The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Other (non-Rolex) Watch Topics > Ω Omega Discussion Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 16 March 2011, 01:55 AM   #1
jlopicco
"TRF" Member
 
jlopicco's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: Joe
Location: New Jersey
Watch: 16610LV
Posts: 147
Speedy Pro 3873.50.31

I have been interested in buying a speedy pro for a long time but never really researched which watch would best suit me. I'm pretty sure I will go with the sapphire sandwich with the croc band and may go out today to do some pricing. Generally speaking, what percentage off list should I be looking for or around what price should I have in mind so I don't get scammed by an AD. I am pretty unfamiliar with purchasing an Omega so any advice would be appreciated!
jlopicco is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 March 2011, 02:20 AM   #2
jmsrolls
Banned
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 3,185
Check for a PM, Joe.

All the info you need is in your mailbox.

Fr. John†
jmsrolls is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 March 2011, 02:30 AM   #3
jlopicco
"TRF" Member
 
jlopicco's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: Joe
Location: New Jersey
Watch: 16610LV
Posts: 147
Thanks again for the info!
jlopicco is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 March 2011, 12:03 PM   #4
dddrees
"TRF" Member
 
dddrees's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Dan
Location: USA
Watch: This N That
Posts: 34,258
Quote:
Originally Posted by jlopicco View Post
Thanks again for the info!
By the way Joe, Fr John just helped me the other day. I ordered it Monday and I just recieved my saphire sandwich (Omega Speed Master Pro 3573.50.00) today. I actually purchased mine with the bracelet and got the black leather strap and deployment buckle at the same time.

Totaly satisfied, Great Watch.
__________________
When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion.

Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation.

Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of
Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons
dddrees is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 March 2011, 12:58 PM   #5
jlopicco
"TRF" Member
 
jlopicco's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: Joe
Location: New Jersey
Watch: 16610LV
Posts: 147
Quote:
Originally Posted by dddrees View Post
By the way Joe, Fr John just helped me the other day. I ordered it Monday and I just recieved my saphire sandwich (Omega Speed Master Pro 3573.50.00) today. I actually purchased mine with the bracelet and got the black leather strap and deployment buckle at the same time.

Totaly satisfied, Great Watch.
Which is the best way to go price wise? Buy with the leather and get the stainless bracelet after, or buy with stainless and get leather and deployment after?
jlopicco is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 March 2011, 02:00 PM   #6
wisguy
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Earth
Posts: 2,406
I believe the latter is better.

Even better if you buy with ss bracelet and order the strap and deployant clasp at the same time.
__________________
5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation
wisguy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 March 2011, 07:09 PM   #7
dddrees
"TRF" Member
 
dddrees's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Dan
Location: USA
Watch: This N That
Posts: 34,258
Quote:
Originally Posted by jlopicco View Post
Which is the best way to go price wise? Buy with the leather and get the stainless bracelet after, or buy with stainless and get leather and deployment after?
Buy with the bracelet and then purchase the leather strap is generally consider the best way to go. Have not priced the other method, however everything I have heard and read states to get the watch with the bracelet and then buy the leather strap.
__________________
When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion.

Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation.

Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of
Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons
dddrees is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 March 2011, 09:31 PM   #8
jmsrolls
Banned
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 3,185
Yes, always buy with the bracelet and add the strap later.

If you buy from my dealer, the deal will be much better.

Fr. John†
jmsrolls is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 March 2011, 04:15 PM   #9
bobwoj
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Poland
Posts: 2
Quote:
Originally Posted by dddrees View Post
By the way Joe, Fr John just helped me the other day. I ordered it Monday and I just recieved my saphire sandwich (Omega Speed Master Pro 3573.50.00) today. I actually purchased mine with the bracelet and got the black leather strap and deployment buckle at the same time.

Totaly satisfied, Great Watch.
Hi, What is the width of the belt deployment buckle?
I ask because I read that Omega uses two sizes 16mm and 18mm.

Regards
Robert
bobwoj is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 March 2011, 10:25 PM   #10
jmsrolls
Banned
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 3,185
Quote:
Originally Posted by bobwoj View Post
Hi, What is the width of the belt deployment buckle?

18mm

Fr. John†
jmsrolls is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 March 2011, 10:48 PM   #11
bobwoj
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Poland
Posts: 2
Quote:
Originally Posted by jmsrolls View Post
18mm

Fr. John†
Is it a standard size deployment buckle available in the model 3873.50.31? As I watched at the store seemed to me that the deployment buckle has a dimension of 16mm width.
bobwoj is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

WatchShell

My Watch LLC

Takuya Watches

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

OCWatches

Wrist Aficionado


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2025, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.