Wait more than a year for Rolex wimbledon or just get Omega speedmaster right now

I've waited 8 months already for the Rolex Wimbledon and honestly getting tired of waiting. I love the Omega Speedmaster and can get it RIGHT now if I wanted.
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Pick what you love but don't take the speedy as a substitute for the rolex because it might not fullfill you and you end up still wanting that DJ

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Those are vastly different watches. Is this going to be an everyday piece? Or more for special occasions? What do you do for work? For fun? 

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Neeeeither? Maybe the Rolex but it's uncanny valley for me. 

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Which do you actually want more? I know patience isn’t my strong suit, but if you really want the Rolex get that. 


(Both great watches)

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I would say if you have already waited 8 months maybe deep down thats what you really want i recall teddy baldassare once saying never buy a watch just because its available so maybe the rolex but do what you feel works for you either way both are great watches

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How often are you going to the AD and talking to them? A DJ 41, even a Wimbledon isn’t a hard ask, but you need to put in the work and pop in once a month or so. If the strategy is to ask and wait, more likely than not you will be waiting a long time. 

To the question, as others said, each are different watches. Buy the one you want.  

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If you love the Speedmaster, and are willing to actually walk away from the Rolex not just push buying to another time, get the Speedmaster. 

If you still plan to get the Rolex at some point, just keep waiting. 

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If I was enjoying this enviable endeavor, I’d go with that svelte Rolex.

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I would rather hold on to my money and wait for Rolex. Speedmaster won't stop you from thinking about your dream watch that you have never had. 

I believe you would end up dreaming about it anyway, so why bother with Speedmaster right? 🤷🤷

May you receive a phone call from Rolex AD soon 

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I’d say Speedy any day of the week. Great for strap changes and different looks too. The versatility is way better than the Rolex, but that’s probably just me 😉 I can never get my head around the overhyped and grotesquely overpriced Rolexes

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I was in a similar situation. I knew the only 2 watches I really want right now are a Pelagos 39 and a speedy. After talking to a few AD’s about a Pelagos I ended up buying a Speedy and will let the hype die down while I replenish my watch fund to get the P39. The Speedy has been on my wrist for 10 days straight since I got it and I have really enjoyed playing around with different straps 

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Regardless of which piece the op chooses, how many people on the margins are Rolex turning into Omega guys thanks to their silly wait lists?

IMO really comes down to what you are wanting in your collection. As others have said, those are vastly different watches. I think everyone should get a speedy at some point, but if youre after the Rolex, just keep waiting! I dont think the speedy will fill that void.

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DateJust is a much more interesting and unique piece. Breathe through it good sir. And stay active with the AD. A box of doughnuts once a month as others have said works wonders 🍩🏆👍🏻

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fabor_999

Pick what you love but don't take the speedy as a substitute for the rolex because it might not fullfill you and you end up still wanting that DJ

Thanks for your comment.   I do love the Speedy and am really sick of Rolex waiting lists.  I definitely wouldn't regret the Speedy.  I'm almost ready to say FU rolex.  Other watch brands will appreciate me more 🍻

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SeanS79

It’s SO interesting how the vast majority of the comments are saying a version of “Probably wait for the Rolex” and yet the poll is massively in favour of the speedy. 

i wonder if that’s self selecting? Ie whether all the impatient people vote on the poll and don’t bother with a comment, while those taking time to engage with the story are more likely to vote “wait”?!

Fascinating 🤓

Haha. I voted Omega but then kind of said wait… I think I was convincing myself as well as I find myself in the same dilemma. 

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SeanS79

Being human doesn’t REQUIRE a lot of things my man. if we wanted to strip life down to fulfilling basic requirements, then dude… luxury watches wouldnt be the best call  for a hobby, hey?!

And anyway… that’s not what I said. 

If you turn up to a friends house with a bottle of wine, is that a bribe to incentivise them to manufacture a good time for you? Or is it you initiating that potential good time and proactively creating a memory?

See it’s not so black and white is it?

You might argue… “well that’s different. sales staff are different people in a different context and I’m looking to make a transaction, not make friends.“

and that dear sir, would entirely make my point for me

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Yeah... but the end goal of friendship is the friendship itself. The end goal of visiting an AD is a business transaction. 

Trying to create a business "friendship" for the purposes of a sale is the entire point of hiring sales staff with charisma. It's the job of the seller to create the memories, to entice you to come back to them, not the other way around. 

If you're trying to make that happen, you're essentially trying to bribe the sales staff into giving you preferential treatment. Dress it up in whatever language makes you feel better, but you're essentially begging to be allowed to buy from them. 

That said, it doesn't make you a good or bad person.

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KristianG

Yeah... but the end goal of friendship is the friendship itself. The end goal of visiting an AD is a business transaction. 

Trying to create a business "friendship" for the purposes of a sale is the entire point of hiring sales staff with charisma. It's the job of the seller to create the memories, to entice you to come back to them, not the other way around. 

If you're trying to make that happen, you're essentially trying to bribe the sales staff into giving you preferential treatment. Dress it up in whatever language makes you feel better, but you're essentially begging to be allowed to buy from them. 

That said, it doesn't make you a good or bad person.

😂 If you say so big man. You must be right 👍

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Buy what your heart wants. Otherwise you won’t truly be satisfied. That being said, personally, I think Omega makes the superior watch. I would always go with omega. 

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Have both but the Speedy gets much more wrist time. 

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Badgerracer

I was in a similar situation. I knew the only 2 watches I really want right now are a Pelagos 39 and a speedy. After talking to a few AD’s about a Pelagos I ended up buying a Speedy and will let the hype die down while I replenish my watch fund to get the P39. The Speedy has been on my wrist for 10 days straight since I got it and I have really enjoyed playing around with different straps 

Did you get the hesilite or saffire version? I've made up my mind and going with the Speedy and F$%#k rolex lol. 

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Steveo

Have both but the Speedy gets much more wrist time. 

Thanks for your comment.   I'm going with the Speedy.   I'm done with rolex.  I was a little surprised about this poll 62% for the Speedy 😊

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Catskinner

Personally I think that Rolex may have done you a favor here so I voted for the Omega.

Yeah I'm getting the Speedy.   Your right, the Rolex game pushed me to the edge. I just don't understand why rolex doesn't want my money lol.   I'm done with rolex. 

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Rolexahoma

If you’ve gone this far I’d wait but I may be biased because I also waited for that watch about the same amount of time. 🤌🏼

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There's no denying it.  It's a stunner!

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which speedy 

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midlandswatchlad

which speedy 

The new one 3861

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3861 Hesalite all day every day. However I’m biased as not a fan of the Rolex DJ 

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midlandswatchlad

3861 Hesalite all day every day. However I’m biased as not a fan of the Rolex DJ 

I'm not a speedmaster purist so I'm going for the sapphire sandwich.  Having the open case back is killer.  Could look at that movement for ages :)

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*Update* I picked up the Speedy today and can't be happier 😍 Rolex who??

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midlandswatchlad

which speedy 

3861 sapphire