First time I think this has happened to me. I used to hate the look of 70s watch cases - the ones that are big blocks of metal rather than standard case shapes. I used to think they look like unrefined lumps of stainless steel.

This changed a couple of months ago when I saw two SC adverts for the Speedmaster Mark 2 - one modern, one vintage. I really started to like the case, especially the contrast between sunburst brushing and polished edge. I decided I wanted one and couldn't decide between vintage and modern. In the end, I went for modern. I was a little hesitant because of size and weight but although it's my largest watch, it doesn't actually feel much heavier than my Globemaster and it is very comfortable thanks to the bracelet. I think this is my fourth Speedy (after previously owning and flipping two Moonwatch and one modern 1957 variant).



Anyway, wondered if anyone also had done a U-turn on a watch - disliked then liked it or the other way around?