Which Is The Best Omega Speedmaster To Buy? A Collector’s Opinion…

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A question that is often raised with us, is “which is the best Speedmaster to buy?” And don’t think this question only comes from those who are new to watches. Even here in the office, this discussion often comes up. It is especially popular among team members that don’t yet have a Speedy to call […]

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…the one YOU, watch enthusiast, like!! 👍

But joking aside, this is really another great review @Robert-Jan !!!
I think I would also simply go with the current hesalite Speedy Moon if I wanted to start today…
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The one that’s a bit difficult, and slightly painful to afford. Then the purchase has meaning.
 
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For beginners, my vote would be for the 3590.50. Last of the caliber 861/tritium Speedmaster Professionals, not hard to find in good original condition, and appreciating in value as the supply of reasonably priced 145.022’s in good condition continues to decrease.
 
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Expected appreciation or unexpected depreciation, your guess is as good or bad as mine. So buy whatever will make you smile and wear it!
 
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Nice article, pretty much sums it all up- none are “better”, just different.
 
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Apollo XI hesalite sandwich. 345.0808 is a pretty rare, not as hard to find model.
Tritium indices, gilded movement...
It ticks all my boxes!!!
Just my $0.02
 
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That's a loaded question if I ever saw one
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Great article. My vote is for 2021 sapphire.
I agree but 3861 initial glitches has spoilt the party IMO. I'd take one, after Omega addressed the issues in next production round.
 
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imho, any version of the speedmaster professional 1861 hesalite brand new could be a good "gateway drug" to start with and you may be heading to any direction vintage or contemporary, depending on the budget, towards original ck2915, ck2998, or modern collections snoopy, olympic etc. at least that is how i became addicted to speedmaster. after a few collections, you might even think about adding the speedmaster automatic reduced as well. speedmasters are all attractive in different ways.
 
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1863 Sapphire - only because I just got one and never expected to fall in love with it....but here we are...all other watches sent to security deposit, just me and my new (outgoing model) speedy pro sapphire...what else does a man need?
 
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The best Speedmaster to buy for a collector...... is to buy ALL of them!