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Sir Larry Wildman · 23 April 2015, 03:55 AM

Hi gentlemen. Wanted to know if you had any quick thoughts on a Speedy Pro vs Black Bay (blue bezel) as a daily wearer.

Currently I have a Speedy Pro. My usual AD (authorized Tudor and Omega) knows i have it, and someone came in and asked for a pre-owned one. So they want it and will give me a new Black Bay (on bracelt, but I would also wear on an olive green NATO) as an even trade.

I am torn. I don't use the chrono functions of the Speedy ever, as I'm more of a time-only type of guy. Also, since I use this daily, the automatic might be nice as opposed to the manual wind of the Speedy. On the other hand, the Speedy Pro is so classic. But (and maybe I am just trying to talk myself into it), the Tudor is based on the classic snowflake submariners with the blueish bezels.

Any thoughts would be very much appreciated!

onefastman · 23 April 2015, 03:59 AM

Speedmaster, 100%

It sits so much better on the wrist. It's been around for decades for a reason.

tkerrmd · 23 April 2015, 04:02 AM

Keep the Speedy

Evo6 · 23 April 2015, 04:10 AM

If you flip the speedy you'll buy it again later. However the sapphire one is more appropriate for daily wear IMHO.

miteemike3 · 23 April 2015, 04:16 AM

Speedmaster every single time

Hairdude1 · 23 April 2015, 04:52 AM

Keep the speedy

rollee1 · 23 April 2015, 05:07 AM

Speedy as well.
BTW can I ask what is a fair value for used speedies these days?

stil · 23 April 2015, 05:08 AM

Speedy.

fania123 · 23 April 2015, 05:38 AM

Tough choice. I had the same problem once, here's what I did

got them both.

NoVaSubowner · 23 April 2015, 05:41 AM

Speedy. Owned both. Speedy without question. Probably should have kept mine.

Matt748 · 23 April 2015, 05:44 AM

I've not owned a speedy so I cannot comment on it. Looks cool though.
The Black Bay is a solid watch and will do you proud as a daily wearer.

tylerad1 · 23 April 2015, 05:59 AM

Keep the speedy. Timeless classic

NoVaSubowner · 23 April 2015, 06:05 AM

Speedy is a classic design. BB is a loose interpretation of a classic design.

theprocess · 23 April 2015, 06:14 AM

Speedy is iconic. Keep it.

jjnd08 · 23 April 2015, 06:23 AM

Speedy. But I can see how a manual wind would be a nuisance as a daily.

Exhausted · 23 April 2015, 06:39 AM

I would go for the Speedmaster. It's much more versatile and a true classic.

J!m · 23 April 2015, 06:45 AM

Speedmaster for sure.

I have an early ('69 I think) Mark II but will get a "moon watch" at some point as well.

I Like the look of the Tudor but you should try it on- it wears a bit big in my opinion, and I suggest a true vintage Tudor instead. (and why I ended up with one myself!)

Rickn · 23 April 2015, 07:07 AM

I would also keep the speedmaster. You can get the black bay for under 3k, I would just save for it.

Hyopark · 23 April 2015, 07:08 AM

Speedy

IT Nerd · 23 April 2015, 07:10 AM

The Speedy Pro was my first cool watch and gets my vote

AS1 · 23 April 2015, 07:11 AM

Speedy

Fozzy · 23 April 2015, 07:21 AM

I have a 16610LV and a 3750.50. I (atm) wear the Speedy Pro more than the Sub.

I love both but wouldn't sell one over the other.

Keep the Speedy, save and add to it.

bman36 · 23 April 2015, 07:27 AM

Speedy -- It's one of my favorites

GTS Dean · 23 April 2015, 08:57 AM

Speedmaster. End of discussion.

Old Expat Beast · 23 April 2015, 08:59 AM

Black Bay.

Mastergreenhand · 23 April 2015, 09:01 AM

Never had the BB before, but I've had the Speedy. It is an incredible watch, history, looks, all that - but in the end I sold it because the winding everyday was just not an enjoyable experience for me. Often times I would forget and the watch would stop. For me, I wouldn't do another manual as a daily wear.

qyk1010101 · 23 April 2015, 09:03 AM

one is a fine timepiece; the other is a legend. keep the Speedmaster.

lsettle · 23 April 2015, 09:26 AM

I have the midnight Blue Black Bay and the 3570.50. I think you would be up on the deal but I would not do the trade. The speedy is very comfortable on the wrist. I find the Black Bay is a little too heavy and wear a bit to big on my 7.5 inch wrists, just MHO.

The speedy is a staple in my collection.

Cheers,

Lawrence

jshepard · 23 April 2015, 11:01 AM

The Speedmaster professional is a clear winner between the two. It's the real deal rather than "based off of" something else. But then again it's your money so good luck in your decision.

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cht · 23 April 2015, 11:32 AM

I was ton as well to buy a speed moon watch or a black bay, and ended up with the speedy for the history, smaller size, and under the radar looks.
But after recently purchasing a speedy pro for daily wear, I must say I do miss the auto wind feature of my other watches!

For some reason, it's just not pleasant to wind, like my Panerai is.

The Tudor is MUCH chunkier, that's one reason I went with the speedy. But, I'm having thoughts of selling it to get a Black bay.

Good thing is both are cheap, and easy to flip both with minimal to no loss if you buy used.

good luck!

