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I did not realize I wanted a Speedmaster

  1. Jeeper Feb 19, 2020

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    Until I signed up to this forum. I had no massive desire to own a speedmaster. But now I am strangely drawn to it.

    I realise that the standard SPEEDY with hesalite is ok, but I like the exhibition back. If funds where no option I would choose the Speedmaster “Dark Side Of The Moon”

    Thanks guys for indulging me.

    Jeeper
     
  2. zrleopold Feb 19, 2020

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    Shhh don't tell him about ref 3572.5....
     
  3. Partagas Feb 19, 2020

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    Lol, that makes two of us!
     
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  4. RARJ Feb 19, 2020

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    I owned the DSOTM for an afternoon (had to catch and release to pay for a grail). At first it didn't really bug me as I thought I wasn't really a Speedy kind of guy. I much preferred Seamasters and specifically the PO which I now have several examples of. Boy was I ever wrong.

    After helping 4 buddies acquire Speedmasters, and then getting one again myself (44.25mm 9300 movement black dial stainless) I'm absolutely hooked! I can't help but to have convinced myself that I now "need" that model in Ti, orange gold, Grey Side, and possibly the black-black. All four of which are on the "someday" list but still, it's crazy how hard the Speedy bug has bit me.
     
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  5. mk2rick Feb 19, 2020

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    That makes three .. it’s look really wears on you ! I wasn’t one too but I’m getting hooked !
     
  6. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Feb 19, 2020

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    0B297593-1102-40BE-B5DB-C694DE420FF2.jpeg But there are so many other options!
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  7. cartel3341 Feb 20, 2020

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    I was always partial to the Seamaster because I grew up watching Goldeneye. When I finally got one, it had to go in for an issue about six months later.

    While it was in for service, the OB gave me a sapphire Speedmaster as a store loaner watch. Since then, it seems like I’ve been increasingly drawn to them.

    They’re great watches and they have a ton of history to help bolster the story. I do think a lot of the interest comes from the sheer number of posts all over the various sites and blogs - interest by repetitive exposure.
     
  8. vbrad26 Feb 20, 2020

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    I mean, what's not to like?
    Great proportions, understated in a good way, better looking than a Daytona (cheaper too!) and has been to the freakin' moon!
     
  9. KeithS Feb 20, 2020

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    I was in the same boat as you 4 years ago when I was trying to decide which Omega watch would be my first. I spent a lot of time considering the various Seamaster models and somehow ended up with a Speedmaster instead. Mine has both a hesalite crystal and a display back though.
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  10. pongster Feb 20, 2020

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  11. vbrad26 Feb 20, 2020

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    Oh that thread has never been of any interest to me.
    Thanks though.
     
  12. PhilF Feb 20, 2020

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    You are very correct, I actually bought a Seamaster, had it for a month & traded it in on a 38mm Speedmaster, primarily because I found I preferred the look of a Speedy. As you can see, if you buy a standard Speedy Pro, it can only lead to more, they tend to multiply on your wrist! Resistance is futile, you (& I) will be assimilated! 20191219_121102.jpg
     
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