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OTX · 8 June 2019, 01:34 AM

I have owned both a Navitimer 01 Limited Edition as well as the moonwatch and here’s my opinion as I’ve owned them for a while. I’ve also owned many other Omegas.

Legibility wise, the Speedmaster is simpler so it will be easier to read although I have no issues telling the time on the Navitimer either.

Movement wise, the Navitimer 01 wins. It has a longer power reserve and the movement itself is a lot more complicated(column wheel, vertical clutch and so on). The B01 movement is a beast and way more complicated than the 1861 movement.

Build quality is good on both but the Navitimer wins here also. The dial is made of solid silver and has applied indexes as well as snailing and other touches. A lot goes into the Navitimer dial and you can see it!.

I know this is a simple comparison but in my opinion, the Navitimer is the higher quality piece no doubt!. There’s a lot more to it than the Speedmaster. The Speedmaster is a very nice watch but the Navitimer 01 is on a different level.

I enjoy wearing both but if I had to pick one, it would be the Navitimer 01!.

8 June 2019, 01:34 AM	#7
OTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Twilight Zone Posts: 502	I have owned both a Navitimer 01 Limited Edition as well as the moonwatch and here’s my opinion as I’ve owned them for a while. I’ve also owned many other Omegas. Legibility wise, the Speedmaster is simpler so it will be easier to read although I have no issues telling the time on the Navitimer either. Movement wise, the Navitimer 01 wins. It has a longer power reserve and the movement itself is a lot more complicated(column wheel, vertical clutch and so on). The B01 movement is a beast and way more complicated than the 1861 movement. Build quality is good on both but the Navitimer wins here also. The dial is made of solid silver and has applied indexes as well as snailing and other touches. A lot goes into the Navitimer dial and you can see it!. I know this is a simple comparison but in my opinion, the Navitimer is the higher quality piece no doubt!. There’s a lot more to it than the Speedmaster. The Speedmaster is a very nice watch but the Navitimer 01 is on a different level. I enjoy wearing both but if I had to pick one, it would be the Navitimer 01!.