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Speedmaster Moon watch reference (3 Chrono subdial) for a single and only watch? Suggestions for an AD?

 
 By: Darron : July 28th, 2019-15:28
Sorry for the newbie question... I don’t know too much about omega; just that there many iterations of the speedmaster. I like sapphire, but I presume many of you would suggest hesalite? My friend does not want a bracelet and prefer strap. He definitely w... 

At first, I thought this would be an easy set of questions to answer. After mulling it over, though . . .

 
 By: Dr No : July 28th, 2019-18:37
. . . there really are no simple answers due to the multitude of Speedmaster iterations. And then there's the question of intrinsic value. As much as I'd like to say your friend could go to an authorized dealer (or Omega boutique), specify what he wants a... 

thanks Art....ok well when you just consider new apparently omega gives only two choices:

 
 By: Darron : July 28th, 2019-20:29
1) hesalite crystal with closed caseback OR 2) sapphire crystal with transparent caseback and And the bracelet only costs $100 more? With Delrin brake or metal brake I guess I haven’t been on the omega website in awhile; as when I last checked there were ... 

Your friend should be able to find a ref 3573.50 in the $3K - $4K range . . .

 
 By: Dr No : July 28th, 2019-21:41
. . . in decent shape. This reference was in production for a dozen years or so. An earlier example should be less costly, probably saving enough to cover servicing thru an independent watchmaker. Here's a pic I took ten years ago of a hesalite Speedy, pr...  

For an only watch for what i presume

 
 By: Echi : July 28th, 2019-21:07
Would be for a non-watch(?) person, a good candidate would be the FOIS (first Omega in space). Comes with strap, not a bracelet. Alpha hands. No crown guard which I think makes it dressier (yet retaining that pro / sport vibe) versus the usual speedy. It’... 

My favorite, too. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 29th, 2019-02:12

Thanks Nico [nt]

 
 By: Darron : July 29th, 2019-20:24

Thanks Gents! [nt]

 
 By: Darron : July 29th, 2019-20:25