Help me: Rolex Exp II 216570 or Speedy 9300

[Power Play]

GOT to get a new watch at this point but having difficulty deciding between these two.

Other watches in the cabinet at this point include:
* 14060 (two-liner)
* Sea Dweller
* DSSD
* Pepsi
* WG Daytona Meterorite (on black croc)
* IWC Aquatimer 2000 (on rubber)
* Omega PO 2500 (on bracelet and rubber)
* Patek Aquanaut jumbo (on bracelet)

Very much appreciate your opinion and rationale. Thanks!

[CWIN]

Considering you current Rolex lineup, I'd go for the Omega.

[ecsub44]

You need a white dial.

But I'd recommend the polar 16570 instead of the 216570.

[Power Play]

Wife wears the polar 16570, so can't go there.
And I failed to mention that Aquatimer has white dial.
Thanks!

[Jay Tee]

Would you consider waiting a bit for the 'Dark Side of the Moon' Basel release if you are looking at a Speedy 9300?

[SUBversive]

Omega

[DCheeta]

Speedy!

[travisb]

It's a win either way.
Get a 216570. It'll compliment your wife's watch nicely.

[Cru Jones]

this one is easy. explorer II.

if you were talking the classic speedmaster, i probably would have said that one.

the 9300 is way, way, way too thick and leaves me a bit cold.

[cop414]

Speedmaster considering what you have now. I don't care for the new "dark side of the moon" version but whatever floats your boat.

[Old Expat Beast]

I'd go Speedy but only the classic 3570.

[Singslinger]

Originally Posted by cop414

Speedmaster considering what you have now. I don't care for the new "dark side of the moon" version but whatever floats your boat.

Yes I agree. Omega have flogged the Moon connection to death and to me, it's getting overdone.

[Cc1966]

Speedy would be my choice given you collection already. Good luck...

[strafer_kid]

Black Explorer!

[superdog]

I think the 42mm explorer is the sharpest watch on the market today.

Go for that. No question about it.

[FTX I]

Why not a Speedy Pro 3570? The real deal is nicer than the new 9300 version.

[Rex22]

Explorer 2

[floater156]

IMO, the 216570 is the nicest Rolex on the market.

[mikkemus23]

Two great but different watches. You can`t lose either way. I got the Speedy

Some of my pictures of it. Good luck!

[Presa canary]

Exp ii by a long one....

[jay1988]

The 9300 movement is so good. The chronograph just feels so good when you run it. I would have it over every watch in the price range and that includes the 216570. Omega also have a better warranty, service interval and service price than Rolex.

Have you checked out the Speedmaster 57 range from Basel 2013? They are 41.5mm opposed to 44.25. The 44 was too big for me but I have a very good feeling about the 41.5mm one. There's a blue dial version that's calling my name. You can also use the 9300 watches as a GMT function if you start the chrono at midnight in the country.

[AK797]

Expy, you've already got one Omega, lol, tho the 9300 is pretty sharp.

[alan4305]

Since we can't wear two watches at the same. I do get enjoyment from looking at my wife's watch. Therefore, while your wife has the Exp II polar 16570, I would pick the regular or dark side speedy 9300.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by mikkemus23

Two great but different watches. You can`t lose either way. I got the Speedy

Some of my pictures of it. Good luck!

that looks amazing!!!

[mattcantwin]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I'd go Speedy but only the classic 3570.

This.

[Rashid.bk]

I think the Omega is a better watch by a wide margin....but goodness, did they have to make a hockey puck out of it.
For that reason alone I'd take the Rolex in this case , which by the way happens to be one hell of a watch in it's own right.
Rolex.

[jedinite]

Explorer II

[salty_snack]

The speedmaster 9300 is a joke... not worthy of having the speedmaster heritage IMHO. Since you already have a disproportionately high number of rolex and omega has lost its way I would look elsewhere.

Zenith El Primero - if you want a chrono
Fifty Fathoms
Something from breguet
You are in dire need of something from JLC
Or something off the beaten path. Everyone has an explorer II and/or a speedmaster... And the real speedmaster... the pro. Not the mockery 9300.

[BBQ BOY]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

I think the Omega is a better watch by a wide margin....but goodness, did they have to make a hockey puck out of it.
For that reason alone I'd take the Rolex in this case , which by the way happens to be one hell of a watch in it's own right.
Rolex.

I'm an Omega guy....well not as much recently, and I'm not sure how the Omega is better the omega is better by a wide margin.

[APguy1]

Surprised to say this but i would have a speedie ! It looks fantastic