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Herkztimez · 27 September 2018, 08:06 AM

Hey watch world! I’m trying to decide which chronograph to get? Deciding between the Zenith El Primero 1969 or Sapphire Sandwich Omega Speedmaster professional. Which would you choose?

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mps354 · 27 September 2018, 08:55 AM

Speedmaster, but not sapphire

_speedmaster_ · 27 September 2018, 09:17 AM

The FOIS. Classic styling. 39mm proportions and no crown guards (the way it should be).

jh225 · 27 September 2018, 09:34 AM

Iconic Chrono?

Simple........ Vintage Speedmaster Pro Moon

There is no substitute.

scarlet knight · 27 September 2018, 12:31 PM

Omega Speedy with hesalite crystal

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GB-man · 27 September 2018, 01:32 PM

I’d go with the speedy. I prefer the look to the primero.

rolehex · 27 September 2018, 05:55 PM

like them both. Slight edge with the Speedy.

1675-David · 27 September 2018, 07:11 PM

plastic speedy..

JR16 · 28 September 2018, 12:34 AM

Between those , speedy pro. If want something a drop smaller, FOIS. I have a zenith el primero (39mm?) also but speedy gets way more time .

But of course I would choose a Daytona over any mentioned thus far in this thread.

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Jazzie · 28 September 2018, 01:05 AM

Speedmaster

ap1 · 28 September 2018, 01:36 AM

I could never get over the star on the chrono hand

xspect · 28 September 2018, 01:42 AM

I used to have a zenith but swapped out to the classic speedy moon.

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tyler1980 · 28 September 2018, 01:46 AM

speedy... non plastic.

This is where i don't care to be true to the original. If i got a vintage mustang, it wouldn't have an 8 track player in it, id update that part.

CoveWatch · 28 September 2018, 03:15 AM

Love the Speedy! Lotta bang for your buck there

avilhena · 28 September 2018, 05:23 AM

I would go for the Zenith DEFY El Primero.

Really advanced movement that has 1 escapement for the Watch (36,000 VpH - 5 Hz) ; 1 escapement for the Chronograph (360,000 VpH - 50Hz)

https://www.zenith-watches.com/en_en.../category/498/

Justindo · 28 September 2018, 12:08 PM

The Speedy is the most iconic chronograph made. Period. Also, I'm a sapphire sandwich fan.

Jay (Eire) · 28 September 2018, 09:05 PM

Speedmaster

watchmavan · 28 September 2018, 09:11 PM

Tough choice. I picked the Speedy but either is the right answer.

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opawlows · 29 September 2018, 12:34 AM

Between the two options presented I'd probably choose the Speedy, but would take a Navitimer 41mm over both of them

slcbbrown · 29 September 2018, 08:46 AM

For me, one of the big draws for the "real" Speedy with hesalite was the price for a near-new used model. Once the prices get to $3,500+, it starts to get in the price range for nicer watches that, IMO, look a lot better. When you start to go even higher with the "Speedy" models that have little or no connection to the original, there are lots of watches I'd rather have.

vladamir15 · 10 October 2018, 01:46 PM

Speedmaster with sapphire.

I like the clear caseback, the durability and the fact it doesnt have a plastic piece like the original

EdwardC · 13 October 2018, 04:17 PM

Zenith El Primero striking 10 if you can find a good one with reasonable price.

jono2200 · 14 October 2018, 02:26 AM

The new speedy ck2998... I've just bought 2. Limited edition only 2998 pieces produced.

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tonupbklyn · 14 October 2018, 03:31 AM

has to be speedy.
hesalite mitsu + sapphire sandwich...

Nathan356 · 14 October 2018, 02:01 PM

I went for the zenith myself and never regretted it but they are both terrific watches.

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rice721 · 30 October 2018, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonupbklyn

has to be speedy.
hesalite mitsu + sapphire sandwich...

That Mitsukoshi...what a grail

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beshannon · 1 November 2018, 02:58 AM

Manual wind Speedmaster 3570.50

Amg7861 · 3 November 2018, 12:59 PM

Speedy’s are a bit too ubiquitous. The Zenith gets it for me.

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dubins930 · 3 November 2018, 01:02 PM

Speedy professional hestalite

watchbiao · 9 November 2018, 07:37 AM

Can't go wrong with a Speedy. Get one with a plastic crystal if you're a purist.

