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status.six · 5 June 2012, 08:28 PM

Hi All

I'm looking for some help to decide on my next watch. My thinking has some down to either a new Moonwatch Co-Axial 311.33.44.51.01.001 with the 9300 movement or the more traditional 'Sapphire Sandwich' Moonwatch 3573.50.00.

I love the new movement and am keen to own an Omega with it. However, I do find watches with it rather thick to wear although, of the whole range, the Speedmaster deals with the thickness best IMHO. The new speedmaster is an expensive watch in respect to the manual wind 'Sapphire Sandwich'.

What would you do???

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caryyee · 5 June 2012, 09:33 PM

Me personally, the sapphire sandwich would be my choice, it's a lot of watch for the money, excellent value. Plus I like the idea of a manual wind, it'l give you a greater 'connection' to the watch.

The new 9300 is Rolex territory, you have a lot of choice in that price range.

impalass · 5 June 2012, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caryyee

Me personally, the sapphire sandwich would be my choice, it's a lot of watch for the money, excellent value. Plus I like the idea of a manual wind, it'l give you a greater 'connection' to the watch.

The new 9300 is Rolex territory, you have a lot of choice in that price range.

Well said !

Craigger · 6 June 2012, 10:18 AM

Only thing the 9300 has going for it is the heftier size (if your wrist can pull it off).

my 2cents.

SaddleSC · 6 June 2012, 11:48 AM

If you really want the moon watch, then buy the 3570.50, which (to me) is the purest expression and most accurate representation of the actual watches used during the Apollo program.

Boardman · 6 June 2012, 01:25 PM

Both are great. Depends on your budget I guess.

Gharddog03 · 6 June 2012, 01:33 PM

Budget would be a huge factor. If funds wasn't an issue I would go for the 9300!

status.six · 7 June 2012, 07:03 AM

Some very interesting comments thank you all. Great pic too Boardman, very useful real comparison. I'm headin to my AD tomorrow to have a final look :)

I'm leaning more towards the 9300 at the moment !

steveal · 16 June 2012, 06:34 PM

"I'm headin to my AD tomorrow to have a final look :)"

And did you decide?

dalip · 16 June 2012, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boardman

Both are great. Depends on your budget I guess.

Great pic

Looking at both on the wrist here I'd say the 9300 would be the loser ....whilst it certainly has lots of appeal with the updates it doesn't wear as wel IMO

How · 17 June 2012, 01:17 AM

Go the Speedmaster Professional 3570.

Nothing but the original moonwatch.

GTS Dean · 17 June 2012, 01:23 AM

Since you have some reservations about the physical size of the watch, I would heartily recommend the 3573.50.

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SaddleSC · 17 June 2012, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by How

Go the Speedmaster Professional 3570.

Nothing but the original moonwatch.

+1

ticktock 2 · 17 June 2012, 02:10 AM

If you can pull off the 9300 then I would go for that. Yes you are into Rolex territory for sure....but IMHO this watch more than delivers...

Saxon007 · 17 June 2012, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craigger

Only thing the 9300 has going for it is the heftier size (if your wrist can pull it off).

my 2cents.

I consider the larger size a negative.

Besides, a Speedy should be a hand cranker.

FNFZ4 · 17 June 2012, 04:42 AM

my vote goes with the 9300

moby33 · 17 June 2012, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craigger

Only thing the 9300 has going for it is the heftier size (if your wrist can pull it off).

my 2cents.

Spoken like a true believer in not acknowledging ANY of the vast improvements of the new 9300 movement. Spend a few minutes researching the actual changes associated with this impressive advancement in movements and you may surprise yourself in just how much has changed (and improved IMO) with this watch. Not to mention, now the user actually has a date window!

Quote:

Originally Posted by status.six

I'm leaning more towards the 9300 at the moment !

There's your answer. You know in your heart what you really want, so go out and get it. Cheers!

moby33 · 17 June 2012, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saxon007

Besides, a Speedy should be a hand cranker.

With that mentality, I guess we should all still be cranking the engines on our cars by hand in order to fire them up.

Kidding aside, I understand where you're coming from, and I have many friends that love their manual wind watches, I'm just not one of them. To each his/her own I guess...but for this kid, give me auto movement w/ the latest improvements.

capote · 17 June 2012, 06:36 AM

While the 9300 has a great look and retro dial lay-out it is just too big and bulky for my taste.

Saxon007 · 17 June 2012, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moby33

With that mentality, I guess we should all still be cranking the engines on our cars by hand in order to fire them up.

Kidding aside, I understand where you're coming from, and I have many friends that love their manual wind watches, I'm just not one of them. To each his/her own I guess...but for this kid, give me auto movement w/ the latest improvements.

I guess I am biased. My last 4 watches have been hand winders. I love winding my watches.

Sherwooddavid · 17 June 2012, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caryyee

Me personally, the sapphire sandwich would be my choice, it's a lot of watch for the money, excellent value. Plus I like the idea of a manual wind, it'l give you a greater 'connection' to the watch.

The new 9300 is Rolex territory, you have a lot of choice in that price range.

Agree !

Sherwooddavid · 17 June 2012, 09:48 AM

I like this Speedmaster and its on my wish list.

http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/sp...-date/35205000

dsio · 17 June 2012, 07:29 PM

Both are excellent, the saph sits lower and better on the wrist while the 9300 is probably the most advanced chronograph on the market today.

Maxtor · 18 June 2012, 11:37 AM

I prefer the traditional layout... but the 9300 jumps off the wrist in a good way.

Either watch would be a pleasure to own.

htc8p · 18 June 2012, 05:06 PM

the 9300 is more advanced but not that traditional. its probably good for the "modernista" speedy. but 45 mm is still way too big and with those lugs. it wont take long to realize that's its going to sit past your wrist.

