Omega Speedmaster variants
Discussion
Stuart said:
Have you tried on the full sized watch? You should, because it really isn't a big watch by today's standards, and it also seems to wear very well on the wrist for it's size - particularly because it isn't as deep as something like today's Heuer Carrera.
I haven't, no. I'll maybe try it (shouldn't be looking at bloody watches!) but I'm pretty sure around 40mm is going to be too big for me.I appreciate it's not the moon watch and as such, isn't the original. But call me lazy, an Automatic is more appealing than a self-wind!
Stuart said:
Tony's right - the co-axial escapement is a hugely respected piece of watch technology, and the invention of none other than arguably the maestro of watch-making, George Daniels. He's a proper car nut too.
Yeah I've read a little about him before (I was reading up on the difference between the Co-axial Seamaster Chrono and the older Chrono). I presume from the above comment, you bought from Dom H? I shall have to look into a Speedmaster, but with a planned car purchase coming up, I can't splurge masses on another watch!
tertius said:
For clarity though the Reduced does not have the co-axial movement. And the Broad Arrow and the Pro are both 42mm compared with the 35.5mm of the Reduced
I think if I want a co-axial movement, I'll chop in my Seamaster Pro and go for the newer co-axial one. As I said, I think I'm going to look like a toddler wearing my dad's watch otherwise! 
Stuart said:
LukeBird said:
As I said, I think I'm going to look like a toddler wearing my dad's watch otherwise!
Bet you won't. The Seamaster will feel bigger on the wrist than the Speedmaster - you're going to have to come up with another reason not to buy it immediately I'm afraid...TonyHetherington said:
You should put a disclaimer in before you talk/say/act, Stuart. "Warning, what I am about to say might cost you a lot of money"
Too bloody right! Ok, I will have to go and try both before I buy... (Un)fortunately, if the 41mm case is fine for my wrist, that'll mean I need a Tag Carrera as well!
Right, is there anywhere I can compare the Speedmaster series with their RRPs?
The Omega website isn't that useful as I can only look at details of the watch with no prices...
There is a very nice one at £1500ish on the Classifieds...
Will certainly give him a shout if (more likely, when!) I decide to get a Speedmaster.
Will certainly need to try both on first, don't want to end up with a watch that is too big for me!
Shouldn't really be looking at them at the moment as well, spent too much money on various things already!!!
Will certainly need to try both on first, don't want to end up with a watch that is too big for me!
Shouldn't really be looking at them at the moment as well, spent too much money on various things already!!!
I've been browsing the Speedmaster variants for a few days now, just wondered what people thought of the 'Snoopy' edition?
I quite like the look of it, but can't find any for sale beyond a couple on eBay (I'm watching them).
There is an old link to a sold one on watches.co.uk but none elsewhere, just wondered what sort of value people put on them?
I see from watches.co.uk they had an original RRP of £1600, I assume that put them just above the 'Reduced' price-wise?
I quite like the look of it, but can't find any for sale beyond a couple on eBay (I'm watching them).
There is an old link to a sold one on watches.co.uk but none elsewhere, just wondered what sort of value people put on them?
I see from watches.co.uk they had an original RRP of £1600, I assume that put them just above the 'Reduced' price-wise?
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