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Speedy Tuesday - Omega Speedmaster Tropical Dial Parade - 12 References To ShowAsk most Speedmaster collectors what will top a Speedmaster CK2915. A Speedmaster CK2915 using a tropical dial may be the answer. Tropical dials, or chocolate dials, are very sought-after and can be found in the entire array of caliber 321 Speedmaster models and many 145.022 references. In this post we check out 12(!) references that has a tropical dial.Omega Speedmaster Tropical DialSome in the Speedmaster dials have the tendency to fade to brown. There are several shades of brown to find out, coming from a very dark - almost non-identifiable - tone to your very light brown 'milk chocolate' color. These haven't always been as called they're today, however, some collectors are incredibly interested in buying them because they are scarcer and possess this unique appearance replica omega watches for sale . Personally, I have not been keen on all brown dials, I favor them at the least being even in one color (black or brown) and several of these replica watches aren't. These people have a clearly visible transition on the dial from black to brown, some from left to right or the other way round, others all the way through or the other way around. Some even diagonally.  I realize that other collectors can see this greater than I actually do, obviously.Tropical Dial Parade of Twelve WatchesWhen Bert i were visiting Roy and Sacha Davidoff, they demonstrated something quite rare. 12 awesome Speedmaster tropical dial pieces, from the first reference CK2915 till the caliber 861 reference 145 watches .022-69. Sure, there are our share of Speedmaster references, including people that have tropical dials, but all-together is quite a rarity. Let's look into all these replica watches.Omega Speedmaster CK2915-2 'FAP' Tropical DialThe CK2915 was the initial generation of Speedmaster replica watches, this -2 is actually very similar to the -1. Produced between 1958 and 1959 (next the CK2998-1 was introduced). The chocolate brown dial looks amazing. The far end from the dial gets a bit darker again with this Speedmaster tropical dial. Additional special aspect of this CK2915-2 may be the caseback, her FAP inscription. Read more details on these FAP-issued replica watches in this posting.Omega Speedmaster CK2915-2 FAP Omega Speedmaster CK2915-3This CK2915-3 Speedmaster is usually a rare breed. Only produced in 1959 and already included a black 'Base 1000' tachymetre scale plus the alpha (or leaf) hands rather than broad arrow hands. Might a stunning piece, because discolored dial is identical tone associated with brown all around you. The hour markers have this beautiful yellow, almost orange, tone also. A breath-taking piece.Speedmaster CK2915-3 Omega Speedmaster CK2998-1The first generation in the CK2998-1 is also found being a tropical dial Speedmaster. As you can tell, there are tons of numerous tones within the Omega Speedmaster tropical dial variations. This CK2998-1 from 1960 as an example, incorporates a very dark chocolate color, and mainly inside center where it really is clearly visible. The alpha hands are the same CK2915-3 above. Hour markers and hands also show a great discoloration.CK2998-1 ca. 1960 Omega Speedmaster CK2998-1 on braceletAnother amazing Speedmaster tropical dial example, this CK2998-1 on its original bracelet. The hour markers can be a bit cleaner compared to one above, where you can slightly brighter tone. The dials with this watch really show the brown tone which is mainly concentrated from the center.CK2998-1 Omega Speedmaster CK2998-2 LollipopThe last Omega Speedmaster CK2998 in this particular line-up which has a tropical dial. Number one, that watch comes with the lollipop hand. You'll find the technique lollipop on several CK2998 variations, from your first CK2998-1 till no less than the CK2998-4 iteration. However, I don't want to exclude anything here, as Omega has been utilizing parts 'whatever' on offer at certain times. Again, a brilliant stunning tropical dial, with a mix off brown tones. The watch provides the aforementioned lollipop hand and nice aged patina on the three main hands. The bezel is really a so-called 'ghost bezel', as it [almost] totally faded. This CK2998-2 has very clean indexes, which has a nice yellow-ish/orange tone.CK2998-2 ca 1960 Omega Speedmaster 105.003-65 'Ed White'The reference 105.003-65, also referred to as the 'Ed White' speaking about the astronaut who used this watch during EVA. Actually, the very first EVA ever for NASA. This has been over the Gemini IV mission in 1965. We did a piece of writing on this specific reference here. It's a extremely popular reference, this 3 grams Speedmaster, as it's a final reference without crown guards (thereby a 'straight lug'). Therefore additionally it is the most cost effective straight lug Speedmaster. This reference contains the white baton hands, and drop seconds hand. The perfect illustration showing an Omega Speedmaster tropical dial, because it is an attractively 'even' brown dial, visible of the many angle. Yellow-ish hour markers offer a nice contrast