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kbutler1 · 23 July 2015, 10:54 PM

Hey all!

Considering a new watch. Currently own a polar Rolex Exp II but want to add another piece.

Considering the following:
Omega Speedmaster
Glashutte Original Sport Evolution Panorama Date

The Omega is much easier to find and will be cheaper but something draws me to how unique the GO is. The GO will not be the easiest to find as it was discontinued a few years ago.

Any thoughts?

Cheers!

capote · 23 July 2015, 11:08 PM

I would go with a Speedmaster, a classic look. The GO design doesn't really speak to me.

PJ S · 23 July 2015, 11:18 PM

No contest – one's an old nag being flogged to death, the other is a thoroughbred!

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f30/fs-...d-1799234.html
http://forums.watchnet.com/index.php...o=717512&rid=0
http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=msg&th=2165602

Plenty here

Anything showing in Europe will be inclusive of VAT (20%) so that should be deducted by the dealer – only applies to commercial sales, not private.

landroverking · 23 July 2015, 11:19 PM

Speedmaster if it's the Pro Moon Watch.

kbutler1 · 23 July 2015, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJ S

No contest – one's an old nag being flogged to death, the other is a thoroughbred!

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f30/fs-...d-1799234.html
http://forums.watchnet.com/index.php...o=717512&rid=0
http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=msg&th=2165602

Plenty here

Anything showing in Europe will be inclusive of VAT (20%) so that should be deducted by the dealer – only applies to commercial sales, not private.

Thanks for the links!
The Chronograph isn't the one I was looking for but I like that one too. The last link for the Panorama is sold (I sent him an email last week asking availability)

Overseas does seem a little easier to find the GO. Hoping to find a full set with both the Trieste and Steel bracelet.

Lange1 · 24 July 2015, 02:26 AM

I love GO quality and craftsmanship. But for this situation I'll go with speedmaster. The sport evolution in GO line not really interesting overall.

SearChart · 24 July 2015, 03:09 AM

I'm not a big GO fan and I like the speedy, so I'd pick the speedy.

beshannon · 24 July 2015, 03:19 AM

I have owned both, kept the Speedmaster.

Unless you have the wrist for the Sport Evolution, it might be tough. Beautiful watch, fantastic bracelet with the micro adjustment but very heavy and solid.

I had no choice but to sell it after losing a lot of weight.

mps354 · 24 July 2015, 06:19 AM

speedmaster is a classic

josephvman · 24 July 2015, 09:42 AM

I really like the GO watches, but I had a Sport Evolution Pano Date and didn't keep it for very long. I've got Subs and a Sea Dweller, and the Evo just didn't have anything about it that made it stand out from my Rolex's, granted all divers have more or less the same derivative look that really started with the Sub.

Have you considered the Calibre de Cartier diver? I had the standard Calibre in stainless on bracelet, and I really like what Cartier has done with this Calibre line and the new in-house movements. Their diver has a distinct Cartier appeal that sets it apart from the others in that segment.

RUK · 24 July 2015, 10:35 AM

Classic wins. Speedy

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MitchSteel · 24 July 2015, 11:41 AM

Thats an easy pick.......Speedmaster

jjnd08 · 24 July 2015, 11:03 PM

I'd go Speedy in this case.

Now if it was up against the GO Seventies Chrono, that one would win by a landslide!

kbutler1 · 24 July 2015, 11:16 PM

Thanks all for the comments. I was originally really sold on the Speedmaster but when I saw the GO (not in person) and read up on their history I was intrigued. I'm a 30 something active guy with a professional job but work from home in a relaxed environment so a "dressy" watch isn't what I am looking for now.

Sounds like most lean towards the Omega but I'm still torn. A dealer I have contacted has the GO coming in on a trade with both steel and the trieste band so I'll have to see how motivated they are to sell the package. If price is crazy, it might just have to go with the Speedmaster (looking at the model with the transparent case back)

cheers again to all!

GB-man · 25 July 2015, 01:21 AM

I like the speedy

B. Doggy · 25 July 2015, 02:05 AM

Speedy of course for a number of reasons

lapince · 25 July 2015, 04:15 AM

I prefer the speed master myself

aprasert · 26 July 2015, 10:08 AM

Speedmaster pro! GO if you are looking at the other Speedy variants (reduced auto, broad arrow, 9300 series etc)

wisguy · 26 July 2015, 01:03 PM

Speedy is a great watch.

GOs are great too, but the model you selected is my least favorite of all.

zama · 26 July 2015, 02:05 PM

Speedy more history and easier to move if you ever needed to.

Hi-roller · 29 July 2015, 04:55 AM

Had both. The GO is a quality watch but I'd go for the Speedy

florianbegins · 29 July 2015, 10:37 PM

I would go for the classic Speedmaster - but it's up to you.

CWIN · 30 July 2015, 11:40 AM

Speedmaster, no contest.

improviz · 1 August 2015, 11:20 AM

GO is one of the best looking watches in my collection IMO:

kbutler1 · 2 August 2015, 03:41 AM

Ended up going with the classic hesalite crystal speedmaster, received it yesterday!
Definitely interested in adding a GO at some point but for now it'll have to wait.
Cheers all!

