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escobar144 · 7 June 2019, 10:25 PM

Hello All,

So I am looking to get a chrono and I am having a hard time deciding between a breitling navitimer or an Omega Speedmaster.

Art 1 · 7 June 2019, 10:27 PM

I like and respect both but would go for the Omega due to readability. They both have a very good pedigree.

arcadelt · 7 June 2019, 10:40 PM

You could be happy either way, but they are very different.

beshannon · 7 June 2019, 11:11 PM

Which one have you tried on?
Which fits the best?
Bracelet or strap?

psv · 7 June 2019, 11:15 PM

Get the new manual wind Navitimer limited edition. Case closed.

AEC · 8 June 2019, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by psv

Get the new manual wind Navitimer limited edition. Case closed.

Yeah, I have to say this is the Navitimer I would be considering.

Between the Speedmaster Pro and the standard Navitimer as shown in your photo, I think I would go with the Speedmaster Pro, mainly because I prefer its legibility and simplicity as compared to that Navitimer. Also, the way bright sunlight works on the Speedmaster's dial through that plastic crystal is pretty cool

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!.

uniqueMR · 8 June 2019, 03:40 AM

I have both but Breitling Navitimer stands out.

Chester01 · 8 June 2019, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by escobar144

Hello All,

So I am looking to get a chrono and I am having a hard time deciding between a breitling navitimer or an Omega Speedmaster.

I owned a navitimer (the soap 75th anniversary model) and currently own the moonwatch. Needed to flip one, and ended up flipping the Navi. Hard to say why. I think the moonwatch appears more vintage which is more consistent with my style. The moonwatch looks great with all kind of straps and bracelets as well.

I disagree with others here on legibility. Never had any issue with the Navi and found it far better than my Daytona in terms of readability. I do like the new reissue they just released and can see myself one day strapping on another Navi.

DCheeta · 8 June 2019, 01:10 PM

Neither one is objectively better than the other. You just have to choose the one that you love the most when you strap it on. Either way you win.

Dr. Robert · 9 June 2019, 02:04 AM

I had the Sinn 903 Navitimer......could not get used to the busy dial.....got the Speedmaster FOIS......every tom, dick & mary have the pro model, I wanted something different. I’m very chuffed with the FOIS.

wisguy · 9 June 2019, 02:09 AM

Navitimer only if it's the new reissue, that one I prefer to the Speedy.

Vs any other Navitimer and Speedy wins.

Saoirse32 · 9 June 2019, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Odat

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!.

Well said^^^

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Camdamonium · 24 June 2019, 05:58 AM

I agree with the above. In addition, while both are iconic, the speedster has always struck me more as a plain watch. The Navitimer is quite unique for what it is, very rare to find a comparable watch with spike edged bezel, slide rule, and multiple dial rings (due to the slide rule).

ras47 · 24 June 2019, 06:18 AM

The Navitimer dial is just too busy for me. I like the simple elegance and superior legibility of the Speedmaster.

Rolexlover92 · 24 June 2019, 06:21 AM

Both the Navitimer and Speedmaster are Beautiful Chronographs! Either one would be a perfect choice! But for me I’d definitely choose the Speedmaster! So versatile and my favorite watch to wear! I wear it almost everyday and absolutely love it

Justindo · 27 June 2019, 03:16 AM

Both are icons but if I had to choose one it would be the Speedmaster due to its better legibility and versatility. I have the sapphire sandwich version and it's among my favorite watches but I've also considered getting the updated 43mm version of the Navitimer.

dmb359 · 27 June 2019, 04:12 AM

Speedmaster for me, and it isn't close.

kritameth · 14 February 2023, 12:50 PM

Navitimer for me, and it isn't close.

BNA/LION · 14 February 2023, 05:20 PM

Speedmaster

1William · 14 February 2023, 09:51 PM

The Speedmaster first, followed by the Navitimer.

htc8p · 14 February 2023, 10:28 PM

I was going to get the Navitimer but the moon marketing got to me first

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DoricSpiker · 14 February 2023, 11:11 PM

Speedmaster.
Along with the Rolex submariner, the most iconic watch ever made, imho!

munichblue · 26 February 2023, 07:30 PM

I have both but wear the Speedy much more often because it's just much easier to read. Aesthetically, I find the Navitimer a little more classic and elaborately designed. But I really only wear it on a few occasions.

