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RolexLuthor · 17 January 2018, 03:41 AM

I made a little purchase to tide me over till I can get that grail Ceramic Daytona! The next best chrono out there! It definitely has the same magic the Submariner has when you put it on. Blasphemous I know but its good to mix brands up once in a while!

tifosi · 17 January 2018, 03:44 AM

Sorry. BEST chrono out there!

Congrats!

RolexLuthor · 17 January 2018, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tifosi

Sorry. BEST chrono out there!

Congrats!

Its early days and I can't compare to the Daytona but its starting to feel like it already! I never thought I would enjoy anything as much as a Rolex on my arm!

tifosi · 17 January 2018, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexLuthor

Its early days and I can't compare to the Daytona but its starting to feel like it already! I never thought I would enjoy anything as much as a Rolex on my arm!

I love Speedys and to this day, the watch I regret selling THE most. The MSRP just jumped so much I can't justify it anymore. If I could buy pre-owned I'd be alright, but I prefer to buy new.

datejustrms · 17 January 2018, 03:55 AM

Congrats on the Speedmaster! Great watch!

jrs146 · 17 January 2018, 03:59 AM

Congrats! Love my speedy just as much as my Daytona.

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ap1 · 17 January 2018, 04:10 AM

That looks good on you - a tweener purchase, been there lol

douglasf13 · 17 January 2018, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tifosi

Sorry. BEST chrono out there!

Congrats!

+1. Water resistance is the only reason I'd pick the Daytona, since I essentially never take off my watch.

RolexLuthor · 17 January 2018, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tifosi

I love Speedys and to this day, the watch I regret selling THE most. The MSRP just jumped so much I can't justify it anymore. If I could buy pre-owned I'd be alright, but I prefer to buy new.

Yeah I was a bit slow on the Speedy hype all these years so unfortunately I bit the bullet and paid full retail last week! But the Special Commemorative Box and accessories are worth it and to have it all brand new to make fresh memories with is so much better than buying pre-owned! Just gotta watch Apollo 13 again now!

RazorD · 17 January 2018, 04:28 AM

One of my favorites. Congrats!

Heff · 17 January 2018, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexLuthor

Yeah I was a bit slow on the Speedy hype all these years so unfortunately I bit the bullet and paid full retail last week! But the Special Commemorative Box and accessories are worth it and to have it all brand new to make fresh memories with is so much better than buying pre-owned! Just gotta watch Apollo 13 again now!

Great watch brother!

Did you pick this up at a boutique? Were they willing to negotiate at all? I am looking to pick one up soon and am hoping to talk the Omega dealer down a little bit.

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Bengal fan · 17 January 2018, 04:32 AM

Great pick up!

Justinmg · 17 January 2018, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tifosi

Sorry. BEST chrono out there!

Congrats!

Agree

oldman2005 · 17 January 2018, 04:36 AM

A beautiful iconic watch!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexLuthor

I made a little purchase to tide me over till I can get that grail Ceramic Daytona! The next best chrono out there! It definitely has the same magic the Submariner has when you put it on. Blasphemous I know but its good to mix brands up once in a while!

dave023 · 17 January 2018, 04:36 AM

Greatwatch. Congratulations

JR16 · 17 January 2018, 04:37 AM

Congrats, got my first Speedy this past October and love it !

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RolexLuthor · 17 January 2018, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Heff

Great watch brother!

Did you pick this up at a boutique? Were they willing to negotiate at all? I am looking to pick one up soon and am hoping to talk the Omega dealer down a little bit.

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I actually bought it online from an AD so didn't really try to negotiate. I know ive probably lost a bit of money but its so much better buying a watch not worrying about investment value like a lot of Rolex purchasers have in the past. I just really want to enjoy the watch for what it is, a stone cold classic with a great history! I can't recommend it enough If you are on the fence take the plunge! Its definitely up there with my Sub!

HogwldFLTR · 17 January 2018, 04:42 AM

I've got two Speedmaster Mark IIs ('69 and '14); I really love wearing the '14 even more than the Daytona C. I'm fond of the Mark II's tonneau case as well!!!

JR16 · 17 January 2018, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Heff

Great watch brother!

Did you pick this up at a boutique? Were they willing to negotiate at all? I am looking to pick one up soon and am hoping to talk the Omega dealer down a little bit.

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Check out DavidSW- he usually has these stocked and at better discount than a boutique and with better service (it’s where I got mine)

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herts9 · 17 January 2018, 04:48 AM

you can never go wrong with a MOTM

a beauty!

off · 17 January 2018, 05:00 AM

Congrats! My 105.003-65 says hello!

