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uddind · 27 June 2019, 06:32 PM

Is there any good alternative similar asthetic wise to Daytona white ceramic? Similar size and thickness as well.

I saw the omega speedmaster racing white with black ceramic which looks good. Need to try it in store for thickness and size.

MinMay · 27 June 2019, 07:03 PM

Why not buy the real Daytona? Lol. Really there is NO substitute.

There are plenty of fake Daytona out there like omega speedster.

uddind · 27 June 2019, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MinMay

Why not buy the real Daytona? Lol. Really there is NO substitute.

There are plenty of fake Daytona out there like omega speedster.

Speedmaster fake Daytona? lol do some research..

More likely to watch Arnold star in terminator 20 than buy a Daytona at a AD by then.

Chester01 · 27 June 2019, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MinMay

Why not buy the real Daytona? Lol. Really there is NO substitute.

There are plenty of fake Daytona out there like omega speedster.

Let’s see now, speedy beat out Rolex in nasa tests last time I checked. Also, speedy is the older chrono as well. And oh, yes one can actually read the time and subdials on it. Less flashy/blingy and massively better value for the money compared to the Daytona.

Syed117 · 28 June 2019, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MinMay

There are plenty of fake Daytona out there like omega speedster.

I would agree.

The "speedster" is probably a fake.

Rashid.bk · 28 June 2019, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MinMay

Why not buy the real Daytona? Lol. Really there is NO substitute.

There are plenty of fake Daytona out there like omega speedster.

This sounds like a troll post. First, you could not even spell the name right.
Omega actually has a richer historically lineage with the Speedmaster. It's reputation was built by historical events rather than popular actors.

Now while I love the Speedmaster, I do prefer the Daytona, but for different reasons. No need launching rather silly comments like "fake Daytona", that makes no sense at all.

As for the op, there are many fine alternatives. AP has many, while the VC Overseas Chrono(with big date at 12) is another great choice. But if one wants a Daytona, then I wouldn't substitute, I'd just get what I wanted. Even at market price, you would pay equal to or about the price of any good alternative.

desertwanderer · 27 June 2019, 07:26 PM

Most of the speedmasters are 42mm and feel bigger because of it, however they do a couple of 40mm models that should/would feel closer to the Daytona sizing.

jbenjamin1 · 30 June 2019, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by desertwanderer

Most of the speedmasters are 42mm and feel bigger because of it, however they do a couple of 40mm models that should/would feel closer to the Daytona sizing.

The Speedmaster Ck2998 is the closest and in the Panda dial. Didn't warm up to the Pulsometer so a no go for me.

FloridaSam · 27 June 2019, 07:29 PM

JPS · 27 June 2019, 08:04 PM

There is nothing alternative or similar to a Daytona. In a class of its own!

huba01 · 27 June 2019, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JPS

There is nothing alternative or similar to a Daytona. In a class of its own!

This

oliverw94 · 27 June 2019, 08:41 PM

I quite like the idea of having a speedy pro and the white gold Daytona on oysterflex in a collection

AK797 · 27 June 2019, 08:45 PM

Tried on the Panda Premier Breitling recently and that is nice, esp if you can get a good discount or buy from a trusted.

glamorama · 27 June 2019, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Tried on the Panda Premier Breitling recently and that is nice, esp if you can get a good discount or buy from a trusted.

It looks very nice from what I've seen in the display window at least.

Is it well made, good finish? How is the quality feel?

1William · 27 June 2019, 09:06 PM

I have owned all of the Daytona's over the years from the Platinum Diamond dial version down to the SS and everything in between. Great watch that suffers from unbelievable hype and thus pricing that is reflective of the hype. I own several chronographs that I like better and can be had for a fraction of what the Daytona can. I own an Omega Speed Master, a Breitling Premier 42 and one of my fun favorites is a Hamilton Pan-Europ. Within reason, I can buy anything I want and will not buy another Daytona for the time being. Too much hype, too costly for what it is for me. Look at some of the others I have mentioned and spend the rest of the money rounding out your collection.

nikesupremedunk · 27 June 2019, 09:16 PM

How about a white dial 520? Minus the ceramic parts closest you can get to a white 500c.

Chester01 · 27 June 2019, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by uddind

Is there any good alternative similar asthetic wise to Daytona white ceramic? Similar size and thickness as well.

I saw the omega speedmaster racing white with black ceramic which looks good. Need to try it in store for thickness and size.

