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Interested Bystander · 4 July 2007, 02:39 PM

Looks great, many a used one going for $800-$1000.

Is it a great watch in your opinion?

I want a classic watch, don't need a Rolex, but do you think this is a good classic watch? Is it a good value?

I know the Omega brand speaks for itself, but want to know about this particular one.

Thanks.

Solo118 · 4 July 2007, 03:26 PM

cant go wrong with a speedmaster its just that the resale is not as good as a rolex thats why you are finding those prices

amanda · 4 July 2007, 10:12 PM

Omega discounts on brand new like 10-40% off if you are lucky, Rolex doesnt discount as a basic rule.... I think this is the major reason why you can pick up an Omega at a great price used.

The Speedy Reduced is a great watch, the only thing I've heard is that the movement is quite complicated and therefore difficult to work on ie. can be expensive to repair if something goes wrong..... a more experienced techo might chime in and rescue me now!

Interested Bystander · 5 July 2007, 01:47 PM

Thanks for the input, I hope when I decide this watch will be in the go to group.

Hopefully it is made to the same standards as the Professional. I certainly like that it's an automatic.

Thank you.

Welshwatchman · 7 July 2007, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Interested Bystander

Thanks for the input, I hope when I decide this watch will be in the go to group.

Hopefully it is made to the same standards as the Professional. I certainly like that it's an automatic.

Thank you.

The reduced version is more of an "homage" to the Professional. It has an ETA movement with chrono module piggy backed onto it. Servicing can be quite expensive therefore.

I would recommend you save a little longer and go for the Pro. You will not regret it.

redsrover · 8 July 2007, 12:30 AM

I looked at the reduced model when selecting my Speedmaster. It boiled down to two things...heritage and face layout. Historically, I like the Speedy Pro since it's the "real thing" when it comes to its use in the NASA programs in the past. I like that. And if you compare the faces of the reduced and the Pro models, you can see the 3 and 9 hour markers are much shorter to allow for the reduction in size. The chrono circles are the same as the Pro model. So what you get is an odd look, in my opinion.

Go for the Pro.

G.J · 8 July 2007, 03:30 AM

A must have in every watch collection..

seadweller1977 · 9 July 2007, 04:40 PM

Omega Speedmaster Pro with plastic crystal and 861 movemnet is a MUST for every serious collector...i have one too...

Interested Bystander · 10 July 2007, 03:22 AM

Wow, thanks for the incredible pictures and honest feedback, me on a fairly tight family budget with a stay at home mom and three year old, well I earn the only income, so I will have to save a bit longer for the Pro, but I like the honest feedback here, I know me and if I get the reduced, I'll be wanting to get the Pro later, if I just wait to get the Pro, I won't need a reduced.

Thanks again. And great pictures.

Rubenonfire · 10 July 2007, 05:19 AM

I LOVE the Speedies. It's the only chrono I've ever really been interested in, and I'm not quite sure why. As you said, go with the pro and because the discounts on new are so good...I'd recommend going that route as well. Good luck!!

4 July 2007, 02:39 PM	#1
Interested Bystander Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: David Location: Arlington, Texas Watch: Rolex Oysterdate Posts: 102	What does the WIS think about the Speedmaster 3510.50 Looks great, many a used one going for $800-$1000. Is it a great watch in your opinion? I want a classic watch, don't need a Rolex, but do you think this is a good classic watch? Is it a good value? I know the Omega brand speaks for itself, but want to know about this particular one. Thanks.

8 July 2007, 12:30 AM	#6
redsrover "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia Watch: Rolex GMTMaster II Posts: 432	I looked at the reduced model when selecting my Speedmaster. It boiled down to two things...heritage and face layout. Historically, I like the Speedy Pro since it's the "real thing" when it comes to its use in the NASA programs in the past. I like that. And if you compare the faces of the reduced and the Pro models, you can see the 3 and 9 hour markers are much shorter to allow for the reduction in size. The chrono circles are the same as the Pro model. So what you get is an odd look, in my opinion. Go for the Pro. __________________ Rolex Explorer 14270, OMEGA Seamaster, OMEGA Speedmaster Professional, OMEGA Speedmaster Professional X-33, Sinn EZM3, IWC Mark XII, Tudor Heritage BB36

4 July 2007, 03:26 PM	#2
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	cant go wrong with a speedmaster its just that the resale is not as good as a rolex thats why you are finding those prices

4 July 2007, 10:12 PM	#3
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	Omega discounts on brand new like 10-40% off if you are lucky, Rolex doesnt discount as a basic rule.... I think this is the major reason why you can pick up an Omega at a great price used. The Speedy Reduced is a great watch, the only thing I've heard is that the movement is quite complicated and therefore difficult to work on ie. can be expensive to repair if something goes wrong..... a more experienced techo might chime in and rescue me now!

5 July 2007, 01:47 PM	#4
Interested Bystander Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: David Location: Arlington, Texas Watch: Rolex Oysterdate Posts: 102	Thanks for the input, I hope when I decide this watch will be in the go to group. Hopefully it is made to the same standards as the Professional. I certainly like that it's an automatic. Thank you.

8 July 2007, 03:30 AM	#7
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	A must have in every watch collection..

9 July 2007, 04:40 PM	#8
seadweller1977 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Athens-Greece Watch: seadweller Posts: 15	Omega Speedmaster Pro with plastic crystal and 861 movemnet is a MUST for every serious collector...i have one too...

10 July 2007, 03:22 AM	#9
Interested Bystander Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: David Location: Arlington, Texas Watch: Rolex Oysterdate Posts: 102	Wow, thanks for the incredible pictures and honest feedback, me on a fairly tight family budget with a stay at home mom and three year old, well I earn the only income, so I will have to save a bit longer for the Pro, but I like the honest feedback here, I know me and if I get the reduced, I'll be wanting to get the Pro later, if I just wait to get the Pro, I won't need a reduced. Thanks again. And great pictures.

10 July 2007, 05:19 AM	#10
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	I LOVE the Speedies. It's the only chrono I've ever really been interested in, and I'm not quite sure why. As you said, go with the pro and because the discounts on new are so good...I'd recommend going that route as well. Good luck!!

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