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Flier · 25 March 2018, 04:29 AM

Hello guys,
I am really a Rolex fan with owner of a Omega Seamaster
I always had my eye on the Moon Watch though
Today my AD offered me a complete box
Of the Speedmaster Moonwatch with a discount which we will discuss on
Monday and before deciding I would like to ask pros and cons of this amazing watch from owners
Thank you

sensui · 25 March 2018, 09:38 AM

Pros...timeless design, historically relevant, extremely versatile to dress up or down, infinite looks available with strap changes that all seem to fit well, bulletproof 1861 movement, comfortable on wrist...list goes on and on.

Only cons I can think of is water resistance and wanting another variant after you buy the professional.

MP5 · 25 March 2018, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

Pros...timeless design, historically relevant, extremely versatile to dress up or down, infinite looks available with strap changes that all seem to fit well, bulletproof 1861 movement, comfortable on wrist...list goes on and on.

Only cons I can think of is water resistance and wanting another variant after you buy the professional.

Great summary! Its also to me at least a measuring stick that other brand chronos are judged by. You got to be something special to be worth the same or more than the Market price for a speedy.

Justinmg · 25 March 2018, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

Pros...timeless design, historically relevant, extremely versatile to dress up or down, infinite looks available with strap changes that all seem to fit well, bulletproof 1861 movement, comfortable on wrist...list goes on and on.

Only cons I can think of is water resistance and wanting another variant after you buy the professional.

Agree... one con is I don’t wear my sub because of how much I love the SMP.

ArtNouveau · 25 March 2018, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sensui

and wanting another variant after you buy the professional.

Tell me about it. I bought my first a month ago and already plotting the next one.

geebob · 25 March 2018, 11:19 PM

I love mine...a sapphire sandwich speedy.
Completely agree with what sensui wrote above.

It's really comfortable, I find it more comfortable than my Explorer 1 mk2 even though it's slightly heavier and a bit taller than the Explorer.

It' also really legible. I wear +2 glasses and I can easily read it without my glasses on.

Senorx · 25 March 2018, 11:40 PM

You won’t be disappointed with your purchase of a SMP.

DonBateman · 26 March 2018, 11:53 AM

Everyone should own one at some point. There is something above the watch. Lots of pros cons are.....hesalite crystal scratches easy.

Syed117 · 27 March 2018, 03:41 AM

Of all the watches considered iconic, the speedy pro is probably closest to the original.

Always a great watch to have in a collection.

Plus it looks great on straps as well. Opens up a whole world of options.

JR16 · 27 March 2018, 10:25 PM

Short of water reistance limitations, there are no cons in my opinion unless you consider manual wind to be a con (I don’t).

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MCO1 · 28 March 2018, 12:09 AM

Rolex makes up the bulk of my collection but what can I say...its a Speedmaster. I can't imagine not having one in my collection.

I wouldn't go diving with one but surely they keep water out to a certain degree. I'm sure Astronauts wear them when training in large pools.

Justindo · 29 March 2018, 11:25 AM

I love my "sapphire sandwich" Speedmaster as much if not more than my Rolexes.

karmatp · 29 March 2018, 10:56 PM

I love my Speedy Pro, it is just amazing. I find myself looking at straps on line all the time, it is a whole new hobby. Every strap I put on it looks amazing, get one.

Mr gadget · 30 March 2018, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flier

Hello guys,
I am really a Rolex fan with owner of a Omega Seamaster
I always had my eye on the Moon Watch though
Today my AD offered me a complete box
Of the Speedmaster Moonwatch with a discount which we will discuss on
Monday and before deciding I would like to ask pros and cons of this amazing watch from owners
Thank you

Great Watch. What discount did you get in the end?

RazorD · 30 March 2018, 01:47 AM

It's an amazing watch!!

DCheeta · 30 March 2018, 05:22 AM

There’s nothing I can add that hasn’t been said already by the eloquent gentlemen above, so I’ll just add this:

Flier · 6 April 2018, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr gadget

Great Watch. What discount did you get in the end?

3000 euros from 4500

Pavlos · 6 April 2018, 12:36 AM

The Speedmaster is a great watch and homage to the original. However, since 1968 with the introduction of cal 861 the watch has been diluted from the 145.012 that landed on the moon with Buzz Aldrin. The 861 and 1861 are a far cry from the 321 movement.

Flier · 6 April 2018, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pavlos

The Speedmaster is a great watch and homage to the original. However, since 1968 with the introduction of cal 861 the watch has been diluted from the 145.012 that landed on the moon with Buzz Aldrin. The 861 and 1861 are a far cry from the 321 movement.

