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SubMarine · 30 May 2018, 10:55 AM

I'm attempting to gauge the love/hate relationship Submariner owners have with this watch. Let the battle of the two most iconic watches in the world begin!

alphasports · 30 May 2018, 11:03 AM

Completely different watches, more complementary than antipathic. I have a couple of Rolexes (black GMT-C and Explorer 39mm) and a couple of Omegas (Speedy Automatic and Seamaster Pro), rotate them all regularly. Had a Sub Date, traded it for a motorbike over 30 years ago, still have it :)

beshannon · 30 May 2018, 11:04 AM

Hardly a battle.

Two very different watches that belong in any serious collection. I own both and will keep both.

Mick006 · 30 May 2018, 11:19 AM

Not a big fan of chronos generally, but I like the speedy. No threat to the sub as they are different watches/classes.

ReXTless · 30 May 2018, 11:23 AM

I bought both the year my son was born (2011). I really enjoy both watches and am actually trying to whittle my collection down to just these two. My thought is they’ll mean more to him (when they are ultimately passed down) if he actually sees me wearing one daily. They were getting minimal wear in a large collection for awhile.

It’s actually kind of nice to be down to just a few pieces. Constantly chasing the next thing gets tiresome after awhile. Maybe the collecting bug will bite me again, but for now I’m content. I do a fair amount of strap swapping to keep things “exciting”.

jb335 · 30 May 2018, 11:23 AM

Is there a rivalry between the Sub and Speedmaster?

I own a SubC and would like to pick up a hesalite Speedy sometime in the future. Not a burning desire though.

Seaswirl · 30 May 2018, 11:27 AM

I own both, but I’m likely to sell the Speedy Pro at some point.

stratguy · 30 May 2018, 11:40 AM

I own both and will never sell either one.

shawndww · 30 May 2018, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Hardly a battle.

Two very different watches that belong in any serious collection. I own both and will keep both.

Ditto

Krash · 30 May 2018, 11:43 AM

I want an Omega Speedmaster Pro on a leather strap. It would go great with my sub. I’ll eventually get one, but I’m not sure when or if it will be next watch or not.

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q8rolex · 30 May 2018, 11:53 AM

no interest

Mousehunter · 30 May 2018, 12:18 PM

Most likely will never own one. Don’t think they are bad and could easily see wearing one, but no need to either.

Javier2.0t · 30 May 2018, 12:21 PM

I have both. I love both. I’ll add to my collection but I won’t ever get rid of either.

slide13 · 30 May 2018, 12:34 PM

I own both currently. I love both. At heart I’m a one watch guy, eventually one is likely to go...not yet sure which one it will be.

torifile · 30 May 2018, 12:40 PM

I have owned a speedy a number of times and will likely own one again soon. I regretted each sale shortly afterwards. (I thought I could just break myself out of being a watch lover. LOL.)

I’m just waiting to find one at the right price. This time, it’ll be for keeps.

05carbondrz · 30 May 2018, 12:42 PM

Never owned but in the Market for One.

russ86 · 30 May 2018, 12:44 PM

I own both and they different watches in essence. Said that, I absolutely love my speedmaster, there is something about that watch thats just makes it fall in love with it.

Chute · 30 May 2018, 01:06 PM

I own a SD4k and find it to be the best dive watch ever made.
I also own a 116520 and a 116500, which I also find to be the best Chronos ever made.
The one manual wound watch I owned was also the only watch I ever sold. I’m just an automatic watch guy.
Don’t get me wrong, I dig the Speedmaster, but I won’t be buying one.

swils8610 · 30 May 2018, 01:08 PM

I’ve owned both. Still have the Sub...not the Speedy.

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Nikrnic · 30 May 2018, 01:16 PM

Not on my radar but maybe one day.

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Mr.X · 30 May 2018, 01:19 PM

Have both, and as many have mentioned, complimentary pieces in a good collection. The Sub gets worn 3x more though

Marcus09 · 30 May 2018, 01:30 PM

I have both the speedy pro and the 114060. I don’t remember the last time I wore the speedy. Here’s what I’m wearing now.

