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Help needed: Talk me out of buying yet another Speedy Pro!!

  1. gbesq Jun 12, 2021

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    I don’t think that I’m going to be of much help.
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  2. Omegafanman Jun 13, 2021

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    Don't do it - who would do a silly thing like that...…. OK l I did!! …… of course buy the bloody watch... shinny things nice …. but go bracelet and then buy a Croc option later. When I buy on leather I end up paying through the nose for a bracelet option later.
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  3. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jun 13, 2021

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    So you have a Speedy Tuesday 1 and not a Speedy Tuesday 2 :whistling:
     
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  4. richiv Jun 13, 2021

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    You have a great collection. Is there a situation where you will want to wear this watch over the watches already in your collection? I don't think the sapphire version offers enough differentiation over the hesalite you already have. If it were me and I wanted to add another Speedmaster to that collection I'd be considering one of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic versions. I may be biased since I own the red bezel version.
     
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  5. MTROIS Jun 14, 2021

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    I know, I know… I even know where to “find” one, from a great member on OF, but I am not sure if it really is talking to me. I am unsure about the Ultraman at 9 o’clock… among other things. ;)
     
  6. MTROIS Jun 14, 2021

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    Thank you for the kind words. I feel quite fortunate, indeed.
    Overall, you are of course correct, but there is something about the “classic” Speedy that I feel is missing right now.
    Fortunately, reading through the answers here, I am somewhat relived to see that I am not the only in the same conundrum. Whew!
    As far as the Tokyo Olympic versions are concerned: absolutely stunning, including your “rising sun”, but I would probably not pick them over a classic Speedy.
     
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  7. MTROIS Jun 14, 2021

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    Your post really made me laugh!! :thumbsup:
    Congratulations on your 3861, gorgeous! And or course, this model OUGHT to be purchased on a bracelet first…
     
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  8. PRT10361 Jun 15, 2021

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    Hi just looking for some advice. I am seriously thinking of buying a 2021 brand new Speedmaster (legendary moon watch) for my grandson.

    he is only 2months old at the moment and in my eyes it would be for his 18th or 21st. Is this a good idea how would the watch store over this time period?
     
  9. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jun 15, 2021

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    What……. It has a DON, step dial, Ultramen second hand, applied Omega logo and great brown Lume.
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    You only see the face at nine at 2am at a night club ( or in one of those anti-junkie public toilets with the UV light )
     
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  10. Omegafanman Jun 18, 2021

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    It would need a service before winding again - but a nice barn find for him. Kept dry and out of direct sunlight should be fine. Like old cars plenty turn up having had worse storage than that which run / run again. I guess if you know it will not be used a watchmaker might strip it down for you / you could store it dry and in component form - but probably the risk of damaging or losing parts makes this not worth the cost. I imagine stripping it down would make a service cheaper / save some labour time in 2040. I wonder how much things will cost then and what we will be buying things with.
     
  11. SpeedyPhill Founder Of Aussie Cricket Blog Mark Waugh Universe Jun 18, 2021

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    Being asked this question, I would say buy what You like... but know that Omega will bring out a " 50 years ASTP " Speedmaster in 2025 :whistling:
     
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  12. stratguy Jun 18, 2021

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    Get it while you can. Overall, I mush prefer the 1861/1863 over the 3861.
     
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  13. SoyuzPilot Jun 18, 2021

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    There are SO many speedies that are nicer that the sandwich. Don't do it.
     
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  14. Caliber561 Jun 18, 2021

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    There are so many watches that are 'nicer' than the Speedy. But those of us who are smitten come back to it all the same. I bet a similar thing is going on here, just within the microcosm of the Speedmaster selection.
     
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  15. Albe100 Jun 18, 2021

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    Buy the FOIS or the CK2998 LE with blue subs as a dress watch. slightly smaller dimension, alpha hands...beauty! You diversify, and add to your "non-speedy" collection although it is a speedmaster.
     
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  16. 64Wing Jun 18, 2021

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    If you know the movie, you know the quote...it reflects my sentiments in this matter 6f5e54d02ac42ddd6a22004d37424703~2.png
     
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  17. sgrenald Jun 19, 2021

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    I'd say get a hesalite sandwich (e.g., 3572 or 3592) instead.
     
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  18. Hoddspur Jun 20, 2021

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    I’m another one in the ST2 camp:thumbsup: 8199F816-079F-4C3B-B7EF-4867C353AF34.jpeg