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rollie&stuff · 23 July 2021, 03:45 AM

Debating on an OP41 Bright Blue or Omega Speedmaster Sapphire Sandwich. Which do you choose and why?

mike morris · 23 July 2021, 03:49 AM

rolex ! 100m wr for me .

Kinnakeet · 23 July 2021, 03:49 AM

At retail I would buy the Rolex. For the better watch the Omega.

Meyrin · 23 July 2021, 03:54 AM

I´d buy the OP, but they're hard to get at retail. I could pick up a Speedmaster tomorrow at the Omega Boutique here, but would only get the hesalite version with a solid case back. Just my preference...

amphr1 · 23 July 2021, 03:59 AM

You can't go wrong with the Omega moonwatch. But it's manual winding, so make sure that's not a deal breaker for you.

Rori · 23 July 2021, 04:02 AM

The shortest way is a straight line. Rolex now or otherwise you’ll have to make a U turn down the line for it.

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cronos · 23 July 2021, 04:04 AM

I'm biased but I don't think you would ever regret buying the Rolex.

RUSH2689 · 23 July 2021, 04:07 AM

Posting on TRF in the Rolex specific general discussion I think you are going to get different answers than if you posted specifically in Omega Forums on Omega general discussion.

That said, my vote is Panerai ;)

HHIslander · 23 July 2021, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

At retail I would buy the Rolex. For the better watch the Omega.

My exact sentiments.

OP, get the DJ. Worst case, you hate it, flip it and have another grand? or so toward a Speedy.

Xerxes77 · 23 July 2021, 04:14 AM

Rolex

Wrist Watcher · 23 July 2021, 04:18 AM

OP 41 bright blue for me. I have never loved the Speedy unlike most in the watch world.

vh2k · 23 July 2021, 04:19 AM

BTS or The Beatles? In the BTS forum, BTS wins.

Time-After-Time · 23 July 2021, 04:27 AM

Right now I'm wearing my 40th anniversary moon landing. Love it.

THE BEST COMMERCIAL FOR A WATCH EVER MADE.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_3asu33NmI

msg315 · 23 July 2021, 04:30 AM

apples to oranges. very different watches. that said, i have both and the speedmaster is one of my all time favorites. it rides so well on the wrist, perfect size, weight and the dial is second to none. the speedy offers unrivaled history, it's not over hyped, it's available, and is very strap friendly offering many great looks from sport to dress. get both.

Oxfordian · 23 July 2021, 04:32 AM

Speedy over the OP, easy win.

Yes the Rolex is great, but it’s not an icon, whereas the Speedy, well it’s just the best.

Oh, and I’m biased I have the Speedy.

rollie&stuff · 23 July 2021, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by msg315

apples to oranges. very different watches. that said, i have both and the speedmaster is one of my all time favorites. it rides so well on the wrist, perfect size, weight and the dial is second to none. the speedy offers unrivaled history, it's not over hyped, it's available, and is very strap friendly offering many great looks from sport to dress. get both.

I would get both if I could lol. How do you like the manual winding? Does it get annoying sometimes?

BLNR Nairobi · 23 July 2021, 05:15 AM

Is this one of the Omega references where they put the AR coating on the outside of the crystal???

Master_Grogu · 23 July 2021, 05:16 AM

Rolex. Omega always misses the mark somewhere.

Bracelet clasp, bracelet that doesn’t taper, ovals for links instead of spheres, twisted lugs, escape valve you need to turn, count weight on hands, etc.

rollie&stuff · 23 July 2021, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master_Grogu

Rolex. Omega always misses the mark somewhere.

Bracelet clasp, bracelet that doesn’t taper, ovals for links instead of spheres, twisted lugs, escape valve you need to turn, count weight on hands, etc.

What caught my attention was their new bracelet. It looks so much nicer now that it is tapered and the clasp looks way better. Only downside I'm debating on is that it's manual wind.

Watch Maniac · 23 July 2021, 05:31 AM

Omega Speedmaster Sapphire Sandwich. It's the best daily ever. I have the Hesalite version personally!

msg315 · 23 July 2021, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rollie&stuff

I would get both if I could lol. How do you like the manual winding? Does it get annoying sometimes?

no, part of the deal with a chronograph. if the speedmaster is going to be a daily, winding can get old i guess but it's also a way to interact with your watch which i personally like and have no issue with.

MONTANTK · 23 July 2021, 05:37 AM

I have an OP and I love it but utility wise the speedy is the better choice

DJTOSUB · 23 July 2021, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollie&stuff

What caught my attention was their new bracelet. It looks so much nicer now that it is tapered and the clasp looks way better. Only downside I'm debating on is that it's manual wind.

I have owned several different versions of the Speedmaster Professional. Great watches with unrivaled history. I wouldn't worry about the manual wind. Simply give it 30-40 turns every morning (or whenever you put in on after a absence).

Master_Grogu · 23 July 2021, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollie&stuff

What caught my attention was their new bracelet. It looks so much nicer now that it is tapered and the clasp looks way better. Only downside I'm debating on is that it's manual wind.

Polished center links are better than the previous version, and I agree it looks better.

However why are the link ovale in shape, and why do they persist with their use of twin trigger pusher release, alongside oval shape for said triggers. I also wish they went to the lollipop and dagger style of hands.

That’s the issue I have with Omega. They could make great watches but they keep them below Rolex with these odd design choices.

dafuture · 23 July 2021, 05:55 AM

I'm not much of a Speedy fan, so I'd go OP.

enjoythemusic · 23 July 2021, 05:58 AM

If you don't mind manual wind the Speedy.

