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Originally Posted by Ravager135
Correct. If someone has $9-10k to spend, it's going to go towards a Rolex (if one is available) almost every time. This is coming from someone who collects and loves both brands. The Speedmaster Pro has not and should not ever be a direct competitor to that second tier of Rolex sport watches. The Seamaster Professional Diver 300 for all intents and purposes is every bit the equal to a Submariner technically. The price disparity comes from reputation and brand perception.
The reason I still consider my Speedmaster Professional some of the best money I ever spent was because of what I got for that dollar value. I completely understand that the Speedmaster is an icon itself which commands market share, but it's also at a lower price point than most iconic chronographs; this is why it sells. For roughly half the cost you can get an icon that competes against the Daytona, Navitimer/Chronomat, Pilot Chronograph.
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This is true.
IMO, the Speedmaster Professional is the best value in luxury sport watches. Should’ve bought mine a while ago but was too busy chasing down a Rolex at retail.