to your brown tone.105.003-65 Omega Speedmaster Professional 105.012-64 Blue BezelThe 105.012 would be the successor with the 105.003, is the first Speedmaster with crown guards. Basically, the truth as we still understand it today (with a bit of minor changes). This reference have also been the 1st watch worn within the Moon, for the wrist of Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin. Although the 145.012 had also been worn within the Moon, you will see that the from the 105.012 are slightly above it. Undecided if the has to do with being the first, or that they are just a little tougher to get. The -64 indicator is because of the situation reference, avoid the development year even as we previously explained in the Speedy Tuesday buyer's guide. This type of watch goes back to 1966, the last year of production for the 105.012-64. This Omega Speedmaster tropical dial is fairly dark, like pure chocolate, and has now a bezel that faded to blue. A hard-to-find sight, but greatly preferred among collectors.105.012-65 ca.1966 Omega Speedmaster Professional 105.012-66CB Blue BezelAnother 105.012 in this summary of Omega Speedmaster tropical dial replica watches. This is the -66 (stated in 1967), and has the CB (La Centrale Boites) case. It was the next case maker just for this particular reference (the other being HF, Huguenin Freres) and is slightly totally different from additional cases. The main difference is within the lugs, which may have a designated top. That watch also has the brown lightly chocolate dial and dark patina about the hour markers ad hands. The bezel on tis 105.012-66CB also faded to blue.105.012-66 CB Blue Bezel A 105.012-66 with CB case 105.012-66CBOmega Speedmaster Professional 145.012-67 Blue BezelPerhaps the most typical caliber 321 Speedmaster, but still a popular reference that saw its value increase rapidly in the last few years. Constructed from 1967 till 1969 (so in parallel production while using 105.012, later 145.022 and several 'late' 105.003 references) plus in relative high numbers. This is also the watch that had been suited for the Moon by NASA astronauts, as Omega delivered this reference (and also the 105.012) to NASA. Interesting to remember, like i said from the introduction i have told, which the discoloration in the dial appears to be mainly there on the upper half. The reduced half is extremely brownish, the spot that the upper half almost looks like it's being a milk chocolate color. Ahead, one more blue bezel. The patina on hands and hour markers look stunning and incredibly clean. This became the very last reference while using famous caliber 321 hand-wound movement, which has a column-wheel. In 1968, the 145.022 was introduced with all the new caliber 861 movement.145.012-67 Blue Bezel Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.022-69 DONHere we now have the final reference recognized to have a very tropical dial, the 145.022-69. The reference 145.022 was introduced in 1968, in 1969 the 145.022 together with the printed Omega brand name and new style (flat) second hand was introduced. This specific watch within this summary of Omega Speedmaster tropical dial replica watches carries a very darkish dial, specifically to witness inside lower one half of it. The hour markers are relatively bright (white-ish) as well as the patina about the hands turned very dark. This 145.022 reference was the first one to contain the caliber 861 movement, the successor from the Lemania based caliber 321. Get rid of column-wheel mechanism, but a higher VPH number (21600 instead of 18000). This watch also offers the dot-over-ninety (DON) bezel.145.022-69 Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.022-69 Straight WritingThe straight-writing refers to the caseback of this reference 145.022-69, essentially in more detail in this article here. Another candy brown dial. The hour markers and patina within the hands turned a bit dark also. The contrast isn't therefor big. A unique watch nevertheless, using its straight-writing caseback and discolored dial. As you have seen during one from the images below, the very center part of the dial shows the brown color best, the color 'after' the step on the dial definitely seems to be a tad darker.145 .022-69 Straight Writing 145.022-69 'Tropical' Omega Speedmaster Professional 145. rolex replica eta 022-69The last 145.022-69 in this overview as well as the last watch inside our Omega Speedmaster tropical dial parade. As we discussed underneath the upper 1 / 2 of this dial includes a nice brown shade whereas the cheaper half remained very dark. The hands use a dark patina, but in good condition still. The hour markers almost kept their original color. The white printed "Omega" "Speedmaster" "Professional" gives a remarkable contrast using the brown background color. This watch also has the DON bezel, which wasn't forever the situation for the 145.022-69 reference (produced till Q3 1971).145.022-69 A HUGE Many thanks to the friends Roy & Sacha Davidoff, for enabling us to look at images of these tropical dial wonders. These replica watches are of may have been inside their collection.