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Hands-On: the Speedmaster Professional Racing Japan versus the TinTin

Omega Speedmaster Professional TinTin 311.30.42.30.01.004 - Omega Speedmaster Professional Japan 3570.40.00

Omega Speedmaster Professional TinTin 311.30.42.30.01.004 – Omega Speedmaster Professional Japan 3570.40.00

This article was first published on December 11th, 2014

Courtesy of our friends at Ace Jewelers and their Ace Photo Studio, today we managed to get the rare (2004 pieces) Speedmaster Racing Japan and Speedmaster Racing TinTin together. We recon this is a rather rare occasion, although there are probably a few of you out there who own the both of them..

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Work in progress: Speedmaster Modding

Omega Speedmaster Racing Japan 3570.40.00 - Mitsukoshi 3570.31.00 Dials

Omega Speedmaster Racing Japan 3570.40.00 – Mitsukoshi 3570.31.00 Dials

Speedmaster modding is something that’s becoming increasingly popular amongst Speedmaster aficionado’s. Creating your own ‘limited edition’ can be a joyful thing, and with the easy access to parts -compared to for example Rolex-, and many certified and knowleagable watchmakers, it is not something that is only for those with good connections in the trade.

Omega Speedmaster Racing Japan 3570.40.00 - Mitsukoshi 3570.31.00 Dials

Omega Speedmaster Racing Japan 3570.40.00 – Mitsukoshi 3570.31.00 Dials

We are working on two projects – a Speedmaster Professional with a Racing Japan dial, with its design based on the Mark II Racing, and one with a Mitsukoshi ‘Panda’ dial. Both will be based on the classic 3570.50.00 – the perfect base to start your own custom project.

Omega Speedmaster Racing Japan 3570.40.00 - Mitsukoshi 3570.31.00 Dials

Omega Speedmaster Racing Japan 3570.40.00 – Mitsukoshi 3570.31.00 Dials

Of course both will be fitted with the matching hand sets – we’ll try to take a pic of those very soon. Note that the Mitsukoshi dial seems a bit off balanced due to the angle of the pic.. But the end result will follow soon!

Property of a Gentleman: Custom 3570.50.00 ‘Racing’

Omega Speedmaster Professional 3570.50.00 'Racing'

Omega Speedmaster Professional 3570.50.00 ‘Racing’

Our friend M. just send in this picture of his custom Omega Speedmaster Professional 3570.50.00 with retro-fitted ‘Racing’ dial of the Japan Limited 3570.40.00. Killer look!

Thanks for sharing M – much appreciated!

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