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View Poll Results: Would you buy a Speedmaster
Yay 275 93.54%
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Old 15 January 2020, 11:25 AM   #1
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Opinions on Omega Speedmaster

I know this is the Rolex forum. but I was hoping I could get everyones opinion on the Omega Speedmaster Professional. Do you guys like this watch? is it a good buy at 4k? would you add it to your collection?

share your experiences and dont be afraid to post some pics
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Old 15 January 2020, 11:27 AM   #2
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There is an omega forum on this website
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Old 15 January 2020, 11:34 AM   #3
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Absolutely! Good to diversify a collection, plus the coax movement is impressive too imho. Rolex Milligaus is 1000 gauss resistant and COSC, wheras the below OMEGA is 15,000 gauss and METAS. Just looked that up and was surprised at the huge difference.

Love my Rolexs, wonderful timepieces. OMEGA Speedy adds an excellent diversity to your collection and has glorious history too if you're a NASA fan.

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Old 15 January 2020, 11:37 AM   #4
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A staple for every collection.
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Old 15 January 2020, 11:46 AM   #5
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How can one not love a Speedmaster?
Not only a great value but also probably has the coolest history of any current watch.
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Old 15 January 2020, 11:46 AM   #6
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Maybe I’m biased as it was my 1st real watch purchase but, yeah. Great size Great dial Great history.
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Old 15 January 2020, 11:51 AM   #7
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Speedy pro and submariner are the two watches everyone should have IMO.

Also, save a few bucks and get the hesalite crystal. Makes it more like what went to the moon and gives you something that you really don’t see in many watches.
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Old 15 January 2020, 11:53 AM   #8
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Had a reduced. Made a groomsmen gift of it. Would definitely add a manual wind to my collection
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Old 15 January 2020, 11:55 AM   #9
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When I started to get into watches a few years ago, i didn’t think much of the speedmaster. It has really grown on me through the years and is on list for future purchases.


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Old 15 January 2020, 11:56 AM   #10
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Sorry, couldn't resist

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Old 15 January 2020, 12:06 PM   #11
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I've had and sold twice, now I want again, I don't really get it
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Old 15 January 2020, 12:29 PM   #12
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When I think of Omega....I see..

Unlimited limited editions - dilutes the brand
Little to no luxury recognition
Almost all models lose value
Inferior style compared to Rolex

So no, I would not spend my money on a Speedmaster....
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Old 15 January 2020, 12:37 PM   #13
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IMO - The historical aspect is special, and necessary in a collection.

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Old 15 January 2020, 12:38 PM   #14
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Old 15 January 2020, 01:05 PM   #15
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I’d take a Speedmaster over a modern Daytona any day. I really dislike the dials on the Daytona’s. The rings around the sundials look too bling in my opinion.
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Old 15 January 2020, 02:20 PM   #16
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I also have a Speedmaster Professional. I put it on the NATO Strap. Adds another dimension to the lineup.


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Old 15 January 2020, 02:26 PM   #17
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Old 15 January 2020, 02:29 PM   #18
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I gotta be honest the whole moon thing makes me like it less, it is so unstoppable in your face about the watch it feels overblown/corny to me. The only reason I buy them is because I love how they look and how versatile they are, and I always want at least one chronograph and am not a big daytona fan. If the speedy didn't have the whole moon campaign around it I'd prob still have it.
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Old 15 January 2020, 05:44 PM   #19
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Got mine last weekend. Versatility, history, comfort, legibility-it has it all.
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I gotta be honest the whole moon thing makes me like it less, it is so unstoppable in your face about the watch it feels overblown/corny to me. .
I kind of agree. A lot of watches have creative marketing attached, but Omega has mastered the art of milking the promotional details. Between Bond, the Moon, and just the overall number of limited editions, they have actually turned me away.
I still really like some of the watches, and the Speedmaster is one, but I would like them better if they would ease up on the cheesy marketing.
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Old 15 January 2020, 10:27 PM   #21
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The Omega Speedmaster gets you addicted to it...if you know what I mean

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Old 15 January 2020, 10:41 PM   #22
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The Speedmaster is a classic and no issues with ownership.
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Old 15 January 2020, 11:21 PM   #23
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I'm struggling with the idea of buying one again after selling mine some years ago.
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Old 17 January 2020, 08:49 AM   #24
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I kind of agree. A lot of watches have creative marketing attached, but Omega has mastered the art of milking the promotional details. Between Bond, the Moon, and just the overall number of limited editions, they have actually turned me away.
I still really like some of the watches, and the Speedmaster is one, but I would like them better if they would ease up on the cheesy marketing.
Ditto. Very cringey.

But just like Leica with its M, they keep doing it because they know it's an iconic product and they can get away with it.
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Old 17 January 2020, 09:17 AM   #25
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I'm not particularly a fan of the Moonwatch but am a fan of the Speedmaster Racing. For chrono's I only like ones with motorsports motif/heritage and even the Speedmaster satisfies that for me.
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Old 17 January 2020, 09:44 AM   #26
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acquired one a few months back. I love the legibility of it; better to me than the Daytona. It is my second manual wind watch and I love the romance and sense of connection this task adds, though it can be a bit of a challenge for large fingers. Wears very comfortably. I hesitated buying this watch for years for several of the reasons listed above. In the end I bought a used/unworn copy for a significant discount off MSRP and based on pricing of used models, and can't believe I didn't pull this trigger earlier.
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Old 21 January 2020, 12:31 PM   #27
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Definitely! The speedmaster is a true classic and still looks amazing given how little has changed aesthetically over the years. I’m planning on picking one up soon.
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Old 21 January 2020, 12:32 PM   #28
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Old 21 January 2020, 12:34 PM   #29
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Definitely! The speedmaster is a true classic and still looks amazing given how little has changed aesthetically over the years. I’m planning on picking one up soon.


Definitely the same experience.

OP, $4K for what year and model?
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Old 22 January 2020, 07:08 PM   #30
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I kind of agree. A lot of watches have creative marketing attached, but Omega has mastered the art of milking the promotional details. Between Bond, the Moon, and just the overall number of limited editions, they have actually turned me away.
I still really like some of the watches, and the Speedmaster is one, but I would like them better if they would ease up on the cheesy marketing.
Couldn’t agree more. Marketing a watch that was obviously not intended for moon exploration to begin with.

Nonetheless, I am probably a late bloomer, I am recently trying to source a 60th anniversary piece.
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