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Kigan · 22 December 2018, 03:17 AM

It is possible to buy IWC PILOT 150 YEARS (white lacquer dial, blued hands, LimEd 1000...) and OMEGA SPEEDMASTER ULTRAMAN. Unfortunately, I only have to choose one watch.
What model to give preference?

Thanks.

Ps.
Theoretically, as an option. To sell the BLNR and buy both...?

Fleetlord · 22 December 2018, 03:59 AM

1) Are you paying above, below, or @ retail for them?

2) Do not sell a BLNR to acquire either of these.

On the surface both of these are just dolled up versions of the regular references.

The Speedmaster is the more recognized and popular reference and will always have timeless appeal. But, Speedys are in big bubble right now, so don't overpay as this will come back to earth..

The IWC looks fantastically great with the white dial, but it will be forgotten in a few years and probably available for a nice discount as time fades the novelty away

Kigan · 22 December 2018, 04:30 AM

Both models are at retail price.

Fleetlord, thank you for your opinion!

DCheeta · 22 December 2018, 04:46 AM

I agree completely with Fleetlord. Both of these can be had in their “regular” form for less money. In the case of the Speedmaster, MUCH less money.

Also agree on point #2. It would be absolute madness to sell a BLNR to fund those watches.

But that doesn’t answer your question. Which do I prefer? They’re both so good, and both have great time-tested movements, and both look cool as hell. I’d say it just comes down to which one makes you smile more. I’d probably go with the Ultraman, but only because I tend not to wear white watches.

Kigan · 22 December 2018, 07:31 AM

Ok, the option of selling BLNR is not relevant.

DCheeta, thanks!)

I personally lean towards IWC Pilot 150 Years because of the white color of the dial. I miss the white dial in my collection. And today got a call from the boutique and said about SMP Ultraman.

CoveWatch · 22 December 2018, 10:43 AM

Yes as mentioned, do not sell the blnr. Both options are fantastic watches but maybe for the same price, you can find the less dolled up form and get both?

Kigan · 22 December 2018, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CoveWatch

Yes as mentioned, do not sell the blnr. Both options are fantastic watches but maybe for the same price, you can find the less dolled up form and get both?

CoveWatch, thanks!

I already have a small collection of limited edition Speedy Pro & CK2998. Buy another Speedy LE or not, that's the thing.

My brother has a pilot IWC 150 years, so it is possible to evaluate the watch. And with a Speedy Ultraman is more difficult -- i saw them only in the photo.

CoveWatch · 22 December 2018, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kigan

CoveWatch, thanks!

I already have a small collection of limited edition Speedy Pro & CK2998. Buy another Speedy LE or not, that's the thing.

My brother has a pilot IWC 150 years, so it is possible to evaluate the watch. And with a Speedy Ultraman is more difficult -- i saw them only in the photo.

I had a chance to try it on a couple months back and it was a really nice piece!

Kigan · 23 December 2018, 01:05 AM

You're the lucky one! Even tried on

I'm still split between IWC and Omega.

Burlington · 23 December 2018, 01:45 AM

Both lovely options - hard to say which one to get, but safe to say whichever you plump for you won’t go wrong.

My personal preference would be for the IWC, but that’s brand driven not the watch.

Kigan · 23 December 2018, 03:01 AM

Thanks, Burlington!
Yes, any model can bring a lot of joy!

unknown · 23 December 2018, 06:35 PM

ultraman in a heartbeat

Kigan · 23 December 2018, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by unknown

ultraman in a heartbeat

unknown, thanks!

My heart is divided by 50/50, as in voting.

1William · 23 December 2018, 10:59 PM

I like the Ultraman at retail.

JR16 · 24 December 2018, 12:19 AM

Have you tried on the IWC? Looks like it will wear significantly bigger than the omega. On the other hand you have two speedies already so maybe a third will be redundant ... but could always sell one of the others. Definitely do NOT sell the blnr for either of these.

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tyler1980 · 24 December 2018, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CoveWatch

I had a chance to try it on a couple months back and it was a really nice piece!

once i saw the skin colored "appendage" at 12, it ruined it for me.

seriously if no one said anything i would have happily got one as it looks awesome

JR16 · 24 December 2018, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

once i saw the skin colored "appendage" at 12, it ruined it for me.

seriously if no one said anything i would have happily got one as it looks awesome

Thanks Tyler, now I will never be able to un-see this. Watch ruined, indeed!

