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Carlos Thomas · 6 May 2017, 03:54 AM

I am 43 years old and I never wore watches. I decided to embark on a journey to seek out the perfect watch for me. I started with various watches and I ended up shortlisting it to two. The Rolex Daytona and the Omega Speedmaster Professional. I decided on the Omega for various reasons: NASA History, Classic Chronograph and I loved the presentation box. I passed on the Rolex because the cost was almost 3x and the availability was limited (long wait-list).

The decision then was which version of the Speedmaster Professional to get. So I looked at both of them online in detail. Read all the reviews. I also went to an Omega Authorized Dealer to see both up close and personal. At 6'1 190 LBS and 6.75" wrist, I was concerned the watch would be slightly too big. After seeing them and trying them, by initial thought was true, the solid back with the hesalite crystal was the only choice for me.

The last part was, where to buy it and how much should I spend. I narrowed it down to CH Jewelers (San Jose, CA) and Jomashop (online). The OTD price online was $3,350 and the OTD price at the dealer was $5,725. I ended up negotiating with the dealer and got the watch OTD for $4,380 (+free VIP Valet Parking for life).

ejvette · 6 May 2017, 11:32 AM

Congrats Carlos if your only going to be a one watch man you made a great choice that's a lot of watch for the money and a lot of history behind it

Maxtor · 6 May 2017, 12:29 PM

Great choice and welcome to TRF.

This is a dangerous site if you hope to remain a one watch man.

Mr. Vegas · 6 May 2017, 01:47 PM

Congrats and welcome Carlos, you picked a great gateway watch! Wear it in good health.

toolr · 6 May 2017, 02:16 PM

Congrats on a true classic! Welcome to the forum, awesome first post.

fungo · 6 May 2017, 02:28 PM

Congrats! Love them Speedmasters. Im sure once u caught the bug, you'll own more than one, Omega or otherwise.

Kowalski · 6 May 2017, 09:01 PM

Speedy Pro was my first "nice" watch. It is the history and the balance of the dial that does it for me. A friend of mine just received one as a gift. When he showed it to me, I found myself admiring it like I had never seen one before. Just classic and perfect in my opinion. Congratulations!

sensui · 6 May 2017, 09:05 PM

Congrats on a fine watch Carlos. Those are some nice pictures you snapped too. Welcome to the Speedy club.

brandrea · 6 May 2017, 09:17 PM

Welcome and congratulations

1William · 6 May 2017, 10:01 PM

Congratulations.

DLRIDES · 7 May 2017, 12:06 AM

Good choice, congrats !

sea-dweller · 7 May 2017, 02:11 AM

Looks nice!

teqp · 7 May 2017, 05:42 AM

Congrats on a beautiful watch and nice photos. Oh and welcome to TRF.

Doood · 7 May 2017, 08:37 PM

Perfect choice. Looks good on bracelet and tons of strap options. Built my small collection around this piece. Regarding size, my experience is that speedy wears smaller on strap, especially black leather.

slorollin · 7 May 2017, 11:53 PM

Congratulations on a fine choice. Welcome to the forum. BTW, that bit about being a one watch man.....save it for the wife. I predict that within so short a period of time as make your head spin you will find yourself with a collection. We know the symptoms. You now care about watches. You will notice the cool watch that someone else is wearing. It is fun to talk watches. Ringing any bells?

axjimenez · 8 May 2017, 05:28 AM

A perfect choice! Congratulations!

Urosfan · 8 May 2017, 12:13 PM

Congrats

rolehex · 8 May 2017, 01:25 PM

Welcome Sir. Congrats on a fine chioce!

Psmith · 11 May 2017, 07:06 PM

Welcome and congrats

datejust24 · 12 May 2017, 04:38 AM

Superb choice....The Speedy Pro is an iconic reference and an absolute deal...congrats.