27 September 2018, 08:06 AM	#1
Herkztimez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bay Area Watch: Just one?!? Posts: 81	Which iconic Chronograph would you choose? Hey watch world! I’m trying to decide which chronograph to get? Deciding between the Zenith El Primero 1969 or Sapphire Sandwich Omega Speedmaster professional. Which would you choose? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 September 2018, 09:17 AM	#3
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	The FOIS. Classic styling. 39mm proportions and no crown guards (the way it should be). __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

27 September 2018, 01:32 PM	#6
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	I’d go with the speedy. I prefer the look to the primero. __________________

28 September 2018, 12:34 AM	#9
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,186	Which iconic Chronograph would you choose? Between those , speedy pro. If want something a drop smaller, FOIS. I have a zenith el primero (39mm?) also but speedy gets way more time . But of course I would choose a Daytona over any mentioned thus far in this thread. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

28 September 2018, 01:46 AM	#13
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	speedy... non plastic. This is where i don't care to be true to the original. If i got a vintage mustang, it wouldn't have an 8 track player in it, id update that part. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

27 September 2018, 08:55 AM	#2
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,971	Speedmaster, but not sapphire

27 September 2018, 09:34 AM	#4
jh225 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 117	Iconic Chrono? Simple........ Vintage Speedmaster Pro Moon There is no substitute.

27 September 2018, 12:31 PM	#5
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,135	Omega Speedy with hesalite crystal Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

27 September 2018, 05:55 PM	#7
rolehex 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,433	like them both. Slight edge with the Speedy.

27 September 2018, 07:11 PM	#8
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,010	plastic speedy..

28 September 2018, 01:05 AM	#10
Jazzie Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: United states Posts: 109	Speedmaster

28 September 2018, 01:36 AM	#11
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,035	I could never get over the star on the chrono hand

28 September 2018, 01:42 AM	#12
xspect "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: louisiana Posts: 269	I used to have a zenith but swapped out to the classic speedy moon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 September 2018, 03:15 AM	#14
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Love the Speedy! Lotta bang for your buck there

28 September 2018, 05:23 AM	#15
avilhena "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,115	I would go for the Zenith DEFY El Primero. Really advanced movement that has 1 escapement for the Watch (36,000 VpH - 5 Hz) ; 1 escapement for the Chronograph (360,000 VpH - 50Hz) https://www.zenith-watches.com/en_en.../category/498/ __________________ Once you wear the crown, you can never go down.

28 September 2018, 12:08 PM	#16
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	The Speedy is the most iconic chronograph made. Period. Also, I'm a sapphire sandwich fan.

28 September 2018, 09:05 PM	#17
Jay (Eire) 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: @jb.watching Location: NYC Posts: 1,467	Speedmaster

28 September 2018, 09:11 PM	#18
watchmavan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: Melbourne, Aust Watch: Polar 16570 Posts: 1,166	Tough choice. I picked the Speedy but either is the right answer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

29 September 2018, 12:34 AM	#19
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/Breit Posts: 1,155	Between the two options presented I'd probably choose the Speedy, but would take a Navitimer 41mm over both of them

29 September 2018, 08:46 AM	#20
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	For me, one of the big draws for the "real" Speedy with hesalite was the price for a near-new used model. Once the prices get to $3,500+, it starts to get in the price range for nicer watches that, IMO, look a lot better. When you start to go even higher with the "Speedy" models that have little or no connection to the original, there are lots of watches I'd rather have.

10 October 2018, 01:46 PM	#21
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,580	Speedmaster with sapphire. I like the clear caseback, the durability and the fact it doesnt have a plastic piece like the original __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

13 October 2018, 04:17 PM	#22
EdwardC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pacific Posts: 3,496	Zenith El Primero striking 10 if you can find a good one with reasonable price.

14 October 2018, 02:26 AM	#23
jono2200 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: GB Posts: 99	The new speedy ck2998... I've just bought 2. Limited edition only 2998 pieces produced. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

14 October 2018, 03:31 AM	#24
tonupbklyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: bklyn Posts: 1,471	has to be speedy. hesalite mitsu + sapphire sandwich...

14 October 2018, 02:01 PM	#25
Nathan356 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: California Posts: 38	I went for the zenith myself and never regretted it but they are both terrific watches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 November 2018, 02:58 AM	#27
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Manual wind Speedmaster 3570.50 __________________ 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

3 November 2018, 12:59 PM	#28
Amg7861 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Al Location: UK Watch: YM Rhodium Dial 37 Posts: 503	Speedy’s are a bit too ubiquitous. The Zenith gets it for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 November 2018, 01:02 PM	#29
dubins930 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 794	Speedy professional hestalite

9 November 2018, 07:37 AM	#30
watchbiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Posts: 62	Can't go wrong with a Speedy. Get one with a plastic crystal if you're a purist.

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