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jjnd08 · 30 August 2015, 02:01 AM

I am considering picking up a Speedy to pair with my 15400 black dial. I have very little knowledge on the Speedy, so I am turning to this forum for some guidance and opinions.

The watch may occasionally make an appearance in a business casual environment, but I doubt that would happen often. This watch will be intended for nights and weekends.

I am trying to decide between a Moon Watch, or the Schumacher posted below. They each have their own merits.

Moon Watch:
- Hard to beat the history of a watch that was on the moon
- A bit more versatile with the all black dial
- Dial is completely symmetrical
- Absolute icon
- Less water resistance
- A very common watch

Schumacher:
- Far less common, there are SO many "classic" moon watches out there
- While I like that it has a different design and some color, I worry that I won't like it as much after the novelty of it wears off. I had a blue 16613, and a LVC, and flipped them both in 3 months because the color got old for me.
- Has a date. I had a Daytona as an only watch for a year and a half, and I was fine without the date; but, I'll admit, it is nice having the date back on my watch.
- More water resistant (100m vs 50m)

Thank you in advance for the feedback and votes!

jjnd08 · 30 August 2015, 02:03 AM

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The Joker · 30 August 2015, 04:05 AM

Prefer the Moon, prefer that dial. Maybe common on the forum, but not in the wild.

Legibility, look at the hands pop on the moon.

jjnd08 · 30 August 2015, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

Prefer the Moon, prefer that dial. Maybe common on the forum, but not in the wild.

Legibility, look at the hands pop on the moon.

Good point on the legibility; I didn't even consider that.

brookish · 30 August 2015, 04:16 AM

"Very common watch".... I have seen ONE the last three years. I have the moon (SS) and you can't beat it; wear it on a strap, bracelet, nato, goes with everything!

MTROIS · 30 August 2015, 07:03 AM

Moonwatch!!
Can't beat that heritage and is a bit more "dressy" than the Schumi one.

jjnd08 · 30 August 2015, 07:42 AM

Is there a preference for hexi or sapphire? What about solid caseback vs sapphire?

MTROIS · 30 August 2015, 07:57 AM

The most relevant model is the hesalite and solid case back... But the sapphire sandwich is nice too.

jjnd08 · 30 August 2015, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTROIS

The most relevant model is the hesalite and solid case back... But the sapphire sandwich is nice too.

Many thanks! I like the historical aspect of the solid and hesalite, but the chrono movement looks so cool!

rebel_1 · 30 August 2015, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTROIS

The most relevant model is the hesalite and solid case back... But the sapphire sandwich is nice too.

This. For me, I'd rather have the moon watch.

carreramay · 30 August 2015, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brookish

"Very common watch".... I have seen ONE the last three years. I have the moon (SS) and you can't beat it; wear it on a strap, bracelet, nato, goes with everything!

Same here. I live in Phoenix/Scottsdale area and couldn't tell you the last time I saw one. I'm in Vegas 3 times a year and haven't ever seen one there.

jjnd08 · 30 August 2015, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brookish

"Very common watch".... I have seen ONE the last three years. I have the moon (SS) and you can't beat it; wear it on a strap, bracelet, nato, goes with everything!

Quote:

Originally Posted by carreramay

Same here. I live in Phoenix/Scottsdale area and couldn't tell you the last time I saw one. I'm in Vegas 3 times a year and haven't ever seen one there.

I must be desensitized since I see it so much on here and IG.

Appreciate the feedback, everyone! Please keep it coming!

Marrk · 30 August 2015, 03:07 PM

I voted Schumacher.

The Schummy stood out for me. It has a business-like look of simplicity that reminded me of the '60s Daytonas.

DCheeta · 30 August 2015, 03:55 PM

Get the Pro. It's the true Speedmaster, as far as I'm concerned. And of course it has the be the hesalite front/steel back, that's the only one flight qualified by NASA.

As you can see, I'm a bit of a Speedmaster purist!

jjnd08 · 30 August 2015, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

I voted Schumacher.

The Schummy stood out for me. It has a business-like look of simplicity that reminded me of the '60s Daytonas.

That may be why I'm drawn to it; I hadn't put that together yet.

Appreciate one of the Schumacher voters chiming in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Get the Pro. It's the true Speedmaster, as far as I'm concerned. And of course it has the be the hesalite front/steel back, that's the only one flight qualified by NASA.

As you can see, I'm a bit of a Speedmaster purist!

Very true, it's really the only moon watch.

