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swatty · 22 July 2008, 12:26 PM

I'm thinking of buying a Speedmaster , there are so many models I thought I'd asked the experts before taking the plunge. I have narrowed it down to 2 (i think)

1) ref 3570.50 Moon watch

or

2) ref 3507.51 Micheal Schumaker edition , black with white subdials.

Which one would you recommend for first speedmaster

or any other suggestions

el-piloto · 22 July 2008, 04:38 PM

Hi Peter!

Well... first of all, great that you are contemplating on getting a Speedy!

Imho the best place to start is the classic (current) Speedmaster 3570.50...

The original Speedy is something of "a must"... and a true legend!!!!!

The way I started out years ago was... well, I went completely vintage,
and after I got the original cal. 321 models in, I crawled my way up to the
more recent outings...

But the current "original" 3570.50 will just do nicely!!!

As for the "Schumi"... they sure are gorgeous watches, and the 3507.51.00
you've mentioned is really nice!

You'll first have to narrow it down a bit... like:
- Do you like a manually (hand-) wound watch (3570.50) or do you prefer
an automatic (3507.51.00)?
- Does history (NASA for example) play an important part in your decision?
If so, then I'd say the 3570.50 would be your choice (out of the current
offerings).

Movement-wise the cal. 1861 (that drives the 3570.50) is one of the most
classic and rugged chronograph movements out there!

I'm sure you'll do your math... and get the one that speaks to you the most!

Both are great watches...

With best regards

Petros

P.S. And as for other suggestions...: well... vintage vintage all the way!!!!

A real "Moonwalker" with cal. 321 (either 105.003, 105.012 or 145.012) would be
the epitome of a historic watch...!!!

2careless · 22 July 2008, 05:26 PM

Peter, have you also thought about a sapphire sandwich e.g. 3573.50?

swatty · 22 July 2008, 05:46 PM

Thanks Guys for the great info. Because I have a number of watches (as most of us do) the speedmaster would only be worn sometimes so manual wind wouldn't worry me .

I'll also check out a 3573.50

Thanks again for taking the time to respond

22 July 2008, 12:26 PM	#1
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,414	Help with Speedmaster Purchase I'm thinking of buying a Speedmaster , there are so many models I thought I'd asked the experts before taking the plunge. I have narrowed it down to 2 (i think) 1) ref 3570.50 Moon watch or 2) ref 3507.51 Micheal Schumaker edition , black with white subdials. Which one would you recommend for first speedmaster or any other suggestions

22 July 2008, 04:38 PM	#2
el-piloto "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Petros Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 370	Hi Peter! Well... first of all, great that you are contemplating on getting a Speedy! Imho the best place to start is the classic (current) Speedmaster 3570.50... The original Speedy is something of "a must"... and a true legend!!!!! The way I started out years ago was... well, I went completely vintage, and after I got the original cal. 321 models in, I crawled my way up to the more recent outings... But the current "original" 3570.50 will just do nicely!!! As for the "Schumi"... they sure are gorgeous watches, and the 3507.51.00 you've mentioned is really nice! You'll first have to narrow it down a bit... like: - Do you like a manually (hand-) wound watch (3570.50) or do you prefer an automatic (3507.51.00)? - Does history (NASA for example) play an important part in your decision? If so, then I'd say the 3570.50 would be your choice (out of the current offerings). Movement-wise the cal. 1861 (that drives the 3570.50) is one of the most classic and rugged chronograph movements out there! I'm sure you'll do your math... and get the one that speaks to you the most! Both are great watches... With best regards Petros P.S. And as for other suggestions...: well... vintage vintage all the way!!!! A real "Moonwalker" with cal. 321 (either 105.003, 105.012 or 145.012) would be the epitome of a historic watch...!!! __________________ This is gold, Mr. Bond. All my life I've admired its color, its brilliance, its divine heaviness. I welcome any enterprise that will increase my stock...which is considerable!

22 July 2008, 05:26 PM	#3
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Peter, have you also thought about a sapphire sandwich e.g. 3573.50?

22 July 2008, 05:46 PM	#4
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,414	Thanks Guys for the great info. Because I have a number of watches (as most of us do) the speedmaster would only be worn sometimes so manual wind wouldn't worry me . I'll also check out a 3573.50 Thanks again for taking the time to respond

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