Which Speedmaster(s) should I consider next?

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dapellegrini

·Wed. 7:44pm

I've been collecting and enjoying watches now for many years, and have learned a few things in the process. One of those things is that the Speedmaster is my favorite watch, all things considered.

I've now accumulated enough Speedmasters to either require a bigger box, or a second one, which got me thinking about what else I might want to consider (eventually) adding to this set.

Given the current state of the collection - which includes 5 modern Speedy Pros, 5 neo-vintage Speedy Reduced and two "non-Pros" - what might you consider adding here?

On my "when the right watch appears list":

- 145.022 w/ 220-error bezel
- and maybe a Blue dial Schumacher or Cart 3510.81/0

EDIT: I realize there is a lot here to enjoy and be grateful for, and I'm in no hurry to add things. I also realize that there are a lot of corners of the Speedmaster Universe that I am not familiar with, and curious to get some feedback or suggestions.

Edited: Wed. 11:31pm

 

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hansmaulwurf

·Thurs. 5:33am·Senior Snoopy Owner

Great Speedy Collection.

There is still some Gold and Platin or Titanium missing...
If you like to stay with Steel you should look for Snoopy 1 and 2.

Have fun and enjoy the Speedys,
Hans

 

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Radius321

·Thurs. 6:51am

Honest Opinion and I am biased as I own one but I think the Alaska is one of the best Speedmasters ever made, you could defo consolidate some of the things in the box to part fund, alternatively ...... go gold hahah

 

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Actor07

·Thurs. 9:57am

Maybe a ST1 or ST2 and / or Snoopy 1 or Snoopy 2

 

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mrmarty

·Thurs. 10:14am

What a wonderful collection you have there. Have you considered adding a precious metal speedy? I think that would be the next progression, if precious metals isn’t in consideration, I would try to add the previous generation of Snoopy award speedmaster.

 

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Taddyangle

·Thurs. 10:50am

There is something special about a gold Speedmaster. Once you try one on you will get hooked.

You have a pretty awesome collection.

 

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texasmade

·Thurs. 11:40am

You should get a PM or a two tone Speedmaster.

 

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Ron_W

·Thurs. 12:22pm

If it is not to big for you how about the GMT chronograph with 100 mtr WR in Titanium ; HB-SIA from the Solar Challenge mission.
Excellent allrounder for travel, hiking or diving.

 

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Gubbo

·Thurs. 1:17pm

That collection deserves the Apollo 11 50th (that's the beautiful gold and burgundy replica of the watch the astronauts were given, right?)

 

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Radius321

·Thurs. 2:39pm

Actor07

Maybe a ST1 or ST2 and / or Snoopy 1 or Snoopy 2

ST2 to similar to the other black dials - should go gold lol

 

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hansmaulwurf

·Thurs. 2:39pm·Senior Snoopy Owner

Gubbo

That collection deserves the Apollo 11 50th (that's the beautiful gold and burgundy replica of the watch the astronauts were given, right?)

Oh yes, both are beautiful!

The original and its reincarnation 👌

BR
Hans

 

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dapellegrini

·Thurs. 4:32pm

Love all the suggestions. Keep 'em coming.

I hadn't considered the ST1/ST2. A PM version could make a lot of sense - especially the one directly above. hmmm.

 

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Gubbo

·Thurs. 4:36pm

There's also, and I normally don't like precious stones, but there's a version with a sapphire bezel which is just amazing. I don't have a reference for that one.

 

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OmegaBHR

·Thurs. 4:41pm

Very nice collection 👍

I would consider,
1. Enamel dial 50th Ann. caliber 3201, the "High Horology" speedy
2. Meteorite Apollo-Soyuz
3. Alaska Project
4. 1957 Trilogy
5. 45th Ann. Titanium

 

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mrmarty

·Thurs. 4:42pm

If I had your collection, I’d venture into getting a 310.60.42.50.99.002. That’s probably one of my favorite PM’s you could get new and I’d for sure think you would be able to get a proper discount from the AD who’s inclined to sell one.

 

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Evitzee

·Thurs. 5:06pm

Do you really want/need another Speedmaster? You have 12 in a wide variety, what is driving you to get another one? My view is if you have to ask strangers what you should buy next you really don't need another one at this point.

 

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Gubbo

·Thurs. 5:09pm

Evitzee

Do you really want/need another Speedmaster? You have 12 in a wide variety, what is driving you to get another one? My view is if you have to ask strangers what you should buy next you really don't need another one at this point.

Shush. We're spending someone else's money. It's fun 😀

 

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YY77

·Thurs. 5:22pm

Gubbo

There's also, and I normally don't like precious stones, but there's a version with a sapphire bezel which is just amazing. I don't have a reference for that one.

Canopus gold
Rainbow 31055425052002
Blue 31055425052003
Ruby 31055425052001
Sedna
Ruby 31055425051001

 

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bgrisso

·Thurs. 8:08pm

What about vintage?

 

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dapellegrini

·Thurs. 8:17pm

The gem set pieces are not for me. Perhaps the 50th in gold, but more for what it represents than actually liking it. Honestly at $50k USD for a gold Speedmaster, my mind wonders to things like the Royal Oak, a PM Daytona, etc.

I am (very) interested in vintage, and neo-vintage (which I think of as 80's and 90's), but I cut my teeth with vintage Seiko - and know enough to know that I "don't know enough" to source original examples without a lot of help - or a trusted partner helping with the shopping.

I've got the 145.022-69 on my radar (w/ 220 error bezel because it is meaningful to me), but what else might be worth the chase?