A speedy in the collection

Morning all,

I am trying to set the building blocks for a long-term watch collection. Something that will keep my active in retirement when it comes!!

So far I have a 8 day manual Panerai and a Rolex Daytona. I would like to add a Speedmaster to this collection - Omega is a brand I have followed from afar, so would be really interested in asking the forum which speedy I should be looking to purchase. My purchases tend to be new / nearly new, rather than vintage.

My own leaning is towards the basic speedmaster professional - but see that there are two models - an open and closed caseback.

As I build a collection it is with the intention of wearing the watches.

Really interested in thoughts and views.

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OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch NASA 311.30.42.30.01.005 Full Set 2017

6,337 USD

Pre-owned - Excellent · GB

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My two favorites: The alaska and the 2998. Now, you also have the re edition of the 1957 model, this year. [nt]

By: amanico : May 22nd, 2017-02:10

I would definitely consider the re-edition.

By: kev09 : May 22nd, 2017-02:58

You get a Speedmaster Professional but with a nice vintage look. Good luck. Regards Kev.

Go, first, for the classic ...

By: nilomis : May 22nd, 2017-04:52

Speedmaster Professional. Everyone, except the extreme Purists, must have one. Later, you can get the re editions and the 9300 ones. Cheers, Nilo

You can't beat.....

By: john c : May 22nd, 2017-05:39

.....The Speedmaster for quality and value. In the photo is a mint Moonwatch (1 year old) which looks almost identical to the one l bought & still have in 1974! The almost new watch is around £3K here in UK. Best, John. ...

Some ten years ago it was $800....

By: watercolors : May 22nd, 2017-09:57

for a used one, a few years later $1500 now is more than twice more, But I can't deny it is a top piece and a desirable one. Best Regards JohnC, Edward.

Yes, by all means. Go for the Speedy Pro with the hesalite crystal and solid case back. Lovely vintage look and a joy to wear. [nt]

By: vitalsigns : May 22nd, 2017-06:39

There are so many Speedy's to choose from, but I can't think of any better start than the classic Professional ...

By: syf : May 22nd, 2017-06:41

Open or closed caseback are personal preference but I'd highly recommend the more traditional option of hesalite crystal ...

Consider the "sapphire sandwich."

By: descartes1 : May 22nd, 2017-09:15

Love mine. Classic Speedy but with sapphire crystal (robust, hard to scratch) and display back (showing the beautiful 1863 movement which is finished to a higher standard than the regular one with 1861 movement because of the display back). Great modern S...

Thanks for all the advice

By: pat1964 : May 29th, 2017-23:51

Great to hear all your views - thank you. Took the opportunity to try on a Speedmaster Professional (05) in an AD over the weekend. Really liked the watch - from my limited knowledge of Speedys it does seem a faithful reproduction of the 57 model. Liked t...