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Andad · 10 April 2020, 10:45 AM

Fortunate to have both.

I chose the Speedmaster.

It has gone faster and farther than the Daytona.

Seaswirl · 10 April 2020, 10:56 AM

I own both, and the Daytona is, to me, the far better watch. The Speedy Pro is incredibly legible and wears well, but the Daytona has a superior movement with a much longer power reserve, more accurate, superior bracelet and much better water resistance. It is also a bit of the PIA to wind given its small crown. I do like the automatic 9300 Speedies, but I find them to be too thick to comfortably wear. Like my Speedy, but love my Daytona.

Sleepless · 10 April 2020, 11:04 AM

About a year ago, I went to an Omega boutique certain that I was going to walk out with a Speedy Pro. I loved (and still do) the look and the history but I had never worn one and it turned out I hated the fit. I have relatively slim wrists and for me the Speedy just felt too big - the size across the wrist and especially the thickness (even the 40 mm ish FOIS felt too big because of the thickness). So, (not ready to spend 4x for a Daytona) I ended up shortly thereafter buying an Explorer 114270, which I love.

Eventually I tracked down a Daytona 116520 and it fits like a glove.

redtigers · 10 April 2020, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mobster600

Daytona is hard to read.

this is the an important difference especially with black dial daytonas. I think the new Ed white speedy with the 321 is this first speedy i prefer to the daytona. The trouble they went through to revive and display an anachronistic movement is more interesting/fun to me than having one of the most advanced modern chronograph movement in the caliber 4130. Kinda like 6 speed or Dual Clutch...

bay-dweller · 10 April 2020, 12:07 PM

Nice that Omega has 41, 42, 44mm cases.
Nice that Omega allows you to put leather, rubber, or fabric strap without buying a new watch.
Nice that Omega has a date.

I still would choose Daytona though!

bay-dweller · 10 April 2020, 12:09 PM

Zenith El Primero is nice too.
I got a really nice used one for $2400.

Frank McKay · 10 April 2020, 12:09 PM

😂

Onequik135i · 10 April 2020, 12:40 PM

I chose Daytona, but not by much. I miss my old 3592 speedy.

AF_Rob · 10 April 2020, 12:55 PM

Side by side, is the current Daytona "better" than the current Speedmaster? I think so. Is it $10K+ better? Not at all.

I know better is subjective. I prefer the Speedy, hence why I own it.

Wing Zero · 10 April 2020, 01:12 PM

How can you even start to answer this question?

You have speedmasters that range from 3k to 100k. 60 years worth of variations, limited editions in all different sizes, shapes, colors.

Same with the Daytona.

Can you be more specific about your budget, wrist size, vintage, modern?
SS Bracelet? Leather? Rubber?

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peterpl · 10 April 2020, 01:15 PM

At the price this Speedmaster can be picked up for - I think its 10000x better for the money you spend.

Cwillis0001 · 10 April 2020, 01:33 PM

I know this is a Rolex forum, but the Speedmaster is the most iconic chronograph of all time. No offense to the Daytona but one went to the moon and the other was photographed on the salad dressing guy. Speedmaster wins.

zengineer · 10 April 2020, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

On offense to Speedmaster owners but there is no comparison.

Well, one costs $3500-6000 and the other 4-6 times that so I would hope there is a significant spread.

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Chronomania · 10 April 2020, 01:50 PM

I have both (“sapphire sandwich” and black Daytona).

I chose the one that gets more wrist time.

Daytona

FoolioABC · 10 April 2020, 02:05 PM

I like the Daytona and find myself wanting one sometimes, but I think the Speedmaster is an overall cooler watch given its history and robust looks. The Speedmaster still gives off that utility/tool vibe, where as I feel Daytonas have completely jumped the shark into jewelry territory (not good or bad, I just like the tool-watch vibes more). I've heard some say that no collection is complete without a Speedmaster, but never heard anyone say that about a Daytona (probably cuz you can never get one LOL). I think it's pretty telling how close the polls are given this is a Rolex specific forum. Anyway, the new Speedmaster Ed White with the 321 column wheel chrono movement is super cool, and I myself own the Speedmaster 57 LE, so I'll go with Speedmaster.

pav333hp · 10 April 2020, 02:06 PM

Saw this one at an Omega boutique in London and it is truly an exceptional watch! Very very beautiful!!! And agree, that you get a great watch for the price.

