Omega 321 Ed White - Worth the Wait?

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[1William]

Great pictures. A very photogenic watch.

[rolex01]

Originally Posted by logo

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WOW, Thank you for those beautiful pictures.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by logo

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Your photos are some of the best on TRF

[GW44]

Can’t wait to add one of these to my collection this year.

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by brandrea

This one was of many posts here that pushed me over the edge …
Speedmaster Caliber 321 "Ed White" - A Pictorial

Many thanks for the mention

Originally Posted by VegasBaby

To most, the differences between the 321 versus a 3861 or 1861, are hardly noticeable. To the enthusiast, they are two entirely [different] watches. As a result, it is a very small niche group of people that are interested in the wait or the price difference for the watch. Not worth it for me but for those who have one, enjoy!

Budget's of course always going to be a key factor. I've never considered a Nautilus or RO (or even the Daytona nowadays) because they are all priced well above my budget.

But ... if you are lucky enough that the 321EW is within your budget, then the unique aspects of the 321 are well worth a closer look. The 321 movement is the clear distinguishing feature, but then there's the fact that this is the first (& maybe still only) Speedmaster (-Pro) sapphire crystal that doesn't exhibit that dreaded white milk ring. I have three Speedmasters and the other two have plexi because I can't handle that ring...

Aside from the nod(s) to historical aspects of the older Speedmasters (DON, stepped dial, applied logo etc) which are now also available with the production SMP, the 321 has the longer markers and along with the "C3" SuperLuminova, makes for the brightest of all my Speedmasters and I'd venture to say brighter than any other "classic" (1861 & co.) Speedmaster.

These three unique traits for me makes the difference between the current production SMP and the 321EW night & day

Oh and the 39mm may seem to be small, but thanks to the same bezel size (and indeed dial size), the 321EW has a big presence

[rolex01]

Although the watch is only 39.7mm, it wears more prominent than most of the photos I saw online. I still do not have any luck handling one physically.

[Aconitase]

Funny, I actually much prefer the 39mm case over the professional. I may speak heresy but I really dislike lyre lugs and crown guards.

So of course when the FOIS came out (seems like ages ago now) I really liked the form factor, but there were too many "if only it had this..." to justify it. The 321 fixed every problem for me except that darned 19mm lug width.

[Stevec14]

Originally Posted by Aconitase

Funny, I actually much prefer the 39mm case over the professional. I may speak heresy but I really dislike lyre lugs and crown guards.

So of course when the FOIS came out (seems like ages ago now) I really liked the form factor, but there were too many "if only it had this..." to justify it. The 321 fixed every problem for me except that darned 19mm lug width.

I’ve always preferred the straight lugged case also. Takes up a lot less real estate on the wrist

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Aconitase

Funny, I actually much prefer the 39mm case over the professional. I may speak heresy but I really dislike lyre lugs and crown guards.

So of course when the FOIS came out (seems like ages ago now) I really liked the form factor, but there were too many "if only it had this..." to justify it. The 321 fixed every problem for me except that darned 19mm lug width.

Sort or the same here.

The straight lugs help draw attention to the dial, which oddly, wears larger to my eye than the 42

[logo]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Your photos are some of the best on TRF

Thank you, the watch certainly helps!

[Trog]

Is it my imagination, or is the market interest in the Ed White 321 heating up?

[bestbestquality]

Originally Posted by Trog

Is it my imagination, or is the market interest in the Ed White 321 heating up?

Definitely heating up. Walked into a boutique today. Was told there are 4 to 5 people on the list, and the SA was instructed not to add any more names to the list. "OK, but if I buy this 3861 speedmaster, could you add me to the list?" "Yup, in that case yes, but they may end production before it's your turn."

Cold called another boutique. Was told 5 year wait time. In other words, piss off

Seriously considering going grey for this piece.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Trog

Is it my imagination, or is the market interest in the Ed White 321 heating up?

Great photo my friend

[Trog]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Great photo my friend

Then there's that lovely movement:

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Trog

Then there's that lovely movement:

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[GB-man]

Seen one preowned but clean (2021) asking 17900. Seems like close to 17k is doable. Retail is what 14000. I think they are reasonable compared to the absurdity of many Rolex etc. If I come across one NIB at a price I like I’ll entertain grabbing it. It’s just really hard for me to pay over for any watch right now the way things are going.

I think they may remain harder to come by at omega boutiques but examples will pop up close to retail plus tax soon. Fortunately it’s not a flex piece but a connoisseurs piece.

[brandrea]

May as well post this here

Kind of a cool capture from the other morning, when the light was just right





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[beshannon]

Originally Posted by brandrea

May as well post this here

Kind of a cool capture from the other morning, when the light was just right





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Very creative!

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by brandrea

...Kind of a cool capture from the other morning, when the light was just right...

Love it!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Very creative!

Originally Posted by Travelller

Love it!

Thanks guys

[GW44]

Originally Posted by Trog

Then there's that lovely movement:

Mesmerising

[agsstructures]

Just went grey for this piece, worth every penny!

[htc8p]

It's very expensive for a speedmaster but I'm confident that omega delivers on this. i'd pick this over any rolex. maybe some day

[Stevec14]

Originally Posted by agsstructures

Just went grey for this piece, worth every penny!

Congrats - agree with you. Enjoy the watch

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by agsstructures

Just went grey for this piece, worth every penny!

Fantastic, enjoy the watch it’s truly a special reference

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by agsstructures

Just went grey for this piece, worth every penny!

...and sold it or do you have a spare

FS: Omega Speedmaster 321 Ed White 311.30.40.30.01.001 Brand New Full Set

[Maxtor]

Busted.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Travelller

...and sold it or do you have a spare

FS: Omega Speedmaster 321 Ed White 311.30.40.30.01.001 Brand New Full Set

[texasmade]

Lol. Caught red handed.

At least for a BNIB, $19k was the 2nd cheapest I've seen in 2022.