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GerardoG · 4 September 2012, 06:07 AM

I had some free time so I went into Omega (FL). Tried on these two beauties, they looks like great timepieces to add to my collection, but not both. Which one would you choose and why?

Saludos!!

AlTinkster92 · 4 September 2012, 06:46 AM

Nothing beats the Speedy to me, will own one next year. I already have a SMP 2592.54

airchitect · 4 September 2012, 07:11 AM

The Speedy Pro is THE classic chronograph. Period. IMHO & NASAs!

The GMT Master · 4 September 2012, 07:14 AM

You won't find a chronograph with more balance, restraint, wearability and legibility than the Speedmaster Pro. It oozes class and character, and is ridiculously comfortable on the wrist. Highly recommended. The new SMP is nice, but I would stump up the extra cash and go for the Sub-slaying cal. 8500 Planet Ocean if I wanted a dive watch

Mickey® · 4 September 2012, 07:18 AM

Speedmaster. Classic...that's why!
Every collection should have one IMHO.

Americandave · 4 September 2012, 08:48 AM

I'd have to agree with GMT master - if you're going for the Seamaster go Planet Ocean. In my mind there's no sense buying a new SMP when the 2254 is available.

Boardman · 4 September 2012, 09:09 AM

Tough call. Both great options.

As much as I love the speedy I find it hard to wind due to the small crown, chrono buttons and my large fingers.

xjeeunitx · 4 September 2012, 09:37 AM

The model in the picture looks like the sapphire sandwich. I'd choose the speedy in a heartbeat.

AmbSteve · 4 September 2012, 11:53 AM

Speedy Pro

vinte77 · 4 September 2012, 12:49 PM

it depends on what you have in your collection, but another vote for the speedy pro

Andrés G · 4 September 2012, 01:02 PM

Get the Speedy Pro, you will not regret it.

BNA/LION · 4 September 2012, 01:06 PM

Speedy Pro! Although I do prefer the black and white panda dial.

Watchmutt · 4 September 2012, 01:25 PM

First get a Speedy Pro. Then the question becomes, for my next watch do I get a SM or something else?

swils8610 · 4 September 2012, 01:29 PM

Speedy Pro. I have one and it's a keeper! Not a flip watch!

dsio · 4 September 2012, 02:15 PM

Speedy

kymwatchlog · 4 September 2012, 06:32 PM

Pl give me the Speedy anytime!

Ditch · 4 September 2012, 06:34 PM

Speedy is THE Omega.

slcbbrown · 5 September 2012, 12:34 AM

To me, it depends on what you already own and what you want the new watch for. If you don't have a nice watch, the SM is a modern, do everything watch with a classic style. Not a bad option.

However, if you want one of the most iconic watches ever made (and a bargain, to boot), the Speedy can't be beat.

JP Chestnut · 5 September 2012, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

I had some free time so I went into Omega (FL). Tried on these two beauties, they looks like great timepieces to add to my collection, but not both. Which one would you choose and why?

Saludos!!

I vote for the Speedmaster. To me, as a collector of other brands, it is by far the most desirable watch that Omega makes. I like everything about it - the Lemania movement, the classic design, and the size (big but not too big). I feel that it really is far far nicer than the SMP.

I want to go buy a Speedmaster now!

Kringkily · 5 September 2012, 12:58 AM

My vote is biased but I'd go Speedmaster

Feras · 5 September 2012, 03:42 AM

Speedy

Saxon007 · 5 September 2012, 08:57 AM

I like both but if I could only have one it would be the Speedy.

I will say if I were getting an Omega diver I would get the SMP (a blue one). I find the PO unpleasantly thick and unwieldy.

AzPaul · 5 September 2012, 10:31 AM

There are a lot of great looking dive watches but the Speedmaster is one of the best looking watches ever made.

joe100 · 5 September 2012, 10:55 AM

I have to say the Speedmaster is a gentleman's watch. I had a similar dilemma, went Speedy and I've been very happy since

z32turbo · 5 September 2012, 11:14 AM

I much prefer the look of the SMP over the Speedy.

Transient · 5 September 2012, 12:34 PM

speedy all the way....

rodrob59 · 5 September 2012, 12:40 PM

SMP Chrono was my first "good" watch. But the Speedy had been a have to have watch since first seeing one that a friend had in college. Right now I can't remember why I chose the SMP. Got my Speedy several years ago.
If I could only keep one it would be the Speedy. An absolute classic and a must have for any serious collector.

Submarino · 5 September 2012, 12:52 PM

Gerardo go with the Speedy Pro. The bracelet on the Seamaster is not my cup of tea

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slim4511 · 5 September 2012, 01:25 PM

I love the Speedy.

manilenyo · 5 September 2012, 01:48 PM

Plus another vote for the Speedy Pro.

