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sgfortino · 11 March 2019, 06:39 AM

Got a call from an OB last week that they have an I allocated Hodinkee Speedmaster. At first I told them no but that I would stop in and take a look. In pictures I thought it was cool but was so-so about it overall. When I saw it in person though I was really drawn to the colors and playfulness of it...different than most watches. I’m not sure where it would fit in with my collection but can’t seem to convince myself I don’t want it.

Looking for people’s thoughts about this one, especially owners.

Thoughts would certainly be appreciated.

Fabrice M · 11 March 2019, 07:23 AM

I think it’s all about test, but all those colors make it look too busy, and compare to the MK40 which is is supposed to be an Homage to, I would rather get the original MK40. That said, it is a nice watch, but a little over priced.

Stevec14 · 11 March 2019, 05:52 PM

I agree with the above, however there are only 500 of these. If you decide it’s not for you, I suspect you could bail out with no/minimal loss.

For me, if I had doubts I just wouldn’t buy it personally. I quite like it but prefer the panda CK in that case size.

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arcadelt · 11 March 2019, 05:57 PM

As I posted recently elsewhere, to me this watch is an absolute demonstration of what is wrong in the watch industry and with watch collecting today.

Rashid.bk · 11 March 2019, 11:01 PM

This watch in today's market only gets attention because of "le" and hodinkee special...if this watch sat in a case with all other Speedmasters, I doubt anyone would buy it. Personally I think this is a very unattractive watch and would not buy it regardless of worth or value, I just can't imagine looking at it on my wrist.
If you really like it and it appeals to you, then go for it.

simbal · 12 March 2019, 04:14 AM

it is interesting to see that people either like it or don't because of the "Hodinkee" connection (for obvious reasons). The watch itself if we ignore the connection for a while, it is still a polarizing piece, you either like it or not. I suspect it is not someone's first Omega or finer watch, more than likely becomes part of a collection. limited numbers along however, could make the future of this watch interesting. Also who knows, whether you like Hodinkee or not, they may become even larger and more prominent in this hobby......

42itus · 12 March 2019, 04:20 AM

I pulled the trigger after seeing one in person. I didn't think I would like it based on photos but that changed when I saw it at my OB. Just as it was previously mentioned, it's LE 500 so if you decide it's not for you then you should be able to get out of it pretty easily with minimal damage or possibly even making a little.

arcadelt · 12 March 2019, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by simbal

it is interesting to see that people either like it or don't because of the "Hodinkee" connection (for obvious reasons).

My dislike for this watch has nothing to do with Hodinkee, or even with the look of it. At its core, this watch is a bit ludicrous.

simbal · 12 March 2019, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by arcadelt

My dislike for this watch has nothing to do with Hodinkee, or even with the look of it. At its core, this watch is a bit ludicrous.

I hear you

But then again when I heard "ludicrous mode" from Tesla, I thought to myself, that is ludicrous! And Tesla owners seem to like the mode.... LOL

Great to be consumers today, we have so many options! Except for SS Rolex models.

ap1 · 12 March 2019, 07:18 AM

I have one. It looks MUCH better in person. The colors are not overwhelming. I prefer to be a bit different sometimes as the standard speedie is a dimeadoz

I’d also echo the obvious / there’s no risk to trying it (probably) so why not take it for a test drive

42itus · 12 March 2019, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ap1

I have one. It looks MUCH better in person. The colors are not overwhelming. I prefer to be a bit different sometimes as the standard speedie is a dimeadoz

I’d also echo the obvious / there’s no risk to trying it (probably) so why not take it for a test drive

Yeah, when the manager at my OB called to say she had one I went there with no intention to buy it but I was thinking it would be my only chance to see one in person.

Like ap1 said, it really is MUCH nicer in person. It's unlike anything in my collection and although a little quirky I have fun wearing it.

