Seamaster or speedmaster

user0101 · 2025-12-25T09:31:41-0600

What would you recommend buying, a Seamaster or an Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope Co-Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 43MM?

I have received a very good price on a new Speedmaster but would have to pay full price for a Seamaster.

My dream has always been a Seamaster, but I have received a very good offer on a new Speedmaster.

How do you think the value of this Speedmaster will be in the future?

And can you shower and swim with a Speedmaster?

user0101 · 2025-12-25T09:34:47-0600

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YY77 · 2025-12-25T09:38:27-0600

I'm confused why you have to pay full price for the Seamaster, either from an AD or C24 surely you can get a price offer below RRP?

Regarding swimming read this on WR Omega guarantees:

https://omegaforums.net/posts/1735337/

Archer · Mar 3, 2021

Hey time for yet another installment of..."Can it swim?" 😀

Omega rates their watches for a specific depth, and they can go to that rated depth. Omega doesn;t make you refer to some oddball third party chart that then tells you 50m is only "splashproof."

So the salesperson is spreading misinformation - not unusual for salespeople to not fully understand the technical details of the products they are selling.

Matt87
What i can tell you is that a watch with a 50m WR is ok just for swimming but personally i wouldn't risk it... first of all because the water resistant feature need to be...

Dan S · 2025-12-25T09:40:57-0600

If you have dreamed of a Seamaster, I don't think that a Speedmaster is a plausible substitute. They are completely different watches. I would suggest that you keep saving or shopping around for a Seamaster.

p4ul · 2025-12-25T09:48:46-0600

FWIW I walked into the shop for a speedy that I had desired for many years and walked out with..

..wear it every day. Still happy.

user0101 · 2025-12-25T09:54:37-0600

YY77
I'm confused why you have to pay full price for the Seamaster, either from an AD or C24 surely you can get a price offer below RRP?

Regarding swimming read this on WR Omega guarantees:

https://omegaforums.net/posts/1735337/

Archer · Mar 3, 2021

Hey time for yet another installment of..."Can it swim?" 😀

Omega rates their watches for a specific depth, and they can go to that rated depth. Omega doesn;t make you refer to some oddball third party chart that then tells you 50m is only "splashproof."

So the salesperson is spreading misinformation - not unusual for salespeople to not fully understand the technical details of the products they are selling.

Matt87
What i can tell you is that a watch with a 50m WR is ok just for swimming but personally i wouldn't risk it... first of all because the water resistant feature need to be...

an AD didn't have a seamaster in stock. but he had one of this speedmaster in stock. and I got it at a very good price. and this AD doesn't get new omega watches in stock.

if I buy a seamaster I get a maximum of 10% but on a speedmaster the time limit is much higher

user0101 · 2025-12-25T09:58:07-0600

is a seamaster a good investment for the future? or will this new one depreciate in value?

or will this speedmaster be a good investment if I get it for 60% of full price?

ErichKeane · 2025-12-25T10:22:20-0600

U user0101
is a seamaster a good investment for the future? or will this new one depreciate in value?

or will this speedmaster be a good investment if I get it for 60% of full price?

Neither are good investments, both will depreciate a ton. These aren't investments, they'll both do poorly when used. Current Gen used Seamasters are going for 3.5-4.5k right now, used Chronoscopes are going for only a hair over that.

Don't buy watches based on future value, buy them based on what is going to give you joy to wear. If you want an investment, use the stock market.

Davidt · 2025-12-25T10:54:33-0600

That speedmaster’s horrid. No wonder it’s being offer at a huge discount.

Merry Christmas.

paddymoran · 2025-12-25T10:57:23-0600

If you’re concerned about which watch will best retain its value why not shop for a nearly new Seamaster or Speedmaster?

Evitzee · 2025-12-25T11:32:52-0600

There are Speedmasters and there are Speedmasters......the one you are showing is one of he least attractive ones they make, imo. You are being swayed on price, one of the worst points to make a decision.

If you've always wanted a Seamaster pony up and pay the price and be happy.

hen · 2025-12-25T12:23:53-0600

Seamaster every time, if you enjoy being near water or in damp conditions. If you want to mow the lawn with your watch on there is no problem with a Seamaster.😀

josiahg52 · 2025-12-25T18:46:01-0600

Of those two choices, the Seamaster without question.

UncleBuck · 2025-12-25T19:16:12-0600

Some heartfelt recommendations from people that know.........but it's your heart that matters! Don't buy a watch without the tingle inside.

If you are planning a lunar landing soon, go for the Speedmaster. If you might get wet, go for the Seamaster every time.

user0101 · 2025-12-26T02:46:35-0600

thanks for all the answers😊

i will probably follow my dream and go for a seamaster.
the choice is whether to buy a new one with a blue strap and watch or to buy a used one🤔

darkguyver · 2025-12-26T06:41:50-0600

U user0101
thanks for all the answers😊

i will probably follow my dream and go for a seamaster.
the choice is whether to buy a new one with a blue strap and watch or to buy a used one🤔

You can find brand new grey market imports of the SMP 300M diver for an excellent price.

I managed to get my SMP 300M diver Summer Blue for well under retail price from an grey import retailer, which my friend recommended me.

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