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Old 6 February 2022, 01:18 PM   #1
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Tired of waiting for a Daytona

So I decided to go with the Speedmaster Hesalite. Love the classic style and comfortable improved bracelet.

I will still get the Daytona if and when it comes in at MSRP. But even if it does, this will always be part of my collection!

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Old 6 February 2022, 01:32 PM   #2
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Congratulations, the Speedy is an icon, enjoy it
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Old 6 February 2022, 01:49 PM   #3
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Fantastic selection! Can't go wrong with a Speedy which has as much historical heritage in horology as a Daytona while being accessible. Enjoy!
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Old 6 February 2022, 04:16 PM   #4
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Speedy is a collectible chronograph in any watch collection….
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Old 6 February 2022, 09:46 PM   #5
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Every collector should have a Speedy. Enjoy it.
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Old 6 February 2022, 11:33 PM   #6
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Old 7 February 2022, 12:09 AM   #7
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Wonderful watch. An absolute classic.
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Old 7 February 2022, 12:36 AM   #8
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Congrats! The speedy is class!
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Old 7 February 2022, 12:46 AM   #9
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Congrats

The Speedmaster is the only watch I have ever sold and then bought back
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Old 7 February 2022, 12:48 AM   #10
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Congrats on a true classic!
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Old 7 February 2022, 12:56 AM   #11
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Congratulations. A great watch. I have the 1861 and the new 3861 and they get the most wrist time of any of my watches. I also own both the Black and White dial SS Daytona-C's and prefer the Omega's on every level. Such is collecting.
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Old 7 February 2022, 01:14 AM   #12
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Congrats. Excellent move
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Old 7 February 2022, 01:32 AM   #13
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Both can certainly exist in a collection...I've had my Speedy for a while now. My 116520 that I got at retail years ago, lasted maybe 6-7 months in the collection.
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Old 8 February 2022, 04:20 AM   #14
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Solid choice!
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Old 8 February 2022, 01:29 PM   #15
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Looks awesome on you congratulations!
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Old 9 February 2022, 12:47 PM   #16
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Congrats! I’ll be doing the same if a Daytona doesn’t show up when promised.
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Old 9 February 2022, 12:55 PM   #17
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Congrats I did the same and never regretted it. I even did the mitsukoshi dial and hands on my speedy
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Old 21 February 2022, 10:15 AM   #18
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Congrats. Maybe consider the 321 speedy next! :)
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Old 21 February 2022, 03:20 PM   #19
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Can’t go wrong with a speedmaster, congrats!
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Old 21 February 2022, 04:28 PM   #20
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Great choice! There is definitely room for both in a collection, especially if the Daytona is a white dial version.
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Old 21 February 2022, 11:57 PM   #21
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I've had both in the lineup. I must say: I don't miss the Daytona as much as I miss the Speedy. Both are great watches. But man I love the Speedmaster.

Enjoy it!
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Old 22 February 2022, 12:40 AM   #22
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Great choice! The new bracelet is so good. Speedy became my vacation watch this year over my blue 300m diver on rubber.

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Old 22 February 2022, 12:56 AM   #23
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Great choice. I know I'm in a minority, but I far prefer the Speedie to the Daytona. Just took mine skiing for a week.
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Old 24 February 2022, 02:05 AM   #24
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Great choice. I know I'm in a minority, but I far prefer the Speedie to the Daytona. Just took mine skiing for a week.
I completely agree.
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Old 24 February 2022, 09:03 AM   #25
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I completely agree.

Neither of you are in a minority….love the speedy.


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Old 24 February 2022, 02:29 AM   #26
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Old 24 February 2022, 02:40 AM   #27
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Old 24 February 2022, 03:54 AM   #28
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Congrats. I LOVE mine. Wearing it right now, in fact.
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Old 7 March 2022, 02:13 PM   #29
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Speedmasters are classic pieces. Can never go wrong with one!


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