Speedy Recommendation

[TightLines612]

Have a hankering for a quality mechanical chrono.

Speedy checks an awful lot of boxes but often falls short in that most models to not have applied indices.

The watch does not have to be current production but would does need to hit the following criteria:

1) No more than 42mm. Many of the DSOM watches are really attractive and tick my boxes but are simply too large. 6.5" wrists means I really won't budge above 42mm. 42mm is a stretch but given how the crown/pusher guard is integrated into the case I understand Speedies wear a bit smaller

2) Applied and lumed indices

3) Sapphire

4) Date would be great

5) Prefer exhibition back

Can be flexible on 4 & 5 but not 1-3.

If all else fails, the Zenith Chronomaster Sport is near the top of the list. Daytona would be great but not with current availability.

Any models come to mind with availability below or near $10k?

[alllexandru]

All but open case back and no date.
1-2-3 achieved

And should be within your budget

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Apollo 17

[DoctorA]

How about the professional moonwatch?
It meets all your criteria except for the date

[AEC]

I would buy a Zenith.

[TightLines612]

Originally Posted by DoctorA

How about the professional moonwatch?
It meets all your criteria except for the date

Really like the Moonwatch but the lack of applied indices keeps me away. Probably need to get one in the hand and see. Could find it doesn't bother me nearly as much as I imagine.

[2001jesper]

Take at look at the Speedmaster Heritage models. They tick all the boxes except the exhibition back (which you don't look at anyway).

Heritage models:
https://www.omegawatches.com/watches...-38-mm/catalog


This one specifically is stunning:
https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-o...32430385003001

[DoctorA]

Originally Posted by TightLines612

Really like the Moonwatch but the lack of applied indices keeps me away. Probably need to get one in the hand and see. Could find it doesn't bother me nearly as much as I imagine.

Look at the whole package. I agree with you that applied indices are really nice on certain watches, but to stay honest to the speedmaster DNA, I feel (only me) that applied indices are somewhat not belonging!
Ask me about a Rolex and my answer will completely change!
Best of luck, but you're spot on. See it in person then decide.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by DoctorA

Look at the whole package. I agree with you that applied indices are really nice on certain watches, but to stay honest to the speedmaster DNA, I feel (only me) that applied indices are somewhat not belonging!
Ask me about a Rolex and my answer will completely change!
Best of luck, but you're spot on. See it in person then decide.

Have to agree on the indices

[YankeeClipper]

2021 sapphire sandwich is a peach. Cannot go wrong there; it hits WAY above it's weight class.

[mquarter]

Date windows look a bit weird on chronos.

[Watcheroo]

No date or exhibition case back, but one heck of a watch for the money



CK2998 blue from 2016


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[2001jesper]

We need an update on what OP bought

[Chester01]

Not an omega but a breitling navitimer, meets most of your criteria as well.

[eskiserkan]

Get the new moonwatch hesalite… Its the best iteration until now