Sorry chaps- advice needed!

[Vvroom]

I currently have sat on my wrist a 1997 ss Rolex Datejust with a white face, and roman numerals on the dial. I like it's clean simplicity. (16200model, oyster bracelet).

I can't get out of my head a beautiful Omega Moonwatch (3750.50.00) I've seen on Watchfinder (other websites are available). Second hand, but I don't mind that, and I might be able to walk away from the deal with a couple of hundred quid in my back pocket too!

Am I mad? Is the Speedmaster easy to live with/prone to any issues? Will it hold it's value?

Come on you educated and opinionated lot, what would you do?

[ShadownINja]

NeMiSiS said:

complications/busy/cluttered dials/buttons/pushers/He valves/slide rules/history/extreems of heat/cold/depth/height/anti-magnetic/lume tech/performance/inovations

I'm sure you can get Rolexes with all that written on the dial.

[Vvroom]

Thanks. I do like the Speedmaster's design. I think it looks like a good bit of kit. As I say, I keep being drawn to it but don't want to regret getting shot of the roller.

Anyone got one as a daily?

[ShadownINja]

One thing that may be relevant: it's a manual wind in "Moon" format... and no date.

Edited by ShadownINja on Thursday 30th September 16:03

[Vvroom]

Interesting........

No looking quite so rosy.

Edited by Vvroom on Thursday 30th September 16:30

[halfpenny43]

I just traded my Moonwatch with a dealer here in NL.

I really wanted a Omega Speedmaster Pro and thought that wearing it daily I could live without the date.
I wore it twice and just missed the date. Lost about GBP400 on the trade - so not as bad as it could have been, but still - be sure before you part with your cash.

[Debaser]

It's the first 'nice' watch I ever wanted, now I'm in a position to get one I keep putting it off as I don't know how much I'd actually wear it.

Any scratches in the crystal can be sorted with a bit of polywatch, and I'd cope with hand winding it. I'm not sure how I'd get on without a date though. It's also put me off getting another classic watch without a date - the 14060. I think they'd just end up in my watch box gathering dust.

I'm sure I'll end up owning a Moonwatch and a 14060 eventually, but there are other watches higher up on my list (and they all have the date).

[Debaser]

Actually, forget all that about the date. It's the Moonwatch, it's associated with the greatest technological achievement in history! Just get one!

[kslett]

I couldn't live without the date, didn't fancy polishing out scratches or winding everyday. So I bought a Speedmaster co-axial automatic which has sapphire crystal (and a window on the back), but without the historical cachet. Went from a Seamaster pro so quite a simple design. I absolutely love the Speedie and it's just fine as a daily wearer, I'm never worried about knocking it.
But as said before, it's a large departure from the style of your Rolex. Get down to the shops and try one out. I can't comment on depreciation as I don't intend on ever selling it!

Edited by kslett on Thursday 30th September 18:49

[TheD]

NeMiSiS said:

If it were proven that the moon landing was a hoax, would all 'moonwatch' owners get a refund ?