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technicaldirector · 25 February 2008, 12:19 PM

I'f my search for a $2500 GMT leaves me dry, I'm considering pulling the trigger on a Speedmaster Date:

Thoughs?

Missed it by 20 minutes!!

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Speedmaster Date Ref. 3210.52

Speedmaster Date Ref. 3210.51

Moon Watch

mike · 28 February 2008, 09:35 AM

Mike, I would go with the original Speedmaster. Like the GMT it has a history few watches can touch.

C.J. · 28 February 2008, 09:40 AM

That's a tough one. You have to get what you really want. If you settle for one of them, you're not going to be happy. I went the GMT route first, if I hadn't, I would have been miserable. But, a Speedy is definitely on the radar

Perdu · 28 February 2008, 10:23 AM

If you really want a GMT I'd hold out for it. But, the Moon watch is very cool too, it's just they are so different. I voted to wait for a GMT.

applebook · 29 February 2008, 10:35 AM

I've owned three Speedmasters, and one of them was a Valjoux Day-Date automatic. I sold it after a week at a big loss because it felt cheap, kept poor time, and its chronograph operation was less than stellar.

The Pro Moon, on the other hand, just feels right, runs well, is a classic, and will keep its value.

If I had to choose between the Moon watch and any GMT-Master, I'd favor the latter

frostie · 29 February 2008, 04:30 PM

Voted for the moonwatch

BiG JeEzY · 1 March 2008, 02:42 PM

I also voted to wait for the GMT, I think you can find many good deals out there.

miner · 2 March 2008, 01:38 PM

Moonwatch....lovely

mdx77 · 2 March 2008, 01:49 PM

....a little late to this vote......Moonwatch RULEZ!

lardog · 3 March 2008, 11:32 AM

Jimbits76 · 6 March 2008, 06:35 AM

These moonwatches have triggered some lost forgotten thing in my brain.

I want one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Must get through year without buying watch....Must get through year without buying watch....Must get through year without buying watch

J

jasper · 20 March 2008, 06:17 AM

Moon watch straight away - you won't be disapointed. I've seen superb watches for as litle as $1200. Keep an eye out for your GMT as well, bu this will take a while longer, and in the meantime how will you know what time it is?

But I'm biased.....Oddly I've *just* found a $2500 GMT 16750 which I will pick up soon, and it will share wrist time with my moon watch, which I've owned since 1997.

View Poll Results: So, which one?
Keep searching for a nice <$2800 GMT	9	25.71%
Speedmaster 3210.52 with the funky dial	0	0%
Speedmaster 3210.51 with the funky dial	0	0%
Moon Watch	26	74.29%
Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll

25 February 2008, 12:19 PM	#1
technicaldirector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Los Angeles Watch: 1675 Pepsi GMT Posts: 181	Speedmaster in my future? I'f my search for a $2500 GMT leaves me dry, I'm considering pulling the trigger on a Speedmaster Date: Thoughs? Missed it by 20 minutes!! Click here for heartbreaking Ebay Auction Speedmaster Date Ref. 3210.52 Speedmaster Date Ref. 3210.51 Moon Watch

28 February 2008, 09:40 AM	#3
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	That's a tough one. You have to get what you really want. If you settle for one of them, you're not going to be happy. I went the GMT route first, if I hadn't, I would have been miserable. But, a Speedy is definitely on the radar __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

28 February 2008, 10:23 AM	#4
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	If you really want a GMT I'd hold out for it. But, the Moon watch is very cool too, it's just they are so different. I voted to wait for a GMT. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

29 February 2008, 10:35 AM	#5
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	I've owned three Speedmasters, and one of them was a Valjoux Day-Date automatic. I sold it after a week at a big loss because it felt cheap, kept poor time, and its chronograph operation was less than stellar. The Pro Moon, on the other hand, just feels right, runs well, is a classic, and will keep its value. If I had to choose between the Moon watch and any GMT-Master, I'd favor the latter __________________

28 February 2008, 09:35 AM	#2
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Mike, I would go with the original Speedmaster. Like the GMT it has a history few watches can touch.

29 February 2008, 04:30 PM	#6
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Voted for the moonwatch __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

1 March 2008, 02:42 PM	#7
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	I also voted to wait for the GMT, I think you can find many good deals out there. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

2 March 2008, 01:38 PM	#8
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	Moonwatch....lovely

2 March 2008, 01:49 PM	#9
mdx77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Kurt Location: Philly Burbs!! Posts: 3,296	....a little late to this vote......Moonwatch RULEZ! __________________ “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the BLUE pill - the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the RED pill - you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.” Rolex Submariner 116610LV Hulk \| Rolex GMT 16710 Pepsi \| Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday” \| Tudor Black Bay 79220R “ETA Rose” \| Tudor Pelagos Blue Dial \| Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold 116618LB \| Rolex Milgauss “Z-Blue” 116400GV

3 March 2008, 11:32 AM	#10
lardog Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Watch: Over 50 Posts: 177

6 March 2008, 06:35 AM	#11
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	These moonwatches have triggered some lost forgotten thing in my brain. I want one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Must get through year without buying watch....Must get through year without buying watch....Must get through year without buying watch J

20 March 2008, 06:17 AM	#12
jasper "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north vancouver Watch: 1680 / speedy pro Posts: 474	Moon watch straight away - you won't be disapointed. I've seen superb watches for as litle as $1200. Keep an eye out for your GMT as well, bu this will take a while longer, and in the meantime how will you know what time it is? But I'm biased.....Oddly I've just found a $2500 GMT 16750 which I will pick up soon, and it will share wrist time with my moon watch, which I've owned since 1997.

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