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RolexLuthor · 9 February 2019, 12:33 AM

I know this is the wrong place but those who, like me, cant quite reach the heights of a Daytona just yet cant do any worse than making do with this little beauty in the mean time! What you guys think?

Ps I thought my boys Star Wars bed cover was a good setting for this particular model!

samson66 · 9 February 2019, 12:35 AM

love it - looks great on the strap. On my wish list....

rmlovett1 · 9 February 2019, 12:49 AM

I own that one myself...Great watch!

RolexLuthor · 9 February 2019, 12:55 AM

Good to see a bit of love for another classic that ain’t always Rolex!

paulbrl · 9 February 2019, 01:14 AM

Beautiful, I am another one of the many TRF members who love the Speedmaster. Mine's a 30th Anniversary Apollo XI that I bought back in '99.

Enjoy in good health!

Stevec14 · 9 February 2019, 12:48 AM

Congrats. My favourite speedy by far. A couple of strap options below. Such a versatile watch, and a much better fit for me than the pro.

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KBM · 9 February 2019, 01:17 AM

Great looking piece for sure.

uncle_paul_hargis · 9 February 2019, 01:20 AM

The FOIS is a beautiful watch! I had a speedy pro for a while and ended up selling it to find the sub purchase. If I were to get back into a speedy I’d be going for the FOIS.

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Wedders · 9 February 2019, 01:24 AM

Much nicer watch than a flashy Daytona. Ouch!

JeremyS · 9 February 2019, 01:46 AM

The Speedmastee FOIS is lovely, as is the Professional. Even if I had a Daytona—and I don’t—I’d still “need” a Sleedmaster Pro. It’s one of those iconic chronographs.

DonBateman · 9 February 2019, 01:49 AM

Its pound for pound the best watch IMO.

Dr. Robert · 9 February 2019, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DonBateman

Its pound for pound the best watch IMO.

I concur

RolexLuthor · 9 February 2019, 04:42 AM

I am really enjoying the vintage measurements and it does make me want a vintage Daytona even more now! It is an iconic piece in its own right! And it feels good that I just decided to buy one and just went and bought one within minutes of deciding I wanted it! When was the last time you could do that with a stainless steel Rolex!

ratty · 10 February 2019, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexLuthor

I am really enjoying the vintage measurements and it does make me want a vintage Daytona even more now! It is an iconic piece in its own right! And it feels good that I just decided to buy one and just went and bought one within minutes of deciding I wanted it! When was the last time you could do that with a stainless steel Rolex!

Are this watch's dimensions obviously different to the professional versions, does it wear differently?

zengineer · 11 February 2019, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ratty

Are this watch's dimensions obviously different to the professional versions, does it wear differently?

The FOIS is listed as 40mm and the Professional at 42mm but the difference is really just the crown guards adding a few mm. They share a common bezel. The lugs are also shaped differently with the pro having a 20mm gap and the FOIS 19mm like the racing models and some of the previous date automatic (pre co axial) versions.

zengineer · 11 February 2019, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ratty

Are this watch's dimensions obviously different to the professional versions, does it wear differently?

The FOIS is listed as 40mm and the Professional at 42mm but the difference is really just the crown guards adding a few mm. They share a common bezel. The lugsard alsoshaped differently with the pro having a 20mm gap and the FOIS 19mm like the racing models and some of the previous date automatic (pre co axial) versions.

Stevec14 · 11 February 2019, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ratty

Are this watch's dimensions obviously different to the professional versions, does it wear differently?

To me it takes up quite a lot more real estate on the wrist. When I bought my FOIS recently I tried them on back to back. The bracelet on the pro makes it much more chunky, and also I felt the case back of the FOIS sat on my wrist better (no idea if they are different). So I think they wear very differently, but maybe that’s just me.

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phdezra · 9 February 2019, 05:12 AM

Love it on leather strap!

Chester01 · 9 February 2019, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexLuthor

I know this is the wrong place but those who, like me, cant quite reach the heights of a Daytona just yet cant do any worse than making do with this little beauty in the mean time! What you guys think?

Ps I thought my boys Star Wars bed cover was a good setting for this particular model!

Nice. I have a ss Daytona and let me tell you, my speedy gets far more wrist time and is infinitely more ledigible and functional. Enjoy a great watch.

bmclaurin · 9 February 2019, 11:05 AM

That FOIS is a beauty!! Congratulations. Looks great on the leather strap and on your wrist.

ratty · 9 February 2019, 06:41 PM

I think that that watch looks really nice.

mr.president1 · 10 February 2019, 12:43 AM

Congrats! I love that version and have contemplated adding it to my collection.

superdog · 11 February 2019, 11:54 PM

smh. that opening line diminishes this amazing watch.

c'mon.

fwiw, I far prefer this over just about any Daytona.

and it looks amazing on strap.

carlhaluss · 17 February 2019, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by superdog

smh. that opening line diminishes this amazing watch.

c'mon.

fwiw, I far prefer this over just about any Daytona.

and it looks amazing on strap.

I agree 100%. The FOIS is second-to-none IMO.

Don't get me wrong. I am a huge Rolex fan, but the Daytona has never really caught on with me.

Cheers,
Carl

Brew · 12 February 2019, 12:07 AM

Beautiful watch!

