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Speedmaster or Daytona?
Which one appeals to you more?
- Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional ref. 310.30.42.50.04.001 - 42 x 13,18 x 47,5 mm steel case - Manual-winding caliber 3861 (visible through caseback) - Water resistance: 50 m
- Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 116500LN - 40 x 12,4 x 46,5 mm steel case - Self-winding caliber 4130 - Water resistance: 100 m
The 50 m water resistance of the Speedmaster is a real drawback for me, but I prefer its aesthetic and manual-winding movement: so, Omega for me!
Best, Emmanuel
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Speedmaster or Daytona?
Which one appeals to you more ? Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional ref. 310.30.42.50.04.001 - 42 x 13,18 x 47,5 mm steel case - Manual-winding caliber 3861 (visible through caseback) - Water resistance: 50 m Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 116500LN - ...
Tough one
And I'm not really attracted to many rolex models if any. As part of a collection to fit the sports chronograph slot I would probably go Speedy. As a daily and as much as I dislike screw-down pushers I would have to go with the Daytona.
I understand your choice, especially if you have in mind the 50 m WR of the Speedy,
which makes it less GADA. It's something that has always bothered me, personally. However, aesthetically, the Daytona doesn't really resonate with me. Best, Emmanuel
Same
The 50m WR of the speedy is one of the reasons why I chose the 103st (200m WR with pump pushers). The Daytona doesn't speak to me as a chronograph due to screw down pushers. As a fashion item however and with a steel bezel I could get there but it is too ...
Very recognizable indeed,
and impossible to wear safely in many situations. Your Sinn is a good choice.
Yes, you can! Why would you take the hype into account?
The speedy appeals to me more also. Best, Emmanuel
In fact the current Daytona is 126500LN with a steel rim around the bezel.
The 116500LN is the previous one. But of course I understand what you mean concerning the 16520. Best, Emmanuel
Have both
Not really inferior quality wise But the Daytona just looks much nicer in my wrist About the quality I’m sure the speedmaster is good enough but reliability…. Pretty sure the Rolex wins
I didn't know the Speedmaster had reliability issues: that's sad.
I own neither and the only Daytona I've ever been able to try on looked terrible on my wrist (but maybe it was only the two-tone), contrarily to the Speedmasters... 🤷🏽♂️ Anyway, I think I will never own any of the two because they don't appeal to me enou...
Interesting. I've always been surprised by how wearable the Speedy was on my wrist.
But I've never owned one and that makes a great difference: the size would maybe end up being uncomfortable. Best, Emmanuel
Had numerous Speedy’s and Daytona’s, and while not the most legible, I’ll choose the Daytona all the time due to ruggedness, reliability, ergonomics and superior materials.
But I’ll choose the 126500LN, instead. Ohh, did I mentioned, I don’t care about the hype or what people think when I wear it, unless they pay my bills ))) P.S. There is a Speedy which is superior, but I’ll keep it secret until I get it.😜 ...
I'm fully with you concerning what other people think, Zsolt: who cares?
On photos, the rim of your 126500LN seemed a little less attractive to me than the no-rim bezel of the 116500LN, but I've never seen either in person, so what do I know! Concerning the Speedy, could it be that you have this one in mind? Best, Emmanuel ...
Fortunately, I don’t have insecurity issues and I bought all my Rolex at retail so no reason to be ashamed.
Also I bought it 80% because I like it(technically) and this 126500LN is much more refined in my eyes as the previous reference which I also owned. The exact reason I bought it was the bezel and the thinner sundial rings which is totally a matter of taste...
As I said, you know much better than me, because you've seen and worn these Daytonas, which isn't my case!
And I'm very glad that you don't have insecurity issues. I'm looking forward to seeing your next Speedmaster and which you the best for the hunt. Best, Emmanuel
They make far too many variants, I agree.
But some look really good on the wrist. Best, Emmanuel
I’ve had both - well actually the 126500LN.
I much preferred the aesthetic of the Speedy and have kept this one. I actually had my 126500 modified by Arrisans de Geneve
With these choices, the Speedy for me.
The current and prior generation steel Daytonas have not appealed to me. Owning a Speedy for 20+ years and three (now two) Daytonas, every time I wear the Speedy I marvel at how legible the dial, hands and markers are. It really feels like watching 4K TV ...
This is very interesting.
Thanks for your feedback, Jay. I own neither of the two and will probably never acquire any because other watches are more important to me, but I find the Speedmaster white dial (and reverse panda) appealing. Best, Emmanuel
I am not into Rolex,
and not really into Omega as well... But the Omega wins here due to Lemania based movement for me.
Both are nice...but the Speedy for me.
At retail prices it would be hard to pass up the Rolex given the imbedded value of doing so. And I think it's a very attractive watch. I rarely if ever wear my beloved Sub of 30+ years in favor of a Speedy Pro which is so nice on the wrist. The Speedy Pro...
I agree with you on all counts, John.
What you say concerning the “baggage” is so true. Also, I really find the dial of the Omega so much cleaner and friendly to the eye. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Best, Emmanuel
The Omega here, quattro.
They're happy to sell you one, which is nice ;-) Wish it kept the acrylic crystal....
You can still buy the Hesalite variant.
But I've personally found the white dial and reverse panda to be very appealing in person... Best, Emmanuel