Juantxo · 17 January 2018, 05:13 AM

Blasphemous nothing...!!! Great watch. Congratulations.

colpol · 17 January 2018, 05:46 AM

Great looking Watch

m j b · 17 January 2018, 05:52 AM

Nothing wrong with a speedy! I recently bought a Seamaster and am very happy with it.

AEC · 17 January 2018, 06:23 AM

Sweet. I wear my Speedmaster Pro on the same strap/deployant shown in your photo. Enjoy it!

RolexLuthor · 17 January 2018, 06:43 AM

I think a nice tan worn strap will really set it off aswell! That’s one of the best things about a speedy, the versatility in the strap options! Rolex’s are made for metal bracelets and are probably some of the best made! It’s nice to have a bit of change to alter the look of the watch!

Chewbacca · 17 January 2018, 06:51 AM

gorgeous on leather.

nay, better.

ras47 · 17 January 2018, 07:44 AM

You’re in for a shock if/when you get a Daytona. Your Speedy Pro is 42mm. The Daytona measures 38.5mm. Rolex calls it 40mm but it’s not even close. Love Speedmasters. Mine is the 44.25mm co-axial chrono, fitting for my 7 3/4” wrists.

RolexLuthor · 17 January 2018, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ras47

You’re in for a shock if/when you get a Daytona. Your Speedy Pro is 42mm. The Daytona measures 38.5mm. Rolex calls it 40mm but it’s not even close. Love Speedmasters. Mine is the 44.25mm co-axial chrono, fitting for my 7 3/4” wrists.

Love the 44mm co-axial, absolute beauty!

sensui · 17 January 2018, 08:22 AM

Nice Speedy pro.....but seriously if you want a ceramic daytona these days for MSRP/discount....just forget the stainless and go for PM. Meanwhile enjoy an absolute classic.

17 January 2018, 03:44 AM	#2
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Sorry. BEST chrono out there! Congrats! __________________ Russ

17 January 2018, 03:59 AM	#6
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,821	Congrats! Love my speedy just as much as my Daytona. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

17 January 2018, 04:42 AM	#18
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	I've got two Speedmaster Mark IIs ('69 and '14); I really love wearing the '14 even more than the Daytona C. I'm fond of the Mark II's tonneau case as well!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

17 January 2018, 05:52 AM	#24
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,095	Nothing wrong with a speedy! I recently bought a Seamaster and am very happy with it. __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

17 January 2018, 07:44 AM	#28
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	You’re in for a shock if/when you get a Daytona. Your Speedy Pro is 42mm. The Daytona measures 38.5mm. Rolex calls it 40mm but it’s not even close. Love Speedmasters. Mine is the 44.25mm co-axial chrono, fitting for my 7 3/4” wrists. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

17 January 2018, 03:55 AM	#5
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Congrats on the Speedmaster! Great watch!

17 January 2018, 04:10 AM	#7
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,041	That looks good on you - a tweener purchase, been there lol

17 January 2018, 04:28 AM	#10
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	One of my favorites. Congrats!

17 January 2018, 04:32 AM	#12
Bengal fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Kentucky Posts: 67	Great pick up!

17 January 2018, 04:36 AM	#15
dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	Greatwatch. Congratulations

17 January 2018, 04:37 AM	#16
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,187	Congrats, got my first Speedy this past October and love it ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

17 January 2018, 04:48 AM	#20
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Cincinnati Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,021	you can never go wrong with a MOTM a beauty!

17 January 2018, 05:00 AM	#21
off "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IAH BKK Watch: DaytonaC & GMT Posts: 67	Congrats! My 105.003-65 says hello!

17 January 2018, 05:13 AM	#22
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	Blasphemous nothing...!!! Great watch. Congratulations.

17 January 2018, 05:46 AM	#23
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,844	Great looking Watch

17 January 2018, 06:23 AM	#25
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,244	Sweet. I wear my Speedmaster Pro on the same strap/deployant shown in your photo. Enjoy it!

17 January 2018, 06:43 AM	#26
RolexLuthor "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: London Watch: Seadweller 116600 Posts: 202	I think a nice tan worn strap will really set it off aswell! That’s one of the best things about a speedy, the versatility in the strap options! Rolex’s are made for metal bracelets and are probably some of the best made! It’s nice to have a bit of change to alter the look of the watch!

17 January 2018, 06:51 AM	#27
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	gorgeous on leather. nay, better.

17 January 2018, 08:22 AM	#30
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Nice Speedy pro.....but seriously if you want a ceramic daytona these days for MSRP/discount....just forget the stainless and go for PM. Meanwhile enjoy an absolute classic.

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