ROM_Bombadil
·I'm looking to add my first 'serious' watch to my collection (not that I don't love my Vostoks, Seikos and Orients) and have decided that my ideal watch would be the Speedmaster 3752.50 "Hesalite Sandwich". It seems like the perfect combination for me of beautiful dial with the ability to see the beautiful movement.
Looking around WatchRecon and Chrono24, I see a variety of offerings and am curious what I should be looking for in the following areas:
1. Papers. I've only seen a few that have original papers. Is this pretty usual for speedies in this price point? Is it worth it to hold out for one with papers?
2. Polishing. I have seen a few that say they've been polished. I know with Rolexes thats usually a no-no, however any similar consideration for speedies?
3. Lume. The older 3752.50s used tritium while the newers use superluminva. I think I'd prefer the superluminova just because I'd like the lume to actually *work* and don't expect this watch to become super collectible or anything. Should I change my mind on this?
4. Accuracy. I know speedies are not chronometer certified, but have been surprised at the number that are running 20 to 30s fast or slow. While I consider that acceptable for my Seiko and Orients, it seems a bit surprising for the moonwatch. Am I being overly picky here?
Is there anything else I should be looking out for that I've missed?
Looking around WatchRecon and Chrono24, I see a variety of offerings and am curious what I should be looking for in the following areas:
1. Papers. I've only seen a few that have original papers. Is this pretty usual for speedies in this price point? Is it worth it to hold out for one with papers?
2. Polishing. I have seen a few that say they've been polished. I know with Rolexes thats usually a no-no, however any similar consideration for speedies?
3. Lume. The older 3752.50s used tritium while the newers use superluminva. I think I'd prefer the superluminova just because I'd like the lume to actually *work* and don't expect this watch to become super collectible or anything. Should I change my mind on this?
4. Accuracy. I know speedies are not chronometer certified, but have been surprised at the number that are running 20 to 30s fast or slow. While I consider that acceptable for my Seiko and Orients, it seems a bit surprising for the moonwatch. Am I being overly picky here?
Is there anything else I should be looking out for that I've missed?