What I've found so far is the alpha (http://www.alpha-watch.com/details.php?myid=240) with a white dial that looks very nice on the pictures and from what I've read is of not too shabby quality (When people say it's great for the price I'm not sure what to take, when it's a 66$ watch, how does it compare with the SKX007 in terms of quality?).

That Alpha is not a chronograph but has a date function, sadly. Still waiting for them to redesign it with an ST19...

 

Damn, just read that aswell. Would feel kind of strange to wear a "chronograph" with phoney buttons and dials... Any takes on a quartz variant then?

 

The dials and buttons are not phoney they just represent and actuate different functions.If any one takes the time to look at the watch closely they can see it is not a chronograph but a 3 eye dial.

 

The Speedmaster is an iconic watch in the world of watch collecting.

Yes, you can easily get a homage/copy of the Rolex submariner. Yes, you can get the same for the Panerai and others.

But, you dont often see a good homage piece for the Speedmaster.

It may be you will want to consider saving your money and purchasing an older vintage model or used piece for under $1000. The Speedmaster is one of those watches that you will probably not regret saving to purchase and if you keep watch you may find one closer to $600. I have a watch maker/repair person who has/had a vintage speedmaster for $800 totally reworked.

Considering this is a custom mechanical watch with one of the most storied heritages in the world of watches.....well....whats not to like? And the mechanical movement in an authentic piece is worth at least $300 by itself, I would guesstimate, maybe more to the right person.

Try and remember, a $100 homage is just that. A $100 watch that is a fashion piece trying to look like more than it is. Some watches pull off the looks part, but, few have the quality of build, components, and none have the heritage of the original. If you just want a copy of the Speedmaster, go to a replica site and take a look. They want $200-$400 usually. For $800 you can get an original used piece.

They had a pair of old blue jeans on Antique roadshow last night from Tuscon. They had a cinch waist strap in the back to pull up slack. They were old Levi s that werent in good condition. Looked about ready for the trash can. The appraiser stated that in new condition they were worth $3000-$4000 and in their current beat up condition they were worth $1500. Unbelievable, but that is the beauty of an original.

 

It may be you will want to consider saving your money and purchasing an older vintage model or used piece for under $1000. The Speedmaster is one of those watches that you will probably not regret saving to purchase and if you keep watch you may find one closer to $600. I have a watch maker/repair person who has/had a vintage speedmaster for $800 totally reworked.

I don't know where you got your prices from, but unless it's an old (but not too old, b/c the cal. 321s command a high price) beat-up speedy, there is no way you will find it for under 1K.

You will be able to find a good condition 3570.50 (current model) for around $1500 +/- a couple of hundred. But under $600, no way, unless it's really, really beat up.

 

I'd love to have a quartz chrono Speedy homage. I'd love even more to have a real Speedy I didn't realize they could be had for under $1000. Maybe that will go on my ladder of grail watches, somewhere below my BR01, and above the Seiko Monster.

Of course, right now, I can't justify spending much more than $100 on a watch, and I'm willing to accept that a $100 quartz speedy lookalike will not be anywhere near the quality of the real deal (as I'm sure the OP realizes, too) but that's just the price I pay for falling in love with watches before finishing my BA. I'd be happy with one in an homage case (I love the crease that goes from lug tip, around the dial, to the opposite lug tip) with something non-speedy going on on the dial. Something maybe 80% similar-looking, but different enough to avoid being called a "fake."

 

For homages maybe you could check on DX, Mini in the Box and Tiny deal.

 

For quartz, take a look at the Citizen Oxy AN0880, and the Casio Edifice EF-503

Cheers,
Griff

 

Nice watches for the price, I really like the shape and style of the speedmaster, why? I don't know but to find a similar looking watch for a lot less is great. Another to add to my list of wants

 

The Citizen would've been perfect if it was a tad bigger, it's only 39 mm - Almost womens size of todays standards. The casio just doesn't look good, I think it's the dial that's too busy - Thanks for the tips though.