23 April 2015, 03:55 AM	#1
Sir Larry Wildman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Lawrence Location: London, England Watch: Rolex, PP, JLC Posts: 561	Black Bay vs Speedy Pro 3750 Hi gentlemen. Wanted to know if you had any quick thoughts on a Speedy Pro vs Black Bay (blue bezel) as a daily wearer. Currently I have a Speedy Pro. My usual AD (authorized Tudor and Omega) knows i have it, and someone came in and asked for a pre-owned one. So they want it and will give me a new Black Bay (on bracelt, but I would also wear on an olive green NATO) as an even trade. I am torn. I don't use the chrono functions of the Speedy ever, as I'm more of a time-only type of guy. Also, since I use this daily, the automatic might be nice as opposed to the manual wind of the Speedy. On the other hand, the Speedy Pro is so classic. But (and maybe I am just trying to talk myself into it), the Tudor is based on the classic snowflake submariners with the blueish bezels. Any thoughts would be very much appreciated!

23 April 2015, 04:10 AM	#4
Evo6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Watch: BLNR55131675BB58 Posts: 829	Black Bay vs Speedy Pro 3750 If you flip the speedy you'll buy it again later. However the sapphire one is more appropriate for daily wear IMHO.

23 April 2015, 04:52 AM	#6
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Keep the speedy __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

23 April 2015, 05:07 AM	#7
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	Speedy as well. BTW can I ask what is a fair value for used speedies these days? __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

23 April 2015, 09:01 AM	#26
Mastergreenhand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Chi-town Watch: Starbucks, Panerai Posts: 1,185	Never had the BB before, but I've had the Speedy. It is an incredible watch, history, looks, all that - but in the end I sold it because the winding everyday was just not an enjoyable experience for me. Often times I would forget and the watch would stop. For me, I wouldn't do another manual as a daily wear. __________________ Starbucks, Speedmaster Professional, PAM 212

23 April 2015, 03:59 AM	#2
onefastman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: STL Posts: 207	Speedmaster, 100% It sits so much better on the wrist. It's been around for decades for a reason.

23 April 2015, 04:02 AM	#3
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Keep the Speedy

23 April 2015, 04:16 AM	#5
miteemike3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: (Rolex)³ Posts: 154	Speedmaster every single time

23 April 2015, 05:08 AM	#8
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	Speedy.

23 April 2015, 05:41 AM	#10
NoVaSubowner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: Love them. Posts: 1,095	Speedy. Owned both. Speedy without question. Probably should have kept mine.

23 April 2015, 05:44 AM	#11
Matt748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,249	I've not owned a speedy so I cannot comment on it. Looks cool though. The Black Bay is a solid watch and will do you proud as a daily wearer.

23 April 2015, 05:59 AM	#12
tylerad1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 812	Keep the speedy. Timeless classic

23 April 2015, 06:05 AM	#13
NoVaSubowner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: Love them. Posts: 1,095	Speedy is a classic design. BB is a loose interpretation of a classic design.

23 April 2015, 06:14 AM	#14
theprocess "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hogtown Posts: 212	Speedy is iconic. Keep it.

23 April 2015, 06:23 AM	#15
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Speedy. But I can see how a manual wind would be a nuisance as a daily.

23 April 2015, 06:39 AM	#16
Exhausted "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 189	I would go for the Speedmaster. It's much more versatile and a true classic.

23 April 2015, 06:45 AM	#17
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,839	Speedmaster for sure. I have an early ('69 I think) Mark II but will get a "moon watch" at some point as well. I Like the look of the Tudor but you should try it on- it wears a bit big in my opinion, and I suggest a true vintage Tudor instead. (and why I ended up with one myself!)

23 April 2015, 07:07 AM	#18
Rickn "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: Green Sub Posts: 604	I would also keep the speedmaster. You can get the black bay for under 3k, I would just save for it.

23 April 2015, 07:08 AM	#19
Hyopark "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Nyc Posts: 10	Speedy

23 April 2015, 07:10 AM	#20
IT Nerd 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: VA Watch: me flip Posts: 1,021	The Speedy Pro was my first cool watch and gets my vote

23 April 2015, 07:11 AM	#21
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	Speedy

23 April 2015, 07:21 AM	#22
Fozzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: UK Watch: 16610LV Posts: 132	I have a 16610LV and a 3750.50. I (atm) wear the Speedy Pro more than the Sub. I love both but wouldn't sell one over the other. Keep the Speedy, save and add to it.

23 April 2015, 07:27 AM	#23
bman36 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: nyc Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 65	Speedy -- It's one of my favorites

23 April 2015, 08:57 AM	#24
GTS Dean "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NB, TX Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 1,016	Speedmaster. End of discussion.

23 April 2015, 08:59 AM	#25
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,782	Black Bay.

23 April 2015, 09:03 AM	#27
qyk1010101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: - Posts: 37	one is a fine timepiece; the other is a legend. keep the Speedmaster.

23 April 2015, 09:26 AM	#28
lsettle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Canada Watch: 16570/14060/3570.5 Posts: 653	I have the midnight Blue Black Bay and the 3570.50. I think you would be up on the deal but I would not do the trade. The speedy is very comfortable on the wrist. I find the Black Bay is a little too heavy and wear a bit to big on my 7.5 inch wrists, just MHO. The speedy is a staple in my collection. Cheers, Lawrence __________________ Lawrence Canada

23 April 2015, 11:01 AM	#29
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	The Speedmaster professional is a clear winner between the two. It's the real deal rather than "based off of" something else. But then again it's your money so good luck in your decision. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 April 2015, 11:32 AM	#30
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	I was ton as well to buy a speed moon watch or a black bay, and ended up with the speedy for the history, smaller size, and under the radar looks. But after recently purchasing a speedy pro for daily wear, I must say I do miss the auto wind feature of my other watches! For some reason, it's just not pleasant to wind, like my Panerai is. The Tudor is MUCH chunkier, that's one reason I went with the speedy. But, I'm having thoughts of selling it to get a Black bay. Good thing is both are cheap, and easy to flip both with minimal to no loss if you buy used. good luck!

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