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10 March 2023, 02:43 PM | #1 |
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OP41 vs Speedmaster
Since these two pieces are somewhat equal in price.
Which would you buy? Any colored OP Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
10 March 2023, 02:47 PM | #2 |
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I'll take the OP.
I've tried the Speedmaster 3 times (3 different iterations) and it has left shortly thereafter each time. While I like the idea of the Speedmaster and the associated history, I just can't seem to fall in love with it once it's on the wrist. |
10 March 2023, 02:55 PM | #3 |
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Obv. I'm biased since owning one, but Speedy all day! To me, the OP is a boring watch without any character
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10 March 2023, 02:58 PM | #4 |
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I have Rolex and SMP, I really love my SMP. So my vote is SMP.
Love the look of SMP. |
10 March 2023, 02:59 PM | #5 |
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Any OP, any time. Every time. Can't beat that Oyster bracelet and clasp. Perfect, timeless case design.
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10 March 2023, 03:00 PM | #6 |
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I would go Speedy. To be fair, I went to the OB in San Fran fully ready to pull the trigger on a sapphire sandwich Moonwatch but was unimpressed once it was on my wrist. Tried on the Speedmaster Moonphase with the automatic movement and had to have it. It’s become my daily for work; wonderful exhibition caseback but not as flashy as my JC (a benefit for my work environment). Ultimately get whichever one sings to you but that’s my $.02
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10 March 2023, 03:03 PM | #7 |
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OP41 green for the hype. obviously.
Speedmaster if i'm actually looking for a real watch. Great chrono. New bracelet super comfortable, new CAN BE HAD FOR UNDER $6k. |
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These are two completely separate and different watches. Why bother to compare? You should be looking more at the Seamasters as a comparison. Or the SMP vs the Daytona. The OP has more water resistance, long power reserve and Some other stuff I’ve forgotten. But it’s a standard 3 hander. Do you need a Chrono? Do you prefer colours? It’s all too much to compare the two. |
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10 March 2023, 03:12 PM | #9 |
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I have both, a Hesalite Speedy and a red OP41. Completely different watches, if I were you I would get the Speedy first, then an OP later.
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10 March 2023, 03:38 PM | #10 |
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I’m an unapologetic Rolex fanboy but I’d take a Speedy over an OP. I know a Speedy on the wrist would make me smile more than an OP.
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10 March 2023, 04:19 PM | #11 |
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Let me know when Rolex OP pass space flight qualification test.
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10 March 2023, 04:25 PM | #12 |
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Op41
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10 March 2023, 05:50 PM | #13 |
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Speedy hesalite.
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10 March 2023, 05:53 PM | #14 |
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Technically, there is no comparison. The OP is a tough watch but the Omega is almost better in all areas except hype and water resistance. Everything else is just subjective.
Saying all of that, I'd probably still pick the OP. I've just traded my 3861 SS Speedy against an older Explorer. The Speedy is a great watch and a classic, but as others have said I never properly 'bonded' with it, despite over a year of trying! |
10 March 2023, 06:01 PM | #15 |
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Speedy for me. I don't have any of them.
But ironically, I am in the list waiting for a green OP41 and not a Speedy. |
10 March 2023, 06:06 PM | #16 |
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Speedy, without hesitation
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10 March 2023, 06:19 PM | #17 |
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OP every day
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10 March 2023, 06:21 PM | #18 |
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IMO it's not a fair comparison. The OP is way better than the Speedmaster and it'll always be the OP for me.
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10 March 2023, 06:22 PM | #19 |
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10 March 2023, 06:22 PM | #20 |
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OP 41, coral red.
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10 March 2023, 06:53 PM | #21 |
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Speedmaster of course, but I wouldn’t mind have a blue dial OP41 too.
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10 March 2023, 06:55 PM | #22 |
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10 March 2023, 07:27 PM | #23 |
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I'd only ever buy one Omega and it's not the speedy . Just don't like them
The OP 41 is a great line up of watches. Just a shame they discontinued certain colours when they should have added more instead |
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10 March 2023, 07:51 PM | #25 |
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Between those two - The Speedmaster.
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I have no problem with the OP at all, but out of those two I'd take the Speedmaster myself...every...single...time.
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10 March 2023, 08:22 PM | #27 |
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Speedy. 100% The new bracelet is just as comfortable as the oyster.
While I like the OP, the Speedy is just that much better imho. It looks better, it’s super iconic, it has a great chrono complication.
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10 March 2023, 08:24 PM | #28 |
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OP41 vs Speedmaster
Standard silver OP41 if you don't own a Rolex. In a larger collection than something more interesting. I swapped for a Blancpain FF Bathycaphe. In a more interesting dial color, it would be a harder choice.
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10 March 2023, 08:34 PM | #29 |
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OP 41 green. Not taking anything away from how iconic the Speedmaster is.
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10 March 2023, 08:40 PM | #30 |
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I bought a hesalite Speedy in November 2022 and absolutely love it. Wear it all the time and never get bored of it.
Any watch guy has to have the moonwatch in their collection. |
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