As for buying an original for 600-800, I could afford it if I saved some money, but saving means not spending it elsewhere which as a grad student is hard to justify. If get another part time job that pays better it will be on the top of my list. Right now all I can afford is the look ;D

(Why did WUS have to find me now, why not in 5 years?)

 

Hahahaha... I just emailed Alpha if they had any plans for an ST19 based Speedmaster homage, similar to their Paul Newman. The reply was... uh... confusing:

DEAR SIR,
SO SORRY ! WE WOULD NOT CHANGE IT TO chronograph MOVEMENT. BECAUSE IT IS TAKE MORE EXPENSIVE OF THE COST.
BEST REGARDS
ALPHA WATCH
CF

b-)

 

I have done the same thing, hoping if they get enough messages like this from different people, they will consider it (IOW, everyone email them and ask!)

They replied: PLEASE ADVISE THE QUANTITY ON HOW MANY PCS ON THE MOVEMENT YOU NEED, AND WHICH EXACTLY THE MOVEMENT YOU WANT TO ORDER .THANKS.

So I emailed them again to clarify. Will report back on their second response.

 

after more searching i came accross this very similar and by seiko, think i might have to have one of these very soon
and i like the fact the numbers wont wear off of the bezel after time.

SND511P1
and citizen
AN5120-53E

 

after more searching i came accross this very similar and by seiko, think i might have to have one of these very soon
and i like the fact the numbers wont wear off of the bezel after time.

SND511P1
and citizen
AN5120-53E

Wow, that Citizen AN5120-53E was a good find, lostplanet! Looks like a great homage to the Speedmaster. I saw it on one site for just 133 US$ so the price is tough to beat.

Here's a pic I found on the internet..

 

Yes isn't it a beauty, It gets better the more i look at it and from a distance very similar to speedmaster or Tag carrera style. I'm looking out for a reasonably priced stainless bracelet one.

the more I see the SND the more i like it also and maybe a little more practical too....

 

Wow, that Citizen really is pretty close to the Speedy (except for the date window and position of the subdials). I picked up a Hammy chrono not too long ago b/c it reminded me a bit of the Speedy styling. Definitely different from the Speedy (no tacky bezel and day/date), but it has a very nice feel and excellent movement (7750 Valjoux under the hood).

 

Where can the Citizen be purchased?

 

I saw it on two sites..

http://kendeson.com/product_info.php?products_id=656&osCsid=ad0179dedbc2684f53bef73c24196244

and

http://www.watcharama.com/ct022.htm

and apparantly its sometimes seen on ebay, but I had a look and no luck.

I've never purchased from either of the two above sites so I couldn't tell you if theyre reputable.. maybe someone else can fill you in.

 

Another quartz option is the new C7 Rapide from Christopher Ward:

 

this one!!!
sorry cant help myself:-x

 

this one!!!
sorry cant help myself:-x

True, the Omega Speedmaster is probably the best Omega Speedmaster homage ever, but I'll settle for a distant 2nd. (Though I may cool down on my ravenous consumption of cheap watches and save up for a genuine older model as a graduation present to myself. What's the case size, anyway?)

 

Very Nice !!!!
That along with the Tag carrera stainless bracelet have to be the most pretty of all watches IMO.

 

More in the price range of the original post, how about an Invicta Speedway?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Invicta-9223-SP...QitemZ330267485884QQihZ014QQcategoryZ31387QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

There's a ton of them on the bay and bunch's of other places across the 'net.

 

I always considered the Speedways more Rolex Daytona homages. They're just... different in feeling.

 

What about this one? Made in Germany (I think we can trust this brand:-!) for under $400 and already available in the USA.

Tom, who sometimes post over here, had the auto chrono version of this watch and it was absolutely stunning!

This one is a Graf Zeppelin Black Line Chrono.

