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·Hello everyone,
Originally i was intending on waiting it out for a 3572.50 (or 3592.50) as i like the hesalite front with open caseback combo, and the potential for patina on the dial ... but then again the allure of getting a brand new speedy (that's mine from day one to start the journey together) is something, to me, which holds value.
Which would you choose?
A brand new speedy in hesalite (model 311-30-42-30-01-005):
The goods:
· Get from an AD at a great discount
· 5 year manufacturer warranty (any issues with movement etc … I can just go the AD)
· Slightly upgraded bracelet (screws instead of pins)
· Box, warranty cards, extra nato strap yada yada
· Can pick up tomorrow, and its brand spanking new
The bads:
· Kind of wanted the exposed case back and patina
· From front looks exactly like my option below
A used speedy with hesalite in front/sapphire crystal on the back (model 3572.50 ):
The goods:
· See through case back!! Yes .. i think we call all agree its cool
· Some have tritium on the dial markers (who doesn't like the distinguished look of the patina?)
· Probably more collectible piece in the long run
· Looks exactly like the new model above from the front
The bad:
· All in cost of probably will probably be only slightly less than new option (yes i am getting a good deal on new)
The process of having to make the deal/wiring/waiting (with trusted seller or OF or through a website like crono24 or crown and caliber)
· Will most likely come just watch only (who doesn’t like extra swag when buying something new like this)
· The waiting game of finding one I'm willing to pull the trigger on (could be today, could be 3 months from now)
· In most cases, i would have no idea when it got serviced last (or if it has ever been serviced at all) so when something eventually goes wrong I will likely come out of pocket and get a full servicing.
· If anything goes wrong before or upon arrival, no matter what it is, it will be a pain in the a$$ to deal with. Most likely won’t, but always a possibility.
Originally i was intending on waiting it out for a 3572.50 (or 3592.50) as i like the hesalite front with open caseback combo, and the potential for patina on the dial ... but then again the allure of getting a brand new speedy (that's mine from day one to start the journey together) is something, to me, which holds value.
Which would you choose?
A brand new speedy in hesalite (model 311-30-42-30-01-005):
The goods:
· Get from an AD at a great discount
· 5 year manufacturer warranty (any issues with movement etc … I can just go the AD)
· Slightly upgraded bracelet (screws instead of pins)
· Box, warranty cards, extra nato strap yada yada
· Can pick up tomorrow, and its brand spanking new
The bads:
· Kind of wanted the exposed case back and patina
· From front looks exactly like my option below
A used speedy with hesalite in front/sapphire crystal on the back (model 3572.50 ):
The goods:
· See through case back!! Yes .. i think we call all agree its cool
· Some have tritium on the dial markers (who doesn't like the distinguished look of the patina?)
· Probably more collectible piece in the long run
· Looks exactly like the new model above from the front
The bad:
· All in cost of probably will probably be only slightly less than new option (yes i am getting a good deal on new)
The process of having to make the deal/wiring/waiting (with trusted seller or OF or through a website like crono24 or crown and caliber)
· Will most likely come just watch only (who doesn’t like extra swag when buying something new like this)
· The waiting game of finding one I'm willing to pull the trigger on (could be today, could be 3 months from now)
· In most cases, i would have no idea when it got serviced last (or if it has ever been serviced at all) so when something eventually goes wrong I will likely come out of pocket and get a full servicing.
· If anything goes wrong before or upon arrival, no matter what it is, it will be a pain in the a$$ to deal with. Most likely won’t, but always a possibility.