To wear or not to wear a Speedy

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larryganz

·Feb 9, 2018

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Look at all the vintage speedmasters even if serviced and worn as long as everything is original.

One solution buy two put one in a safe and wear the other.
Buy it wear it enjoy it. Easy as that.

That's my deal with the POLMLE - I have one for the wrist and a backup in the safe (that I've been saving for my son someday). It's probably overkill though.

 

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Starman71

·Feb 9, 2018

If you look at investments, collections are the highest risk. It’s nice to think that you can buy an expensive watch, enjoy wearing it for years, and get most of your money out if hard times come. But the key is to enjoy wearing it, because putting it in a safe is probably not going to pay off as well as other investments unless you get lucky.

 

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rohnin

·Feb 10, 2018

Just buy a secondhand one for less and enjoy wearing it 😀

 

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airansun

·Feb 11, 2018

Rman

If you can't afford to wear it,

Don't buy it.

kind regards,

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My version: if you can’t afford to lose it, don’t buy it.

 

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htiek

·Feb 11, 2018

airansun

My version: if you can’t afford to lose it, don’t buy it.

well said

 

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mmalek1

·Feb 11, 2018

I am a terrible at not wearing some of these great watches. If you love the classic movement and heritage, get a classic moonwatch. They can be had at a fairly nice price and can be worn daily. Good luck with your decision.

 

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Screwbacks

·Feb 11, 2018

just buy but dont wear it like me 😉

 

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Nachman

·Feb 11, 2018

If timepiece's fitted, wear it (with love and care). 😁

 

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bazderome

·Feb 12, 2018

Wear it.
The first scratch will be painful, then you will enjoy it the way it should !

 

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ras47

·Feb 12, 2018

I’m not a collector and I never buy a watch as an investment. Imho, watches are made to be worn and enjoyed. I wear everything I buy. Just my 2 cents.

A basic Speedy Pro might scratch your itch for a Speedmaster without causing you to lose sleep. Wearing a LE model is no fun if you’re constantly worrying about devaluation. Maybe look for a clean Misokoshi mod for the LE look without the price tag.

One of the (many) great things about a Speedmaster is that changing the strap/bracelet makes it almost a completely different watch. More so for Speedmasters than almost any other watch, and this model looks at home on either steel bracelets or straps.

 

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jaguar11

·Feb 12, 2018

I would not buy it unless I was going to wear it. Not exactly a problem with service or repair so why not...

 

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mikekchc

·Feb 12, 2018

This is a good thread. I have actually just been toying around with the very same question myself. I found the Speedy 60th for sale at a local AD and I have been debating either getting it to wear, buying it and storing as an investment or buying a regular Speedy Pro to wear. From the sounds of it, buying a Speedy Pro is the way to go.

 

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airansun

·Feb 12, 2018

I suspect that watches, like most collectibles, are not actually good investments. We all know of the stories of the rare instances when a collectible made someone a lot of money, but that’s very much the exception.

For example, I have a bunch of pocket watches, some pretty rare, that I bought thirty years ago. Had I done almost anything else with that money, I’d be better off than holding them this long time. I’ve had a similar experience with antique fountain pens. From what I can tell, the same is true of collector cars.

So, I try not to fool myself with my rationalization that ‘it’s an investment’. I’ve never been as attached to any financial stock nearly as much as I am to any of my watches.

 

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Tuura990

·Mar 2, 2018

I buy a new dirt bike every three years and spend a good amount of money on the sport. I then beat the crap out of that shiny new bike and enjoy every minuet of it! I just got my new speedster tin tin in yesterday and I'm going to enjoy wearing it as much as possible I would have a hard time keeping it locked up... I say enjoy it.

 

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omegaswisst

·Mar 2, 2018

Hi @htiek

There are many ways to make money (and lose it) but only one way to truly appreciate a watch. Buy what you like, wear it, enjoy it and if you make some money consider it a bonus.

 

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jimmyd13

·Mar 2, 2018

htiek

I am looking to getting a limited/special edition Speedy like a 60th or a CK2998. However, despite loving the design and aesthetic and movement, I am wondering if I will be too scared to wear it. I wouldn't want to damage or chip.

Another issue is its value. Wearing it will lower value, but I guess why have it and not wear? Should I get a regular Speedy Pro (which I also love, so no real compromise)?

Is it worth getting something like CK2998 or a 60th and not enjoy it properly?
Are they more of an investment than a timepiece?

Thanks

Tell you what: I'll sell you a 2998-4. You can wear it; scratch it; bake it; swim in i ... no, maybe not ... whatever you do to it, I promise it will be worth more next year than you'd pay for it today.

 

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keepschanging

·Mar 2, 2018

Speedies beat up really easily. The metal is super soft. If you wear it, accept serious, uhm, wear...

 

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ulackfocus

·Mar 2, 2018

I can't believe we're still dealing with this question. 🙄 🤦

If you buy a hat, you wear it on your head. If you buy a vest, you wear it on your chest. If you buy a watch, you wear it on your wrist.

Question answered. /thread

At least he didn't say he was going to coat the bracelet with nail polish to protect it from scratches. 😒

 

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ulackfocus

·Mar 2, 2018

keepschanging

Speedies beat up really easily. The metal is super soft. If you wear it, accept serious, uhm, wear...

The metal is no different from other stainless steel Omega watches.

EDIT: The most plausible explanation for beating up / dinging / denting any watch is that the case size is a little too big for your wrist, and you bang it against things easily. However, just to make sure the metal is the same and not some secret "super soft" 304L alloy developed for the Speedmaster, let's ask for an expert's opinion. @Archer, are you available?

Edited: Mar 2, 2018

 

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Donn Chambers

·Mar 2, 2018

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At least he didn't say he was going to coat the bracelet with nail polish to protect it from scratches. 😒

Using nail polish is crazy. Everyone knows Elmers glue works better. 😉