/fa/ - Fashion

There are a number of variations of the Speedy...have you stopped by a dealer yet?
With the normal one you've got the traditional hesalite crystal vs. the sapphire sandwich, they have a 1957 reissue (sadly not with the original movement but simply with the original casing and numberical markers), there are different sizes, different movements (there's an automatic version with the co-axial...the proportions are slightly off on this one but it's still a good watch), and of course they have the one with extra complications (moon-phase and date). They've also got a brown faced speedmaster, and they have all the special issue Speedmasters as well (mission patches on the second-hand dial).

There's a lot to choose from. Not that the Panda is a bad choice, but for 4000 or under you've got a LOT of choice. If it sings to you when you put it on your wrist, then you know it's the right one...so try out a bunch and see what you think.

Also, if you go with the speedmaster make sure you buy it WITH the stainless steel bracelet. You can always buy a leather strap later on, but you don't want to get it with only a leather strap and then regret it and have to buy the bracelet after.

>my daily wear, but it's in the shop for servicing. Love the watch...but I hate servicing. Pain in the ass...

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Watches are a deep cavern, and the more you explore into each company, their movements, their idiosyncrasies, their reputation and prestige, the more you'll realize that at the end of the day, you want something that suits you. When you put it on your wrist, you want it to 'sing' to you. You'll know what I mean; if you're in a watch store, you can try on dozens of watches, but only one will really seem 'right'.

I've worn this one daily for over a decade, though right now it's in for servicing. It suits me, and it serves all my necessities. It works well with a suit, and with a sport shirt. The point is, it serves my lifestyle. But it's a LUXURY, it's not a necessity.

If you can live with that, then go to some watch boutiques within a price range you are comfortable spending on, and try on some watches. See what sings to you, and then you'll know.