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpl

At the price this Speedmaster can be picked up for - I think its 10000x better for the money you spend.

Seaswirl · 10 April 2020, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpl

At the price this Speedmaster can be picked up for - I think its 10000x better for the money you spend.

Cool watch, but at 44.25mm x 15mm it is just too big for many wrists.

schoolboy · 10 April 2020, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpl

At the price this Speedmaster can be picked up for - I think its 10000x better for the money you spend.

That speedy has been stealing the show recently

schoolboy · 10 April 2020, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cwillis0001

I know this is a Rolex forum, but the Speedmaster is the most iconic chronograph of all time. No offense to the Daytona but one went to the moon and the other was photographed on the salad dressing guy. Speedmaster wins.

schoolboy · 10 April 2020, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zengineer

Well, one costs $3500-6000 and the other 4-6 times that so I would hope there is a significant spread.

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Damn that’s nice.

schoolboy · 10 April 2020, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zengineer

Well, one costs $3500-6000 and the other 4-6 times that so I would hope there is a significant spread.

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What size is the case of this one?

peterpl · 10 April 2020, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seaswirl

Cool watch, but at 44.25mm x 15mm it is just too big for many wrists.

Yes I agree about the size. IF Omega released this exact same model in 40-42mm I'd buy one in a heart beat.

I've never tried on one. Does anyone have a picture of this one on a 6.5-6.75 inch wrist? Is it larger than a AP ROO 42mm or a SkyD?

If its around the same size I can pull that off.

kumar75203 · 10 April 2020, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpl

At the price this Speedmaster can be picked up for - I think its 10000x better for the money you spend.

If this model was available in 42mm, I'd be all over it.

shaunylw · 10 April 2020, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kumar75203

If this model was available in 42mm, I'd be all over it.

Same! I hope they make that change one day. The current dimensions are way too big IMO. Give me 40/41/42 and I’ll be happy!

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SearChart · 10 April 2020, 03:42 PM

Classic manual wind speedy with plexi

Daytona if you can get it at retail is good value, the 4130 is magnificent.

htc8p · 10 April 2020, 03:54 PM

The speedmaster is the original chronograph. Then came the el primero

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CPRWATCH · 10 April 2020, 04:06 PM

Had plenty of opportunity to buy a Daytona over the years but didn’t , I think it’s the legibility of the dial that put me off buying one . It’s a great watch though & early versions of the Daytona are just lovely to look at , but the classic chronograph to me is the Speedmaster professional with hesalite.

alphadweller · 10 April 2020, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpl

Yes I agree about the size. IF Omega released this exact same model in 40-42mm I'd buy one in a heart beat.

I've never tried on one. Does anyone have a picture of this one on a 6.5-6.75 inch wrist? Is it larger than a AP ROO 42mm or a SkyD?

If its around the same size I can pull that off.

Tim Mosso has 16cm/6.3in wrist. The watch is only 49.8mm lug to lug in spite of being 44.25mm in diameter. It wears like a 42mm.

https://youtu.be/Dq3NVxpzKBM

MrMercedes · 10 April 2020, 07:21 PM

Both great watches....!
For me: Daytona!

Brew · 10 April 2020, 07:35 PM

The Daytona's screw down pushers render it an expensive OP.

