One Watch

J jwlaws2

Thank you for all the quick responses. I am looking for the watch that will withstand abuse, that is not to say that I mind if it gets scuffed up-- that is a given. Truth be told, I like the way they look when they have a little wear on them. And I am going to buy new as I want the watch to be purchased in the year that my son was born.

It seems the overall consensus is to go with the speedmaster, and i am pretty sure i am in agreement. I am fairly certain that I would not regret purchasing the omega... until something happened to it. But I suppose that is a risk that you take and deal with it when it does.

If I went Rolex, my preference would be the explorer. However, I would definitely want the 36mm version, and those are increasingly hard to find in new condition. Thus I am considering the OP.

To the person who described the OP as a "rock with a sub movement" -- that is exactly the thought nagging in the back of my mind and the reason that I haven't yet pulled the trigger on the speedmaster.

J jwlaws2

Thank you for all the quick responses. I am looking for the watch that will withstand abuse, that is not to say that I mind if it gets scuffed up-- that is a given. Truth be told, I like the way they look when they have a little wear on them. And I am going to buy new as I want the watch to be purchased in the year that my son was born.

It seems the overall consensus is to go with the speedmaster, and i am pretty sure i am in agreement. I am fairly certain that I would not regret purchasing the omega... until something happened to it. But I suppose that is a risk that you take and deal with it when it does.

If I went Rolex, my preference would be the explorer. However, I would definitely want the 36mm version, and those are increasingly hard to find in new condition. Thus I am considering the OP.

To the person who described the OP as a "rock with a sub movement" -- that is exactly the thought nagging in the back of my mind and the reason that I haven't yet pulled the trigger on the speedmaster.

MikiJ

Maybe the best advise yet!
I can't believe that no one has mentioned a 2254.50. Maybe the best for the bucks all time?

amcclell

I agree and was surprised that it took so long for the 2254.50 to make its way into this thread. That would be my choice if I was limited to just one watch (which is absurd but hey - desperate times may call for desperate measures). I have a couple of chronographs and wear them but the 3 hand watch with date is the most all-round functional configuration in my opinion.

C ChiefMark

I absolutely love the Speedmaster, but I’m coming down firmly on the side of something else if you really only want one watch and are a beach/swimming/boating kind of guy. Who wants the aggravation of enjoying a day in the water only to look down and see water inside your timepiece?

I’d go with the Rolex for your lifestyle. However, I’ll throw a contender in the ring that has a great movement, looks good on the wrist, hits a sweet spot between 36 and 41mm, and won’t get the attention of the Rolex. It’s also significantly less expensive.

Why has nobody suggested an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra, reference 220.10.38.20.03.001?
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/...axial-master-chronometer-38-mm-22010382003001

gostang9

Oh, and before this thread takes an ugly turn into debate about water resistance...

Fact 1: a properly maintained Speedmaster is fine for going swimming. Only way to know it is "properly maintained" is a pressure test.

Fact 2: any watch not properly maintained cannot be trusted to go under water. Does not matter the WR rating marked on the dial, when seals go, it'll leak.

dscoogs

If you buy the OP, will you still want the Speedy if you have wanted it forever ?
If you buy the Speedy, what will make you wish you bought the OP instead ?

As a watch enthusiast, I prefer the Speedmaster for its timeless design and history, but do think that the OP is more practical.