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Hawada · 7 October 2016, 03:13 PM

Guys, can't make up my mind - ultimate grail watch would be Rolex Daytona SS or Submariner but Rolex might come in a couple of years. In the meantime I'm torn between the moon watch (original with hesalite crystal) or Tudor Pelagos. Love dive watches and Tudor but not don't think the pelagos is versatile and the omega can go with anything and is classic. Thoughts!?

DCheeta · 7 October 2016, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawada

Guys, can't make up my mind - ultimate grail watch would be Rolex Daytona SS or Submariner but Rolex might come in a couple of years. In the meantime I'm torn between the moon watch (original with hesalite crystal) or Tudor Pelagos. Love dive watches and Tudor but not don't think the pelagos is versatile and the omega can go with anything and is classic. Thoughts!?

Sounds like you've answered your own question. Post pics of the Speedy in the Omega forum when you get it.

Spikedlee · 7 October 2016, 03:17 PM

Speedy

Kevin of Larchmont · 7 October 2016, 03:20 PM

Clearly you need both.

turboevo2 · 7 October 2016, 03:39 PM

Speedy first then Tudor

Utomow · 7 October 2016, 03:41 PM

vote for speedmaster. It is a great watch

Singslinger · 7 October 2016, 03:43 PM

If I had to choose, it would be the Speedmaster.

rolexnub · 7 October 2016, 03:52 PM

Omega Speedmaster

OmegaJJH · 7 October 2016, 06:47 PM

Omega Speedmaster without doubt!

Your alternative (and this may be really difficult) is to not get either and use the money to buy the Rolex that you REALLY want.

1William · 7 October 2016, 09:02 PM

If it is going to be an only watch I would go with the black Pelagos with the new In-house movement. I have owned several Speedy's and while I respect the history I always end up moving them. Has a lot to do with the metal band fit but even on leather, the straps are too thin and cost a fortune in OEM. My Pelagos is one of the most accurate watches I own. The case is very wearable and the lume is unbeatable. For the money, I don't know of a better watch.

beshannon · 7 October 2016, 09:27 PM

Speedmaster

Watch Rob · 7 October 2016, 09:35 PM

Speedy

stratguy · 7 October 2016, 10:57 PM

Another vote for Speedy.

Quicksilver · 7 October 2016, 11:00 PM

Speedmaster. It has the heritage and drop dead gorgeous looks.

Case61 · 7 October 2016, 11:12 PM

Speedy!

Case61 · 7 October 2016, 11:13 PM

{Ignore, accidental double post}

tifosi · 7 October 2016, 11:17 PM

Speedy then Sub.

Bluside · 7 October 2016, 11:19 PM

Speedmaster for me.

Juantxo · 7 October 2016, 11:23 PM

Speedmaster by far.

Kevin of Larchmont · 7 October 2016, 11:28 PM

Full disclosure, I wear the Pelagos more than the Speedy but I don't love the Speedy any less. I consider the Pelagos more of a daily driver, the Speedy more for special occasions.

sechsgang · 7 October 2016, 11:34 PM

The speedmaster is wonderful, but honestly boring (even on nato straps). The Pelagos IMHO actually has more staying power and functionality. Either way however you can't go wrong.

Jack T · 7 October 2016, 11:36 PM

I like Omega's but indifferent toward the Speedmaster. Not a fan of the Pelagos either, I'd wait until I could buy a Daytona (easy for me to say!!)

GB-man · 8 October 2016, 12:49 AM

Pelagos! I prefer watches I can swim and shower in

Hawada · 8 October 2016, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack T

I like Omega's but indifferent toward the Speedmaster. Not a fan of the Pelagos either, I'd wait until I could buy a Daytona (easy for me to say!!)

If I can even find one! Hopefully in a year or so the price normalizes a bit!

Hawada · 8 October 2016, 01:30 AM

Wow thanks guys for the overwhelming response. I think it's clear Speedy it is! While I love the Pelagos I just can't get over the classic nature of the speedy and versatility.

sea-dweller · 8 October 2016, 01:45 AM

I vote Tudor!

japenney · 8 October 2016, 01:49 AM

I have owned both but the speedy is just a little more special. Best value manual wind Chrono in the world and amazing history. I may need to buy another one soon.

F1polesitter · 8 October 2016, 01:57 AM

Considering you mentioned your grail is either the Daytona or Sub, I'd suggest Speedy. You'll likely end up getting a Sub at some point. The Speedy would go great with it in a collection.

watchwatcher · 8 October 2016, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

If it is going to be an only watch I would go with the black Pelagos with the new In-house movement. I have owned several Speedy's and while I respect the history I always end up moving them. Has a lot to do with the metal band fit but even on leather, the straps are too thin and cost a fortune in OEM. My Pelagos is one of the most accurate watches I own. The case is very wearable and the lume is unbeatable. For the money, I don't know of a better watch.