One day with my Speedy Pro, and any thought of wanting a Daytona as gone.

CoveWatch · 14 February 2019, 06:50 AM

Looks good! Congratulations

Rolex-fan · 16 February 2019, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexLuthor

I know this is the wrong place but those who, like me, cant quite reach the heights of a Daytona just yet cant do any worse than making do with this little beauty in the mean time! What you guys think?

Ps I thought my boys Star Wars bed cover was a good setting for this particular model!

I always used to look at Speedmaster but, one day while visiting Miami, I walked into an Omega Store and saw this beauty for the first time. I said to myself “This was the Omega to buy” but sadly, the leather was too hard for my liking. Now I own a speedy pro and it’s a wonderful piece.

DCheeta · 17 February 2019, 09:12 AM

Great watch! Tough choice between this and the Pro. I ended up with the Pro, but I still look at the FOIS with a certain longing.

Congrats!

DCheeta · 17 February 2019, 09:12 AM

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carlhaluss · 17 February 2019, 12:11 PM

Well, I have to be honest: I am not a Daytona fan, although I am a huge Rolex fan. I just find this FOIS to be one of the most outstanding chronographs. I just hope you get tons of pleasure out of this beauty. You simply cannot go wrong!

Congratulations!

Cheers,
Carl

9 February 2019, 11:05 AM	#20
bmclaurin "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Las Vegas Watch: SD4K Posts: 434	That FOIS is a beauty!! Congratulations. Looks great on the leather strap and on your wrist. __________________ Rolex: SD 116600 \| Submariner 114060 \| GMT 126710BLNR \| GMT 116710LN \| Explorer II 216570 \| Explorer 214270 Other: Vacheron Constantin \| Panerai \| Omega \| Grand Seiko \| Breitling

9 February 2019, 06:41 PM	#21
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,644	I think that that watch looks really nice. Last edited by ratty; 9 February 2019 at 06:43 PM.. Reason: Spellling

10 February 2019, 12:43 AM	#22
mr.president1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio,UnitedStates Watch: ROLEX OMEGA Posts: 1,458	Congrats! I love that version and have contemplated adding it to my collection. __________________ ROLEX & OMEGA

11 February 2019, 11:54 PM	#23
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,697	smh. that opening line diminishes this amazing watch. c'mon. fwiw, I far prefer this over just about any Daytona. and it looks amazing on strap. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

17 February 2019, 12:11 PM	#30
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	Well, I have to be honest: I am not a Daytona fan, although I am a huge Rolex fan. I just find this FOIS to be one of the most outstanding chronographs. I just hope you get tons of pleasure out of this beauty. You simply cannot go wrong! Congratulations! Cheers, Carl __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

9 February 2019, 12:35 AM	#2
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,906	love it - looks great on the strap. On my wish list....

9 February 2019, 12:49 AM	#3
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,507	I own that one myself...Great watch!

9 February 2019, 12:55 AM	#4
RolexLuthor "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: London Watch: Seadweller 116600 Posts: 202	Good to see a bit of love for another classic that ain’t always Rolex!

9 February 2019, 01:14 AM	#5
paulbrl "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Paul B. Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 16710 "Coke" Posts: 112	Beautiful, I am another one of the many TRF members who love the Speedmaster. Mine's a 30th Anniversary Apollo XI that I bought back in '99. Enjoy in good health!

9 February 2019, 12:48 AM	#6
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,400	Congrats. My favourite speedy by far. A couple of strap options below. Such a versatile watch, and a much better fit for me than the pro. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 February 2019, 01:17 AM	#7
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,389	Great looking piece for sure.

9 February 2019, 01:20 AM	#8
uncle_paul_hargis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 289	The FOIS is a beautiful watch! I had a speedy pro for a while and ended up selling it to find the sub purchase. If I were to get back into a speedy I’d be going for the FOIS. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 February 2019, 01:24 AM	#9
Wedders "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Somewhere in U.K. Posts: 507	Much nicer watch than a flashy Daytona. Ouch!

9 February 2019, 01:46 AM	#10
JeremyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 273	The Speedmastee FOIS is lovely, as is the Professional. Even if I had a Daytona—and I don’t—I’d still “need” a Sleedmaster Pro. It’s one of those iconic chronographs.

9 February 2019, 01:49 AM	#11
DonBateman Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: IL Watch: I like watch Posts: 753	Its pound for pound the best watch IMO.

9 February 2019, 04:42 AM	#13
RolexLuthor "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: London Watch: Seadweller 116600 Posts: 202	I am really enjoying the vintage measurements and it does make me want a vintage Daytona even more now! It is an iconic piece in its own right! And it feels good that I just decided to buy one and just went and bought one within minutes of deciding I wanted it! When was the last time you could do that with a stainless steel Rolex!

9 February 2019, 05:12 AM	#18
phdezra 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC Watch: Rolex Posts: 163	Love it on leather strap!

12 February 2019, 12:07 AM	#25
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Beautiful watch! One day with my Speedy Pro, and any thought of wanting a Daytona as gone.

14 February 2019, 06:50 AM	#26
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Looks good! Congratulations

17 February 2019, 09:12 AM	#28
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	Great watch! Tough choice between this and the Pro. I ended up with the Pro, but I still look at the FOIS with a certain longing. Congrats!

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