It looks like there are a lot of purists on here, or no love for the Schumacher. I'm surprised the moon watch is winning by this margin. I kind of thought the date and better WR might tip the poll in favor of the Schumi.

witch watch · 30 August 2015, 11:11 PM

I'm a car guy and I love that white-on-black-on-white. Schumi for me it's different

jwpatt · 31 August 2015, 02:15 AM

As an only Omega, there is only one choice. The 3570 is the one. Period. If you already have that and are looking for some variety, then the Schumacher or other variants are good options.

MTROIS · 31 August 2015, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwpatt

As an only Omega, there is only one choice. The 3570 is the one. Period. If you already have that and are looking for some variety, then the Schumacher or other variants are good options.

This!

kbutler1 · 31 August 2015, 05:17 AM

I went for the history on this one. Speedmaster with hesalite crystal.
iI's a great compliment to my Polar Exp II.

either would be a great choice, but in then end, the classic is where I would go.

good luck!

jjnd08 · 31 August 2015, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwpatt

As an only Omega, there is only one choice. The 3570 is the one. Period. If you already have that and are looking for some variety, then the Schumacher or other variants are good options.

This is a very solid point.

NigeG · 1 September 2015, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTROIS

Moonwatch!!
Can't beat that heritage and is a bit more "dressy" than the Schumi one.

This covers it for me too

Slipstreamer · 1 September 2015, 06:31 AM

If you want to be a "purist" get the Schumi. After all that's what the Speedmaster was used for when it first appeared in 1957, as a racing chronograph watch. The Speedmaster eventually morphed into the "moon watch".

Just stating the facts...

yoda888 · 1 September 2015, 07:13 AM

Moonwatch! 3570.50 or nadda!

As "popular" as that watch is, I've only ever seen one in the wild. (yesterday in fact at Safeway looking at charcoal -- guy had a speedy on a NATO). I think Omega has sold a bazillion of the speedmasters (exaggeration on my part of course..) and yet I never see it in the wild.

I see more "rare" watches in the wild then speedmasters such as Platonas, Smurfs, BatMans, etc.

jjnd08 · 1 September 2015, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slipstreamer

If you want to be a "purist" get the Schumi. After all that's what the Speedmaster was used for when it first appeared in 1957, as a racing chronograph watch. The Speedmaster eventually morphed into the "moon watch".

Just stating the facts...

Interesting point.

Quote:

Originally Posted by yoda888

Moonwatch! 3570.50 or nadda!

As "popular" as that watch is, I've only ever seen one in the wild. (yesterday in fact at Safeway looking at charcoal -- guy had a speedy on a NATO). I think Omega has sold a bazillion of the speedmasters (exaggeration on my part of course..) and yet I never see it in the wild.

I see more "rare" watches in the wild then speedmasters such as Platonas, Smurfs, BatMans, etc.

I've seen the same, but I wonder if that's just more what we are "on the lookout" for.

GB-man · 2 September 2015, 11:10 AM

I'd go hesalite mw

Classic

vol375 · 3 September 2015, 07:58 PM

I'd pick the moon watch. I have my Dad's, which was bought in 1975. There is something about winding that watch that is special, it makes me feel more connected to it, and my Dad. It makes me want to find more watches with hand wound movements.

jjnd08 · 3 September 2015, 10:35 PM

Thanks for the feedback, guys.

I am most likely going to go Speedy, but I want to wait a couple months to pull the trigger.

MTROIS · 4 September 2015, 12:47 AM

Did you see this: http://www.fratellowatches.com/top-5...aster-watches/

MTROIS · 4 September 2015, 12:49 AM

...and this: http://www.fratellowatches.com/speed...aster-watches/

??
May be helpful to also try them on in the flesh.
Only pull trigger when you are really ready....

jjnd08 · 4 September 2015, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTROIS

Did you see this: http://www.fratellowatches.com/top-5...aster-watches/

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTROIS

...and this: http://www.fratellowatches.com/speed...aster-watches/

??
May be helpful to also try them on in the flesh.
Only pull trigger when you are really ready....

Appreciate the link?

Can you, or anyone, please tell me the difference between the new Speedy (#1 in the first article) and the old 3570?