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Pelagos! I prefer watches I can swim and shower in

These guys have nailed it, IMO.

Stirling Moss · 8 October 2016, 02:04 AM

Get the Tudor, then save for the Daytona. Then you have a less fragile sapphire crystal dive watch to someday become your beater to go with your Daytona.

7 October 2016, 03:13 PM	#1
Hawada "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 23	Omega speed master moon watch or Tudor Pelagos Guys, can't make up my mind - ultimate grail watch would be Rolex Daytona SS or Submariner but Rolex might come in a couple of years. In the meantime I'm torn between the moon watch (original with hesalite crystal) or Tudor Pelagos. Love dive watches and Tudor but not don't think the pelagos is versatile and the omega can go with anything and is classic. Thoughts!?

7 October 2016, 09:02 PM	#10
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	If it is going to be an only watch I would go with the black Pelagos with the new In-house movement. I have owned several Speedy's and while I respect the history I always end up moving them. Has a lot to do with the metal band fit but even on leather, the straps are too thin and cost a fortune in OEM. My Pelagos is one of the most accurate watches I own. The case is very wearable and the lume is unbeatable. For the money, I don't know of a better watch. Attached Images

7 October 2016, 09:27 PM	#11
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Speedmaster __________________ 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

7 October 2016, 11:00 PM	#14
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	Speedmaster. It has the heritage and drop dead gorgeous looks. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

7 October 2016, 11:17 PM	#17
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Speedy then Sub. __________________ Russ

7 October 2016, 03:17 PM	#3
Spikedlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Too many to narrow Posts: 585	Speedy

7 October 2016, 03:20 PM	#4
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,393	Clearly you need both.

7 October 2016, 03:39 PM	#5
turboevo2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Ryan Location: CA, USA Watch: Rolex GMT2C Posts: 333	Speedy first then Tudor

7 October 2016, 03:41 PM	#6
Utomow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Jakarta Watch: 116610LN, 126334 Posts: 338	vote for speedmaster. It is a great watch

7 October 2016, 03:43 PM	#7
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	If I had to choose, it would be the Speedmaster.

7 October 2016, 03:52 PM	#8
rolexnub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Me & Papa Location: Echo Watch: ing TRF Posts: 3,428	Omega Speedmaster

7 October 2016, 06:47 PM	#9
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	Omega Speedmaster without doubt! Your alternative (and this may be really difficult) is to not get either and use the money to buy the Rolex that you REALLY want.

7 October 2016, 09:35 PM	#12
Watch Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: 114200 Posts: 1,265	Speedy

7 October 2016, 10:57 PM	#13
stratguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 670	Another vote for Speedy.

7 October 2016, 11:12 PM	#15
Case61 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 1,145	Speedy!

7 October 2016, 11:13 PM	#16
Case61 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 1,145	{Ignore, accidental double post}

7 October 2016, 11:19 PM	#18
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	Speedmaster for me.

7 October 2016, 11:23 PM	#19
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	Speedmaster by far.

7 October 2016, 11:28 PM	#20
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,393	Full disclosure, I wear the Pelagos more than the Speedy but I don't love the Speedy any less. I consider the Pelagos more of a daily driver, the Speedy more for special occasions.

7 October 2016, 11:34 PM	#21
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,448	The speedmaster is wonderful, but honestly boring (even on nato straps). The Pelagos IMHO actually has more staying power and functionality. Either way however you can't go wrong.

7 October 2016, 11:36 PM	#22
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	I like Omega's but indifferent toward the Speedmaster. Not a fan of the Pelagos either, I'd wait until I could buy a Daytona (easy for me to say!!) __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

8 October 2016, 12:49 AM	#23
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Pelagos! I prefer watches I can swim and shower in

8 October 2016, 01:30 AM	#25
Hawada "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 23	Wow thanks guys for the overwhelming response. I think it's clear Speedy it is! While I love the Pelagos I just can't get over the classic nature of the speedy and versatility.

8 October 2016, 01:45 AM	#26
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I vote Tudor! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

8 October 2016, 01:49 AM	#27
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	I have owned both but the speedy is just a little more special. Best value manual wind Chrono in the world and amazing history. I may need to buy another one soon.

8 October 2016, 01:57 AM	#28
F1polesitter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 204	Considering you mentioned your grail is either the Daytona or Sub, I'd suggest Speedy. You'll likely end up getting a Sub at some point. The Speedy would go great with it in a collection.

8 October 2016, 02:04 AM	#30
Stirling Moss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Washington State Watch: Doxa 300, 116610, Posts: 28	Tudor Get the Tudor, then save for the Daytona. Then you have a less fragile sapphire crystal dive watch to someday become your beater to go with your Daytona.

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