Your opinions please - Pepsi GMT vs Omega Speedmaster

[scott123]

I'm keen to get some answers to the below, informed opinions and maybe some considerations I have not thought of regarding the following - thanks!

1: I wish to get either a 1974 Omega Speedmaster or a 'Pepsi' GMT (ideally 1974, but am finding one harder to locate). So, questions are as follows:

> Which is the 'right' Speedie to get? You know, the correct calibre movement, crystal, should it be manual if it is the 'proper' moonwatch etc?
> Anywhere I should be looking in particular (online and physically), I will be back in the UK in June and will visit Burlington Arcade - there is a vintage Omega (Somla?), but is everything in the Arcade overpriced?
> General opinions on 'Pepsi' GMTs please? Could I get any GMT and then a red and blue bezel insert direct from Rolex? Do you informed people think there will be (maybe there is already!) a ceramic red and blue bezel?
> Is Dominic H my man in this situation?

2: I have a new, boxed 16600 SD tucked away for my son when he turns 18 or 21. What would/do you guys do in this situation? Wear the item, to pass on something with history and stories behind it, that maybe more sentimental to him in the long run or pass on something new/mint that he can always move on if he needed to (he will have other used watches passed down to him)?

Many thanks in advance!

Edited by scott123 on Sunday 21st March 15:07

[andy tims]

Can't provide a comprehensive response but:-

Q - Which is the 'right' Speedie to get? You know, the correct calibre movement, crystal, should it be manual if it is the 'proper' moonwatch etc?
A - A proper moon watch will be manual wind, with a hesalite "crystal"

Q - Anywhere I should be looking in particular (online and physically)
A - TZ UK, Rolex Forums, Watches.co.uk, Second Time Round etc.

Q - Is everything in the Arcade overpriced?
A - Yes

[andy_s]

...and for 2) I'd say wear it, a few dings add to the individuality, if you give him a brand spanker you may as well just give him a voucher - anyway, after a service the Rolexes seem to come back pretty much good as new anyway. Shame to hide away a good watch...just imo of course!

[scott123]

Thanks!

Yeah, that second question was a bit loaded - I'm aching to wear that watch - but just needed some prompting it was the right thing to do!

Thanks for the info re the correct moonwatch - I know there are Websites out there that diligently go through every variant, movement, limited edition etc, but knew you lot on here would know quickly and accurately what the 'right' one is.

Right, I'm going to put that Seadweller on later!

[andy tims]

Loads of Speedy info here

http://www.speedmaster-mission.net/

http://www.chronomaddox.com/#Moonwatch

http://www.freewebs.com/neil271052/

Edited by andy tims on Sunday 21st March 15:22

[aeropilot]

scott123 said:

Yeah, that second question was a bit loaded - I'm aching to wear that watch - but just needed some prompting it was the right thing to do!................Right, I'm going to put that Seadweller on later!

Yes definately wear it, and lots so he gets used to seeing you wear it and so he's knows how much it means to you.
That will make it all the more special when you leave it to him...if you make sure you enjoy it, it will make him enjoy it and want to keep it for the same reasons.

My bi-metal Datejust was my late Fathers, and was one of the few material possessions he had that carried any significance for him. It's thus special to me too.

[ShadownINja]

aeropilot said:

scott123 said:

Yeah, that second question was a bit loaded - I'm aching to wear that watch - but just needed some prompting it was the right thing to do!................Right, I'm going to put that Seadweller on later!

Yes definately wear it, and lots so he gets used to seeing you wear it and so he's knows how much it means to you.
That will make it all the more special when you leave it to him...if you make sure you enjoy it, it will make him enjoy it and want to keep it for the same reasons.

My bi-metal Datejust was my late Fathers, and was one of the few material possessions he had that carried any significance for him. It's thus special to me too.

Well put. Mind you, after seeing my dad clean out a sewage pipe wearing his watch... I think he can keep it.

[CommanderJameson]

scott123 said:

I'm keen to get some answers to the below, informed opinions and maybe some considerations I have not thought of regarding the following - thanks!

1: I wish to get either a 1974 Omega Speedmaster or a 'Pepsi' GMT (ideally 1974, but am finding one harder to locate). So, questions are as follows:

> Which is the 'right' Speedie to get? You know, the correct calibre movement, crystal, should it be manual if it is the 'proper' moonwatch etc?
> Anywhere I should be looking in particular (online and physically), I will be back in the UK in June and will visit Burlington Arcade - there is a vintage Omega (Somla?), but is everything in the Arcade overpriced?
> General opinions on 'Pepsi' GMTs please? Could I get any GMT and then a red and blue bezel insert direct from Rolex? Do you informed people think there will be (maybe there is already!) a ceramic red and blue bezel?
> Is Dominic H my man in this situation?

2: I have a new, boxed 16600 SD tucked away for my son when he turns 18 or 21. What would/do you guys do in this situation? Wear the item, to pass on something with history and stories behind it, that maybe more sentimental to him in the long run or pass on something new/mint that he can always move on if he needed to (he will have other used watches passed down to him)?

Many thanks in advance!

Edited by scott123 on Sunday 21st March 15:07

2: send it to me for an extended evaluation.

Or adopt me. Be aware that this will make you an instant grandad, though.