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bitpshr · 23 July 2019, 02:34 AM

I know these posts get old, but I'm deciding between a new Speedmaster or a new 114300 Rhodium.

The facts:

I already own an 116710LN.
I will only ever own two watches.
The purpose of this watch is to wear more often (and with less care) than the 116710LN.
I work on a computer daily, so whichever model I buy will end up on leather (I know, I know, but OPs look great on leather.)

jvb.nc · 23 July 2019, 02:37 AM

go speedy. if you’ve only got room for two, don’t be redundant with time/date.

drtii · 23 July 2019, 03:08 AM

You seriously lost me at #2 ;)

Get the Speedy.

huba01 · 23 July 2019, 03:31 AM

Speedy for sure, but why not used ?

Unclebuck · 23 July 2019, 03:34 AM

You can't buy any Rolex now. Get the Speedy.

samson66 · 23 July 2019, 03:40 AM

The FOIS is a very cool watch, the OP just doesn't do much for me to be honest.

Gomler · 23 July 2019, 03:40 AM

Speedy!

Brew · 23 July 2019, 03:50 AM

I own both. My OP gets MUCH more wrist time than the speedy. Not even close. If I need to be active, wet, or dressed down, the OP does it all; and it has no problem dressing up a bit either.

Wahlberg · 23 July 2019, 04:24 AM

Not a fan of new/modern Rolex watches on leather. So get the speedmaster. Looks much much much MUCH better.

HogwldFLTR · 23 July 2019, 04:27 AM

I don't like the size of the Speedmaster hence the OP. I also feel the OP is better made.

zen123 · 23 July 2019, 04:31 AM

If your wrists can handle it, definately the Speedy. I had one, but the shape of my wrists made the watch sit awkwardly so I returned it.

Gerardus · 23 July 2019, 05:00 AM

Rolex all the way, I prefer rather the blue OP39, but that is just me.

bitpshr · 23 July 2019, 09:20 AM

Swerve: I ended up getting a new Air-King since it matches the case size and vibe of my 116710LN. I'll throw it on a black Everest rubber strap and call it a day.

Thanks for the input, everyone

Brew · 23 July 2019, 09:41 AM

Very cool, congrats!

fskywalker · 23 July 2019, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitpshr

Swerve: I ended up getting a new Air-King since it matches the case size and vibe of my 116710LN. I'll throw it on a black Everest rubber strap and call it a day.

Congrats!

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drtii · 23 July 2019, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitpshr

Swerve: I ended up getting a new Air-King since it matches the case size and vibe of my 116710LN. I'll throw it on a black Everest rubber strap and call it a day.

Thanks for the input, everyone

That's a dope watch, great pickup!

MartinHH · 23 July 2019, 09:57 AM

been contemplating getting ck2998 LE for months

904VT · 23 July 2019, 09:58 AM

OP39 by a mile for me at least

HogwldFLTR · 23 July 2019, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitpshr

Swerve: I ended up getting a new Air-King since it matches the case size and vibe of my 116710LN. I'll throw it on a black Everest rubber strap and call it a day.

Thanks for the input, everyone

Congratulations; truly it is one of my favorite modern Rolex watches.

justjay82 · 23 July 2019, 11:38 AM

I have a 116710 and a white OP39. You will not regret the 114300. Such a great watch!

Razorbackrolex · 23 July 2019, 01:10 PM

Jster · 23 July 2019, 01:17 PM

Speedy

lilokito · 23 July 2019, 01:35 PM

speedy. but i'd still be using the rolex more often.

Dr. Robert · 23 July 2019, 02:05 PM

A vote for OP!

Brny11 · 23 July 2019, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitpshr

I know these posts get old, but I'm deciding between a new Speedmaster or a new 114300 Rhodium.

The facts:

I already own an 116710LN.
I will only ever own two watches.
The purpose of this watch is to wear more often (and with less care) than the 116710LN.
I work on a computer daily, so whichever model I buy will end up on leather (I know, I know, but OPs look great on leather.)

Rhodium. No. Go speedy. Black or white OP. 100% fire. Absolutely fell in love with Black. Not in market but it is so nice.

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jonny deacon · 23 July 2019, 03:36 PM

Speedmaster

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Fuerdai · 23 July 2019, 04:51 PM

I have both the OP rhodium dial and the Speedmaster CK2998.

I think you can’t got wrong with either. OP is great for all occasions. Speedmaster is has lots of history and a good conversation piece.

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bitpshr · 25 July 2019, 05:59 AM

Thanks everyone. I just didn't connect with the Speedmaster, so I ended up going with an 116900. It's got everything I wanted in the 114300, plus no PCLs, a Faraday cage, and a matching case size with my 116710LN. In the end, it was a no-brainer for me.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...54#post9837954

Malak · 25 July 2019, 07:15 AM

@Fuerdai

The model was introduced in 1931. One OP was in 1953 on Mt. Everest.

VicLeChic · 25 July 2019, 07:25 AM

Congrats on your Air King.

