collection update

prototype

Thanks everyone for the answers

before buying the 3594 i sold a planet ocean 42mm 2500coax, the desire of speedmaster was too strong

i have several pmw divers, i would like to change the 3551 with another speedy 😜

but with which one?
tintin and snoopy too expensive for my budget

in my thoughts there is the new 3861, fois, or tokyo 2020 rising sun , but that is over budget

how many of you would exchange a 3551 with a 3861 or a fois?

C ChiefMark

So it seems my initial understanding of your post was correct - you have other watches, and the subset you displayed was your collection of Speedmasters. Given that, I would reiterate that you don't want to sell the 3551. You really want to add another Speedy, but are wanting to offset the cost. The 3551 stands out with that white dial, why have a monotone Speedy collection?

My advice remains. Sell nothing. Be patient, save up a little more, and get whatever one suits your fancy the most. We can't tell you which watch to buy. that's entirely subjective. If I was holding a collection of Speedmasters - your collection specifically, I would not trade the 3551 for a [blank]. I'd just pick up a 3861 or a FOIS. (Personally, I'm not a fan of the Tokyo 2020 watch, but that's just me.)

prototype

you are right!
I like your thinking

as you said, these are the main watches, i have some pmw diver in collection.

I love the 3551 white and blue, maybe I am not fascinated by it because it is automatic?

little is said about the 3551, perhaps little appreciated compared to others

or I have to change my way of seeing the 3551👎
has not yet been appreciated by the market or am I wrong?

C ChiefMark

If you are concerned with how the 3551, or any of your watches, is appreciated by the market, we're looking at this from completely different perspectives, and I don't know how valid any of my advice is to your situation. I only buy watches because I like them; the history, the movement, the dial, the hands... something about the watch speaks to me. The value the market places on the watch, and the possibility it will increase in value wildly or depreciate like a Nissan LEAF, are not in my criteria. The value and enjoyment that I get out of the watch is. I have watches I really enjoy, like my Soviet Luch "Inteligensia's Dream" or my Navy issued Casio DW-6600, that are basically worthless.

There's nothing inherently wrong about collecting watches as an investment. Like any investing strategy it has risks. Many people are engaged in collecting for this reason and therefore the market value of their investments is important to them as part of the hobby. They might be better suited to address your concern about the valuation of the 3551.

prototype

but I don't know what to replace it with what do you recommend?

C ChiefMark

If you are concerned with how the 3551, or any of your watches, is appreciated by the market, we're looking at this from completely different perspectives, and I don't know how valid any of my advice is to your situation. I only buy watches because I like them; the history, the movement, the dial, the hands... something about the watch speaks to me. The value the market places on the watch, and the possibility it will increase in value wildly or depreciate like a Nissan LEAF, are not in my criteria. The value and enjoyment that I get out of the watch is. I have watches I really enjoy, like my Soviet Luch "Inteligensia's Dream" or my Navy issued Casio DW-6600, that are basically worthless.

There's nothing inherently wrong about collecting watches as an investment. Like any investing strategy it has risks. Many people are engaged in collecting for this reason and therefore the market value of their investments is important to them as part of the hobby. They might be better suited to address your concern about the valuation of the 3551.

padders

The 3551 Broad Arrow is under appreciated, I like the look on the flat link, it is nicer than the original bracelet. It’s day in the sun will come, try finding a white dial in the Pro case any other way under $10K. Note the white and blue scheme seems popular on the latest Snoopy. There movement not being Lemania based does hold it back from widespread acceptance but once you own one you soon come to appreciate the advantages of auto wiring and a date complication. I did anyway on my similar looking coax BA Speedy.

Personally I’d get rid of the Replica model (yes ithe 3594 really is called that by Omega) and keep the 3590 which is a true classic Moonwatch. The Replica always struck me as a bit of a muddle of styles and models and they are prone to hand corrosion too. For a replacement chronograph, the FOIS is a great choice as it is the cheapest entry into straight lug ownership. Your cost to change would be circa $500-1,000, maybe less if you sell the Replica well and it is a tidy full set.

I wouldn’t bother with a 3861 movement Speedy in your circs, you’ll gain very little over the 3590 and the new bracelet isn’t to everyone’s tastes, it’s not to mine and I can’t say I like how they have messed with the dial text. The step dial, spear hand and longer indices are nice touches though I will admit.