Graf Zeppelin Black Line Chronograph Watch 7286M-2.

| Eta G10 4 jewel quartz chronograph movement,
satin stainless steel case 40mm,
10 atm water resistant,
domed hardened scratch resistant mineral crystal,
date at 4 hours,
black face with white hands,
black bezel with tachymetre to measure speed,
3 small dials: 30 minute timer, 1/10th second timer, and second hand.
Solid Stainless Steel Bracelet.
Made in Germany, 2 year warranty.
Price: $350.00

 

What about this one? Made in Germany (I think we can trust this brand:-!) for under $400 and already available in the USA.

Tom, who sometimes post over here, had the auto chrono version of this watch and it was absolutely stunning!

This one is a Graf Zeppelin Black Line Chrono.

I have it. Fantastic value for the money.

You can find larger pictures here: http://www.pointtec.de/zeppelin/7286-2/

 

I've been looking at pics and I love this watch so much more with the leather band instead of the stainless steel bracelet b-)

 

I have this particular Citizen, and have it on a black croc-texure leather deployant strap. Nice watch for the money.

 

Hi, just wanted to know if any of these homages have 18mm lugs as I have a few JB Champion bands to put to use. Haven't yet been able to stretch to a speedy.

My affordable homage would be a Poljot strela. It's got the space heritage!

 

Love the Strela, still my favorite mechanical chronograph :-!

Cheers,
Griff

 

I still need to get a Strela, but I'd want to have the white dial with the red cyrillic. Might as well go all-out heritage wise

 

Hi there. I registered just this moment. I'm a big fan of watches, although I am not wealthy enough to indulge at the moment. I noticed the thread starter wanted a "speedmaster" style watch and to me, this particular Seiko immediately came to mind. It's a relatively new model so you may not have heard of it, but the craftsmanship and elegance of this watch looks impressive.

http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-SBPP001/SEIKO_SPIRIT_by_power_design_project_SBPP001.html

 

That's the first one I thought of. I saw a similar model with the tachymetre bezel at Kohls for $375 plus an additional 33% off.

 

Get the Alpha Speedy. I was in your perdicament earlier. And decided to save up for a used vintage Omega Speedy off ebay. But i used the money to apply for US citizenship. I got the Alpha Speedy to hold me off, and now im glad i did since i dont think im going to get that Omega.

The alpha's bracelet is almost exactly like the omega, its got an acrylic crystal, great weight, and contrary to your statement of "phony pushers" they actually are used for the day & date function. I know its got the chrono look, but who cares? I love mine!

Ill only ever give it up for a partial trade on a Alpha Paul Neuman (hint hint guys b-))

 

Get the Alpha Speedy. I was in your perdicament earlier. And decided to save up for a used vintage Omega Speedy off ebay. But i used the money to apply for US citizenship. I got the Alpha Speedy to hold me off, and now im glad i did since i dont think im going to get that Omega.

The alpha's bracelet is almost exactly like the omega, its got an acrylic crystal, great weight, and contrary to your statement of "phony pushers" they actually are used for the day & date function. I know its got the chrono look, but who cares? I love mine!

Ill only ever give it up for a partial trade on a Alpha Paul Neuman (hint hint guys b-))

And as soon as Alpha USA is able to get the ST19 in this case and re-work the dial, this will rocket to the top of the Speedy Homage chart I'm guessing.

WAY too many of the "homages" listed in this thread have the wrong dial orientation for me, at least for a Speedy homage.

Chris

 

Where is the cheapest place to find a speedmaster legend?

 

if you're looking for a original omega speedmaster legend i suggest going to the omega forum & get someone to pm you the forum AD. apparently he has some good prices. other than that you could go grey market but you wont get an omega warranty with it. best :-x:-x luck :-!
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I found this the other day. Dont know much about it as the site wasnt in English. Not sure the quality but looks pretty close.

 

From the google translate of the website, it is a quartz movement:

Google translation

Chris