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Daytona 241 56.71%
Ed White 321 184 43.29%
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Old 12 July 2022, 06:22 AM   #1
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Daytona. That ed white does absolutely nothing for me.
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Old 12 July 2022, 07:13 AM   #2
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Ed White is a niche watch. I think most won't know what they are looking at.
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Old 12 July 2022, 08:33 AM   #3
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Both. And at retail. :-)


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Old 13 July 2022, 06:11 PM   #4
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Both. And at retail. :-)


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Old 12 July 2022, 11:29 AM   #5
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I like the 321. Smaller case size, better braclet than the original, and the open display back. But I'd still choose the Daytona first if given the choice.
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Old 12 July 2022, 11:38 AM   #6
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I voted Daytona. But admittedly I'm not a chrono fan and don't know much nuance about the different omega speedmaster models.
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Old 12 July 2022, 11:47 AM   #7
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Ed White for me. I just think the speedmaster has a cooler history and I like the traditional look of it and size. Also, screw down pushers drive me nuts.
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Old 13 July 2022, 05:54 AM   #8
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Old 13 July 2022, 08:22 AM   #9
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Side by side
Perfect example. On the right it’s 5:26 and 54 seconds. On the left it’s almost a quarter of something.
All joking aside, on my Speedies I can read the time at any angle and any light condition - even without my glasses. My Sea Dweller requires at least some squinting and angling. A Daytona is basically useless to tell time.
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Old 13 July 2022, 11:11 PM   #10
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Side by side

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Old 13 July 2022, 08:01 AM   #11
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Between those two clearly the 321.
That said, a 321 only makes sense to me if you already have a vintage and a modern Speedy in your collection. The 321 is beautiful, but also an atypical Speedy and as a Omega and Speedy fan I think they got too much wrong with it and effectively are wasting the wonderful recreation of the 321 movement. Again, it’s pretty and if you don’t care too much about Speedy history and details or just like it the way it is no matter you’re good to go.
Daytonas are a hard pass for me in general. Busy and impractical. A piece of jewelry to go with the murse if you ask me.
All kidding aside, the Speedmaster in general is one of the most important watches ever made for obvious reasons, super reliable and practical for day to day use while it can pass for a dress-y kind of watch in a formal setting. If I could only have one watch it would be a modest 1861 or 80s 861 in good shape.
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Old 13 July 2022, 11:25 PM   #12
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It's clear, the Omega is trying to be a Rolex. But is doesn't even get close

That make the decision a no brainer.
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Old 14 July 2022, 12:10 AM   #13
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It's clear, the Omega is trying to be a Rolex. But is doesn't even get close

That make the decision a no brainer.

Curious, what makes it seem clear?
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Old 14 July 2022, 12:14 AM   #14
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Curious, what makes it seem clear?
Ditto They are nothing alike
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Old 14 July 2022, 01:47 AM   #15
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Ditto They are nothing alike
Think he is just trolling for a reaction.
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Old 14 July 2022, 01:59 AM   #16
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Think he is just trolling for a reaction.
Has to be
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Old 14 July 2022, 01:33 AM   #17
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It's clear, the Omega is trying to be a Rolex. But is doesn't even get close

That make the decision a no brainer.
the speedy is closer to its original form than the modern Daytona.

the only connection I see to what you are saying is the increased price?

the speedy is using a lemania based 321 movement that hasn't been used for decades and has been desired by speedy enthusiasts for much of that time...

omega gave their customers what they wanted and set a new price for that customer satisfaction. seems fair to me.

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It's clear, the Omega is trying to be a Rolex. But is doesn't even get close

That make the decision a no brainer.
That's some expert level trolling right there! Have a Gold Star!
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Old 14 July 2022, 12:02 AM   #19
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I prefer the Omega between these two. IMHO, manual wind brings the watch experience to another higher level...add the fact the historical accomplishments of the 321...how can you not pick the Ed White over a modern Daytona....
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Old 15 July 2022, 01:24 AM   #20
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Can’t even tell the time on the Daytona, dial is too busy and ugly. Only thing it has over the speedy is WR
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Old 15 July 2022, 02:05 AM   #21
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Despite the detractors, the poll is leaning in favor of the Daytona. :ciao:
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Old 15 July 2022, 02:31 AM   #22
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Despite the detractors, the poll is leaning in favor of the Daytona. :ciao:
That’s because it’s posted in the Rolex forum

I’m actually surprised the Omega is doing as well as it is.
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Old 15 July 2022, 03:48 AM   #23
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Maybe one day when the speedy has ties to the wishbone family it will be competitive with everyone Daytona. Until then…
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Old 15 July 2022, 05:38 AM   #24
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I have a 116500 and if given the choice I think I would pick the 321. It looks fantastic. My only concern would be it’s practicality as a daily….. they are just so rare that you don’t get the quantity of reviews the Daytona gets.
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Old 15 July 2022, 03:18 PM   #25
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Interesting. I thought the Omega would poll a lot lower on TRF.

Such a great speedy.
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Old 16 July 2022, 08:44 AM   #26
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Collectability and brand loyalty aside, the 321 by a country mile...and this from someone who's owned both.
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