Where's the Love for Speedmaster DayDate 3523.80.00 ?

Archer · Dec 4, 2014

Virtually no difference between a 3606 and an 1151, so they are both fine. I don't perform partial repairs like regulation, so would only do this during a full service.

But any competent watchmaker can regulate a 7750.

Cheers, Al

jcmartinez98 · Dec 4, 2014

as to the OP's original question, thanks for stating it that way, so as not to appear a troll.
i don't like it because watch face is way too busy for me.
i don't even like the actual speedy as much b/c of the 3rd subdial, so adding all the numbers around the entire perimeter and 3 subdials, and the omega logo/info at the 3 o clock position. and then adding the hour markers...
to be frank, the tachymeter is almost too much on my own watch.

some of the insanely complicated things that are out there that seem to be able to predict the return of Halley's comet- cool, but awful to look at, for me anyway.

i DO like the blue/gray color of the dial very much, and the contrast with the steel is very nice.

repoman · Dec 4, 2014

I forgot I started this thread earlier this year; I still love the dial color, but otherwise, I lost interest in this model for reasons stated by others in this thread (watch is just a bit too "busy", not a classic Speedmaster Pro) and because I'm trying to focus my watch hobby dollars into fewer special pieces, so I just don't see chunking off $1500 for a piece I wouldn't really wear at all. I've also come to a point where I agree that Omega made a marketing error calling too many products "Speedmaster". Just putting a tachymeter on a bezel isn't enough, IMHO. Damn, still love that dial color though 😁, and found Al's information on the underlying movement very educational.

chickenman26 · Dec 4, 2014

Well, that's why there's so many different flavors of ice cream. I personally didn't like the black or blue dial versions, but this silver really grabbed me, so I grabbed back. I really enjoy wearing this watch.

chickenman26 · Dec 4, 2014

Archer
Virtually no difference between a 3606 and an 1151, so they are both fine. I don't perform partial repairs like regulation, so would only do this during a full service.

But any competent watchmaker can regulate a 7750.

Cheers, Al

Thanks for the info, Al. I hate to do it, but I may have the boutique send it to Secaucus after the holidays.

Hijak · Dec 4, 2014

chickenman26
Well, that's why there's so many different flavors of ice cream. I personally didn't like the black or blue dial versions, but this silver really grabbed me, so I grabbed back. I really enjoy wearing this watch.

This one looks much easier to read than the black dialed version I recently sold. It's on the first page of this thread.

J3FF · Dec 5, 2014

Speaking of service, how often should one get a watch such as the Speedy Triple-Date Auto fully serviced?

ashleysteadman · Dec 5, 2014

I think the reason there's a lack of "love" for these is just to do with the fact that for a small amount more (depending on example) you can buy a Speedmaster Pro which is a much more romantic/historic watch.

The 7750 is a super-robust movement as @Archer said, so these watches make great daily wearers. If money was no option there would be one in my watch cabinet.

I recently saw one of these blue dial models on a brown leather strap - looked very, very handsome... I'll try and find if.

chickenman26 · Dec 5, 2014

ashleysteadman
I think the reason there's a lack of "love" for these is just to do with the fact that for a small amount more (depending on example) you can buy a Speedmaster Pro which is a much more romantic/historic watch.

All that may be true. But I'm not in love with the Speedy Pro's looks, and a manual wind movement is the very last thing I want. Maybe we should separate "lack of love" from "lack of collector love." Unlike a lot of folks here, I'm not a collector. Neither romance, history, nor appearance on an actor's arm have any bearing on my purchase decisions. I already have more watches than I can wear. So if I buy another watch, it's because it has features and appearance I want. In this case, I just got tired of asking my wife what day of the week it is, and I liked this watch's looks. Simple as that. I'd considered an AT day/date, but I didn't like the huge TUESDAY scrawled across the top of the dial.

Stu

HowSmart · Jun 1, 2017

repoman
I'm at the very early stages of building an Omega collection. I've got an all original 145.012-67 pre-moon, and a nice modern Constellation with a blue/gray dial. Because of that blue/gray dial on my Constellation that I really love, I have taken a strong liking to the blue dial of the 3523.80:

What I find interesting is the lack of interest in this watch from Omega-philes. Granted, there is not a whole lot of collector value here, very little discussion on the Omega forums on this particular model, and resale value on these particular watches is on the lower side compared to other Speedmasters. Still, I think its a great looking watch and for me, I have to love it and like to wear it, or I'm not interested in collecting it.

