novnovi 0 Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) Hi everyone ! i'm looking to buy myself a gift in a while. i'm a bit confused about this 4 models: omega speedmaster moonwatch Omega speedmaster broad arrow Omega seamaster 300m Ceramic Omega Seamaster 2254.50 i'm just a bit more tempted about the seamasters, especially the new 300m in ceramic ! but the other 2 have more "history" especially the moon, but i'm more a diving watch man, and i never had a chrono before.. :/ and as the 2254.50 is out of production maybe it will be more an investment.. what do you think? which one do you prefer? cheers ! admin edit: poll now removed to prevent pointless bumping of an old thread. Moonie won. Edited April 14, 2016 by novnovi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wriggles 12 Posted August 18, 2015 Can only be a Moonie, an iconic watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilovemerolex 2 Posted August 18, 2015 Moon has that WOW effect to it ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Left Coast Guy 24 Posted August 18, 2015 Go with the Moonie. Side by side, the rep Seamasters are pretty dead-on for the gens....not really worth going gen. The rep moonie's aren't close though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machiavegli 6 Posted August 18, 2015 I wore a gen seamaster for years, then sold it on eBay and haven't missed it at all. I would only cough up the dough again for a watch with gorgeous display back movement that is essentially un-reppable, with movement manufactured in house. A typical gen Omega is just a swatch corp watch with standard ETA movement, not some boutique manufacture... I just don't think it's worth the extra $2-5K for a certificate. -Mach PS have you seen how many 007 models they've made? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted August 18, 2015 All good watches IMO but I don't think they make the 'sword hand' SMP anymore. You'll have to get that used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
novnovi 0 Posted August 18, 2015 I wore a gen seamaster for years, then sold it on eBay and haven't missed it at all. I would only cough up the dough again for a watch with gorgeous display back movement that is essentially un-reppable, with movement manufactured in house. A typical gen Omega is just a swatch corp watch with standard ETA movement, not some boutique manufacture... I just don't think it's worth the extra $2-5K for a certificate. -Mach PS have you seen how many 007 models they've made? that's true ! i'm in with you, but i think that are way overpriced some IWC/breitlings/tag heuers than omega. Co-axial movement, for what i read, are not in house movement, but still have their ''value''. more than a modified ETA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
novnovi 0 Posted August 18, 2015 All good watches IMO but I don't think they make the 'sword hand' SMP anymore. You'll have to get that used. Of course used ! the only New i can afford now is the SMP300m Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakurai 1 Posted August 18, 2015 Of these four my choice would be the moonwatch, it's an icon. However I would also think about saving up a bit longer and going for a ceramic Planet Ocean. Also thinking about what my next gen should be, and the idea of a Titanium PO is hard to ignore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marshall 0 Posted August 18, 2015 Seems like i'm the first to say the broad arrow here. The speedy is a classic and is badly repped and the brad arrow is slightly more interesting imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
novnovi 0 Posted August 18, 2015 Of these four my choice would be the moonwatch, it's an icon. However I would also think about saving up a bit longer and going for a ceramic Planet Ocean. Also thinking about what my next gen should be, and the idea of a Titanium PO is hard to ignore. had the rep PO and also saw on the AD... and it's too thick with the new cal 8500 for my taste.. also was looking for the old PO, but the 45.5 it's too big, i have to try the 42mm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetalMickey 179 Posted August 18, 2015 The moon watch just screams 'special' - that's the one I'd go for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,889 Posted August 18, 2015 Love my moonie, the rep just doesn't cut it, compared to the super reps available of the other omega's, the whole watch just sings to me. It's a classic that can be a casual or dress watch imho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted August 18, 2015 The Mooonie is by far the most balanced of the four mentioned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted August 18, 2015 I'll go against the flow..... ....moonie is a bit boring IMHO, had the rep and its nice, but just never worn it, didn't feel special to me. So couldn't vote for it as a gen purchase. But this is just a personal opinion..... Is this a definitive shortlist or can suggestions be made? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baselogo 1 Posted August 18, 2015 Moon watch. For sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
novnovi 0 Posted August 18, 2015 I'll go against the flow..... ....moonie is a bit boring IMHO, had the rep and its nice, but just never worn it, didn't feel special to me. So couldn't vote for it as a gen purchase. But this is just a personal opinion..... Is this a definitive shortlist or can suggestions be made? Suggestion are welcome Just looking for watches at around 3000 $ also used or brand new ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
novnovi 0 Posted August 18, 2015 I see that most of you are for the moonie i have to say that i love it, it's iconic and have it's charme and history.. But it's also too common.. I see a lot of them in the wild and also many of my friends have one.. It would be my first choice, and maybe it will be.. Still more confused Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted August 18, 2015 I'll go against the flow..... ....moonie is a bit boring IMHO, had the rep and its nice, but just never worn it, didn't feel special to me. So couldn't vote for it as a gen purchase. But this is just a personal opinion..... Is this a definitive shortlist or can suggestions be made? Suggestion are welcome Just looking for watches at around 3000 $ also used or brand new ! I'm sure you'll get loads of suggestions from the folks here.... I'd suggest the Tudor Pelagos or the Breitling superocean abyss 44..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjml1966 0 Posted August 18, 2015 200 quid: +1 happy with my rep after Rollie sorted a few issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
novnovi 0 Posted August 18, 2015 So maybe will get a smp300 rep... Oh another issue. Get a brand new? Or get one made in my year of birth.. could be nice have a watch that have my same years... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted August 18, 2015 Vintage moonie, or at least one with a tritium dial > modern moonie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted August 18, 2015 +1 Tritium is awesome...I loce the way my (gen) IWC dial has faded over the years... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete-r 0 Posted August 18, 2015 I have a gen Moonwatch and love it, goes with everything suit or jeans, and you can change up the looks with strap and bracelet options really well. My advice on speedmasters is to forget the limited editions and stick to an original moonwatch. I like the seamaster too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