The new omega Speedmaster Olympic LE with the white/silver and black subdials, navitimer has a silver dial with black subdials. Then there is the autiva by tag. All more legible and thus more functional than the Daytona.

DoctorA · 27 June 2019, 11:31 PM

Honestly if you get a daytona “mimicry ” you will always yearn for the real deal!!
It’s not the function, it’s not the looks, it’s being a true DAYTONA!!!
Wait for the real deal!!

dmb359 · 27 June 2019, 11:55 PM

There are tons of other terrific chrono's out there, if a nice chrono is what you are after. Any of the Speedmasters would be great options.

If it's a Daytona you are after, and looking to spend less to scratch that itch, you will not be happy with anything other than a Daytona.

Muxi · 28 June 2019, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dmb359

There are tons of other terrific chrono's out there, if a nice chrono is what you are after. Any of the Speedmasters would be great options.

If it's a Daytona you are after, and looking to spend less to scratch that itch, you will not be happy with anything other than a Daytona.

This. You might end up spending more money.

uddind · 28 June 2019, 12:04 AM

its the waiting time which is the frustrating thing for me.. it's not about the cheap alternative. Currently look at some Vacheron Constantin overseas chronos as alternatives

dmb359 · 28 June 2019, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by uddind

its the waiting time which is the frustrating thing for me.. it's not about the cheap alternative. Currently look at some Vacheron Constantin overseas chronos as alternatives

Gotcha. If you are just looking for something to fill the waiting time until you get a Daytona, something like an Omega would be a good option.

AP Chronos or VC chronos would be solid higher end options too.

I have a VC overseas (white dial, non chrono), and while very different than my Daytona, it's a terrific watch.

Dr.Brian · 28 June 2019, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by uddind

its the waiting time which is the frustrating thing for me.. it's not about the cheap alternative. Currently look at some Vacheron Constantin overseas chronos as alternatives

That’s what I would go with if I really wanted another classy sport Chrono.

Xtralarg · 28 June 2019, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by uddind

Is there any good alternative similar asthetic wise to Daytona white ceramic? Similar size and thickness as well.

I saw the omega speedmaster racing white with black ceramic which looks good. Need to try it in store for thickness and size.

What about the 116520?

2nastie · 28 June 2019, 02:24 AM

Nothing rivals the aesthetics of the Daytona. You will simply want it even more down the road and also eventually spend more money upgrading for one.

Perhaps if the SS model is not obtainable go for a white dial TT version. Not the same, but closer than some of the other models you are thinking of.... it's still a Daytona none the less.

danny1305 · 28 June 2019, 02:38 AM

The panda AP Royal Oak Chrono arguably looks better than the Daytona, and the fit and finish is not even close

mdsh00 · 28 June 2019, 02:42 AM

Look in to the Speedmaster Racing collection. I was thinking hard about getting this one until I eventually went with a Polar 216570.

Not enough posts to post the link but look into the white dial (more like Silver) with black accents. Looks wonderful in a strap IMO.

Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

landroverking · 28 June 2019, 02:48 AM

While the 4130 Daytona is in a class by itself, there are many great Chronographs out there.
Zenith El Primero, SMP, Omega Co Axel, the new Hamilton, new Longines, a column Chronograph( you could buy 10 or more for the price of a Daytona)
Blancpain, VC Overseas, Grand Seiko, even the Daytona Zenith and the list goes on.

erne75 · 28 June 2019, 03:13 AM

You can get into a Zenith El Primero for around $4500 in the gray market. That's a lot of value right there. Resale is crap though...

VicLeChic · 28 June 2019, 03:33 AM

The white Speedy Racing is amazing on 6.75 inch wrist and above, I don't think you'll be disappointed. The caseback was redesigned to reduce thickness.

Here's a vid comparing Speedy and Daytona.

https://youtu.be/cEV8WYaihXY

Got mine a couple months back.

27 June 2019, 06:32 PM	#1
uddind Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: L Posts: 76	Alternative similar to Daytona C white Is there any good alternative similar asthetic wise to Daytona white ceramic? Similar size and thickness as well. I saw the omega speedmaster racing white with black ceramic which looks good. Need to try it in store for thickness and size.

27 June 2019, 07:03 PM	#2
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	Alternative similar to Daytona C white Why not buy the real Daytona? Lol. Really there is NO substitute. There are plenty of fake Daytona out there like omega speedster.