DonnieD · 12 March 2019, 10:31 PM

So, (sgfortino) did you pick it up? I think it's a great looking piece. Just my .02 cents :)

Don in Chicago

Cabaiguan · 13 March 2019, 12:23 AM

I find it unattractive. As mentioned above, too many colors playing off of each other. Seems like a mess to me.

ap1 · 13 March 2019, 01:44 AM

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sgfortino · 13 March 2019, 09:14 AM

I haven’t picked it up yet. I wasn’t in the market for another watch as I just bought two others as well but I’m still torn. Agree that in person it’s so much better. I also already have a Speedmaster 60th in my collection.

11 March 2019, 06:39 AM	#1
sgfortino "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: Nerd Posts: 807	Speedmaster Hodinkee - Input Wanted Got a call from an OB last week that they have an I allocated Hodinkee Speedmaster. At first I told them no but that I would stop in and take a look. In pictures I thought it was cool but was so-so about it overall. When I saw it in person though I was really drawn to the colors and playfulness of it...different than most watches. I’m not sure where it would fit in with my collection but can’t seem to convince myself I don’t want it. Looking for people’s thoughts about this one, especially owners. Thoughts would certainly be appreciated.

13 March 2019, 12:23 AM	#13
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,150	I find it unattractive. As mentioned above, too many colors playing off of each other. Seems like a mess to me. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

11 March 2019, 07:23 AM	#2
Fabrice M 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver Watch: This and that... Posts: 1,640	I think it’s all about test, but all those colors make it look too busy, and compare to the MK40 which is is supposed to be an Homage to, I would rather get the original MK40. That said, it is a nice watch, but a little over priced.

11 March 2019, 05:52 PM	#3
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,400	I agree with the above, however there are only 500 of these. If you decide it’s not for you, I suspect you could bail out with no/minimal loss. For me, if I had doubts I just wouldn’t buy it personally. I quite like it but prefer the panda CK in that case size. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 March 2019, 05:57 PM	#4
arcadelt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Monaro, NSW Posts: 846	As I posted recently elsewhere, to me this watch is an absolute demonstration of what is wrong in the watch industry and with watch collecting today.

11 March 2019, 11:01 PM	#5
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	This watch in today's market only gets attention because of "le" and hodinkee special...if this watch sat in a case with all other Speedmasters, I doubt anyone would buy it. Personally I think this is a very unattractive watch and would not buy it regardless of worth or value, I just can't imagine looking at it on my wrist. If you really like it and it appeals to you, then go for it.

12 March 2019, 04:14 AM	#6
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	it is interesting to see that people either like it or don't because of the "Hodinkee" connection (for obvious reasons). The watch itself if we ignore the connection for a while, it is still a polarizing piece, you either like it or not. I suspect it is not someone's first Omega or finer watch, more than likely becomes part of a collection. limited numbers along however, could make the future of this watch interesting. Also who knows, whether you like Hodinkee or not, they may become even larger and more prominent in this hobby......

12 March 2019, 04:20 AM	#7
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	I pulled the trigger after seeing one in person. I didn't think I would like it based on photos but that changed when I saw it at my OB. Just as it was previously mentioned, it's LE 500 so if you decide it's not for you then you should be able to get out of it pretty easily with minimal damage or possibly even making a little.

12 March 2019, 07:18 AM	#10
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,042	I have one. It looks MUCH better in person. The colors are not overwhelming. I prefer to be a bit different sometimes as the standard speedie is a dimeadoz I’d also echo the obvious / there’s no risk to trying it (probably) so why not take it for a test drive

12 March 2019, 10:31 PM	#12
DonnieD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Don Location: Chicago Watch: All of em Posts: 181	So, (sgfortino) did you pick it up? I think it's a great looking piece. Just my .02 cents :) Don in Chicago

13 March 2019, 01:44 AM	#14
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,042	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 March 2019, 09:14 AM	#15
sgfortino "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: Nerd Posts: 807	I haven’t picked it up yet. I wasn’t in the market for another watch as I just bought two others as well but I’m still torn. Agree that in person it’s so much better. I also already have a Speedmaster 60th in my collection.

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