Controversial question - is the Speedmaster Professional really worth its price of $5-6K+ retail? Talking about the older version before the new movement and bracelet. Is it overpriced and are you paying more for the history?

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First off I think the old bracelet is a much better fit for the watch. Like way better. The only thing I like about the new one is the upgraded movement. The new MSRPs are ridiculous, definitely 2 grand over what it should be. If I was getting an old one aka last gen, I would be looking to pay $4000-5000 at most for the sapphire sandwich.

As for if the history is overpriced, no one in the world cares so much about the moon landing as someone who just bought a Speedy

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Only suckers pay retail for them, easy to get them discounted from ADs and grey / second hand prices are reasonable for what you get. Personally love the new bracelets, waiting for supply to catch up a little so easier to get discounted

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Crown and Caliber has some used ones under 5k. Older gen

Think I paid like $4500 new for my last-gen watch, which seems fair.

I paid 4600 new for my last gen sapphire sandwich a couple years ago - I think it’s good value for a chronograph from a luxury brand, and that’s ignoring the icon factor. With the icon factor I think it’s absolutely worth it (obvious confirmation bias here)

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