27 June 2019, 07:26 PM	#7
desertwanderer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Dubai Posts: 84	Most of the speedmasters are 42mm and feel bigger because of it, however they do a couple of 40mm models that should/would feel closer to the Daytona sizing. Attached Images

27 June 2019, 09:06 PM	#15
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	I have owned all of the Daytona's over the years from the Platinum Diamond dial version down to the SS and everything in between. Great watch that suffers from unbelievable hype and thus pricing that is reflective of the hype. I own several chronographs that I like better and can be had for a fraction of what the Daytona can. I own an Omega Speed Master, a Breitling Premier 42 and one of my fun favorites is a Hamilton Pan-Europ. Within reason, I can buy anything I want and will not buy another Daytona for the time being. Too much hype, too costly for what it is for me. Look at some of the others I have mentioned and spend the rest of the money rounding out your collection. Attached Images Last edited by 1William; 27 June 2019 at 09:07 PM.. Reason: spelling

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nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	How about a white dial 520? Minus the ceramic parts closest you can get to a white 500c. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

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FloridaSam "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Sam Location: Sunny Florida Watch: Rolex 16013 Posts: 291

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JPS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Jonathan Location: UK Watch: 116500 White&Black Posts: 1,360	There is nothing alternative or similar to a Daytona. In a class of its own!

27 June 2019, 08:41 PM	#12
oliverw94 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Yorkshire, UK Watch: 114060, Tudor GMT Posts: 32	I quite like the idea of having a speedy pro and the white gold Daytona on oysterflex in a collection

27 June 2019, 08:45 PM	#13
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Tried on the Panda Premier Breitling recently and that is nice, esp if you can get a good discount or buy from a trusted.

27 June 2019, 11:31 PM	#18
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Honestly if you get a daytona “mimicry ” you will always yearn for the real deal!! It’s not the function, it’s not the looks, it’s being a true DAYTONA!!! Wait for the real deal!! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

27 June 2019, 11:55 PM	#19
dmb359 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Darren Location: Minneapolis Posts: 650	There are tons of other terrific chrono's out there, if a nice chrono is what you are after. Any of the Speedmasters would be great options. If it's a Daytona you are after, and looking to spend less to scratch that itch, you will not be happy with anything other than a Daytona. __________________ @dmb359

28 June 2019, 12:04 AM	#21
uddind Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: L Posts: 76	its the waiting time which is the frustrating thing for me.. it's not about the cheap alternative. Currently look at some Vacheron Constantin overseas chronos as alternatives

28 June 2019, 02:24 AM	#25
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	Nothing rivals the aesthetics of the Daytona. You will simply want it even more down the road and also eventually spend more money upgrading for one. Perhaps if the SS model is not obtainable go for a white dial TT version. Not the same, but closer than some of the other models you are thinking of.... it's still a Daytona none the less.

28 June 2019, 02:38 AM	#26
danny1305 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: US Posts: 117	The panda AP Royal Oak Chrono arguably looks better than the Daytona, and the fit and finish is not even close

28 June 2019, 02:42 AM	#27
mdsh00 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 13	Look in to the Speedmaster Racing collection. I was thinking hard about getting this one until I eventually went with a Polar 216570. Not enough posts to post the link but look into the white dial (more like Silver) with black accents. Looks wonderful in a strap IMO. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

28 June 2019, 02:48 AM	#28
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	While the 4130 Daytona is in a class by itself, there are many great Chronographs out there. Zenith El Primero, SMP, Omega Co Axel, the new Hamilton, new Longines, a column Chronograph( you could buy 10 or more for the price of a Daytona) Blancpain, VC Overseas, Grand Seiko, even the Daytona Zenith and the list goes on.

28 June 2019, 03:13 AM	#29
erne75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: FL Watch: 16613LB Posts: 164	You can get into a Zenith El Primero for around $4500 in the gray market. That's a lot of value right there. Resale is crap though... __________________ Code: ♛116710LN ♛16613LB ♛214270 ♛116400 ♛16600 Ω166.0086 Ω311.30.42.30.01.005 PAM00564 79230R 79730 R135 └┼┼┤ Save the manuals! 246

28 June 2019, 03:33 AM	#30
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	The white Speedy Racing is amazing on 6.75 inch wrist and above, I don't think you'll be disappointed. The caseback was redesigned to reduce thickness. Here's a vid comparing Speedy and Daytona. https://youtu.be/cEV8WYaihXY Got mine a couple months back.

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