Would you choose a 1990s vintage Tudor Chrono or a new Omega Speedmaster Date?

[CKLinLA]

Would you choose a 1990s vintage Tudor Chrono or new Omega Speedmaster Date? Why?

I've always liked the look of panda faced Chrono watches, ie. those similar in styling to
the Paul Newman Daytonas. Today, the only major watch manufacturer with this style in
its current line-up is Omega, through its Speedmaster Date line. I actually set out to
buy myself one of these Speedmaster Dates (the first one in the pics below):-




I like the white/black panda dials with a touch of red look, but after looking, and looking
some more, ended up with a 1990s Tudor Chrono instead. This one:-




I chose the semi-vintage Tudor version partly because I liked that the supply is already
limited. But mostly, I thought that a Tudor would somehow complement my Rolex watches
'better'. I wonder if others would, or would not, choose the Omega instead. I know quite a
few TRF-ers have bought similar Tudor Chronos lately. Did you consider the Speedmaster Date
at all? Why/Why not?



The watches are both identically sized, and have very similar styling. They also both
use movements based on the Valjoux 7750. To my hands/wrist, they feel and weigh very
similar too.

Pricewise, the Speedmaster Date can be bought for around $2350-2500, after AD discount.
The 'Tiger' era Tudor Chronos (1997-2002) mostly end up in roughly the same price range,
if you factor in the cost of servicing/polish as needed. The older more "Rolex associated"
models (Oysterdate on dial with Rolex crown/caseback) cost more.

[gmaines]

I to would go for the Tudor, it is just a class watch....

[The GMT Master]

I would go with the Omega - I have to say, I'm actually considering the new Speedy Date, the one on the right of your top two pictures. My only worry is that it seems a little small on the wrist. However, the bracelet is excellent, and is one of the best looking watches in the Speedmaster line up

[Dan Pierce]

I'd probably prefer a Speedmaster in the original configuration. I guess it's no surprise the Tudor chrono would be my first choice.
dP

[pz93c]

Speedmaster.

I like the look of it better than the Tudor.

[karmatp]

Speedy by a mile.

[PanosI]

Tudor for me, too .

[smallcandle]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I'd probably prefer a Speedmaster in the original configuration.
dP

Exactly. The true Speedmaster to me is the 3570.50. So for me, I choose Tudor, even though a Speedy date could be considered a better "deal".

[CKLinLA]

Originally Posted by smallcandle

Exactly. The true Speedmaster to me is the 3570.50. So for me, I choose Tudor, even though a Speedy date could be considered a better "deal".

Yes, the Speedmaster Professional is considered by many to be the only 'true' Speedy, maybe thats why
this version with automatic movement and date feature lacks the same 'cache'? I've kept the comparison
here to two watches with almost identical specs: date feature; same movement; same case size;
and very similar styling. The main difference (to me) is the cyclops.

BTW the 1990s Speedmaster Date were even more similar in styling to the Tudors than the current ones
... (pic from the web)

[DRAWTOOL]

Tudor for me! One, I like them, two, I am just not an Omega fan.

[2th Dr]

No brainer for me.... Tudor!

[MitchSteel]

Tudor in a heardbeat.

[Art 1]

Without hesitation the Tudor.

[Dr. Robert]

The Tudor.