Gen Speedmaster Moon Watch

[Guest Sql_pl]

As i recently realised - I am a true watch junkie. I just found out I feel uncomfortable when there is nothing on the way to me and if I have no tracking to check everytime I have access to any computer - yes I often memorize trackings so I can check them everywhere, I know it's sick.

So after the Skyland and Big Pilot landed I started to look for something new.

Well, there are not many options when it comes to new reps so I felt I need to find something I like from the reps that have been here for a while.

The list looked like this:

- SS/Ceramic YCM HBB

- SS/SS AP ROO

- Ultimate 127E

- GMTIIc

Even with good prices negotiated with a dealer it is still a bit above 1500 usd.

Sooo... yesterday I had a thought - maybe I should see if there is a nice gen speedy I could get instead? It was a while since I got my last gen anyway...

And I found one! Not an easy thing to do as they seem to attract a lot of attention and tend to sell very fast but there is one ready to be my watch.

So I am writing this to find out what are your opinions on the watch - I know that quite a lot of you guys have gen speedies in their collections.

Some pics that I could use to drool would be more than appreciated!

Thanks!

[Guest Sql_pl]

Oh and here is the piece I may end up getting:

[whitestripes]

I bought a gen speedy last year after selling off my reps to fund it. Now i'm back in the rep game with a 3717, but I still have the speedy, which is almost perfect to me. I love the hesalite, the handwinding, its accuracy (it's not COSC certified but it keeps time to -2/day). It is a classic, and no rep will ever match the tight subdial spacing, which I love. It is a the perfect tool watch, and the polished curvy lugs and incredibly nice bracelet make it gorgeous as well as functional. I can't recommend the speedy pro highly enough. It's a classic.

I am not as into cameras as I am into watches, so no pics. I hope you get yours and wear it well!

[nogaro]

I have a Speedmaster 3572 (Discontinued) with glass hesalite and saphire back. It's a superb, extraordinary watch which I carry with much pleasure.

Of all my collection, It' one i preferred. I seek photographs

[nogaro]

[piratedzeus]

What do you pay for it SQL?

[Guest Sql_pl]

Just a bit above $1.5k

[Pugwash]

If someone were to offer me a gen Moonie today for $1500, I'd buy it.

Anyone?

[adrenalin]

+1 +2 +3.....

@#$%^&*() for $1500 I would chew my own arm off!!

I want one! I would easily pay more than that...

A gen speedmaster moonie? WTF did you find it at that price? Is it a reputiable person?

Last time (about a month ago) I priced a gen. they were about $2800-3200 USD depending on where the watch was...

Make sure that it is what they say it is....

Lucky #$&*....

I am jelous. Now I have to start looking again...

Wear it well!

-K

[magagne]

Eye candy...

Still in my collection... and will stay for life.

[Guest hoopty]

Get it, you know how many I have got! a true collectors piece and a great understated peace unlike the daytona.

[tmg]

Sql, it's a timepiece icon -you won't be sorry. The 42mm size is just perfect and such a workhorse of watch.

Here's some old stock pix of my Speedy.

[whitestripes]

I got my 3570 (solid back) for $1525 off ebay from a reputable japanese seller. the 3573 and 3572's go for a couple hundred more.

[Pugwash]

I got my 3570 (solid back) for $1525 off ebay from a reputable japanese seller. the 3573 and 3572's go for a couple hundred more.

Was that from mywatchjapan?

[nogaro]

I got my 3570 (solid back) for $1525 off ebay from a reputable japanese seller. the 3573 and 3572's go for a couple hundred more.

Probably the same seller for my 3572. I paid 1200

[Nightstroker]

I love the speedmaster....but I prefer this watch instead....

Speedmaster Daydate

[abat]

Speedy is one of the all time classics. I love mine (although it's not a moon watch per se).

[elprimerozen]

[MEYER]

why dealer doesn t made 42mm of this model?

i find only 40mm in moonwatch, i think 42mm better.

[By-Tor]

There aren't many watches that are worth buying as gens (not counting the real "high horology" pieces that can't be repped). But Speedy Moon is definitely one of the best gen purchases I can think of. Can't really find many watches that have so much traditions and history on them.

[dluddy]

There aren't many watches that are worth buying as gens (not counting the real "high horology" pieces that can't be repped). But Speedy Moon is definitely one of the best gen purchases I can think of. Can't really find many watches that have so much traditions and history on them.

Yea, I agree BT. It's always been at the top of my gen buy list.

Seeing all of these gens posted makes me notice my rep subdial spacing more....might have to start shopping for the gen

[the osteopath]

I just bought a speedmaster professional with moonphase and date (manual wind.)

I have to tell you- it has very quickly become one of my favorite watches.

It is not a 'fashion watch'- it does not stick out like some of the more flashy designs. It is simple and functional.

As such, it will never ever look dated- so in that sense it is a lot like a Submariner, with the added advantage of NOT being a Rolex (I have never liked the image associated with Rolex- it seems to be more of a prestige brand than anything else.)

You can get them reasonably priced if you look around, and you will really enjoy your purchase.

Best,

-O

[Guest Sql_pl]

Thanks for all beautiful pics guys.

The original seller dissapeared and is not responding to my emails (luckily before I've payed) so I guess I need to start looking around for other example.

[Stephane]

Yea, I agree BT. It's always been at the top of my gen buy list.

Seeing all of these gens posted makes me notice my rep subdial spacing more....might have to start shopping for the gen

I agree with you.

But there are so much other gens out there

[PAMman]

I totally agree that an original Moonwatch, i.e. regular handwind Speedy Pro with solid caseback, should be one of the first on the list of gen buys. I bought mine on Ebay at 2-3 months old, without any sign of having been worn, at about 65% of the retail price at the time. Buy the best you can at the best price you can and you should never experience any depreciation. IMO the only watch that you can be confident will retain its appeal in the long term is one that already has done just that. There are few that can match the Speedy in this respect - even the Submariner has changed and been updated more than once in the Speedy's lifetime.