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Old 13 January 2021, 06:33 PM   #1
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Zenith A385 or new Omega Speedmaster?

The first two chronograph releases of 2021 are absolutely superb, particularly for those like me with a smaller wrist. I'm going to buy one of these 2 but can't make up my mind which one. Keen to hear some views from the community...

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Old 13 January 2021, 08:12 PM   #2
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A no brainer: OSP.
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Old 13 January 2021, 08:14 PM   #3
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The new Moonwatch is a home run. No contest.
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Old 13 January 2021, 08:39 PM   #4
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zenith for me. a real stunner
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Old 13 January 2021, 09:58 PM   #5
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The Zenith would be the one for me. I do like the colors and the style. I am not sure on the Speedy right now and would give the prices a chance to settle.
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Old 14 January 2021, 02:48 AM   #6
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Zenith.
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Old 14 January 2021, 02:54 AM   #7
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You’ll likely be able to get a discount on the zenith before the omega if that’s a factor to you. I like them both but I would go with the a385 if you have a smaller wrist
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Old 14 January 2021, 07:33 PM   #8
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You’ll likely be able to get a discount on the zenith before the omega if that’s a factor to you. I like them both but I would go with the a385 if you have a smaller wrist
I'm not sure that the a385 would have a smaller wrist presence than the speedy, because of the tonneau shape and the amount of metal surface on the case.

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Old 14 January 2021, 11:14 PM   #9
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I'm not sure that the a385 would have a smaller wrist presence than the speedy, because of the tonneau shape and the amount of metal surface on the case.

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Old 15 January 2021, 05:25 PM   #10
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not really fan of the retro/revival design of zenith but the movement is unparalleled
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Old 16 January 2021, 12:43 AM   #11
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I like them both, you need to add both of them.
The question is which one you go first

Good luck and try them first see which one warms you better


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Old 17 January 2021, 03:45 AM   #12
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Funny enough I’ve been reading up on both of these, think of the two I’d go with the zenith
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Old 17 January 2021, 05:28 AM   #13
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love the zenith. it does wear on the smaller side in my opinion. when i tried it on my wife said it looks like a womans watch. i still think it's awesome, i do prefer the standard panda version.
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Old 19 January 2021, 07:41 PM   #14
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Interesting that there's an overwhelming preference for the zenith. I wouldn't have picked it.

FWIW, Tim Mosso from Watchbox said on his YouTube video today that he would take the A384 / A385 over the new speedy anyday.

I'm still undecided between the two but tending towards the zenith. I think it's the more interesting watch and likely to hold my attention longer than the speedy.

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Old 19 January 2021, 07:50 PM   #15
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Would go for Omega. Classic design that won't get outdated
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Old 19 January 2021, 11:24 PM   #16
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Would go for Omega. Classic design that won't get outdated
The Zenith is 52 years old and seems to be doing alright
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Old 20 January 2021, 01:37 AM   #17
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The Zenith is too small...the Omega wins for me
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Old 20 January 2021, 02:21 AM   #18
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Hmmm. Omega. No Zenith..

Actually, Omega. But you know what, Zenith. I really like Speedmaster though.










Zenith and Omega.
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Old 21 January 2021, 03:08 AM   #19
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I'm a big fan of the Omega brand, love my Planet Ocean, but never could get warm and fuzzy over the Speedmaster. I'm not that in to chronographs but of the two, I like the Zenith
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