Photo Report: The Third Edition Of the Speedmaster GTG NL

March 26, 2013

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 IIIAn Omega representative was present to showcase some of the recently introduced Speedmaster watches, as well as Moonwatch Only authors Anthony Marquie and Gregoire 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 passionHe 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 SchoonA mix of vintage and modern Omega Speedmaster watchesSome 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.Image: NavarroMany guests brought their collections - Image: NavarroThis 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 2017Speedmaster 105.003 Ed WhiteSpeedmaster Professional Calibre 321 in platinumSpeedmaster 145.012-67 UltramanSpeedmaster Professional BA145.022-69Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 45th Anniversary (2014)Speedmaster Professional 105.012Speedmaster 57 60th Anniversary (2017), Speedmaster Professional 145.012-67, Speedmaster Professional 145.022-69Speedmaster Professional 145.022-76 RadialSpeedmaster Racing 145.012 1968Speedmaster Professional in 18K Moonshine goldSpeedmaster Professional 145.022 Transitional, Speedmaster Professional 145.012-68 Blue/Grey or Soleil dial, Speedmaster CK2998Speedmaster Calibre 321MoonSwatch(es), Speedmaster Mark II PVD, Speedmaster Mark IVOmega Seamaster PloProf 600MSpeedmaster Professional Champagne PandaSpeedmaster Professional 105.012Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday II Ultraman (2018)Speedmaster Professional Moonphase 3689.30 in 18K white gold (1999C2005)Speedmaster Professional with white dial, Speedmaster Professional Apollo 15, Speedmaster Professional Tokyo 2020Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary (2019)Speedmaster Professional Racing (1968)Speedmaster Professional Radial 145.022Speedmaster Professional Broad Arrow Moonphase 3575.30 (2001C2005)Speedmaster Professional TropicSpeedmaster Schumacher LegendSpeedmaster Professional Apollo-Soyuz 145.022 (1975)Speedmaster CK2998 LollipopSpeedmaster Professional Tropic 145.022Speedmaster Mark II Re-edition (2014)Speedmaster Professional DD145.0022 (1986) for the Italian marketSpeedmaster CK2915-3Speedmaster Professional 105.012Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday Tribute to Alaska IIIA collection of Speedmasters (and one Seamaster)Omega Flightmaster with caliber 910Omega brought a selection of (new) watches to the event in its Globetrotter cases - Image: NavarroThe Speedmaster admiration was strong - Image: NavarroThe real McCoy - the Omega Speedmaster Snoopy editions from 2003, 2015, and the current model (from right to left) - Image: NavarroSpeedmaster Professional in steel and Moonshine Gold - Image: NavarroOther Omega watches were also on display - Image: NavarroGetting a wrist shot with Ultraman - Image: NavarroSpeedmaster Racing from 1967 ?- Image: NavarroA big thank you to @watchstick_81 for organizing this splendid Speedmaster GTG in the Netherlands!