Photo Report: The Third Edition Of the Speedmaster GTG Netherlands
Last weekend was the third edition of the Speedmaster GTG Netherlands, initiated and organized by Speedmaster fan @watchstick_81. A healthy total of 57 guests from 13 countries gathered on a Sunday afternoon at a beautiful former estate from 1758 near the city of Utrecht. All of these people had one thing in common — a love for Omega’s Speedmaster chronograph watches. This event was only accessible via a personal invitation to keep things exclusive (and safe).
Speedmaster GTG Netherlands Part III
An Omega representative was present to showcase some of the recently introduced Speedmaster watches, as well as Moonwatch Only authors Anthony Marquié and Grégoire Rossier to introduce their new book, Moonwatch Dials. According to organizer @watchstick_81, it took him approximately nine months to prepare everything for this event, including the artwork especially created for this third edition of the Speedmaster GTG NL.
Safety, trust, and passion
He adds, “Speedmaster GTG NL is my non-profit passion project where collectors from all over the world are welcome to join, in a beautiful Dutch location that combines safety, trust, and passion. It is by invitation only, and all participants share the costs for the location, decoration, and catering, regardless of the size of each collection. One of my primary goals is that every guest should leave feeling satisfied and have had a great day. I am proud to say that the last three editions were a success!”
Image: Martijn Schoon
A mix of vintage and modern Omega Speedmaster watches
Some of the guests brought incredibly rare pieces, such as an Omega Speedmaster CK2915-3 in excellent condition, late 1960s Omega Speedmaster “Racing” versions, original Ultraman watches, and rare blue/gray-dial Speedmasters.
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Many guests brought their collections — Image: Navarro
This event allowed guests to admire a wonderful mix of vintage and modern Speedmasters. As it was purely a get-together, with no program featuring presentations, workshops, or anything else, I will move on to the watch-spotting part. Enjoy the images below!
Speedmaster Silvery Snoopy Award 45th Anniversary (2015)
Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday “Tribute to Alaska III” 2017
Speedmaster 105.003 “Ed White”
Speedmaster Professional Calibre 321 in platinum
Speedmaster 145.012-67 Ultraman
Speedmaster Professional BA145.022-69
Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 45th Anniversary (2014)
Speedmaster Professional 105.012
Speedmaster ’57 60th Anniversary (2017), Speedmaster Professional 145.012-67, Speedmaster Professional 145.022-69
Speedmaster Professional 145.022-76 “Radial”
Speedmaster “Racing” 145.012 1968
Speedmaster Professional in 18K Moonshine gold
Speedmaster Professional 145.022 “Transitional”, Speedmaster Professional 145.012-68 “Blue/Grey” or “Soleil” dial, Speedmaster CK2998
Speedmaster Calibre 321
MoonSwatch(es), Speedmaster Mark II PVD, Speedmaster Mark IV
Omega Seamaster PloProf 600M
Speedmaster Professional “Champagne Panda”
Speedmaster Professional 105.012
Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday II “Ultraman” (2018)
Speedmaster Professional Moonphase 3689.30 in 18K white gold (1999–2005)
Speedmaster Professional with white dial, Speedmaster Professional Apollo 15, Speedmaster Professional Tokyo 2020
Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary (2019)
Speedmaster Professional “Racing” (1968)
Speedmaster Professional “Radial” 145.022
Speedmaster Professional “Broad Arrow” Moonphase 3575.30 (2001–2005)
Speedmaster Professional “Tropic”
Speedmaster Schumacher Legend
Speedmaster Professional Apollo-Soyuz 145.022 (1975)
Speedmaster CK2998 “Lollipop”
Speedmaster Professional “Tropic” 145.022
Speedmaster Mark II Re-edition (2014)
Speedmaster Professional DD145.0022 (1986) for the Italian market
Speedmaster CK2915-3
Speedmaster Professional 105.012
Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday “Tribute to Alaska III”
A collection of Speedmasters (and one Seamaster)
Omega Flightmaster with caliber 910
Omega brought a selection of (new) watches to the event in its Globetrotter cases — Image: Navarro
The Speedmaster admiration was strong — Image: Navarro
The real McCoy — the Omega Speedmaster Snoopy editions from 2003, 2015, and the current model (from right to left) — Image: Navarro
Speedmaster Professional in steel and Moonshine Gold — Image: Navarro
Other Omega watches were also on display — Image: Navarro
Getting a wrist shot with Ultraman — Image: Navarro
Speedmaster “Racing” from 2004 for the Japanese market — Image: Navarro
A big thank you to @watchstick_81 for organizing this splendid Speedmaster GTG in the Netherlands!
