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bradbyrd1110 · 29 April 2016, 11:13 AM

I was wanting some opinions from you guys/gals. What do you think would be the better legacy piece to give to my son when he gets older and would retain a great value? Right now I have a mint Explorer 1 114270, but I can trade it to my friend and get his brand new Omega Speedmaster Professional with Hesalite crystal.

Old Expat Beast · 29 April 2016, 11:15 AM

Keep the Explorer.

tjbender · 29 April 2016, 11:16 AM

Go Rolex ;)

Daytona88 · 29 April 2016, 11:36 AM

Once they are both preowned, the Rolex will be worth more. I love the moonwatch but there is something extra special about handing down a Rolex to a loved one. I got my grandfathers first Rolex and my fathers first Rolex handed down to me and I truly treasure them.

sickened1 · 29 April 2016, 11:44 AM

Explorer.

cop414 · 29 April 2016, 11:44 AM

Both fabulous watches, I'd pick the Explorer.

perryj · 29 April 2016, 12:37 PM

Explorer all day, then again this is a Rolex forum, haha

amg55 · 29 April 2016, 12:45 PM

Go Rolex! With the moon watch, there seems to be a special anniversary edition out every few years, becomes meaningless after a while :)

Dubarzy · 29 April 2016, 01:15 PM

Explorer

kopykopy · 29 April 2016, 03:53 PM

I say go with Explorer 1 #114270 as I have one myself. I am surprised with the overwhelming replies going for the Explorer 1 given that people go gaga over the moonwatch. I am actually on the verge of getting a brand new Moonwatch (due to its iconic status) but after putting it on my wrist at the AD, it doesn't look quite right. Maybe the 42mm is too big for my wrist. Well if I really still want one I would buy it used for 50% - 60% of the retail price. But IMHO i think the Speedy Reduced or the First Watch in Space looks much better than the moonwatch

BLACKHORSE 6 · 29 April 2016, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Daytona88

Once they are both preowned, the Rolex will be worth more. I love the moonwatch but there is something extra special about handing down a Rolex to a loved one. I got my grandfathers first Rolex and my fathers first Rolex handed down to me and I truly treasure them.

Pics?

Xeer · 29 April 2016, 04:10 PM

114270. classic.

DCheeta · 29 April 2016, 04:26 PM

I have a Speedy Pro and love it...but I vote Explorer.

sensui · 29 April 2016, 05:03 PM

I'm going against the grain and vote for the speedy... But the Explorer most likely will hold better value.

Robbie68 · 29 April 2016, 05:07 PM

Speedy. One of the few watches that is as it was over 40 years ago.

eonflux · 29 April 2016, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradbyrd1110

I was wanting some opinions from you guys/gals. What do you think would be the better legacy piece to give to my son when he gets older and would retain a great value? Right now I have a mint Explorer 1 114270, but I can trade it to my friend and get his brand new Omega Speedmaster Professional with Hesalite crystal.

Retain value?
If I got a watch from my father, I would never sell it, so market value at some point in the future would not matter.

Between the 2, I vote Explorer.
The bracelet will/should last forever. Your son would have the watch exactly as you have worn it. Would be an invaluable gift!

Mick P · 29 April 2016, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradbyrd1110

I was wanting some opinions from you guys/gals. What do you think would be the better legacy piece to give to my son when he gets older and would retain a great value? Right now I have a mint Explorer 1 114270, but I can trade it to my friend and get his brand new Omega Speedmaster Professional with Hesalite crystal.

Brad

If even you cannot decide which is the best watch to give your son in X years time, no one here has a clue.

You know your son, we do not and opinion here is split which shows just how risky it is. He may not even be interested in watches when he comes of age.

Your best bet is to let him grow up and on the day ask him what he wants rather than what you want him to have.

He may want a watch or a piece of jewellery or whatever, but it should be his choice and his alone.

Regards

Mick

ar.parask13 · 29 April 2016, 07:30 PM

Well, this is the Rolex forum.
Would be curious to know what the guys in the omega forum think!

Mick P · 29 April 2016, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ar.parask13

Well, this is the Rolex forum.
Would be curious to know what the guys in the omega forum think!

It does not matter what the guys in the Omega Forum think because not one single one of them knows the son who is going to have the watch.

It borders on madness for us to suggest what watch a young man should receive in X amount of years time.

How would you feel if your wife charged me with the responsibility of choosing a watch for you. Who is the best judge of what watch you want, me or you.

Obvious answer isn't it.

Regards

Mick

ar.parask13 · 29 April 2016, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick P

It does not matter what the guys in the Omega Forum think because not one single one of them knows the son who is going to have the watch.

It borders on madness for us to suggest what watch a young man should receive in X amount of years time.

How would you feel if your wife charged me with the responsibility of choosing a watch for you. Who is the best judge of what watch you want, me or you.

Obvious answer isn't it.

Regards

Mick

Exactly my thoughts Mick!
I have faith in my girlfriends taste especially after all the watch education she has received since we have been together!

JLM3 · 29 April 2016, 10:21 PM

Explorer

beshannon · 29 April 2016, 10:23 PM

Both nice watches, who knows if he will even care

stil · 29 April 2016, 10:36 PM

Value shouldn't be a factor here. It's a gift that you plan to hand down.

For me it would be the Speedy.

JayJ · 29 April 2016, 10:36 PM

I too have a speedmaster pro, but I would keep the Explorer 1.

stil · 29 April 2016, 10:37 PM

By the way...I wouldn't do that trade. I would save for a while and find a nice older model SMP. Wear both and one day you'll know which one is the right one to hand down.