Yes I watched a youtube about it

Tototacoro · 17 April 2018, 10:42 AM

I have the 3212.80, which is a 40mm that uses a modified 7750. It's also different in that it is 10 bar wr. Love it.

Kingfish01 · 17 May 2018, 03:28 AM

I have one that I bought in the late 90s. I haven’t worn it much in the last 10 years or so but my one gripe with it, besides it’s water resistance, is the crown does not screw in Sometimes, when I am pulling my hand out of my pocket, wearing jeans, the crown snags on the way out and pops out. That annoyed me, especially if I don’t notice for a while

richierichie · 17 May 2018, 03:42 AM

I don't really like the overall look of the bracelet (subjective), and I wish it had micro adjustment. I typically wear mine on NATOs and the black NATO it comes with is the best of the best!

It wears tall (especially on a NATO) and I've tended to bump the watch onto table edges etc if I don't wear it often and get used to it.

The heslite crystal scratches/scuffs easily, which can easily be polished out at home.

When I see all the special/limited editions that come out, I sometimes wonder if I should've gotten a different one, but in the end, I'm happy I got the classic Professional Moon Watch, as it is timeless.

Syed117 · 17 May 2018, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richierichie

I don't really like the overall look of the bracelet (subjective), and I wish it had micro adjustment. I typically wear mine on NATOs and the black NATO it comes with is the best of the best!

It wears tall (especially on a NATO) and I've tended to bump the watch onto table edges etc if I don't wear it often and get used to it.

The heslite crystal scratches/scuffs easily, which can easily be polished out at home.

When I see all the special/limited editions that come out, I sometimes wonder if I should've gotten a different one, but in the end, I'm happy I got the classic Professional Moon Watch, as it is timeless.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=584973

Very easy to add a fantastic 6 position micro adjustment clasp.

Costs only ~$200 and takes maybe 30 minutes if you go really slow

richierichie · 17 May 2018, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syed117

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=584973

Very easy to add a fantastic 6 position micro adjustment clasp.

Costs only ~$200 and takes maybe 30 minutes if you go really slow

Umm..whoa! This is great - thank you!!

jmatthewhouse · 20 May 2018, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syed117

Always a great watch to have in a collection.

Plus it looks great on straps as well. Opens up a whole world of options.

Second this in a huge way. I also have a Seamaster (Reference 2231.80), and then added a JLC Master Control (Sector Dial) and a Pepsi 16750. Then I set my sights on a Speedmaster Pro and... wow. Probably wear it more than any of the other watches I just mentioned (I know, sacriledge to say I wear an Omega more than a 16750 on Rolexforums).

The thing I like the most is the versatility - I can put it on a bracelet, on a leather strap, on a NATO, or an MN Strap and get different looks from all of them.

Love the Speedy Pro. Would argue it's perhaps the best value in Swiss watches today.

fiddyg · 22 May 2018, 03:23 AM

Love that watch. The whole case and everything is so big tho but worth it.

ShaneR · 22 May 2018, 05:39 AM

Find me a better chronograph for under $15K.

Brew · 22 May 2018, 05:47 AM

Hesalite is a remarkable crystal, light just looks different through it.

dmhines · 22 May 2018, 06:44 AM

I just ordered the Hesalite hardback on Leather strap myself from Jomashop - great prices there ... will be here tomorrow .. and I think my watch collection will be complete ....

Vaxe · 22 May 2018, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShaneR

Find me a better chronograph for under $15K.

Daytona

25 March 2018, 04:29 AM	#1
Flier Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Cy Watch: ROLEX Posts: 516	Omega speedmaster opinions Hello guys, I am really a Rolex fan with owner of a Omega Seamaster I always had my eye on the Moon Watch though Today my AD offered me a complete box Of the Speedmaster Moonwatch with a discount which we will discuss on Monday and before deciding I would like to ask pros and cons of this amazing watch from owners Thank you

25 March 2018, 11:40 PM	#7
Senorx "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Ed Location: Texas Watch: Sub 14060M Posts: 104	Smp You won’t be disappointed with your purchase of a SMP.