23 July 2015, 10:54 PM	#1
kbutler1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Colorado Watch: This one Posts: 633	Speedmaster vs Glashutte Original Hey all! Considering a new watch. Currently own a polar Rolex Exp II but want to add another piece. Considering the following: Omega Speedmaster Glashutte Original Sport Evolution Panorama Date The Omega is much easier to find and will be cheaper but something draws me to how unique the GO is. The GO will not be the easiest to find as it was discontinued a few years ago. Any thoughts? Cheers!

24 July 2015, 03:19 AM	#8
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I have owned both, kept the Speedmaster. Unless you have the wrist for the Sport Evolution, it might be tough. Beautiful watch, fantastic bracelet with the micro adjustment but very heavy and solid. I had no choice but to sell it after losing a lot of weight. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

24 July 2015, 10:35 AM	#11
RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ruk Location: .ie Watch: 5711,Sub,Daytona,P Posts: 1,232	Classic wins. Speedy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 'The best watch out there is the one you like the most'

24 July 2015, 11:41 AM	#12
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Thats an easy pick.......Speedmaster __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

24 July 2015, 11:03 PM	#13
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I'd go Speedy in this case. Now if it was up against the GO Seventies Chrono, that one would win by a landslide! __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

23 July 2015, 11:08 PM	#2
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I would go with a Speedmaster, a classic look. The GO design doesn't really speak to me.

23 July 2015, 11:18 PM	#3
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	No contest – one's an old nag being flogged to death, the other is a thoroughbred! http://forums.watchuseek.com/f30/fs-...d-1799234.html http://forums.watchnet.com/index.php...o=717512&rid=0 http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=msg&th=2165602 Plenty here Anything showing in Europe will be inclusive of VAT (20%) so that should be deducted by the dealer – only applies to commercial sales, not private.

23 July 2015, 11:19 PM	#4
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Speedmaster if it's the Pro Moon Watch.

24 July 2015, 02:26 AM	#6
Lange1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Francisco Posts: 315	I love GO quality and craftsmanship. But for this situation I'll go with speedmaster. The sport evolution in GO line not really interesting overall.

24 July 2015, 06:19 AM	#9
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,098	speedmaster is a classic

24 July 2015, 09:42 AM	#10
josephvman Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 808	I really like the GO watches, but I had a Sport Evolution Pano Date and didn't keep it for very long. I've got Subs and a Sea Dweller, and the Evo just didn't have anything about it that made it stand out from my Rolex's, granted all divers have more or less the same derivative look that really started with the Sub. Have you considered the Calibre de Cartier diver? I had the standard Calibre in stainless on bracelet, and I really like what Cartier has done with this Calibre line and the new in-house movements. Their diver has a distinct Cartier appeal that sets it apart from the others in that segment.

24 July 2015, 11:16 PM	#14
kbutler1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Colorado Watch: This one Posts: 633	Thanks all for the comments. I was originally really sold on the Speedmaster but when I saw the GO (not in person) and read up on their history I was intrigued. I'm a 30 something active guy with a professional job but work from home in a relaxed environment so a "dressy" watch isn't what I am looking for now. Sounds like most lean towards the Omega but I'm still torn. A dealer I have contacted has the GO coming in on a trade with both steel and the trieste band so I'll have to see how motivated they are to sell the package. If price is crazy, it might just have to go with the Speedmaster (looking at the model with the transparent case back) cheers again to all!

25 July 2015, 01:21 AM	#15
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I like the speedy

25 July 2015, 02:05 AM	#16
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Speedy of course for a number of reasons __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

25 July 2015, 04:15 AM	#17
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	I prefer the speed master myself

26 July 2015, 10:08 AM	#18
aprasert "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 184	Speedmaster pro! GO if you are looking at the other Speedy variants (reduced auto, broad arrow, 9300 series etc)

26 July 2015, 01:03 PM	#19
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	Speedy is a great watch. GOs are great too, but the model you selected is my least favorite of all. __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

26 July 2015, 02:05 PM	#20
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	Speedy more history and easier to move if you ever needed to. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

29 July 2015, 04:55 AM	#21
Hi-roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: London UK Watch: Daytona,GMT's,1680 Posts: 283	Had both. The GO is a quality watch but I'd go for the Speedy

29 July 2015, 10:37 PM	#22
florianbegins "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Germany Posts: 6	I would go for the classic Speedmaster - but it's up to you.

30 July 2015, 11:40 AM	#23
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Speedmaster, no contest. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

1 August 2015, 11:20 AM	#24
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	GO is one of the best looking watches in my collection IMO: __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

2 August 2015, 03:41 AM	#25
kbutler1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Colorado Watch: This one Posts: 633	Ended up going with the classic hesalite crystal speedmaster, received it yesterday! Definitely interested in adding a GO at some point but for now it'll have to wait. Cheers all!

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