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View Poll Results: "Iconic" chronographs
Omega Speedmaster 34 60.71%
Zenith El Primero 11 19.64%
IWC Portuguese 1 1.79%
Valjoux 72(2) Chrono 10 17.86%
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Old 4 October 2011, 02:38 AM   #1
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More "iconic" chronograph: Speedmaster or El Primero .... or?

Simple poll: when you think of the most "iconic" chronograph, which comes to mind, the Omega Speedmaster or the Zenith El Primero?



EDIT: Feel free to add another option, I forgot to do so in the poll options!
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Most will say Daytona, but for me, it is an IWC Portuguese...
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Most would say Daytona, some would say Speedy, hell one would even say IWC Portuguese.

I'd say Valjoux 72(2) series, wherever fitted.
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Most would say Daytona, some would say Speedy, hell one would even say IWC Portuguese.

I'd say Valjoux 72(2) series.
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Old 4 October 2011, 03:07 AM   #6
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Has to be the El Pimero, for me absolutely no contest, not even close.
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Movement wise it has to be the El Primero, but in all other aspects it is the moon watch. Come on! Its a moon...watch.
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I love the IWC Portuguese Chrono, but most "iconic," it would have to be the Omega Speedmaster. I would have put the Breitling Navitimer in the poll as well.
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