RolexBHR · 26 February 2023, 09:39 PM

I have a speedy and a re-issue navitimer, love both but the speedy ends up on my wrist more.

brandrea · 26 February 2023, 11:31 PM

I prefer the legibility of the Speedy.

View Poll Results: Navitimer vs Speedmaster
Navitimer	46	29.49%
Speedmaster	111	71.15%
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7 June 2019, 11:11 PM	#4
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Which one have you tried on? Which fits the best? Bracelet or strap? __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

8 June 2019, 03:40 AM	#8
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,694	I have both but Breitling Navitimer stands out. __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

9 June 2019, 02:04 AM	#11
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,278	I had the Sinn 903 Navitimer......could not get used to the busy dial.....got the Speedmaster FOIS......every tom, dick & mary have the pro model, I wanted something different. I’m very chuffed with the FOIS. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 June 2019, 02:09 AM	#12
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	Navitimer only if it's the new reissue, that one I prefer to the Speedy. Vs any other Navitimer and Speedy wins. __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

7 June 2019, 10:27 PM	#2
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I like and respect both but would go for the Omega due to readability. They both have a very good pedigree.

7 June 2019, 10:40 PM	#3
arcadelt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Monaro, NSW Posts: 846	You could be happy either way, but they are very different.

7 June 2019, 11:15 PM	#5
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	Get the new manual wind Navitimer limited edition. Case closed.

8 June 2019, 01:34 AM	#7
OTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Twilight Zone Posts: 501	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, 01:10 PM	#10
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	Neither one is objectively better than the other. You just have to choose the one that you love the most when you strap it on. Either way you win.

24 June 2019, 05:58 AM	#14
Camdamonium "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Camden Location: Plano, TX Watch: Hublot DepecheMode Posts: 1,337	I agree with the above. In addition, while both are iconic, the speedster has always struck me more as a plain watch. The Navitimer is quite unique for what it is, very rare to find a comparable watch with spike edged bezel, slide rule, and multiple dial rings (due to the slide rule).

24 June 2019, 06:21 AM	#16
Rolexlover92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York Watch: Datejust, Speedy Posts: 95	Both the Navitimer and Speedmaster are Beautiful Chronographs! Either one would be a perfect choice! But for me I’d definitely choose the Speedmaster! So versatile and my favorite watch to wear! I wear it almost everyday and absolutely love it

27 June 2019, 03:16 AM	#17
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	Both are icons but if I had to choose one it would be the Speedmaster due to its better legibility and versatility. I have the sapphire sandwich version and it's among my favorite watches but I've also considered getting the updated 43mm version of the Navitimer.

27 June 2019, 04:12 AM	#18
dmb359 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Darren Location: Minneapolis Posts: 637	Speedmaster for me, and it isn't close. __________________ @dmb359

14 February 2023, 12:50 PM	#19
kritameth "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: USA Posts: 67	Navitimer for me, and it isn't close.

14 February 2023, 05:20 PM	#20
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,206	Speedmaster __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

14 February 2023, 09:51 PM	#21
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	The Speedmaster first, followed by the Navitimer.

14 February 2023, 10:28 PM	#22
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,443	I was going to get the Navitimer but the moon marketing got to me first Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

14 February 2023, 11:11 PM	#23
DoricSpiker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,278	Speedmaster. Along with the Rolex submariner, the most iconic watch ever made, imho!

26 February 2023, 07:30 PM	#24
munichblue "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Munich Posts: 106	I have both but wear the Speedy much more often because it's just much easier to read. Aesthetically, I find the Navitimer a little more classic and elaborately designed. But I really only wear it on a few occasions.

26 February 2023, 09:39 PM	#25
RolexBHR "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Dr. Osama Location: Jeddah Watch: AP RO Posts: 305	I have a speedy and a re-issue navitimer, love both but the speedy ends up on my wrist more.

26 February 2023, 11:31 PM	#26
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,695	I prefer the legibility of the Speedy.

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