Omega speedmaster professional 3570 vs 3573?

[jzen]

Hey guys i'm going to purchase my first omega and can't seem to decide on which Speedy pro to purchase. I like the 3573 as its more scratch resistant and it has a display case back. However, the milky lining around the dial and the error in the case back is drawing me away from it. I am aware that there has been various similar threads on watchuseek but i still can't seem to make a decision whether to go sapphire or not. What do you guys think? Any sapphire sandwich owners here?

Also, to all 3570 owners, how often do you guys polish your crystal? Is it really that prone to scratches?

[ck77]

owing a speedy myself and scratch is not a problem for me.
simply use the toothpaste to polish away the hairline on the hesalite crystal.
choose one that sings most to you. if you want to admire the beauty of 1863 through see-thru case back, choose 3573

 

[jzen]

thanks ck. i'll just go for the 3573 then. Btw i'm planning to order a  croco double-ridged shark strap from omega. Any idea how much it will cost?

[ck77]

Don't how much but I know it costs a bomb 

[Scott C.]

thanks ck. i'll just go for the 3573 then. Btw i'm planning to order a  croco double-ridged shark strap from omega. Any idea how much it will cost?

buckle cost around RM500 and the croco leather another 1500 to 1800..

[steveting]

buckle+strap =2k ...so expensive!!

[jzen]

haha, i dont mind paying if the quality much better than after market straps. Anyone had experiences with  omega croco strap shere?