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Kigan · 24 December 2018, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 1William

I like the Ultraman at retail.

I agree with you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JR16

Have you tried on the IWC? Looks like it will wear significantly bigger than the omega. On the other hand you have two speedies already so maybe a third will be redundant ... but could always sell one of the others. Definitely do NOT sell the blnr for either of these.

No, no, no, BLNR will stay!

Speedmaster promise in January-February. But promises are not always kept... I'll probably buy an IWC watch. They're in reserve at the boutique.

View Poll Results: IWC vs OMEGA
IWC Pilot 150 Years	19	67.86%
OMEGA Speedmaster Ultraman	9	32.14%
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22 December 2018, 03:17 AM	#1
Kigan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: EU Watch: Blancpain AC01 Posts: 441	IWC Pilot 150 years vs Omega Speedmaster Ultraman. It is possible to buy IWC PILOT 150 YEARS (white lacquer dial, blued hands, LimEd 1000...) and OMEGA SPEEDMASTER ULTRAMAN. Unfortunately, I only have to choose one watch. What model to give preference? Thanks. Ps. Theoretically, as an option. To sell the BLNR and buy both...? __________________ @diometry Last edited by Kigan; 22 December 2018 at 03:43 AM.. Reason: Completed

22 December 2018, 04:30 AM	#3
Kigan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: EU Watch: Blancpain AC01 Posts: 441	Both models are at retail price. Fleetlord, thank you for your opinion! __________________ @diometry

22 December 2018, 07:31 AM	#5
Kigan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: EU Watch: Blancpain AC01 Posts: 441	Ok, the option of selling BLNR is not relevant. DCheeta, thanks!) I personally lean towards IWC Pilot 150 Years because of the white color of the dial. I miss the white dial in my collection. And today got a call from the boutique and said about SMP Ultraman. __________________ @diometry

23 December 2018, 01:05 AM	#9
Kigan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: EU Watch: Blancpain AC01 Posts: 441	You're the lucky one! Even tried on I'm still split between IWC and Omega. __________________ @diometry

22 December 2018, 03:59 AM	#2
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 5,970	1) Are you paying above, below, or @ retail for them? 2) Do not sell a BLNR to acquire either of these. On the surface both of these are just dolled up versions of the regular references. The Speedmaster is the more recognized and popular reference and will always have timeless appeal. But, Speedys are in big bubble right now, so don't overpay as this will come back to earth.. The IWC looks fantastically great with the white dial, but it will be forgotten in a few years and probably available for a nice discount as time fades the novelty away

22 December 2018, 04:46 AM	#4
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	I agree completely with Fleetlord. Both of these can be had in their “regular” form for less money. In the case of the Speedmaster, MUCH less money. Also agree on point #2. It would be absolute madness to sell a BLNR to fund those watches. But that doesn’t answer your question. Which do I prefer? They’re both so good, and both have great time-tested movements, and both look cool as hell. I’d say it just comes down to which one makes you smile more. I’d probably go with the Ultraman, but only because I tend not to wear white watches.

22 December 2018, 10:43 AM	#6
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Yes as mentioned, do not sell the blnr. Both options are fantastic watches but maybe for the same price, you can find the less dolled up form and get both?

23 December 2018, 01:45 AM	#10
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,638	Both lovely options - hard to say which one to get, but safe to say whichever you plump for you won’t go wrong. My personal preference would be for the IWC, but that’s brand driven not the watch. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

23 December 2018, 03:01 AM	#11
Kigan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: EU Watch: Blancpain AC01 Posts: 441	Thanks, Burlington! Yes, any model can bring a lot of joy! __________________ @diometry

23 December 2018, 06:35 PM	#12
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,832	ultraman in a heartbeat __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

23 December 2018, 10:59 PM	#14
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,548	I like the Ultraman at retail.

24 December 2018, 12:19 AM	#15
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,201	Have you tried on the IWC? Looks like it will wear significantly bigger than the omega. On the other hand you have two speedies already so maybe a third will be redundant ... but could always sell one of the others. Definitely do NOT sell the blnr for either of these. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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