The Best Selling Mechanical Chrono on Chrono24 in 2023

[RW16610]

I just saw this and I'm not at all surprised. A part of me had always wanted one (and considered it), but never went ahead yet. I've always been more into the dive watches and Chronograph pieces better suited for use in or around water. However, the history of the Speedmaster is difficult to ignore.

Based on what they're going for now I'll likely continue to appreciate them from afar while focusing on my aforementioned preference, but appreciate them, nonetheless. The image and article below from Fartello Watches gives more details:





https://www.fratellowatches.com/spee...-in-2023/#gref

[colpol]

It’s a beautiful looking watch

[Michael1968]

Classy watch and this one will stay for a long time between us ( watch collectors)

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by colpol

It’s a beautiful looking watch

Absolutely, its timeless. It also works well for new collectors because so many variants exist from over the years that it is far from impossible to get a standard model. This like few other watches is a piece I can see an entire collection being focused on.

Originally Posted by Michael1968

Classy watch and this one will stay for a long time between us ( watch collectors)

Without a doubt! A part of me actually prefers the previous version (sapphire). Although the Hesalite version is true to the original spec certified by NASA, I'm a sucker for seeing the lovely inner workings of watches like these. Having to manually wind it every day or other day (not even sure) is part of the fun for me as a potential piece in the collection.

[AEC]

he he... you said fartello... he he...

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by AEC

he he... you said fartello... he he...

Haha oh goodness, that was by no means intended.

[PandaLover]

One of the best watches

[htc8p]

you can never go wrong with the speedmaster

[misochew]

Was kinda indifferent to the whole Speedy scene for a long time. But recently stumbled upon a great deal on a 3861 Sapphire sandwich that I couldn't pass up. So I grabbed it.

Now, I'm obsessed with it, and ashamed that I didn't get it before. ...Can't stop looking at the movement.

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by PandaLover

One of the best watches

For sure! Many would agree with this.

Originally Posted by htc8p

you can never go wrong with the speedmaster

No doubt, I was able to find a picture of one I tried on at an AD years ago:

Originally Posted by misochew

Was kinda indifferent to the whole Speedy scene for a long time. But recently stumbled upon a great deal on a 3861 Sapphire sandwich that I couldn't pass up. So I grabbed it.

Now, I'm obsessed with it, and ashamed that I didn't get it before. ...Can't stop looking at the movement.

They absolutely do grown on you for the instances where at one time in the past they weren't entirely appealing.

The sapphire version gets my vote as well for the possibility of admiring the movement. I have vintage watches with acrylic crystals and although Poly Watch can work wonders, I still find it a pain for daily daily use. However, there is no substitute for the appearance of the aforementioned from the right viewing angle.

[EEpro]

I've been wearing mine constantly. So good

[GST15]

I think that the Speedy is kind of an essential in any collection, like a Submariner or a Navitimer.

[PTCDAD]

It is an iconic watch.


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[Tqmb79]

That’s because there are a million different speedy versions. Live the watch but this isn’t surprising by any means given the low price of many of the speedy’s out there.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by Tqmb79

That’s because there are a million different speedy versions. Live the watch but this isn’t surprising by any means given the low price of many of the speedy’s out there.

Believe it or not even $4000 used makes this watch out of reach for many people. Even ones with decent jobs.

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by EEpro

I've been wearing mine constantly. So good

Very nice, Brad! This is a very special model.

Originally Posted by GST15

I think that the Speedy is kind of an essential in any collection, like a Submariner or a Navitimer.

Agreed, those are there classics all with their own unique history and achievements.

Originally Posted by Tqmb79

That’s because there are a million different speedy versions. Live the watch but this isn’t surprising by any means given the low price of many of the speedy’s out there.

I'm often amazed by the variety of this product line when you factor in the models not considered part of the professional line or Moon watch. They even had a moon phase version if I recall correctly.

Originally Posted by EEpro

Believe it or not even $4000 used makes this watch out of reach for many people. Even ones with decent jobs.

Certainly, albeit more within reach compared to other models and some brands, for many it will be.