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torifile · 30 May 2018, 01:43 PM

Well if anyone wants to offload a speedy to a good home, hit me up. Just kidding... to each their own. :)

We have so many good choices out there we should wear what we love.

oldman2005 · 30 May 2018, 01:49 PM

I have both a Sub and Speedmaster, it's an iconic watch more so than a Daytona, so get one!

meganfox17 · 30 May 2018, 01:52 PM

Is this so-called battle between 2 different iconic watches really necessary? There are no winners or losers here and they always leave a bad taste in the mouth at the end of the day. I own both and respect the history and romanticism associated with these legendary watches. Sorry to disappoint the OP but I belong to the group of serious watch collectors only

importstunna · 30 May 2018, 01:52 PM

I used to own one and loved the timeless design. It was the single watch I received the most complements on! I however sold it because it was a bit too big and heavy for my wrist, so now I am in the market for the smaller FOIS even though I know that’s not the same! Hesalite is a thing of beauty in the original Speedmaster Pro.

American Jedi · 30 May 2018, 04:20 PM

I never could get into the Speedy because I found it outdated.
Never could get into the Daytona because of its size and legibility.

So I ended up taking a different path to JLCs door step to find my preferred chrono. The DSC had the dimensions, esthetics, and all horological bases covered for me.

Remember there are more than just 1 or 2 good watch makers out their.

Borrowed pic

w!dowmaker · 30 May 2018, 05:12 PM

They are complimentary and both iconic indeed.

crazymcmichael · 30 May 2018, 05:29 PM

Is a boring watch to me... to be honest

beshannon · 30 May 2018, 08:48 PM

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=607454

View Poll Results: Which of the following best describes your relationship with the Omega Speedmaster?
I've owned a Speedmaster in the past, but I sold it.	12	5.00%
I've never owned a Speedmaster, but I'm on the market to purchase one.	45	18.75%
I've owned a Speedmaster in the past. I don't currently own one, but I will buy one soon.	12	5.00%
I've never owned a Speedmaster, nor do I want one. It doesn't interest me at all.	62	25.83%
I currently own a Speedmaster and will never sell it.	86	35.83%
I currently own a Speedmaster, but may sell it in the future.	23	9.58%
Voters: 240. You may not vote on this poll

30 May 2018, 10:55 AM	#1
SubMarine Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Douglas Location: London, UK & USA Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 723	Submariner owners: what is your relationship with the Omega Speedmaster? I'm attempting to gauge the love/hate relationship Submariner owners have with this watch. Let the battle of the two most iconic watches in the world begin!

30 May 2018, 11:04 AM	#3
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Hardly a battle. Two very different watches that belong in any serious collection. I own both and will keep both. __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

30 May 2018, 01:30 PM	#22
Marcus09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Batman Location: Gotham City Posts: 1,184	I have both the speedy pro and the 114060. I don’t remember the last time I wore the speedy. Here’s what I’m wearing now. Sent from my iPhone X using Tapatalk __________________

30 May 2018, 08:48 PM	#30
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=607454 __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

30 May 2018, 11:03 AM	#2
alphasports "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Montreal CAN Posts: 454	Completely different watches, more complementary than antipathic. I have a couple of Rolexes (black GMT-C and Explorer 39mm) and a couple of Omegas (Speedy Automatic and Seamaster Pro), rotate them all regularly. Had a Sub Date, traded it for a motorbike over 30 years ago, still have it :)

30 May 2018, 11:19 AM	#4
Mick006 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: PA, US Posts: 549	Not a big fan of chronos generally, but I like the speedy. No threat to the sub as they are different watches/classes.

30 May 2018, 11:23 AM	#5
ReXTless "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Up North Posts: 53	I bought both the year my son was born (2011). I really enjoy both watches and am actually trying to whittle my collection down to just these two. My thought is they’ll mean more to him (when they are ultimately passed down) if he actually sees me wearing one daily. They were getting minimal wear in a large collection for awhile. It’s actually kind of nice to be down to just a few pieces. Constantly chasing the next thing gets tiresome after awhile. Maybe the collecting bug will bite me again, but for now I’m content. I do a fair amount of strap swapping to keep things “exciting”.

30 May 2018, 11:23 AM	#6
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 6,799	Is there a rivalry between the Sub and Speedmaster? I own a SubC and would like to pick up a hesalite Speedy sometime in the future. Not a burning desire though.

30 May 2018, 11:27 AM	#7
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	I own both, but I’m likely to sell the Speedy Pro at some point.

