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StairLight530!! · 10 March 2023, 02:43 PM

Since these two pieces are somewhat equal in price.

Which would you buy? Any colored OP

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JParm · 10 March 2023, 02:47 PM

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.

PT_91 · 10 March 2023, 02:55 PM

Obv. I'm biased since owning one, but Speedy all day! To me, the OP is a boring watch without any character

mmbiker · 10 March 2023, 02:58 PM

I have Rolex and SMP, I really love my SMP. So my vote is SMP.

Love the look of SMP.

TimeAZ · 10 March 2023, 02:59 PM

Any OP, any time. Every time. Can't beat that Oyster bracelet and clasp. Perfect, timeless case design.

Carguy87 · 10 March 2023, 03:00 PM

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

SLWoodster · 10 March 2023, 03:03 PM

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.

RogerOP · 10 March 2023, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SLWoodster

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.

The bracelet on the OP is better than the Speedy.

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.

ArtNouveau · 10 March 2023, 03:12 PM

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.

jb335 · 10 March 2023, 03:38 PM

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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amphr1 · 10 March 2023, 04:19 PM

Let me know when Rolex OP pass space flight qualification test.

Blanch · 10 March 2023, 04:25 PM

Op41

Doood · 10 March 2023, 05:50 PM

Speedy hesalite.

OG1982 · 10 March 2023, 05:53 PM

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!

rg9390 · 10 March 2023, 06:01 PM

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.

waxy88 · 10 March 2023, 06:06 PM

Speedy, without hesitation

joli160 · 10 March 2023, 06:19 PM

OP every day

Phwtch1 · 10 March 2023, 06:21 PM

IMO it's not a fair comparison. The OP is way better than the Speedmaster and it'll always be the OP for me.

PT_91 · 10 March 2023, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rg9390

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.

Lol! :-)

rolexgs · 10 March 2023, 06:22 PM

OP 41, coral red.

Krash · 10 March 2023, 06:53 PM

Speedmaster of course, but I wouldn’t mind have a blue dial OP41 too.

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DLRIDES · 10 March 2023, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Doood

Speedy hesalite.

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RichardBartlett · 10 March 2023, 07:27 PM

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

waxy88 · 10 March 2023, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Phwtch1

IMO it's not a fair comparison. The OP is way better than the Speedmaster and it'll always be the OP for me.

Fascinated to know what this based on. Clearly you feel the OP is far superior to the Speedmaster

Andad · 10 March 2023, 07:51 PM

Between those two - The Speedmaster.

Driver8 · 10 March 2023, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by waxy88

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phwtch1

IMO it's not a fair comparison. The OP is way better than the Speedmaster and it'll always be the OP for me.

Fascinated to know what this based on. Clearly you feel the OP is far superior to the Speedmaster

I was wondering that too. Fine if people just prefer the aesthetic of one over the other, but I'm genuinely interested in knowing the reasons why the OP is "way better than the Speedmaster".

I have no problem with the OP at all, but out of those two I'd take the Speedmaster myself...every...single...time.

cdmorenot · 10 March 2023, 08:22 PM

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.

HogwldFLTR · 10 March 2023, 08:24 PM

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.

travisb · 10 March 2023, 08:34 PM

OP 41 green. Not taking anything away from how iconic the Speedmaster is.

diver2012 · 10 March 2023, 08:40 PM

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.

10 March 2023, 02:43 PM	#1
StairLight530!! Banned Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: La Posts: 69	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, 02:59 PM	#5
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,233	Any OP, any time. Every time. Can't beat that Oyster bracelet and clasp. Perfect, timeless case design. __________________ The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.

10 March 2023, 06:19 PM	#17
joli160 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,663	OP every day __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

10 March 2023, 07:51 PM	#25
Andad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,413	Between those two - The Speedmaster. __________________ E

10 March 2023, 08:22 PM	#27
cdmorenot 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,644	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. __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| Omega \| Oris \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

10 March 2023, 02:47 PM	#2
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,565	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
PT_91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Switzerland Posts: 514	Obv. I'm biased since owning one, but Speedy all day! To me, the OP is a boring watch without any character

10 March 2023, 02:58 PM	#4
mmbiker "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Canada Watch: Sub Posts: 577	I have Rolex and SMP, I really love my SMP. So my vote is SMP. Love the look of SMP.

10 March 2023, 03:00 PM	#6
Carguy87 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Real Name: Steve Location: Nevada Watch: JC 126660 Posts: 4,277	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

10 March 2023, 03:03 PM	#7
SLWoodster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 1,483	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.

10 March 2023, 03:12 PM	#9
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,287	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.

10 March 2023, 03:38 PM	#10
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,378	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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 March 2023, 04:19 PM	#11
amphr1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 2,231	Let me know when Rolex OP pass space flight qualification test.

10 March 2023, 04:25 PM	#12
Blanch "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 587	Op41

10 March 2023, 05:50 PM	#13
Doood "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Socal Posts: 1,022	Speedy hesalite.

10 March 2023, 05:53 PM	#14
OG1982 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Ollie Location: UK Watch: Sub, DJ36 & BB54 Posts: 1,849	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
rg9390 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sydney, HK Watch: Daytona SS Posts: 463	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
waxy88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 362	Speedy, without hesitation

10 March 2023, 06:21 PM	#18
Phwtch1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Miami Posts: 130	IMO it's not a fair comparison. The OP is way better than the Speedmaster and it'll always be the OP for me.

10 March 2023, 06:22 PM	#20
rolexgs Banned Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: canada Posts: 460	OP 41, coral red.

10 March 2023, 06:53 PM	#21
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,038	Speedmaster of course, but I wouldn’t mind have a blue dial OP41 too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 March 2023, 07:27 PM	#23
RichardBartlett "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Tenerife Posts: 630	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

10 March 2023, 08:24 PM	#28
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,618	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. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

10 March 2023, 08:34 PM	#29
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,271	OP 41 green. Not taking anything away from how iconic the Speedmaster is.

10 March 2023, 08:40 PM	#30
diver2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 1,372	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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