Speedy Pro - Meteorite dial (Apollo Soyuz)

[Ultraman]

What is general consensus of the meteorite dial on watches? Are they hard to read? What about the aesthetic appeal of it?

I know the Daytona Meteorite dial is popular, what about this Speedy Pro? Do you think it suits?

[salem65]

I think meteorite dials are very nice. They give a watch an interesting touch. I think I looks great on Speedy.

[gone-rolex-mad]

Love the dial on the daytona, loved the dial on the speedy until I tried one on. Just didn't float my boat at all, you cant beat the classic black

[Ultraman]

I have not see one myself in person..but the pic close up shows awesome detail.

[dddrees]

Looks nice, I just prefer the classic black better.

[B. Doggy]

not for me..

[salem65]

Has a very organic look to it, which appeals to me. The macro shot is great.

[jmsrolls]

"Meteorite ≠ moon watch" in my opinion

Now if the dial were cut from an actual moon rock, I might consider it.

Fr. John†

[bob-e]

I thought they looked awesome on the internet. All the close up shots were stunning. Then I saw one in person--not into it at all. At first glance it looks like you have a vintage with a crystal that has been sanded with 30 grit.

[STEELINOX]

I likit !

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by bob-e

I thought they looked awesome on the internet. All the close up shots were stunning. Then I saw one in person--not into it at all. At first glance it looks like you have a vintage with a crystal that has been sanded with 30 grit.

My thoughts exactly. And with an asking price of more than double a regular Speedy Pro for just a cosmetic enhancement, that's a really bitter pill to swallow. It didn't float my boat, unfortunately

[salem65]

Wow, I need to see one of these in person, if everyone keeps saying they hate them. I love the idea of them and the pictures so, I need to see it in real life.

[applebook]

It looks slick from these scans, but legibility might be an issue. The regular Speedmaster Pro is one of the most legible chronographs available.

As a SECOND Speedy Pro, this would make a wonderful addition to a larger collection, but I couldn't see myself owning it as my only Speedmaster.

[theken]

Prior to reading this thread, I was unaware that this version of the Speedmaster was available.
The meteorite is very dark compared to a meteorite Daytona which has a much lighter silver/white colored dial.
Does anyone have information about the availability and the price?

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by theken

Prior to reading this thread, I was unaware that this version of the Speedmaster was available.
The meteorite is very dark compared to a meteorite Daytona which has a much lighter silver/white colored dial.
Does anyone have information about the availability and the price?

It was 2010's Speedmaster L.E., celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Apollo-Soyuz link up. Limited to 1975 pieces worldwide, it retailed over here for something like £5300 (if memory serves), compared to the £2360 of the regular Speedmaster Pro. As for availability, it's hard to say - I wouldn't imagine it would have been a big seller, so you should be able to find one

[applebook]

Have you folks seen this album? http://s764.photobucket.com/albums/xx281/vkd668/

I change my mind completely --this is STUNNING! I WANT.

[venom43]

I'm a proud owner of one and am very happy I bought it when i had the chance. I put a thread not so long ago.
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=157056
just wish i could take better pics.

[Ultraman]

Originally Posted by jmsrolls

"Meteorite ≠ moon watch" in my opinion

Now if the dial were cut from an actual moon rock, I might consider it.

Fr. John†

When I took the first look on this LE, I thought it was something to do with the moon rock. I guess it would be pretty awesome if it was and I bet it would be cheap either.

Originally Posted by salem65

Wow, I need to see one of these in person, if everyone keeps saying they hate them. I love the idea of them and the pictures so, I need to see it in real life.

Me too! I need to check out my local AD!

Originally Posted by applebook

Have you folks seen this album? http://s764.photobucket.com/albums/xx281/vkd668/

I change my mind completely --this is STUNNING! I WANT.

That's the guy who got me interested in the first place.

Originally Posted by venom43

I'm a proud owner of one and am very happy I bought it when i had the chance. I put a thread not so long ago.
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=157056
just wish i could take better pics.

Awesome pics! Thanks for sharing. What is your experience with this LE?

[ciccio]

I've the Daytona (I put the meteorite dial on the 116520) and the Speed and I mprefer the Omega dial .Speed+meteorite is simple perfect !!!

[watchdaddy1]

Either 1 looks great,cant go wrong w. either IMO

[Michael M.]

Looks stunning!

[Jim232118]

I think it looks great, what's the difference in price vs the Std speedy pro?

[applebook]

Originally Posted by Jim232118

I think it looks great, what's the difference in price vs the Std speedy pro?

Originally Posted by av8ors

That looks like a Apollo-Soyuz 35th anniversary watch. Retail on that was 8400 USD.

Magnificent, Venom. This is on my list for the future...when I have money.

[toolr]

I've seen it and it looks very nice, but in my opinion the meteorite dial doesn't justify the $4350 premium over the 3570.50.

[ciccio]

Originally Posted by toolr

I've seen it and it looks very nice, but in my opinion the meteorite dial doesn't justify the $4350 premium over the 3570.50.

That's true but you can have a big discount,30% or more,the price here is 6200 euros but I paid 4400 for it.

[Ignat23]

Amazing dial!