6 May 2017, 03:54 AM	#1
Carlos Thomas "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1	First Post + First Watch I am 43 years old and I never wore watches. I decided to embark on a journey to seek out the perfect watch for me. I started with various watches and I ended up shortlisting it to two. The Rolex Daytona and the Omega Speedmaster Professional. I decided on the Omega for various reasons: NASA History, Classic Chronograph and I loved the presentation box. I passed on the Rolex because the cost was almost 3x and the availability was limited (long wait-list). The decision then was which version of the Speedmaster Professional to get. So I looked at both of them online in detail. Read all the reviews. I also went to an Omega Authorized Dealer to see both up close and personal. At 6'1 190 LBS and 6.75" wrist, I was concerned the watch would be slightly too big. After seeing them and trying them, by initial thought was true, the solid back with the hesalite crystal was the only choice for me. The last part was, where to buy it and how much should I spend. I narrowed it down to CH Jewelers (San Jose, CA) and Jomashop (online). The OTD price online was $3,350 and the OTD price at the dealer was $5,725. I ended up negotiating with the dealer and got the watch OTD for $4,380 (+free VIP Valet Parking for life).

6 May 2017, 11:32 AM	#2
ejvette 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,495	Congrats Carlos if your only going to be a one watch man you made a great choice that's a lot of watch for the money and a lot of history behind it __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko "The only difference between crazy and eccentric is the size of ones bank account" Anonymous * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

7 May 2017, 02:11 AM	#12
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks nice! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

7 May 2017, 11:53 PM	#15
slorollin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NC Watch: yer pints & quarts Posts: 372	Congratulations on a fine choice. Welcome to the forum. BTW, that bit about being a one watch man.....save it for the wife. I predict that within so short a period of time as make your head spin you will find yourself with a collection. We know the symptoms. You now care about watches. You will notice the cool watch that someone else is wearing. It is fun to talk watches. Ringing any bells? __________________ "The great Confucius said that he would rather be a profound political economist than chief of police." S. Clemens

8 May 2017, 05:28 AM	#16
axjimenez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Arlington, Va Watch: ALL OF THEM Posts: 1,705	A perfect choice! Congratulations! __________________ “It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.” Rolex 114060 Omega SMP 2531.80 Vintage Omega - no idea but dad's watch

6 May 2017, 12:29 PM	#3
Maxtor 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,438	Great choice and welcome to TRF. This is a dangerous site if you hope to remain a one watch man.

6 May 2017, 01:47 PM	#4
Mr. Vegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Rick Location: Las Vegas Watch: me roll the dice Posts: 377	Congrats and welcome Carlos, you picked a great gateway watch! Wear it in good health.

6 May 2017, 02:16 PM	#5
toolr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest Posts: 1,337	Congrats on a true classic! Welcome to the forum, awesome first post.

6 May 2017, 02:28 PM	#6
fungo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Andi Location: All over Watch: all kinds Posts: 309	Congrats! Love them Speedmasters. Im sure once u caught the bug, you'll own more than one, Omega or otherwise.

6 May 2017, 09:01 PM	#7
Kowalski "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 21	Speedy Pro was my first "nice" watch. It is the history and the balance of the dial that does it for me. A friend of mine just received one as a gift. When he showed it to me, I found myself admiring it like I had never seen one before. Just classic and perfect in my opinion. Congratulations!

6 May 2017, 09:05 PM	#8
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Congrats on a fine watch Carlos. Those are some nice pictures you snapped too. Welcome to the Speedy club.

6 May 2017, 09:17 PM	#9
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,585	Welcome and congratulations

6 May 2017, 10:01 PM	#10
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	Congratulations.

7 May 2017, 12:06 AM	#11
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,596	Good choice, congrats !

7 May 2017, 05:42 AM	#13
teqp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Phil Location: SoCal Watch: 116613LN Posts: 3,052	Congrats on a beautiful watch and nice photos. Oh and welcome to TRF.

7 May 2017, 08:37 PM	#14
Doood "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Socal Posts: 973	Perfect choice. Looks good on bracelet and tons of strap options. Built my small collection around this piece. Regarding size, my experience is that speedy wears smaller on strap, especially black leather.

8 May 2017, 12:13 PM	#17
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats

8 May 2017, 01:25 PM	#18
rolehex 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,433	Welcome Sir. Congrats on a fine chioce!

11 May 2017, 07:06 PM	#19
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Welcome and congrats __________________

12 May 2017, 04:38 AM	#20
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Superb choice....The Speedy Pro is an iconic reference and an absolute deal...congrats.

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