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slim4511 · 24 May 2013, 12:24 PM

I have read quite a bit about the history of the Speedmaster Pro. Further, I understand the 3570.50 is more traditional from a historical aspect. That said, I am torn between the two models as the ability to see the movement intrigues me as well. Please share your thoughts of which model you think I should go with. And yes I understand that in the end, I have to make the decision but basically - what would you do?

Gharddog03 · 24 May 2013, 01:25 PM

73 for me. Owned a few 70s. Love the clear casebacks.

Cabaiguan · 24 May 2013, 03:48 PM

Can't really go wrong with either. I have the 3570.5. It's been in my collection the longest and my favorite by far. That being said, the clear case back is a great feature. Maybe you can find a 3572.5 with a plexi front and sapphire back?

mad_1974 · 24 May 2013, 11:31 PM

I would go with the 73. I like looking at the movement. Give yourself the freedom to respect the history without being beholden to it.

Noonan · 24 May 2013, 11:33 PM

3570; a true speedy has a hesalite crystal.

Sherwooddavid · 24 May 2013, 11:43 PM

I was in the same boat and went with the 3573 and have no regrets.

Sherwooddavid · 24 May 2013, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad_1974

I would go with the 73. I like looking at the movement. Give yourself the freedom to respect the history without being beholden to it.

Rodentman · 25 May 2013, 12:27 AM

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WyoWatch · 25 May 2013, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad_1974

I would go with the 73. I like looking at the movement. Give yourself the freedom to respect the history without being beholden to it.

This

. Yeah, faced with the same decision, I also went with the 3573. I liked the low maintenance of sapphire and the ability to see that beautiful movement. Really though, you can't go wrong either way! Here are a few shots of the 3573

applebook · 25 May 2013, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WyoWatch

This

. Yeah, faced with the same decision, I also went with the 3573. I liked the low maintenance of sapphire and the ability to see that beautiful movement. Really though, you can't go wrong either way! Here are a few shots of the 3573

Agreed. The acrylic has its charms too, but I prefer 3573.

BTW, your photos are

slim4511 · 25 May 2013, 11:08 AM

Thanks everyone for your comments.

brent1202 · 25 May 2013, 11:21 AM

I went with the 3570 and couldn't be happier! There really is something special about the hesalite for me.

Glenn422 · 25 May 2013, 05:26 PM

I went with the 70

Ljung · 26 May 2013, 01:34 AM

I am in the same boat, love the hesalite and would like to marvel the movement.
almost ended up a pre-own 3572, but it was snapped up while I was still considering the price for the sample with age >10 year old and servicing needed.
Will check on this thread frequently from now on to see the advises given :)

c3pastor · 26 May 2013, 03:19 AM

73.... Imho

DJsub · 27 May 2013, 03:06 PM

If you are ok with buying second hand I'd suggest the 3572.50. It's like having your cake and eating too. A link to the past with the hesalite crystal and a see-through back. This watch offers the best of both worlds.

superdog · 31 May 2013, 03:52 AM

I debated this as well. I tried on the 70 at a boutique and loved it. Ordered the 73 because I felt it had to be the same. It wasn't. I soon sold it.

Just ordered a 70. I'm very excited. Can't wait to get it. I feel it has a warmer look.

SohAIS · 31 May 2013, 03:40 PM

Nice pics. That speedy looks amazing on leather strap

24 May 2013, 12:24 PM	#1
slim4511 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 484	Speedy 3570.50 or 3573.50? I have read quite a bit about the history of the Speedmaster Pro. Further, I understand the 3570.50 is more traditional from a historical aspect. That said, I am torn between the two models as the ability to see the movement intrigues me as well. Please share your thoughts of which model you think I should go with. And yes I understand that in the end, I have to make the decision but basically - what would you do? __________________ GMT IIc, Exp II, Speedy Pro If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

24 May 2013, 03:48 PM	#3
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,150	Can't really go wrong with either. I have the 3570.5. It's been in my collection the longest and my favorite by far. That being said, the clear case back is a great feature. Maybe you can find a 3572.5 with a plexi front and sapphire back? __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

25 May 2013, 11:08 AM	#11
slim4511 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 484	Thanks everyone for your comments. __________________ GMT IIc, Exp II, Speedy Pro If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

31 May 2013, 03:52 AM	#17
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,693	I debated this as well. I tried on the 70 at a boutique and loved it. Ordered the 73 because I felt it had to be the same. It wasn't. I soon sold it. Just ordered a 70. I'm very excited. Can't wait to get it. I feel it has a warmer look. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

24 May 2013, 01:25 PM	#2
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	73 for me. Owned a few 70s. Love the clear casebacks.

24 May 2013, 11:31 PM	#4
mad_1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Rolex,JLC,GS,Omega Posts: 166	I would go with the 73. I like looking at the movement. Give yourself the freedom to respect the history without being beholden to it.

24 May 2013, 11:33 PM	#5
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	3570; a true speedy has a hesalite crystal.

24 May 2013, 11:43 PM	#6
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,079	I was in the same boat and went with the 3573 and have no regrets.

25 May 2013, 12:27 AM	#8
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	.

25 May 2013, 11:21 AM	#12
brent1202 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: Bluegrass State Watch: 116610 & 3570.50 Posts: 60	I went with the 3570 and couldn't be happier! There really is something special about the hesalite for me.

25 May 2013, 05:26 PM	#13
Glenn422 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TRF Posts: 721	I went with the 70

26 May 2013, 01:34 AM	#14
Ljung "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 284	I am in the same boat, love the hesalite and would like to marvel the movement. almost ended up a pre-own 3572, but it was snapped up while I was still considering the price for the sample with age >10 year old and servicing needed. Will check on this thread frequently from now on to see the advises given :)

26 May 2013, 03:19 AM	#15
c3pastor 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Whitman Toland Location: Summerfield, NC Watch: MillyGV, SD, SD4K Posts: 292	73.... Imho

27 May 2013, 03:06 PM	#16
DJsub Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CT Watch: all of them... Posts: 33	If you are ok with buying second hand I'd suggest the 3572.50. It's like having your cake and eating too. A link to the past with the hesalite crystal and a see-through back. This watch offers the best of both worlds.

31 May 2013, 03:40 PM	#18
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATEJUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 31,984	Nice pics. That speedy looks amazing on leather strap

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