Tried on a Speedy yesterday at the AD, wasn't a fan

[Dieseljb]

Well I’ve got different models of breitling/ Rolex and one omega speedmaster racing series and I love them all but get more complaints on the omega over any of them . But like everyone says it’s not for everyone.

[BSG75]

I love my Speedy! You literally wear a piece of history every time you put it on your wrist!


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[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by rolexryan329

EDIT: A speedy is an Omega, I haven't had my coffee yet ugh. Could a mod please move this to the Omega section?

Pretty much title

I was walking down 5th avenue yesterday, went into Wempe looking for an explorer II (no luck obviously) so I passed by Omega and thought "well, all the hubbub about Speedy's, I should try one on!" and I did precisely that. I was buzzed in, greeted by the wonderful saleslady and she gave me the history of the Speedmaster and it's heritage. She pulled out the Speedy pro on the stainless bracelet, still wrapped in plastic. I tried it on and... meh. My first impression was, why is this thing wrapped in sticky plastic like its a replica rolex? Okay, next impression was that its a nice looking watch but it felt cheap. The caseback with the engravings on it, the pushers that don't screw down, the center stack has a marking in the middle. It just didn't feel refined. The kicker? MSRP is more than double what a MINT preowned one goes for. Then she told me the one on the strap is only $100 less, blah. Sorry but I wasn't a fan. I took the card, told her she can keep the magazine and I thanked her for her time

Am I being a little too harsh or am I a little spoiled having such a refined watch as my submariner is? You tell me

I'm really glad you didn't buy it. The Speedmaster Professional is for someone who is a true collector...

[cajunron]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

I'm really glad you didn't buy it. The Speedmaster Professional is for someone who is a true collector...

This.^ Of all the watches to find fault with, the Speedmaster might have been the wrong choice in a watch forum.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by cajunron

This.^ Of all the watches to find fault with, the Speedmaster might have been the wrong choice in a watch forum.

love this comment.

[Jabbo84]

Thank God the OP saw the light on this one. One of the most overrated watches out there
Another thumbs up for not settling for a mediocre watch because you couldn’t get a Rolly
You sir have my respect

[samson66]

Originally Posted by Jabbo84

Another thumbs up for not settling for a mediocre watch because you couldn’t get a Rolly

You just lost all credibility with that comment

[Cooper33]

Originally Posted by samson66

You just lost all credibility with that comment

Exactly. Pretty sure 99% of this forum has or can have a Rolex. I have 3 in my collection (16800, 16760 and DSSD JC), but the staple is my Speedy Pro. Growing up I never really liked Rolex, but the Speedy...oh man, I must have been 8 when I first saw it and knew that, someday, I would buy one.

Love Rolex, but every time I see someone with a Sub I automatically assume that he only bought it because it is a status symbol. A Speedy, though, is one of the few watches that allow me to make a positive assumption about who's wearing it, and the many random encounters with a Speedy owner prove me right.

[steeevvvooo]

Originally Posted by Cooper33

... every time I see someone with a Sub I automatically assume that he only bought it because it is a status symbol. A Speedy, though, is one of the few watches that allow me to make a positive assumption about who's wearing it...

This is exactly how I feel about my speedy and 95% of Rolex wearers. Obviously a.massivd generalisation but it has proven right on both sides so many times.

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[Yellowfury]

the regular speedmaster moonwatch didn't grab me but I have to say that GSOTM is calling to me. I'm just not on board with paying the price they're asking (even second hand) considering if i ever give it a big bump i'll be paying another 7k for a brand new case.

[trippinjimmy]

I have to say I'm totally in the opposite boat...in terms of the Speedy Pro.

I happened to try on a sapphire sandwich last week, and I can't stop thinking about it. I have a speedmaster date, which is a little blingy and ok, but this thing, wow, just wow. I picked up a Seamaster Pro 300m instead...but something tells me sometime soon, the speedy pro will be mine.

