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Should I keep the Speedmaster Pro 3573 or the Explorer II 42mm

  1. kangajack Mar 4, 2016

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    The title says it all...
    I just received my 2011 Speedmaster "Sapphire Sandwich" back from a full service. It was in beautiful condition when it left me other than it was running a bit too fast (+21). Omega did a full service and it just returned yesterday. It is now in pristine condition and running +3 seconds for the last 24 hours.

    While it was away, I picked up a mint condition Explorer II 42 for what I consider to be a bargain. So, I ask my Omega brethren, should I sell the Speedmaster... or the Explorer II? Which would you prefer to have in your stable?

    Thanks...
     
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  2. Jones in LA Isofrane hoarder. Mar 4, 2016

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    Sell neither. Wear one on even-numbered days, the other on odd-numbered days :)
     
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  3. Huus Mar 4, 2016

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    Don't sell either one unless you need the finances badly. Before to long the honeymoon with the Explorer 'll be over and you'll want to wear the Speedmaster also. Wear them day on, day of, week on, week of or wathever time frame tickles your fancy.
    Regards.
     
  4. kangajack Mar 4, 2016

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    I don't disagree with you, and candidly, the Speedmaster is the most comfortable watch I own. I barely know it's on the wrist vs. the Explorer II.
     
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  5. blufinz52 Hears dead people, not watch rotors. Mar 4, 2016

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    Keep the Speedmaster, trade your Explorer II 42mm for my Explorer II 39mm and some cash :rolleyes:
     
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  6. kangajack Mar 4, 2016

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    Thanks for the offer... :)
     
  7. mike@speedy Mar 4, 2016

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    Keep them both! As everybody else you will regret it selling it.
    Other than that there are 2 different watches,
    Gmt-automatic-twinlock-date indicator-
    Chronograph-manual-simple crown-no date
    For everyday watch rolex has more,
    If i had to choose speedmaster is my choice.
    Besides its not submariner or daytona
    anyhow

    All the best
     
  8. Perseus Mar 4, 2016

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    I sold a Speedy once and regretted it enough that I eventually bought another one. I'd keep both until the honeymoon period wears off on the Rolex.
     
  9. alam Mar 4, 2016

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    I have contemplated the same scenario myself -- where I'd be gaining the 42mm ;)
     
  10. jens0125 knows that watches were made to be worn Mar 4, 2016

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    Not a big fan of new 42mm explorer II, I would part with it and get a explorer I or last gen explorer II ( white dial red gmt)
     
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  11. mtg Mar 4, 2016

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    IMHO, Keep the Speedy and wait till you need watch money and cash out on your smart Exp II purchase.
     
  12. ulackfocus Mar 4, 2016

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    Is it just me or is there a distinct lack of pictures in this thread?
     
  13. trama Mar 4, 2016

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    Beat me to it. Was scrolling down, thinking the same thing, getting increasingly enraged.
     
  14. rbob99 Mar 4, 2016

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    I would keep the speedy.
     
  15. ISAKOFF Mar 4, 2016

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    keep the speedy! such an amazing watch.
     
  16. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Mar 4, 2016

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  17. KstateSkier Mar 4, 2016

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    I wouldn't sell that Speedy, thats for damn sure...
     
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  18. ulackfocus Mar 4, 2016

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    If it were me, that Speedmaster would already be shipping out to the buyer.

    Those orange hand Explorers are awesome! ::love::
     
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  19. trama Mar 4, 2016

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    Seriously lust worthy! I have a strange affliction though; I strongly associate those fat mercedes hands with semi-disposable models from Casio, O&W, and others. What a crime!
     
  20. Maximus84 Mar 5, 2016

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    Gotten keep both! A great combo! I may look to add a 16570 White Exp II TO MY speedy at some point. You'd only regret selling either of them!