which certainly deserves the fame!

@zuzuUhren81 5 жыл бұрын

It is the 176.012 with the marble background. I love the watch. Still a bargain with its Lemania 5100

@geronimo9595 3 жыл бұрын

owner of a mark III and mark 4.5 and a 1040 based seamaster jedi here

@cedarcanoe 9 ай бұрын

Armand, where in cyberspace are you now?

@RandallSlick 6 жыл бұрын

And yes, I do believe that Omega designed the orange one with the racing driver in mind. It's now so obvious. I'm now off to my local chippy to time the frying of my haddock with my Daytona, as Rolex intended.

@mauriebarnes8272 6 жыл бұрын

I had the Mark II Speedy 2014 remake. Ended up flipping it as the date on the dial just annoyed me. Fantastic watch otherwise just wish they'd kept it true to the original dial.

@TheSpritz0 6 жыл бұрын

JFK was shot wearing an Omega (Super Thin model in 18K gold)... image is here- images.askmen.com/720x540/style/watches/celebrity-watches-sold-at-auction/3-jfk-s-omega-ultrathin-1446217404.jpg

@fkurcik 6 жыл бұрын

I think the 2014 model is the best looking one.

@faisalingalong 5 жыл бұрын

Where does the so called Mark 40 (Triple date) fit in? I guess your answer is 'nowhere'?!

@christiantosumbung5791 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for he speedmaster mark history. I, personally go for either the mark II or the 125. Visually the 125 is the most contemporary and cohesive design. However the mark II is not far behind as long as it is on the steel bracelet. Both also remain relatively affordable in comparison to the moonwatches though a good speedy 125 would give the mooonwatch a run for its money.

@_Peter_. Жыл бұрын

From historical prospective the biggest difference between the Mark II and the 125th is that the 125th was used several times in space and the Mark II was not.

@RandallSlick 6 жыл бұрын

Other than that, a wonderful videssay.

@Pulsonar 4 жыл бұрын

Omegas 70s barrel case Speedmasters look 10 x better than their modern barrel of laughs.

@Deusmecumest 6 жыл бұрын

What boggles the mind is how to watch a 27 minute video I had to watch 12 minutes of advertisements over the most mundane unrelated crap. Your channel is beginning to blow just like TV programming or worse. I hope the advertisement money you're reaping is worth the negatives.

@Deusmecumest 6 жыл бұрын

Luke Smith Verizon, Pepsi, some Russian miner, I think, some Indian Cel service, BMW SUV, some Latin singer, some credit card.

@Deusmecumest 6 жыл бұрын

Without counting 3 billboards for steam boilers witch are actually relevant to my work.

@ArmandTheWatchGuy 6 жыл бұрын

+Calo Q.: My apologies for the number of adverts in this video, I have been using suggested ad breaks though I have never heard of a person having to watch adverts for all of the ad breaks in a video. I will try to reduce the number of adverts though I hope that it seems reasonable that I have to use adverts as this is the only way of funding the 25 hours I spend a week producing videos and replying to emails.

@Deusmecumest 6 жыл бұрын

Armand The Watch Guy your content is really exelent but have you considered patreon for additional funds. I know this much effort is worth it to the watch community. The time filming researching and editing is got to be remunerated somehow.

@ArmandTheWatchGuy 6 жыл бұрын

+Calo Q.: Thank you very much for the suggestion, I will look into using Patreon in order to fund the channel. I hope that the video was still enjoyable despite the inconvenient adverts.