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Poll: Japan racing vs. 50th Apollo 11

  1. MTROIS May 18, 2019

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    Hello Guys,

    Since the release of the 50th anniv. Apollo 11 has been a bit of a letdown for me, I am now considering getting a pristine 3570.40 instead.

    What do you think: Japan Racing OR Apollo 11 50th?

    Would appreciate the community's thoughts on this choice.

    Some context to my poll:
    - have a deposit on the Apollo 11 50th, so not an issue to get one. :thumbsup:
    - unfortunately, I can't wait until I can see the Apollo 11 "Buzz' Moon" in "the flesh" (yes, pun intended!) :whistling:
    - also, to keep things simple, let's assume the purchase price is the same here.
    - I already have the Tintin racing... so was thinking of rounding up my collection... especially since I could afford the 1969 for sale with Phillips 9! :rolleyes:
    - Other than the Tintin, I already have a 2998-4, a 145.022 and the ST1... so quite loaded in Speedies already.
    - For the sake of this poll... "Buy BOTH" is NOT an option, but "buy NEITHER and save" MAY BE one. :D

    Lastly, no thread is a decent one without pics, so here we go (not my pics, but courtesy of Omega):

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  2. nurseford25 May 18, 2019

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    Japan racing all day long for me.
     
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  3. TJH May 18, 2019

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    Japan racing.
     
  4. ext1 May 18, 2019

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    Neither. So many options in the 10k range!
     
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  5. Keef Richards May 18, 2019

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    Japanese racing hands down, much better looking watch
     
  6. BlackTalon This Space for Rent May 18, 2019

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    Japanese Racing
     
  7. Noles_88 Dog costume designer extraordinaire! May 18, 2019

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    Japan.
     
  8. blufinz52 Hears dead people, not watch rotors. May 18, 2019

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    Are you serious? Japan racing!!
     
  9. LeonDeBayonne May 18, 2019

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    Japan
     
  10. KeithS May 18, 2019

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    Apollo 11 50th anniversary for sure! I find it surprising that so many people seem to favor the Japan racing--you would think with the 1400+ posts that filled the 50th Anniversary in Steel thread, a lot more people would be in favor of the 50th anniversary...
     
  11. The Father Went out for smokes in ‘78 not seen since May 18, 2019

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    Apollo 11 50th for sure. Not even close, Japanese racing is very nice though
     
  12. Omega-Q May 18, 2019

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    Apollo 11 for me...some people don't like the TT, but I think this one is very tastefully done.
     
  13. bdp May 18, 2019

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    As you already have a TT then it has to be Apollo 11.
    Like many others I cant wait to see one in the flesh and on the wrist.
     
  14. Ree May 18, 2019

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    Love cars. So: Japan. It brings out the Speed in Speedmaster.
    Also love how the orange colors are slightly different on different pieces due to age.
     
  15. Vega Mike May 18, 2019

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    I’m leaning towards the Apollo 11. I was initially disappointed when I first saw it, but it has been gradually growing on me. Here is hoping that it nicer in the flesh.
     
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  16. 3nicewatches $100 well spent May 18, 2019

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    Neither, they’re both horrible*. Gun to my head = Japan racing.

    *EDIT: To me. To each his/her own
     
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  17. BT1985 May 18, 2019

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    Apollo 11 hands down.
     
  18. Khamenman May 18, 2019

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    Purely on design wise: Japan Racing for me.
    If you want to use it: Apollo 11 for me, not because of the design, but because of the new movement
     
  19. gttime May 18, 2019

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    Apollo 11 for sure.
     
  20. ck1109 May 18, 2019

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    Another vote for Japan Racing.