4 September 2012, 11:53 AM	#9
AmbSteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: San Angelo, TX Watch: Rlx,Omega,JLC,Breg Posts: 1,699	Speedy Pro __________________

4 September 2012, 01:06 PM	#12
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,237	Speedy Pro! Although I do prefer the black and white panda dial. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

4 September 2012, 02:15 PM	#15
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	Speedy __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

5 September 2012, 08:57 AM	#22
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	I like both but if I could only have one it would be the Speedy. I will say if I were getting an Omega diver I would get the SMP (a blue one). I find the PO unpleasantly thick and unwieldy. __________________ Licensed to kill time.

5 September 2012, 10:55 AM	#24
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	I have to say the Speedmaster is a gentleman's watch. I had a similar dilemma, went Speedy and I've been very happy since __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

4 September 2012, 06:46 AM	#2
AlTinkster92 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NC Posts: 499	Nothing beats the Speedy to me, will own one next year. I already have a SMP 2592.54

4 September 2012, 07:11 AM	#3
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,785	The Speedy Pro is THE classic chronograph. Period. IMHO & NASAs!

4 September 2012, 07:14 AM	#4
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	You won't find a chronograph with more balance, restraint, wearability and legibility than the Speedmaster Pro. It oozes class and character, and is ridiculously comfortable on the wrist. Highly recommended. The new SMP is nice, but I would stump up the extra cash and go for the Sub-slaying cal. 8500 Planet Ocean if I wanted a dive watch

4 September 2012, 07:18 AM	#5
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Speedmaster. Classic...that's why! Every collection should have one IMHO.

4 September 2012, 08:48 AM	#6
Americandave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 72	I'd have to agree with GMT master - if you're going for the Seamaster go Planet Ocean. In my mind there's no sense buying a new SMP when the 2254 is available.

4 September 2012, 09:09 AM	#7
Boardman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: Houston Watch: Rolex, Omega, IWC Posts: 321	Tough call. Both great options. As much as I love the speedy I find it hard to wind due to the small crown, chrono buttons and my large fingers.

4 September 2012, 09:37 AM	#8
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,430	The model in the picture looks like the sapphire sandwich. I'd choose the speedy in a heartbeat.

4 September 2012, 12:49 PM	#10
vinte77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Vincent Location: California Watch: Speedmaster 9300 Posts: 20	it depends on what you have in your collection, but another vote for the speedy pro

4 September 2012, 01:02 PM	#11
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,391	Get the Speedy Pro, you will not regret it.

4 September 2012, 01:25 PM	#13
Watchmutt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116600 Posts: 724	First get a Speedy Pro. Then the question becomes, for my next watch do I get a SM or something else?

4 September 2012, 01:29 PM	#14
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,997	Speedy Pro. I have one and it's a keeper! Not a flip watch!

4 September 2012, 06:32 PM	#16
kymwatchlog Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 853	Pl give me the Speedy anytime!

4 September 2012, 06:34 PM	#17
Ditch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 242	Speedy is THE Omega.

5 September 2012, 12:34 AM	#18
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	To me, it depends on what you already own and what you want the new watch for. If you don't have a nice watch, the SM is a modern, do everything watch with a classic style. Not a bad option. However, if you want one of the most iconic watches ever made (and a bargain, to boot), the Speedy can't be beat.

5 September 2012, 12:58 AM	#20
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	My vote is biased but I'd go Speedmaster

5 September 2012, 03:42 AM	#21
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	Speedy

5 September 2012, 10:31 AM	#23
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,223	There are a lot of great looking dive watches but the Speedmaster is one of the best looking watches ever made.

5 September 2012, 11:14 AM	#25
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I much prefer the look of the SMP over the Speedy. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

5 September 2012, 12:34 PM	#26
Transient "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 697	speedy all the way....

5 September 2012, 12:40 PM	#27
rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	SMP Chrono was my first "good" watch. But the Speedy had been a have to have watch since first seeing one that a friend had in college. Right now I can't remember why I chose the SMP. Got my Speedy several years ago. If I could only keep one it would be the Speedy. An absolute classic and a must have for any serious collector. __________________ I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

5 September 2012, 12:52 PM	#28
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Gerardo go with the Speedy Pro. The bracelet on the Seamaster is not my cup of tea Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

5 September 2012, 01:25 PM	#29
slim4511 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 484	I love the Speedy. __________________ GMT IIc, Exp II, Speedy Pro If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

5 September 2012, 01:48 PM	#30
manilenyo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: manila Posts: 2,541	Plus another vote for the Speedy Pro.

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