Seamaster vs Speedmaster Chronoscope 43mm: Which to Buy?

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user0101

·Dec 25, 2025

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?

 

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user0101

·Dec 25, 2025

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YY77

·Dec 25, 2025

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...

 

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Dan S

·Dec 25, 2025

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.

 

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p4ul

·Dec 25, 2025

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.

 

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user0101

·Dec 25, 2025

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

 

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user0101

·Dec 25, 2025

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?

 

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ErichKeane

·Dec 25, 2025

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.

 

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Davidt

·Dec 25, 2025

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

Merry Christmas.

 

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paddymoran

·Dec 25, 2025

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

 

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Evitzee

·Dec 25, 2025

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.

 

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hen

·Dec 25, 2025

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.😀

 

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josiahg52

·Dec 25, 2025

Of those two choices, the Seamaster without question.

 

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UncleBuck

·Dec 25, 2025

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.

 

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user0101

·Dec 26, 2025

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🤔

 

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darkguyver

·Dec 26, 2025

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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Donn Chambers

·Dec 26, 2025

U user0101

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?

Worst mistake you can ever make is to buy something you don’t like because it has a higher discount. You are still dropping a significant chunk of cash on something you won’t like and you very likely won’t get much of it back. As others have said, be patient, save a little more, and get what you want to start.

 

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user0101

·Dec 26, 2025

I can buy a new Seamaster for 5300€ from an online retailer (grey import). But if I buy it from an Omega store in my county , they will charge 6700€ for the same.

 

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josiahg52

·Dec 26, 2025

I don't know the AD situation near you, but my closest one is 85 miles away and in 2022, they gave me a discount on a green SMP and another this week on a Moonwatch. In both cases, the final price was significantly less than any grey market price. That was going in cold having never stepped foot in the store beforehand or talked to anyone there. An OB definitely won't do this and I imagine most ADs probably won't either, but maybe.

 

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Porteroso

·Dec 26, 2025

I have bought one Seamaster new from an OB, and probably never will again. Go for the discount. You will still get the warranty, just see what is printed on the card.

A lot of nearly unused Omegas sell at a good discount.

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