For folks in the same situation, I'd recommend the Speedy rather than the OP39. Although I really like the white OP39, I find the white Speedy more satisfying on the wrist and I use the chrono, so that's the one I picked.

Bought it on the dressy croc strap and deployant, ordered the bracelet separately (with micro adjustable clasp).

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Oyster Perpetual 39 Rhodium	56	32.37%
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23 July 2019, 02:34 AM	#1
bitpshr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NC, USA Posts: 134	Speedmaster or Oyster Perpetual 39? I know these posts get old, but I'm deciding between a new Speedmaster or a new 114300 Rhodium. The facts: I already own an 116710LN. I will only ever own two watches. The purpose of this watch is to wear more often (and with less care) than the 116710LN. I work on a computer daily, so whichever model I buy will end up on leather (I know, I know, but OPs look great on leather.)

23 July 2019, 04:27 AM	#10
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	I don't like the size of the Speedmaster hence the OP. I also feel the OP is better made. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

23 July 2019, 05:00 AM	#12
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,868	Rolex all the way, I prefer rather the blue OP39, but that is just me. __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

23 July 2019, 02:05 PM	#24
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,285	A vote for OP! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

23 July 2019, 02:37 AM	#2
jvb.nc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: NC / CA Watch: 228206meteorite Posts: 1,333	go speedy. if you’ve only got room for two, don’t be redundant with time/date.

23 July 2019, 03:08 AM	#3
drtii Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Dan Location: West Coast Watch: 216570 \| 126660 Posts: 582	You seriously lost me at #2 ;) Get the Speedy.

23 July 2019, 03:31 AM	#4
huba01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,425	Speedy for sure, but why not used ?

23 July 2019, 03:34 AM	#5
Unclebuck "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 74	You can't buy any Rolex now. Get the Speedy.

23 July 2019, 03:40 AM	#6
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,906	The FOIS is a very cool watch, the OP just doesn't do much for me to be honest.

23 July 2019, 03:40 AM	#7
Gomler "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Mark Location: Manchester Posts: 104	Speedy!

23 July 2019, 03:50 AM	#8
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I own both. My OP gets MUCH more wrist time than the speedy. Not even close. If I need to be active, wet, or dressed down, the OP does it all; and it has no problem dressing up a bit either.

23 July 2019, 04:24 AM	#9
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,536	Not a fan of new/modern Rolex watches on leather. So get the speedmaster. Looks much much much MUCH better.

23 July 2019, 04:31 AM	#11
zen123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: UK Posts: 390	If your wrists can handle it, definately the Speedy. I had one, but the shape of my wrists made the watch sit awkwardly so I returned it.

23 July 2019, 09:20 AM	#13
bitpshr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NC, USA Posts: 134	Swerve: I ended up getting a new Air-King since it matches the case size and vibe of my 116710LN. I'll throw it on a black Everest rubber strap and call it a day. Thanks for the input, everyone

23 July 2019, 09:41 AM	#14
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Very cool, congrats!

23 July 2019, 09:57 AM	#17
MartinHH "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Denmark Posts: 18	been contemplating getting ck2998 LE for months

23 July 2019, 09:58 AM	#18
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 6,976	OP39 by a mile for me at least

23 July 2019, 11:38 AM	#20
justjay82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 1,304	I have a 116710 and a white OP39. You will not regret the 114300. Such a great watch!

23 July 2019, 01:10 PM	#21
Razorbackrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Arkansas Posts: 135

23 July 2019, 01:17 PM	#22
Jster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California Posts: 1,250	Speedy

23 July 2019, 01:35 PM	#23
lilokito "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Watch: GMT II BLNR Posts: 196	speedy. but i'd still be using the rolex more often.

23 July 2019, 03:36 PM	#26
jonny deacon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lexington KY Posts: 594	Speedmaster Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 July 2019, 04:51 PM	#27
Fuerdai "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Vancouver Watch: Too many Rolexes Posts: 24	I have both the OP rhodium dial and the Speedmaster CK2998. I think you can’t got wrong with either. OP is great for all occasions. Speedmaster is has lots of history and a good conversation piece. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 July 2019, 05:59 AM	#28
bitpshr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NC, USA Posts: 134	Thanks everyone. I just didn't connect with the Speedmaster, so I ended up going with an 116900. It's got everything I wanted in the 114300, plus no PCLs, a Faraday cage, and a matching case size with my 116710LN. In the end, it was a no-brainer for me. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...54#post9837954

25 July 2019, 07:15 AM	#29
Malak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Germania Posts: 761	@Fuerdai The model was introduced in 1931. One OP was in 1953 on Mt. Everest.

25 July 2019, 07:25 AM	#30
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	Congrats on your Air King. For folks in the same situation, I'd recommend the Speedy rather than the OP39. Although I really like the white OP39, I find the white Speedy more satisfying on the wrist and I use the chrono, so that's the one I picked. Bought it on the dressy croc strap and deployant, ordered the bracelet separately (with micro adjustable clasp).

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