30 May 2018, 11:40 AM	#8
stratguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 670	I own both and will never sell either one.

30 May 2018, 11:43 AM	#10
Krash 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 7,027	I want an Omega Speedmaster Pro on a leather strap. It would go great with my sub. I’ll eventually get one, but I’m not sure when or if it will be next watch or not. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 May 2018, 11:53 AM	#11
q8rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: kuwait Posts: 270	no interest

30 May 2018, 12:18 PM	#12
Mousehunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Texas Watch: AK, SD43, Hulk Posts: 183	Most likely will never own one. Don’t think they are bad and could easily see wearing one, but no need to either.

30 May 2018, 12:21 PM	#13
Javier2.0t "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 114060 Posts: 223	I have both. I love both. I’ll add to my collection but I won’t ever get rid of either.

30 May 2018, 12:34 PM	#14
slide13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Here Posts: 931	I own both currently. I love both. At heart I’m a one watch guy, eventually one is likely to go...not yet sure which one it will be.

30 May 2018, 12:40 PM	#15
torifile "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Durham NC Posts: 373	I have owned a speedy a number of times and will likely own one again soon. I regretted each sale shortly afterwards. (I thought I could just break myself out of being a watch lover. LOL.) I’m just waiting to find one at the right price. This time, it’ll be for keeps.

30 May 2018, 12:42 PM	#16
05carbondrz Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	Never owned but in the Market for One.

30 May 2018, 12:44 PM	#17
russ86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Ross C. Location: Miami, FL. Posts: 947	I own both and they different watches in essence. Said that, I absolutely love my speedmaster, there is something about that watch thats just makes it fall in love with it.

30 May 2018, 01:06 PM	#18
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,532	I own a SD4k and find it to be the best dive watch ever made. I also own a 116520 and a 116500, which I also find to be the best Chronos ever made. The one manual wound watch I owned was also the only watch I ever sold. I’m just an automatic watch guy. Don’t get me wrong, I dig the Speedmaster, but I won’t be buying one.

30 May 2018, 01:08 PM	#19
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,991	I’ve owned both. Still have the Sub...not the Speedy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

30 May 2018, 01:16 PM	#20
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,158	Not on my radar but maybe one day. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

30 May 2018, 01:19 PM	#21
Mr.X "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Manila Posts: 147	Have both, and as many have mentioned, complimentary pieces in a good collection. The Sub gets worn 3x more though

30 May 2018, 01:43 PM	#23
torifile "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Durham NC Posts: 373	Well if anyone wants to offload a speedy to a good home, hit me up. Just kidding... to each their own. :) We have so many good choices out there we should wear what we love.

30 May 2018, 01:49 PM	#24
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	I have both a Sub and Speedmaster, it's an iconic watch more so than a Daytona, so get one!

30 May 2018, 01:52 PM	#25
meganfox17 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kuala Lumpur , Ma Posts: 2,011	Is this so-called battle between 2 different iconic watches really necessary? There are no winners or losers here and they always leave a bad taste in the mouth at the end of the day. I own both and respect the history and romanticism associated with these legendary watches. Sorry to disappoint the OP but I belong to the group of serious watch collectors only

30 May 2018, 01:52 PM	#26
importstunna "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: World Watch: BLNR Posts: 855	I used to own one and loved the timeless design. It was the single watch I received the most complements on! I however sold it because it was a bit too big and heavy for my wrist, so now I am in the market for the smaller FOIS even though I know that’s not the same! Hesalite is a thing of beauty in the original Speedmaster Pro.

30 May 2018, 04:20 PM	#27
American Jedi Banned Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: HMFIC Location: Ubiquitous Watch: Rollie’s and JLC Posts: 415	I never could get into the Speedy because I found it outdated. Never could get into the Daytona because of its size and legibility. So I ended up taking a different path to JLCs door step to find my preferred chrono. The DSC had the dimensions, esthetics, and all horological bases covered for me. Remember there are more than just 1 or 2 good watch makers out their. Borrowed pic

30 May 2018, 05:12 PM	#28
w!dowmaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Philippines Watch: SubC Date, Exp 1 Posts: 108	They are complimentary and both iconic indeed.

30 May 2018, 05:29 PM	#29
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	Is a boring watch to me... to be honest

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