I tried to love the speedy 4x lol. Kept buying bad selling them. Then I realized that I’m not a chrono guy
Funny...didn't know there was a new Ed White. Any pics?
No no, I mean the Speedmaster went through a series of iterations which led to the watch wearing bigger. First twisted lugs, all the way to the 42mm size of today. I prefer the Ed Whites because they wear much smaller! Pre twisted lug is where it's at.
Don't buy another one, then.
This may be my fate...we will see.
I'm just the same had three Speedmasters and couldn't bond with them, all my tool watches are seamaster types
Thanks for getting back👍
In answer to your question.
No I don't need a Chrono although I have used it in a fun way on a different type of watch way "back in the day" when smaller things amused my developing mind😉
Having said that, I offen use it on the Speedy to time my cooking of certain things even though I find the bezel on my fully graduated divers to be more usefull overall in terms of manner of operation.
A while back though my Wife and I were having dinner with a group of friends at a pub.
The fellow I was sitting next to wanted to vent his spleen about something that was bugging him about his car and he started out by saying he was going to cap it at 2 minutes.
I promptly started the Chrono in front of him and said the clock is ticking.
He immediately stopped mid sentence about the car and was raving about my Moonwatch as he knew I had recently picked one up on a cruise at a good price but he hadn't seen it yet. (I think he's right into Chronos as I haven't ever seen him without one of some kind).
He then proceeded to bitch about the fact he let one go many years prior and never re-acquired one again despite loving it so much.
I think he realized in the fullness of time, that it was harder to replace than he ever imagined and it may have been a late 60's reference with the 321 movement?
Mine was looking good with it's Silver Snoopy strap.
Heresy.
Scheduling my stake burning for next week as I contemplate selling my Speedy.
I've had it for three months...never had one before. Here are my gripes:
1. The manual winding. Cannot bond with it. I know I should learn to enjoy the ritual of winding it each morning - blah, blah, blah - it's a PITA.
2. The face is too busy for me and there is no date. When I look down I have to search a bit for the time - a lot of hands. Too many notes, Mozart.
3. Did I mention the hand winding is a non-starter for me? I had no idea how much I would dislike it.
I get all the history behind the watch. I like that aspect of it but, I have many time pieces to choose from every day and Speedy ain't cutting it for me.
BTW, I am 60 years old. Work in Real Estate and tend to dress upscale casual for work and very casual otherwise.
Flame suit on - let 'er rip!
Ben