If you do LOTS of active water sports the Rolex.

rollie&stuff · 23 July 2021, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJTOSUB

I have owned several different versions of the Speedmaster Professional. Great watches with unrivaled history. I wouldn't worry about the manual wind. Simply give it 30-40 turns every morning (or whenever you put in on after a absence).

I guess it's a give and take. I mean this watch has been to the Moon and beyond lol

ROBERT1183 · 23 July 2021, 06:04 AM

The Speedy is a beautiful watch but always seems to be something you add to a collection. Still leaves you lusting something else lol.

subprimero · 23 July 2021, 06:05 AM

If money is not a factor, the Speedmaster. It is a great beginning to any collection of sports watches. As an only watch I would pick a Datejust or an Aqua Terra/Globemaster.

raclaims · 23 July 2021, 06:10 AM

Speedy...no question about it

23 July 2021, 03:45 AM	#1
rollie&stuff "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 46	Rolex or Omega Debating on an OP41 Bright Blue or Omega Speedmaster Sapphire Sandwich. Which do you choose and why?

23 July 2021, 04:02 AM	#6
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,590	The shortest way is a straight line. Rolex now or otherwise you’ll have to make a U turn down the line for it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

23 July 2021, 04:18 AM	#11
Wrist Watcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 1,443	OP 41 bright blue for me. I have never loved the Speedy unlike most in the watch world. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV (Hulk) Rolex GMT Master II 126710BLRO (Pepsi) Rolex Daytona 116500LN (White)

23 July 2021, 04:32 AM	#15
Oxfordian "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Martin Location: England Watch: 124060 Submariner Posts: 2,871	Speedy over the OP, easy win. Yes the Rolex is great, but it’s not an icon, whereas the Speedy, well it’s just the best. Oh, and I’m biased I have the Speedy. __________________ Martin Small Rolex, Omega, Seiko and Oris Collection

23 July 2021, 05:55 AM	#25
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	I'm not much of a Speedy fan, so I'd go OP. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

23 July 2021, 03:49 AM	#2
mike morris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Mike Location: New York-Miami Watch: 116610LN -116234 Posts: 940	rolex ! 100m wr for me .

23 July 2021, 03:49 AM	#3
Kinnakeet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Michelle Location: Canada/Florida Watch: WG Breguet Typexx Posts: 2,702	At retail I would buy the Rolex. For the better watch the Omega.

23 July 2021, 03:54 AM	#4
Meyrin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Ian Location: Hamburg Watch: Sub 14060 Posts: 1,120	I´d buy the OP, but they're hard to get at retail. I could pick up a Speedmaster tomorrow at the Omega Boutique here, but would only get the hesalite version with a solid case back. Just my preference...

23 July 2021, 03:59 AM	#5
amphr1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 2,106	You can't go wrong with the Omega moonwatch. But it's manual winding, so make sure that's not a deal breaker for you.

23 July 2021, 04:04 AM	#7
cronos "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: USA Posts: 404	I'm biased but I don't think you would ever regret buying the Rolex.

23 July 2021, 04:07 AM	#8
RUSH2689 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Watch: Recon Posts: 253	Posting on TRF in the Rolex specific general discussion I think you are going to get different answers than if you posted specifically in Omega Forums on Omega general discussion. That said, my vote is Panerai ;)

23 July 2021, 04:14 AM	#10
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Rolex

23 July 2021, 04:19 AM	#12
vh2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 3,017	BTS or The Beatles? In the BTS forum, BTS wins.

23 July 2021, 04:27 AM	#13
Time-After-Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 54	Right now I'm wearing my 40th anniversary moon landing. Love it. THE BEST COMMERCIAL FOR A WATCH EVER MADE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_3asu33NmI

23 July 2021, 04:30 AM	#14
msg315 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: usa Posts: 201	apples to oranges. very different watches. that said, i have both and the speedmaster is one of my all time favorites. it rides so well on the wrist, perfect size, weight and the dial is second to none. the speedy offers unrivaled history, it's not over hyped, it's available, and is very strap friendly offering many great looks from sport to dress. get both.

23 July 2021, 05:15 AM	#17
BLNR Nairobi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Tony Location: Global Watch: All of them. Posts: 1,120	Is this one of the Omega references where they put the AR coating on the outside of the crystal???

23 July 2021, 05:16 AM	#18
Master_Grogu Banned Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Tokyo Posts: 969	Rolex. Omega always misses the mark somewhere. Bracelet clasp, bracelet that doesn’t taper, ovals for links instead of spheres, twisted lugs, escape valve you need to turn, count weight on hands, etc.

23 July 2021, 05:31 AM	#20
Watch Maniac "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Real Name: Joseph Location: Maryland Posts: 1,495	Omega Speedmaster Sapphire Sandwich. It's the best daily ever. I have the Hesalite version personally!

23 July 2021, 05:37 AM	#22
MONTANTK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: New York Posts: 464	I have an OP and I love it but utility wise the speedy is the better choice

23 July 2021, 05:58 AM	#26
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,578	If you don't mind manual wind the Speedy. If you do LOTS of active water sports the Rolex. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

23 July 2021, 06:04 AM	#28
ROBERT1183 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: ROBERT SHAWGER Location: WHARTON, NJ Watch: ROLEX SOON Posts: 283	The Speedy is a beautiful watch but always seems to be something you add to a collection. Still leaves you lusting something else lol.

23 July 2021, 06:05 AM	#29
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,431	If money is not a factor, the Speedmaster. It is a great beginning to any collection of sports watches. As an only watch I would pick a Datejust or an Aqua Terra/Globemaster.

23 July 2021, 06:10 AM	#30
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,584	Speedy...no question about it

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