I'm curious what some of you have to say about this watch, especially if you are one of those that don't find this watch all that interesting... what is it about it that turns you off? Is it the automatic caliber? The so called complex day-date mechanism and fear of maintenance headaches, lack of value appreciation compared to other Speedy's, or ?

Looks like a guy living near me is selling one, I'd appreciate feedback from the experts on this example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/rare-OMEGA-...181404659?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item461fcf85f3

I have the Omega Men's 3220.50.00 Speedmaster Day Date (Black Face) Omega Calibre 3606, and the Triple Day Date Month complication is uncommon across in the Omega brand, with a limited number of models offering the feature. The 322 series watches might be the only Cosc Chronometer triple date ever made by Omega. Granted these were marketed as middle market Speedy's, so they are not scarce by any means. Nevertheless, my watch is a brilliant time keeper after a full service under warranty after a fogging incident. Day Date panels, day advance button and Chrono buttons have worked flawlessly with a nice mechanical feel. Might be fun to collect the major variations and go back to the 1940's vintage triple date with moon phase.

Jwit · Jun 2, 2017

WatchVaultNYC · Jul 10, 2017

here's a 360 degree spin of it

https://spinzam.com/shot/?idx=27720

finflyer · Dec 23, 2018

At least there is love between these blue ones 😀 I love blue sunburst dials, so it was not a difficult choice when deciding what Speedmaster to buy.

creighton · Dec 23, 2018

Lots of good info I’m here, glad it came back to life. Took me to the zombie photo to realize it originated 4 years ago.. guess it’s time to get some rest..

3nicewatches · Dec 23, 2018

I'm glad this thread rose from the dead as well - a very interesting read for us triple date lovers. I also have the silver dial version of the later certified chronometer version. When I bought it in 2008, I had to decide between it and the blue dial version and it was a very difficult choice for me. Anyway, I wore it almost every day for the next 10 years, then got it serviced. Since service it's keeping fantastic time (I should have serviced it earlier - that was due to my ignorance). I still love it as much as the day bought it and I wear it 2-3 times a week (rotating with my other newer watches acquired this year). This pic was taken on the day I got it back from service (sorry, not the sharpest photo).

finflyer · Dec 23, 2018

I think this as a perfect winter watch. Found it as almost in NOS condition, recently serviced and with original papers, boxes and even the purchase receipt from 2001. Now ready to new life and wrist time, which she was denied from in her former life.

tikkathree · Dec 23, 2018

NiklasARvid
Yep, they all leave me completely cold.
...speedy "reduced"... squint eyed fugly modular rip off... dont get me started... ;-)

No, go on.....

chickenman26 · Dec 24, 2018

3nicewatches
I'm glad this thread rose from the dead as well - a very interesting read for us triple date lovers. I also have the silver dial version of the later certified chronometer version. When I bought it in 2008, I had to decide between it and the blue dial version and it was a very difficult choice for me.

Same watch here. For a while, I thought it was rather blah looking on the bracelet and fooled around with various leather straps. But after installing a rubber strap from the 40 mm speedy racing, I think the color contrast really improved the overall looks. Running at +2 sec/day, it's one of my favorite watches and now gets worn regularly.

3nicewatches · Dec 24, 2018

chickenman26
Same watch here. For a while, I thought it was rather blah looking on the bracelet and fooled around with various leather straps. But after installing a rubber strap from the 40 mm speedy racing, I think the color contrast really improved the overall looks. Running at +2 sec/day, it's one of my favorite watches and now gets worn regularly.

Yep, I saw your earlier post above on the leather strap as well. This is the only watch I have on a bracelet and for me it's the best combo for this watch - just shows how personal this watch thing is for us fanatics. I agree that it's a great watch though. I got mine on a weekend, and the Monday after I was in my office when a colleague came in - he is not a watch guy at all, and I had never discussed watches with him - but that day the first thing out of his mouth was "wow, that's a beautiful watch".

Vespucci · Mar 4, 2021

Hey crew - what do u think a fair price for my speedy 3210.5 is? See attached pics. Box and papers.

Where's the Love for Speedmaster DayDate 3523.80.00 ?

Archer

jcmartinez98

repoman

chickenman26

chickenman26

Hijak

J3FF

ashleysteadman

chickenman26

HowSmart

Jwit

WatchVaultNYC

finflyer

creighton

3nicewatches

finflyer

tikkathree

chickenman26

3nicewatches

Vespucci

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