I need help deciding...

DrmexicoII

Probably a stupid question but have you tried the speedy on? I would try all of them on and see which one speaks to you the most. They all wear so differently on wrist. All I wanted was a Rolex OP, then I gave up and decided (from photos) that I wanted a De Ville sub seconds, then when I tried them on I fell in love with the CK859. Thought I loved Grand Seikos until I tried them on and (of the ones I tried on) I just didn't feel it. For me it's all about how they feel (and how they make you feel) when on wrist.

Aroxx

This thread is giving me déjà vu... https://omegaforums.net/threads/seamaster-300-chrono-and-speedmaster-moonwatch.157716/

E ebtaylor

Yes, I have tried them all on. I've determined that I don't mind a larger watch, so long as there are some dimensions that are reasonable (i.e., lug to lug may be large, but don't mind if the thickness is manageable, etc.). My current chrono is just too big in every dimension for my 6.5" wrists.

I really love the 39.5mm PO on the wrist, but I do think I want a white dial. The SMP with white dial is a definite contender. Wish the PO had a white dial variant with a more manageable bezel color.

The speedy is beautiful and just feels so different. Thin, lightweight, etc.

E ebtaylor

Hi,

I am in the market for a new watch. I thought I may be learning towards the "creamsicle" PO, but after going to my AD and trying it on, I wasn't really feeling it. I feel as if the orange bezel might not age well. I did really like the blue 39.5mm PO after trying it on. The size was just about perfect on my wrist and would be a very strong contender for daily wear.

At this point, I am in between the 39.5 PO, or the Sapphire Speedmaster. I love the manual chrono, and I love the idea of having a Seamaster and Speedmaster in the collection.

I currently own the SMP Chrono in black, and it's just a little too big for daily wear even though I do love it. I wish I got it in blue, and I do wish I had just got the non-chrono. I'm "worried" that adding the speedy pro would be a little too redundant (two black dial chronos), even though they are definitely different watches. I like the idea of having some variety (i.e., different colored dials, one chrono, one regular dive watch, etc.). The speedy would be for more "formal" occasions (going into the office, a night out, etc.), while the Seamaster would be for everything else.

Curious to hear your thoughts. Keep the SMP chrono and buy the PO? Get the Speedy now and wait for the PO in the future? Part ways with the SMP chrono, and buy both? Ultimately, at the end of the day, I do want a speedmaster in the collection.

gbesq

I have owned a number of Speedmasters. Down to one now and I will always have one in my collection, but be reminded that the Speedmaster is NOT a small watch. To quote my friend, JWRosenthal, it can wear like a dinner plate. I have large wrists and I wear mine with a strap, so it fits just fiine, but it's a big watch. For me, the sweet spot is anywhere between 36mm (a/k/a/ vintage size large) and 41mm (a/k/a modern size medium). If you want a Seamaster in your collection, I'd encourage you to look at and try on the Seamaster 300 Heritage. I recently purchased one. It's 41mm with Omega's best technology and a vintage vibe. I'm really enjoyiing it.

gbesq

I have owned a number of Speedmasters. Down to one now and I will always have one in my collection, but be reminded that the Speedmaster is NOT a small watch. To quote my friend, JWRosenthal, it can wear like a dinner plate. I have large wrists and I wear mine with a strap, so it fits just fiine, but it's a big watch. For me, the sweet spot is anywhere between 36mm (a/k/a/ vintage size large) and 41mm (a/k/a modern size medium). If you want a Seamaster in your collection, I'd encourage you to look at and try on the Seamaster 300 Heritage. I recently purchased one. It's 41mm with Omega's best technology and a vintage vibe. I'm really enjoyiing it.