That being said, I also tried on the white racing. It was ok, I tried to like it/talk myself into it, but couldn't. I went to the Rolex AD the next day, and their watchmaker had the white daytona. I had never seen one in person, and he let me his on. I didn't believe the hype at first, but now I understand. That dial is unreal. Someday, in you know, 1-10 years, it will be mine.

[Jabbo84]

The demand for SS Rolexes has caused a lot of people to settle for a speedy

[steeevvvooo]

Originally Posted by Jabbo84

The demand for SS Rolexes has caused a lot of people to settle for a speedy

Guess the speedies were such poor sellers for the other 48+ years of their 50+ year history then... Enjoy your steel Rolex and narrow point of view at risk of missing some iconic references if that is the modern viewpoint...

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[Tom5518]

Originally Posted by Jabbo84

The demand for SS Rolexes has caused a lot of people to settle for a speedy

Well, I guess not everyone can have a Rolex. Some of us have to settle......

[Cooper33]

Originally Posted by Tom5518

Well, I guess not everyone can have a Rolex. Some of us have to settle......

Exactly. Look at how my poor Speedy looks along with the Rolex. Might as well throw it away...

[Jabbo84]

....I will. Thank you

[toolr]

The Speedy Pro makes this the perfect pair...

[horseShu]

The biggest disadvantage of the Speedy for me, is that I can’t go to the forums and cry about how the AD won’t sell me one and how long the waitlist is.



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[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by horseShu

The biggest disadvantage of the Speedy for me, is that I can’t go to the forums and cry about how the AD won’t sell me one and how long the waitlist is.



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On my list.
But you lose so much money on them compared to that Rolex they can’t get and will never lose money on, because they can’t get or will get via grey and justify why paid double, then watch the market slowly adjust downward.
Did I capture it all?

[Cooper33]

Originally Posted by horseShu

The biggest disadvantage of the Speedy for me, is that I can’t go to the forums and cry about how the AD won’t sell me one and how long the waitlist is.



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Laughing hard here!!!

[Jabbo84]

Yeah, the cases are full of Speedmaster. Wonder why

[Cooper33]

Originally Posted by Jabbo84

Yeah, the cases are full of Speedmaster. Wonder why

Because they are mass produced just like a Submariner. But if you think any Rolex, other than the Daytona probably, is actually “rare”, just go to any grey dealer so you can be proved wrong. Artificial scarcity at its best.

[red1108nyc]

Speedies are fun!

[cda555]

Originally Posted by Jabbo84

Yeah, the cases are full of Speedmaster. Wonder why

Because Swatch isn't creating an artificial scarcity? If you think SS Rolexes are rare or special, I have some bad news for you? They are great pieces, but there will always be bigger and better in the world.

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by Jabbo84

Yeah, the cases are full of Speedmaster. Wonder why

A maker who is willing and able to meet demand ?

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[trippinjimmy]

Originally Posted by zengineer

A maker who is willing and able to meet demand ?

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Not so fast...I picked up a sapphire sandwich yesterday...the AD was expecting 3, only got one, was supposed to get 4 hesalite, only received 2. The rest are back ordered...luckily I only had a two week wait, but I’m taking my name off the Daytona list because I fell in love with the White Seamaster. Picking that up tomorrow


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[zsolt]

I just got a Speedmaster a few days ago I can't take it off my wrist. In my opinion, it wears better than my GMT master 2 ln. I should have bought it a long time ago.

[Greg5512]

Try it on and wear it for a week...and read about the history from racing to space...if you are a collector it may resonate...if not you could move on...or don’t get one and post offensive comments in this thread...

[Jabbo84]

You know, this is a Rolex forum

[Tom5518]

Originally Posted by Jabbo84

You know, this is a Rolex forum

Oh yeah. Sorry, I almost forgot......Do these qualify?











The Speedy normally isn't in this box, but I think it fits in okay......