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I Can Only Keep One…Help Me Decide!

scapa
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I was in your position a few months back. I had a 2018 SMP, and my FOIS, along with a few others, a Pelagos and MM300 LE.

I ended up keeping the FOIS. It's such an interesting and rewarding piece, and for me the Speedy is the chrono I find myself coming back to again for its design and wearability, whereas I found myself diving less and less with the SMP and more often with the others -- plenty of iconic divers in the sea, including some wonderful examples that are well-made and affordable, but the Speedy is its own niche, love it or disdain it.

So for me its the 1861 -- but they're both terrific . Either makes a fine one-luxury watch collection.
 
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I agree that the SMP is the best value of the two. I would hate to find myself in a position to have to choose between the two. I personally find the 1861 the least interesting of all Speedmasters. It’s probably the easiest to turn into cash quickly without a loss. And there are always going to be plenty of interesting Speedies available if you decide you want one later on; you’ll probably just pay more for it.
 
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I never could understand why somebody would reach out to complete strangers asking them what to do. Only YOU can make the decision in which watch speaks to you. Sit in a comfortable chair, think about each watch and make your decision.
 
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Sell them both and buy a $1-1500 Seiko. If it's a money issue 😉
 
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Hello all!

I have a dilemma that I need help with.

I currently have two modern Omegas, a Speedmaster Professional 1861 Hesalite and an SMPc 41mm in blue. For reasons I won’t get into, I only have room in my collection for one luxury timepiece, and I need to get rid of one of the aforementioned pieces.

I currently wear both about equally, so that doesn’t help my decision. I work in healthcare, but have a desk job, so both are plenty durable and suitable for the job. I just can’t seem to edge one out over the other!

Which would you choose to sell if you had to? I absolutely do not have the option to keep both, unfortunately.

Thanks!
Sell the speedy, keep the SMPc. Ultimately, this is a subjective issue that only you can answer.

Was one of the watches a gift, or a timepiece that represents a certain milestone? Does one wear better than the other? Only you can answer these important questions!
 
fendushi
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Try and keep them both, you will regret selling one of them.

I cant decide either.

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But realistically, if you want maximum financial gain then you will get more for the Speedy.
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Barnaby'sDad
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STANDY STANDY
Sell them both and buy a $1-1500 Seiko. If it's a money issue 😉

This. If things are tight, get rid of both of them.

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Evitzee Evitzee
I never could understand why somebody would reach out to complete strangers asking them what to do. Only YOU can make the decision in which watch speaks to you. Sit in a comfortable chair, think about each watch and make your decision.

Not saying that’s the case here, but in a lot of cases…it’s people just looking for someone to tell them what they want to hear.
 
w@tcher
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If i had to keep only 1 piece of my whole collection, that would be the Speedmaster. I can't compare it with the SMP.

You can also spend an amount of 50$ in order to get a square G-shock 5600, which will cover tough activities and swimming.
 
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