View Poll Results: Daytona vs Speedmaster
Daytona	320	54.89%
Speedmaster	263	45.11%
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10 April 2020, 10:45 AM	#31
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,807	Fortunate to have both. I chose the Speedmaster. It has gone faster and farther than the Daytona. __________________ E

10 April 2020, 12:40 PM	#38
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,421	I chose Daytona, but not by much. I miss my old 3592 speedy. __________________ 126710BLRO-0001 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Silver Snoopy / PAM24 / PAM111

10 April 2020, 01:12 PM	#40
Wing Zero "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: JC Location: Earth Watch: 1680 ~ 16610LV Posts: 811	How can you even start to answer this question? You have speedmasters that range from 3k to 100k. 60 years worth of variations, limited editions in all different sizes, shapes, colors. Same with the Daytona. Can you be more specific about your budget, wrist size, vintage, modern? SS Bracelet? Leather? Rubber? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ********************** **********************

10 April 2020, 10:56 AM	#32
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	I own both, and the Daytona is, to me, the far better watch. The Speedy Pro is incredibly legible and wears well, but the Daytona has a superior movement with a much longer power reserve, more accurate, superior bracelet and much better water resistance. It is also a bit of the PIA to wind given its small crown. I do like the automatic 9300 Speedies, but I find them to be too thick to comfortably wear. Like my Speedy, but love my Daytona.

10 April 2020, 11:04 AM	#33
Sleepless "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: USA Posts: 15	About a year ago, I went to an Omega boutique certain that I was going to walk out with a Speedy Pro. I loved (and still do) the look and the history but I had never worn one and it turned out I hated the fit. I have relatively slim wrists and for me the Speedy just felt too big - the size across the wrist and especially the thickness (even the 40 mm ish FOIS felt too big because of the thickness). So, (not ready to spend 4x for a Daytona) I ended up shortly thereafter buying an Explorer 114270, which I love. Eventually I tracked down a Daytona 116520 and it fits like a glove.

10 April 2020, 12:07 PM	#35
bay-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: CA-USA Posts: 258	Nice that Omega has 41, 42, 44mm cases. Nice that Omega allows you to put leather, rubber, or fabric strap without buying a new watch. Nice that Omega has a date. I still would choose Daytona though!

10 April 2020, 12:09 PM	#36
bay-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: CA-USA Posts: 258	Zenith El Primero is nice too. I got a really nice used one for $2400.

10 April 2020, 12:09 PM	#37
Frank McKay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,650	😂

10 April 2020, 12:55 PM	#39
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,510	Side by side, is the current Daytona "better" than the current Speedmaster? I think so. Is it $10K+ better? Not at all. I know better is subjective. I prefer the Speedy, hence why I own it.

10 April 2020, 01:15 PM	#41
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	At the price this Speedmaster can be picked up for - I think its 10000x better for the money you spend.

10 April 2020, 01:33 PM	#42
Cwillis0001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: DC Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 782	I know this is a Rolex forum, but the Speedmaster is the most iconic chronograph of all time. No offense to the Daytona but one went to the moon and the other was photographed on the salad dressing guy. Speedmaster wins.

10 April 2020, 01:50 PM	#44
Chronomania "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Posts: 70	I have both (“sapphire sandwich” and black Daytona). I chose the one that gets more wrist time. Daytona

10 April 2020, 02:05 PM	#45
FoolioABC "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Posts: 69	I like the Daytona and find myself wanting one sometimes, but I think the Speedmaster is an overall cooler watch given its history and robust looks. The Speedmaster still gives off that utility/tool vibe, where as I feel Daytonas have completely jumped the shark into jewelry territory (not good or bad, I just like the tool-watch vibes more). I've heard some say that no collection is complete without a Speedmaster, but never heard anyone say that about a Daytona (probably cuz you can never get one LOL). I think it's pretty telling how close the polls are given this is a Rolex specific forum. Anyway, the new Speedmaster Ed White with the 321 column wheel chrono movement is super cool, and I myself own the Speedmaster 57 LE, so I'll go with Speedmaster.

10 April 2020, 03:54 PM	#56
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,443	The speedmaster is the original chronograph. Then came the el primero Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

10 April 2020, 07:21 PM	#59
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,488	Both great watches....! For me: Daytona!

10 April 2020, 07:35 PM	#60
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	The Daytona's screw down pushers render it an expensive OP.

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