30 August 2015, 02:03 AM	#2
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30 August 2015, 07:42 AM	#7
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,611	Is there a preference for hexi or sapphire? What about solid caseback vs sapphire? __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

2 September 2015, 11:10 AM	#25
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,140	I'd go hesalite mw Classic __________________

3 September 2015, 10:35 PM	#27
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,611	Thanks for the feedback, guys. I am most likely going to go Speedy, but I want to wait a couple months to pull the trigger. __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

View Poll Results: Which Speedy?
Moon Watch	86	83.50%
Schumacher	17	16.50%
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30 August 2015, 02:01 AM	#1
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,611	Moon Watch or Schumacher Speedy? I am considering picking up a Speedy to pair with my 15400 black dial. I have very little knowledge on the Speedy, so I am turning to this forum for some guidance and opinions. The watch may occasionally make an appearance in a business casual environment, but I doubt that would happen often. This watch will be intended for nights and weekends. I am trying to decide between a Moon Watch, or the Schumacher posted below. They each have their own merits. Moon Watch: - Hard to beat the history of a watch that was on the moon - A bit more versatile with the all black dial - Dial is completely symmetrical - Absolute icon - Less water resistance - A very common watch Schumacher: - Far less common, there are SO many "classic" moon watches out there - While I like that it has a different design and some color, I worry that I won't like it as much after the novelty of it wears off. I had a blue 16613, and a LVC, and flipped them both in 3 months because the color got old for me. - Has a date. I had a Daytona as an only watch for a year and a half, and I was fine without the date; but, I'll admit, it is nice having the date back on my watch. - More water resistant (100m vs 50m) Thank you in advance for the feedback and votes! __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

30 August 2015, 04:05 AM	#3
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,639	Prefer the Moon, prefer that dial. Maybe common on the forum, but not in the wild. Legibility, look at the hands pop on the moon.

30 August 2015, 04:16 AM	#5
brookish "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Deep Blue Posts: 316	"Very common watch".... I have seen ONE the last three years. I have the moon (SS) and you can't beat it; wear it on a strap, bracelet, nato, goes with everything!

30 August 2015, 07:03 AM	#6
MTROIS Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 479	Moonwatch!! Can't beat that heritage and is a bit more "dressy" than the Schumi one.

30 August 2015, 07:57 AM	#8
MTROIS Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 479	The most relevant model is the hesalite and solid case back... But the sapphire sandwich is nice too.

30 August 2015, 03:07 PM	#13
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	I voted Schumacher. The Schummy stood out for me. It has a business-like look of simplicity that reminded me of the '60s Daytonas.

30 August 2015, 03:55 PM	#14
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Get the Pro. It's the true Speedmaster, as far as I'm concerned. And of course it has the be the hesalite front/steel back, that's the only one flight qualified by NASA. As you can see, I'm a bit of a Speedmaster purist!

30 August 2015, 11:11 PM	#16
witch watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,201	I'm a car guy and I love that white-on-black-on-white. Schumi for me it's different

31 August 2015, 02:15 AM	#17
jwpatt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 53	As an only Omega, there is only one choice. The 3570 is the one. Period. If you already have that and are looking for some variety, then the Schumacher or other variants are good options.

31 August 2015, 05:17 AM	#19
kbutler1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Colorado Watch: This one Posts: 633	I went for the history on this one. Speedmaster with hesalite crystal. iI's a great compliment to my Polar Exp II. either would be a great choice, but in then end, the classic is where I would go. good luck!

1 September 2015, 06:31 AM	#22
Slipstreamer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Tony Location: Los Angeles Watch: 16610/16233 Posts: 51	If you want to be a "purist" get the Schumi. After all that's what the Speedmaster was used for when it first appeared in 1957, as a racing chronograph watch. The Speedmaster eventually morphed into the "moon watch". Just stating the facts...

1 September 2015, 07:13 AM	#23
yoda888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Outer space Posts: 147	Moonwatch! 3570.50 or nadda! As "popular" as that watch is, I've only ever seen one in the wild. (yesterday in fact at Safeway looking at charcoal -- guy had a speedy on a NATO). I think Omega has sold a bazillion of the speedmasters (exaggeration on my part of course..) and yet I never see it in the wild. I see more "rare" watches in the wild then speedmasters such as Platonas, Smurfs, BatMans, etc.

3 September 2015, 07:58 PM	#26
vol375 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Tennessee Posts: 44	I'd pick the moon watch. I have my Dad's, which was bought in 1975. There is something about winding that watch that is special, it makes me feel more connected to it, and my Dad. It makes me want to find more watches with hand wound movements.

4 September 2015, 12:47 AM	#28
MTROIS Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 479	Did you see this: http://www.fratellowatches.com/top-5...aster-watches/

4 September 2015, 12:49 AM	#29
MTROIS Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 479	...and this: http://www.fratellowatches.com/speed...aster-watches/ ?? May be helpful to also try them on in the flesh. Only pull trigger when you are really ready....

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