Justinmg · 29 April 2016, 10:44 PM

Both great watches, but I love the exp! Keep it

MCO1 · 29 April 2016, 10:59 PM

I have both but I will go with keeping the Explorer....something about a Rolex and its value will hold on tighter.

busytimmy · 29 April 2016, 11:10 PM

Of the two, I'd rather have the speedy. Not sure if that's much help to you ...

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slorollin · 29 April 2016, 11:41 PM

If you're just looking at resale value the Explorer will likely be worth more. However, when I was younger and could still see the dials the Speedy was much cooler. The Explorer is fairly plain by comparison. Take the names off of the dial and I would bet your son, if he likes watches at all, would go for the Speedy. I didn't appreciate the subtle, rugged elegance of the Explorer 'til I was a bit older. You know your son........

tfduff723 · 29 April 2016, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dcheeta

i have a speedy pro and love it...but i vote explorer.

x2

29 April 2016, 11:44 AM	#6
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Both fabulous watches, I'd pick the Explorer. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

29 April 2016, 12:37 PM	#7
perryj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, Swatch Posts: 952	Explorer all day, then again this is a Rolex forum, haha __________________ Rolex Datejust 16200 current Rolex Ceramic Submariner Date sold Rolex Submariner 14060 sold Rolex Explorer I and II both sold Rolex Datejust 16233 and 16234 sold

29 April 2016, 10:23 PM	#22
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Both nice watches, who knows if he will even care __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

29 April 2016, 11:41 PM	#29
slorollin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NC Watch: yer pints & quarts Posts: 372	If you're just looking at resale value the Explorer will likely be worth more. However, when I was younger and could still see the dials the Speedy was much cooler. The Explorer is fairly plain by comparison. Take the names off of the dial and I would bet your son, if he likes watches at all, would go for the Speedy. I didn't appreciate the subtle, rugged elegance of the Explorer 'til I was a bit older. You know your son........ __________________ "The great Confucius said that he would rather be a profound political economist than chief of police." S. Clemens

29 April 2016, 11:13 AM	#1
bradbyrd1110 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: 1110 Location: East Coast Watch: 126233 Posts: 318	Legacy piece, Explorer 1 or Speedmaster Moon Watch? I was wanting some opinions from you guys/gals. What do you think would be the better legacy piece to give to my son when he gets older and would retain a great value? Right now I have a mint Explorer 1 114270, but I can trade it to my friend and get his brand new Omega Speedmaster Professional with Hesalite crystal.

29 April 2016, 11:15 AM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	Keep the Explorer.

29 April 2016, 11:16 AM	#3
tjbender 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,328	Go Rolex ;)

29 April 2016, 11:36 AM	#4
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,597	Once they are both preowned, the Rolex will be worth more. I love the moonwatch but there is something extra special about handing down a Rolex to a loved one. I got my grandfathers first Rolex and my fathers first Rolex handed down to me and I truly treasure them.

29 April 2016, 11:44 AM	#5
sickened1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 8,962	Explorer.

29 April 2016, 12:45 PM	#8
amg55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Me Location: Australia Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 671	Go Rolex! With the moon watch, there seems to be a special anniversary edition out every few years, becomes meaningless after a while :)

29 April 2016, 01:15 PM	#9
Dubarzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Wesley Location: Austin Watch: 214270 Posts: 630	Explorer

29 April 2016, 03:53 PM	#10
kopykopy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Asia Posts: 280	I say go with Explorer 1 #114270 as I have one myself. I am surprised with the overwhelming replies going for the Explorer 1 given that people go gaga over the moonwatch. I am actually on the verge of getting a brand new Moonwatch (due to its iconic status) but after putting it on my wrist at the AD, it doesn't look quite right. Maybe the 42mm is too big for my wrist. Well if I really still want one I would buy it used for 50% - 60% of the retail price. But IMHO i think the Speedy Reduced or the First Watch in Space looks much better than the moonwatch

29 April 2016, 04:10 PM	#12
Xeer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Singapore Posts: 179	114270. classic.

29 April 2016, 04:26 PM	#13
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	I have a Speedy Pro and love it...but I vote Explorer.

29 April 2016, 05:03 PM	#14
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	I'm going against the grain and vote for the speedy... But the Explorer most likely will hold better value.

29 April 2016, 05:07 PM	#15
Robbie68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: David Location: Colorado Watch: Bond 60th Posts: 485	Speedy. One of the few watches that is as it was over 40 years ago.

29 April 2016, 07:30 PM	#18
ar.parask13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Aris Location: London, UK Posts: 191	Well, this is the Rolex forum. Would be curious to know what the guys in the omega forum think!

29 April 2016, 10:21 PM	#21
JLM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: RI Watch: blusylvx2blnrsmpbb Posts: 723	Explorer

29 April 2016, 10:36 PM	#23
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	Value shouldn't be a factor here. It's a gift that you plan to hand down. For me it would be the Speedy.

29 April 2016, 10:36 PM	#24
JayJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 248	I too have a speedmaster pro, but I would keep the Explorer 1.

29 April 2016, 10:37 PM	#25
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	By the way...I wouldn't do that trade. I would save for a while and find a nice older model SMP. Wear both and one day you'll know which one is the right one to hand down.

29 April 2016, 10:44 PM	#26
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO Posts: 3,353	Both great watches, but I love the exp! Keep it

29 April 2016, 10:59 PM	#27
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	I have both but I will go with keeping the Explorer....something about a Rolex and its value will hold on tighter.

29 April 2016, 11:10 PM	#28
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	Of the two, I'd rather have the speedy. Not sure if that's much help to you ... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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