27 March 2018, 03:41 AM	#9
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	Of all the watches considered iconic, the speedy pro is probably closest to the original. Always a great watch to have in a collection. Plus it looks great on straps as well. Opens up a whole world of options. __________________ Rolex Datejust 41 126334 \| Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite \| Cartier Santos Large \| Tudor Black Bay 58

29 March 2018, 10:56 PM	#13
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I love my Speedy Pro, it is just amazing. I find myself looking at straps on line all the time, it is a whole new hobby. Every strap I put on it looks amazing, get one. __________________ My grails:

22 May 2018, 06:44 AM	#29
dmhines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Atlanta Watch: Milgauss / GMT II Posts: 464	I just ordered the Hesalite hardback on Leather strap myself from Jomashop - great prices there ... will be here tomorrow .. and I think my watch collection will be complete .... __________________ . Rolex Milgauss Black GV / Rolex GMT II Slate Serti Rolex 2-Line Submariner / Bell & Ross 03-94 RS17 Breitling SOH II - Brown 42 / Breitling 806 Re-Edition

25 March 2018, 09:38 AM	#2
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Pros...timeless design, historically relevant, extremely versatile to dress up or down, infinite looks available with strap changes that all seem to fit well, bulletproof 1861 movement, comfortable on wrist...list goes on and on. Only cons I can think of is water resistance and wanting another variant after you buy the professional.

25 March 2018, 11:19 PM	#6
geebob "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Here Watch: SpeedyPro Explorer Posts: 235	I love mine...a sapphire sandwich speedy. Completely agree with what sensui wrote above. It's really comfortable, I find it more comfortable than my Explorer 1 mk2 even though it's slightly heavier and a bit taller than the Explorer. It' also really legible. I wear +2 glasses and I can easily read it without my glasses on.

26 March 2018, 11:53 AM	#8
DonBateman Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: IL Watch: I like watch Posts: 753	Everyone should own one at some point. There is something above the watch. Lots of pros cons are.....hesalite crystal scratches easy.

27 March 2018, 10:25 PM	#10
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,186	Short of water reistance limitations, there are no cons in my opinion unless you consider manual wind to be a con (I don’t). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

28 March 2018, 12:09 AM	#11
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	Rolex makes up the bulk of my collection but what can I say...its a Speedmaster. I can't imagine not having one in my collection. I wouldn't go diving with one but surely they keep water out to a certain degree. I'm sure Astronauts wear them when training in large pools.

29 March 2018, 11:25 AM	#12
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	I love my "sapphire sandwich" Speedmaster as much if not more than my Rolexes.

30 March 2018, 01:47 AM	#15
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	It's an amazing watch!!

30 March 2018, 05:22 AM	#16
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	There’s nothing I can add that hasn’t been said already by the eloquent gentlemen above, so I’ll just add this:

6 April 2018, 12:36 AM	#18
Pavlos "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: London Posts: 760	The Speedmaster is a great watch and homage to the original. However, since 1968 with the introduction of cal 861 the watch has been diluted from the 145.012 that landed on the moon with Buzz Aldrin. The 861 and 1861 are a far cry from the 321 movement.

17 April 2018, 10:42 AM	#20
Tototacoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11	I have the 3212.80, which is a 40mm that uses a modified 7750. It's also different in that it is 10 bar wr. Love it.

17 May 2018, 03:28 AM	#21
Kingfish01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: MD Posts: 164	I have one that I bought in the late 90s. I haven’t worn it much in the last 10 years or so but my one gripe with it, besides it’s water resistance, is the crown does not screw in Sometimes, when I am pulling my hand out of my pocket, wearing jeans, the crown snags on the way out and pops out. That annoyed me, especially if I don’t notice for a while

17 May 2018, 03:42 AM	#22
richierichie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Rich Location: Chicago Watch: IWC Mark XVIII Posts: 18	I don't really like the overall look of the bracelet (subjective), and I wish it had micro adjustment. I typically wear mine on NATOs and the black NATO it comes with is the best of the best! It wears tall (especially on a NATO) and I've tended to bump the watch onto table edges etc if I don't wear it often and get used to it. The heslite crystal scratches/scuffs easily, which can easily be polished out at home. When I see all the special/limited editions that come out, I sometimes wonder if I should've gotten a different one, but in the end, I'm happy I got the classic Professional Moon Watch, as it is timeless.

22 May 2018, 03:23 AM	#26
fiddyg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Walnut Creek Watch: Rolex and Panerai Posts: 177	Love that watch. The whole case and everything is so big tho but worth it.

22 May 2018, 05:39 AM	#27
ShaneR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: US Watch: 126710 BLNR Posts: 62	Find me a better chronograph for under $15K.

22 May 2018, 05:47 AM	#28
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Hesalite is a remarkable crystal, light just looks different through it.

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