MP5 · 18 June 2012, 05:11 PM

The original! Just look at the hands on the new one, like some other classics that ruined that elegant and perfect ratio ruins the new speedy for me more than anything else.

pjsayer · 20 June 2012, 01:48 AM

For me it's not about handwind vs. auto or even cost. I just don't think the dial of the 9300 looks as good. The original Moonwatch dial is timeless for a reason - it has a beautiful symmetry to it that the newer version lacks. That's why I got married with a sapphire sandwich on my wrist...!

elevensheep · 2 August 2012, 05:54 PM

had a chance to try the 9300 on today at Omega Boutique

While i liked the date function and the functionality of the new movement, the watch to me is way too big and thick. The new dial layout looked quite nice in person actually.

What I was put off by was the price. At 8k USD, it is ridiculously expensive.

Cru Jones · 2 August 2012, 06:36 PM

9300 has a lot of great things going for it (movement, date), but, it's just too thick and bulky for me.

kymwatchlog · 2 August 2012, 06:51 PM

stick to the old school for me.

View Poll Results: Which would you buy?
Speedmaster Moonwatch 9300	60	41.38%
Speedmaster Sapphire Sandwich 3573.50.00	85	58.62%
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6 June 2012, 11:48 AM	#5
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,125	If you really want the moon watch, then buy the 3570.50, which (to me) is the purest expression and most accurate representation of the actual watches used during the Apollo program. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

17 June 2012, 04:42 AM	#16
FNFZ4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Alfred Location: DC Metro Watch: None Posts: 29,368	my vote goes with the 9300 __________________ NEED PC HELP? ASK HERE! Watches: Patek 5205G \| Patek 5167A \| 16613 Serti \| 116718 Green \| 216570 Black \| 16700 Pepsi Wish list: Patek 5726/1 \| AP RG Ceramic \| Patek 5712 \| Patek 5130

17 June 2012, 07:29 PM	#23
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	Both are excellent, the saph sits lower and better on the wrist while the 9300 is probably the most advanced chronograph on the market today. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

5 June 2012, 09:33 PM	#2
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	Me personally, the sapphire sandwich would be my choice, it's a lot of watch for the money, excellent value. Plus I like the idea of a manual wind, it'l give you a greater 'connection' to the watch. The new 9300 is Rolex territory, you have a lot of choice in that price range.

6 June 2012, 10:18 AM	#4
Craigger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 11	Only thing the 9300 has going for it is the heftier size (if your wrist can pull it off). my 2cents.

6 June 2012, 01:25 PM	#6
Boardman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: Houston Watch: Rolex, Omega, IWC Posts: 321	Both are great. Depends on your budget I guess.

6 June 2012, 01:33 PM	#7
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Budget would be a huge factor. If funds wasn't an issue I would go for the 9300!

7 June 2012, 07:03 AM	#8
status.six "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: UK Posts: 153	Some very interesting comments thank you all. Great pic too Boardman, very useful real comparison. I'm headin to my AD tomorrow to have a final look :) I'm leaning more towards the 9300 at the moment !

16 June 2012, 06:34 PM	#9
steveal "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 1	"I'm headin to my AD tomorrow to have a final look :)" And did you decide?

17 June 2012, 01:17 AM	#11
How "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbourne Watch: 16610, Tudor 1960 Posts: 1,554	Go the Speedmaster Professional 3570. Nothing but the original moonwatch.

17 June 2012, 01:23 AM	#12
GTS Dean "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NB, TX Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 1,012	Since you have some reservations about the physical size of the watch, I would heartily recommend the 3573.50. ____________________________ TT OysterQuartz SS/Black "U" Daytona TT GMT II-C DD OysterQuartz Brietling Aero Omega Speedmaster Pro

17 June 2012, 02:10 AM	#14
ticktock 2 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: uk Watch: omega PO LM LE Posts: 77	If you can pull off the 9300 then I would go for that. Yes you are into Rolex territory for sure....but IMHO this watch more than delivers...

17 June 2012, 06:36 AM	#19
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	While the 9300 has a great look and retro dial lay-out it is just too big and bulky for my taste.

17 June 2012, 09:48 AM	#22
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,079	I like this Speedmaster and its on my wish list. http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/sp...-date/35205000

18 June 2012, 11:37 AM	#24
Maxtor 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,439	I prefer the traditional layout... but the 9300 jumps off the wrist in a good way. Either watch would be a pleasure to own.

18 June 2012, 05:06 PM	#25
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,448	the 9300 is more advanced but not that traditional. its probably good for the "modernista" speedy. but 45 mm is still way too big and with those lugs. it wont take long to realize that's its going to sit past your wrist.

18 June 2012, 05:11 PM	#26
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,881	The original! Just look at the hands on the new one, like some other classics that ruined that elegant and perfect ratio ruins the new speedy for me more than anything else.

20 June 2012, 01:48 AM	#27
pjsayer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London Posts: 22	For me it's not about handwind vs. auto or even cost. I just don't think the dial of the 9300 looks as good. The original Moonwatch dial is timeless for a reason - it has a beautiful symmetry to it that the newer version lacks. That's why I got married with a sapphire sandwich on my wrist...!

2 August 2012, 05:54 PM	#28
elevensheep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: David Location: Australia Posts: 321	had a chance to try the 9300 on today at Omega Boutique While i liked the date function and the functionality of the new movement, the watch to me is way too big and thick. The new dial layout looked quite nice in person actually. What I was put off by was the price. At 8k USD, it is ridiculously expensive.

2 August 2012, 06:36 PM	#29
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,536	9300 has a lot of great things going for it (movement, date), but, it's just too thick and bulky for me.

2 August 2012, 06:51 PM	#30
kymwatchlog Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 853	stick to the old school for me.

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