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Sailaway · 13 February 2018, 04:41 PM

Hi all.

Considering diversifying a little from Rolex: I have the opportunity to purchase a new Omega from a UK AD at a great discount (family in the business) and would be interested to know what people advise as a keeper/daily wearer.

I am drawn to either a Speedy or Seamaster and would value peoples advice on what best to spend the money on.

I'm in the habit of wearing six digit Subs or Exp2 so something similar, but maybe a bit more dressy. I prefer a steel bracelet. I do care about retained values to a degree so something that is going to keep its interest over a few years, and provide some investment potential.

Any advice appreciated

TimeRookie · 13 February 2018, 09:24 PM

A limited edition Speedmaster of some sort will likely hold its value well. The Planet Ocean watches are but a bit bulky but I really like them. That’s what I have. I would stay away from any gold watches. They drop in value a lot. Good luck with your decision and enjoy your purchase

1William · 13 February 2018, 09:29 PM

I would look at a ceramic speedmaster. Dark Side of the Moon or my favorite, the Grey Side of the moon. Great movement and cool watches. If you are getting a great deal one of these would be my choice.

Sailaway · 14 February 2018, 12:42 AM

Thanks guys. It seems the Speedy is winning! Do they all have the ceramic bezel?

GTS Dean · 14 February 2018, 01:30 AM

Most Speedmasters do not have ceramic bezels. The ones that do will be automatic movement, 44mm with date at the 6 o'clock position. I too, really like the Gray Side of the Moon editions.

Stevec14 · 14 February 2018, 02:10 AM

There are a couple of 42mm manual winds with ceramic bezels if that’s what takes your fancy.. The most recent being the Apollo 17 45th watch, and before that the snoopy. The ck2998 also does although that is 39mm.

Either way, I don’t think you can go too far wrong with a speedy assuming you get the right price. Great watches, and a style and size for everyone.

artschool · 14 February 2018, 02:20 AM

I bought a speedy. looks great.

Sailaway · 14 February 2018, 03:30 AM

Thanks for all the views....... Actually I'm quite tqken with this model:

324.30.38.50.06.001

Good movement, date complication, co-axial movement (automatic) and water resistant 100M. My only concern is the size. 38MM

I think its is a relatively recent model. Does anybody have a view on the size/spec? Unable to post a pic or link yet. Sorry

13 February 2018, 04:41 PM	#1
Sailaway "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: UK/France/Spain Posts: 39	First Omega advice please..... Hi all. Considering diversifying a little from Rolex: I have the opportunity to purchase a new Omega from a UK AD at a great discount (family in the business) and would be interested to know what people advise as a keeper/daily wearer. I am drawn to either a Speedy or Seamaster and would value peoples advice on what best to spend the money on. I'm in the habit of wearing six digit Subs or Exp2 so something similar, but maybe a bit more dressy. I prefer a steel bracelet. I do care about retained values to a degree so something that is going to keep its interest over a few years, and provide some investment potential. Any advice appreciated

13 February 2018, 09:24 PM	#2
TimeRookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Don Location: Canada Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 2,190	A limited edition Speedmaster of some sort will likely hold its value well. The Planet Ocean watches are but a bit bulky but I really like them. That’s what I have. I would stay away from any gold watches. They drop in value a lot. Good luck with your decision and enjoy your purchase __________________ 1988 15053 Rolex Date Two Tone (Grad Present) 116710 GMT Master II BLNR Seiko Prospex LX SNR031 Pelagos 42mm Explorer II 226570

14 February 2018, 01:30 AM	#5
GTS Dean "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NB, TX Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 1,012	Most Speedmasters do not have ceramic bezels. The ones that do will be automatic movement, 44mm with date at the 6 o'clock position. I too, really like the Gray Side of the Moon editions. __________________ TT OysterQuartz, SS/Black "U" Daytona, TT GMT II-C, DD OysterQuartz, Breitling Aerospace, Omega Speedmaster Pro

13 February 2018, 09:29 PM	#3
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	I would look at a ceramic speedmaster. Dark Side of the Moon or my favorite, the Grey Side of the moon. Great movement and cool watches. If you are getting a great deal one of these would be my choice.

14 February 2018, 12:42 AM	#4
Sailaway "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: UK/France/Spain Posts: 39	Thanks guys. It seems the Speedy is winning! Do they all have the ceramic bezel?

14 February 2018, 02:10 AM	#6
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,400	There are a couple of 42mm manual winds with ceramic bezels if that’s what takes your fancy.. The most recent being the Apollo 17 45th watch, and before that the snoopy. The ck2998 also does although that is 39mm. Either way, I don’t think you can go too far wrong with a speedy assuming you get the right price. Great watches, and a style and size for everyone.

14 February 2018, 02:20 AM	#7
artschool "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: uk Posts: 1,214	I bought a speedy. looks great.

14 February 2018, 03:30 AM	#8
Sailaway "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: UK/France/Spain Posts: 39	Thanks for all the views....... Actually I'm quite tqken with this model: 324.30.38.50.06.001 Good movement, date complication, co-axial movement (automatic) and water resistant 100M. My only concern is the size. 38MM I think its is a relatively recent model. Does anybody have a view on the size/spec? Unable to post a pic or link yet. Sorry

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