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epc2 · 8 February 2018, 01:42 AM

Hi Guys,

Looking at adding one of these watches in the 2500-3500 range , I like them all and all will fit my lifestyle and dress code, I'll wear it with leather and rubber straps, don't like Natos and have other watches that I wear with bracelet.

I know that these are all very different pieces but if you can get one of them I'd like to hear your opinion of which one you'd choose and why.

thanks.

FTX I · 8 February 2018, 01:55 AM

Speedmaster Hesalite gets my vote.

jpwv · 8 February 2018, 02:49 AM

Voted Speedy. Its a classic watch.
Didn't vote Panerai as I am of the belief that a first Panerai should be a Luminor. Assuming it would be your first.
Never have considered a Tudor.

osamu · 8 February 2018, 06:15 AM

what else do you own? Looks like you have something similar to the BB Steel (EXII?)

Sounds like this purchase will be more about the strap. The panerai strap market would be hard to beat. If you lean towards rubber the BB has the tailor made Rubber B strap which looks good. But all that being said, out of those options, I would likely go with a speedy pro.

madgraf · 8 February 2018, 06:45 AM

Speedy as it's a true classic (and quite stylish to boot).

SearChart · 8 February 2018, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTX I

Speedmaster Hesalite gets my vote.

Yes!

scarlet knight · 8 February 2018, 07:12 AM

Speedmaster hesalite. A must for any collector. Along with Rolex Sub, JLC Reverso and a Patek, Audemar or Lange.

stockae92 · 8 February 2018, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTX I

Speedmaster Hesalite gets my vote.

what he said :)

unless you can't work the crown to wind, get the PAM 380 and tons of straps.

Some people do find the speedy crown "not easy" to wind.

epc2 · 8 February 2018, 07:25 AM

Thanks for all the replies guys , Is the ETA movement on the 380 a good quality movement?, is it comparable to the Lemania on the Speedy in quality terms??, Asking because I'm not familiar with these movements , my only experience with ETA was with a 7750.

I kind of like the manual wind idea since I don't have any manual wind watches.

Thanks,

stockae92 · 8 February 2018, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epc2

Thanks for all the replies guys , Is the ETA movement on the 380 a good quality movement?, is it comparable to the Lemania on the Speedy in quality terms??, Asking because I'm not familiar with these movements , my only experience with ETA was with a 7750.

I kind of like the manual wind idea since I don't have any manual wind watches.

Thanks,

its a simple reliable movement. Parts are readily available and any half decent watch maker can work on it.

to think of it, it even has less parts than the chronograph movement in speedy, so there is less things to break :p

epc2 · 8 February 2018, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stockae92

its a simple reliable movement. Parts are readily available and any half decent watch maker can work on it.

to think of it, it even has less parts than the chronograph movement in speedy, so there is less things to break :p

Sounds good, thanks.

eltonbalch · 8 February 2018, 09:15 AM

Speedy all the way...I still own the black dial in this picture. I’m really sorry I sold the other two.

mps354 · 8 February 2018, 09:53 AM

Speedmaster would be my choice as well

dakota.destiny · 8 February 2018, 12:23 PM

Panerai 380 all the way .Love the Speedy but really nothing looks better on an aftermarket strap than a Pam ! he did say wasn't sure of hesalite or sapphire .......

DeuceWillis · 9 February 2018, 02:13 PM

I vote Speedy, perhaps on a leather racing strap

Rogdogg · 9 February 2018, 02:38 PM

I voted BB Steel on strap purely because the Black Bay Blue was not an option.
This would be my preference but the BB Steel is nice too.

Allanmodel · 9 February 2018, 05:08 PM

Speedmaster~~

gster33 · 9 February 2018, 05:11 PM

Omega man on the moon. A classic that will sit proudly in any collection imo

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AlexFrank · 10 February 2018, 02:18 AM

I am really amazed and passionate by the Panerai Radiomir.

Takonwong · 10 February 2018, 02:59 AM

BB Steel. I can't do the Speedmaster because of the manual wind, its just not for me.

View Poll Results: Which one and Why?
Omega Speedy on strap( Not sure if hesalite or Sapphire)	29	80.56%
Panerai Radiomir 380.	1	2.78%
Tudor BB Red ETA on strap.	1	2.78%
Tudor BB Steel on strap.	5	13.89%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

8 February 2018, 01:42 AM	#1
epc2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fl Watch: 116610LV,Pam etc. Posts: 1,328	Which one and why? Hi Guys, Looking at adding one of these watches in the 2500-3500 range , I like them all and all will fit my lifestyle and dress code, I'll wear it with leather and rubber straps, don't like Natos and have other watches that I wear with bracelet. I know that these are all very different pieces but if you can get one of them I'd like to hear your opinion of which one you'd choose and why. thanks.

9 February 2018, 02:38 PM	#16
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I voted BB Steel on strap purely because the Black Bay Blue was not an option. This would be my preference but the BB Steel is nice too. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

8 February 2018, 01:55 AM	#2
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Speedmaster Hesalite gets my vote.

8 February 2018, 02:49 AM	#3
jpwv Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 337	Voted Speedy. Its a classic watch. Didn't vote Panerai as I am of the belief that a first Panerai should be a Luminor. Assuming it would be your first. Never have considered a Tudor.

8 February 2018, 06:15 AM	#4
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	what else do you own? Looks like you have something similar to the BB Steel (EXII?) Sounds like this purchase will be more about the strap. The panerai strap market would be hard to beat. If you lean towards rubber the BB has the tailor made Rubber B strap which looks good. But all that being said, out of those options, I would likely go with a speedy pro.

8 February 2018, 06:45 AM	#5
madgraf "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Minnesota Watch: 114060 Posts: 25	Speedy as it's a true classic (and quite stylish to boot).

8 February 2018, 07:12 AM	#7
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,459	Speedmaster hesalite. A must for any collector. Along with Rolex Sub, JLC Reverso and a Patek, Audemar or Lange.

8 February 2018, 07:25 AM	#9
epc2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fl Watch: 116610LV,Pam etc. Posts: 1,328	Thanks for all the replies guys , Is the ETA movement on the 380 a good quality movement?, is it comparable to the Lemania on the Speedy in quality terms??, Asking because I'm not familiar with these movements , my only experience with ETA was with a 7750. I kind of like the manual wind idea since I don't have any manual wind watches. Thanks,

8 February 2018, 09:15 AM	#12
eltonbalch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cambridge, NY Posts: 1,089	Speedy all the way...I still own the black dial in this picture. I’m really sorry I sold the other two.

8 February 2018, 09:53 AM	#13
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,095	Speedmaster would be my choice as well

8 February 2018, 12:23 PM	#14
dakota.destiny Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: paradise Posts: 80	Panerai 380 all the way .Love the Speedy but really nothing looks better on an aftermarket strap than a Pam ! he did say wasn't sure of hesalite or sapphire .......

9 February 2018, 02:13 PM	#15
DeuceWillis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 29	I vote Speedy, perhaps on a leather racing strap

9 February 2018, 05:08 PM	#17
Allanmodel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Allan Location: Little Red Dot Watch: Still Looking....! Posts: 3,899	Speedmaster~~

9 February 2018, 05:11 PM	#18
gster33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Leeds Posts: 29	Omega man on the moon. A classic that will sit proudly in any collection imo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 February 2018, 02:18 AM	#19
AlexFrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: China Posts: 459	I am really amazed and passionate by the Panerai Radiomir.

10 February 2018, 02:59 AM	#20
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	BB Steel. I can't do the Speedmaster because of the manual wind, its just not for me.

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