Speedy Pro or Explorer I to Complete a Collection?

[mps354]

Speedy pro with Hesalite is my vote...as has been said, it adds another function and a different brand to your collection

[cfracing]

Originally Posted by Joemck

Though others state the speedy is both a classic and would round out your collection , I agree that the explorer is the watch that almost anyone could be happy with as the one and only. I’d give it another look. Diversity works well in the watch box but less so in life. Good luck!!!

I agree that the Explorer might be the watch I would be happy with if it was my one and only, but the OP is wanting to round out his collection so I vote for the Omega Speedmaster.

[Ku5165]

Speedy pro!!

[geebob]

Go with Speedy Pro.

[79280_116520]

Speedy Pro > Explorer I

[kneedeep]

Speedy Pro Hesalite

[ras47]

Speedy Pro. There are SO many choices for size, movement, etc, and straps can completely change the look of a Speedmaster maybe more than for any other watch.

[sgarrity]

I'm an Explorer owner and big fan but with that collection.....hard to say no to a Speedy Pro!

[colincb]

I'd go with the Speedy. In regards to the speedy- Whats the difference between the Hesalite and sapphire crystal (as far as aesthetics)?

[dave023]

Speedy hesalite.

[NLYogi]

Most of your watches (not sure about the Grand Seiko) are at a substantial higher pricepoint than the Speedmaster. Now that might not be a strong argument and I am surprised myself about noting it, because collecting should not be about the price of individual pieces. But imo the Explorer would just fit in much better. To me there is a risk that the Speedmaster could shine out negatively as the “Invicta” of the collection between the heavyweights in your watchbox.
The Explorer breaths higher quality and finish than the Speedmaster. I would add the Explorer. And for fun get a Speedmaster in a later stage.

[Star Ferry]

I had this same dilemma last week and got the Explorer

The speedy pro is great. But I realized I wasn't going to wear it much.

[carloman]

Originally Posted by NLYogi

Most of your watches (not sure about the Grand Seiko) are at a substantial higher pricepoint than the Speedmaster. Now that might not be a strong argument and I am surprised myself about noting it, because collecting should not be about the price of individual pieces. But imo the Explorer would just fit in much better. To me there is a risk that the Speedmaster could shine out negatively as the “Invicta” of the collection between the heavyweights in your watchbox.
The Explorer breaths higher quality and finish than the Speedmaster. I would add the Explorer. And for fun get a Speedmaster in a later stage.

That's very interesting. I own an Explorer and was going to suggest the Speedmaster for his collection due it being THE iconic chronograph, but then I read your opinion and changed my mind.

I always figured the Explorer was perfect for the one watch sort of person and less suited to a varied collection. I didn't consider the cut-from-a-single-block-of-steel quality that it exudes and how well that characteristic alone makes it fit in so well...

[KrismanX]

If no date necessary, go chrono! Speedy gets my vote.

[faz]

OP, nice varying collection of watches. Don't see any divers in there so I assume you are not a fan, otherwise a SubC (no date) would be a great addition in my opinion.

Between the two, if I had your collection, I would go with Speedmaster. And if I ever buy a speedmaster, it will be the hesalite version.

Originally Posted by colincb

I'd go with the Speedy. In regards to the speedy- Whats the difference between the Hesalite and sapphire crystal (as far as aesthetics)?

The most obvious seems to be the white ring around the edge of the sapphire vs. cleaner look of the hesalite.

Two pictures results of google search:

[DonBateman]

A speedy should be in everyone's collection at some point.

[rossi46]

Originally Posted by NLYogi

To me there is a risk that the Speedmaster could shine out negatively as the “Invicta” of the collection between the heavyweights in your watchbox.
The Explorer breaths higher quality and finish than the Speedmaster.

You don't buy a Speedmaster because of the finishing; it ain't a Patek. But then again, Rolexes aren't paradigms of high-end finishing, either.

You buy a Speedmaster because it is THE iconic chronograph. Because it outlasted all other watches and was chosen via rigorous testing to be used by astronauts on the moon. Because the design was just about perfect when it debuted in 1957 and has barely changed since (even the Explorer has been revised a few times).

The "Invicta" of the collection?!

[Strummer25]

Another vote for the speedy

[harryrichthomas]

Explorer!

[stevedssd]

And even one more vote for the Speedy with hesalite

[WhiskyVerb]

I have both the 214270 and the Speedy Pro - in fact they are my only two premium watches. I think you should have both, but get the Explorer first before the prices go higher. But if you only get one, get the Speedmaster.

[andrewd]

Speedy hesalite for the win. Avoid the 'special editions'. They make a new one every year and they are tacky.

[MJaber]

Speedy Pro Hesalite.

[watchwatcher]

From a "collectors" standpoint...I agree with the Speedy.

But, having said that, I like the way the new EXP feels and looks on the wrist. Tough call.

[douglasf13]

In a vacuum, I'd say 114270>Speedy>214270, but, in the case of your collection, I'd probably go Speedy.