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nauticajoe · 25 September 2010, 12:51 AM

If the choice of chrono were the Omega Speedy or IWC Pilot Chrono, which would you choose & why?

I've had both the IWC and Daytona before. Love them both. I know the Speedy is a hit with the serious collector.

Appreciate your thoughts.

esm · 25 September 2010, 12:53 AM

Speedy Pro - the 3570.50.00 without a doubt.

timeless classic and if it is good enough for NASA, then it is good enough for me

multimedia · 25 September 2010, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

Speedy Pro - the 3570.50.00 without a doubt.

timeless classic and if it is good enough for NASA, then it is good enough for me

Couldn't' have put it any better myself!

So another vote for the Speedy.

Cheers,
Joe

Dan Pierce · 25 September 2010, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

Speedy Pro - the 3570.50.00 without a doubt.

timeless classic and if it is good enough for NASA, then it is good enough for me

Quote:

Originally Posted by multimedia

Couldn't' have put it any better myself!

So another vote for the Speedy.

Cheers,
Joe

The above is spot on.

dP

dalip · 25 September 2010, 12:58 AM

Yup...and me.

RFXMM · 25 September 2010, 01:00 AM

Speedy

Frogman4me · 25 September 2010, 01:09 AM

Speedy is a classic must have piece. Also the best bang for the buck

GerardoG · 25 September 2010, 01:16 AM

Speedy

poloman · 25 September 2010, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

Speedy Pro - the 3570.50.00 without a doubt.

timeless classic and if it is good enough for NASA, then it is good enough for me

Sounds like a winner

PanosI · 25 September 2010, 01:43 AM

I'll go against the wave here

IWC's 3717-01 is one of the most beautiful chronos around

Submarino · 25 September 2010, 04:07 AM

Speedmaster.

Noonan · 25 September 2010, 04:12 AM

I agree with the majority. The speedy is the first watch I've owned which I can honestly say will never leave my collection.

nauticajoe · 25 September 2010, 04:24 AM

WOW! Talk about a landslide!

Thanks Guys!!!

TSW · 25 September 2010, 04:55 AM

Speedy!

daveathall · 25 September 2010, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by PanosI

I'll go against the wave here

IWC's 3717-01 is one of the most beautiful chronos around

I agree, the touch of red on the second hand is a masterstroke.

gaopa · 25 September 2010, 05:10 AM

The Speedmaster Professional for sure.....

Cheers, Bill P.

towernick · 25 September 2010, 07:44 AM

Speedy, without question, I see it as a must have for anyone who has a semi-serious watch collection.

WatchTimes · 25 September 2010, 08:33 AM

Id say I have quite a serious watch collection and I still have yet to
own an Omega.

I have come close a few times but something else always ends up in the collection.

It does surprise me but I guess its just not meant to be yet.

For a Chrono I like my divers IWC Ti Aquatimer and a new toy you will all see in the next week or so.

dsiewmy · 26 September 2010, 11:10 PM

doesn't the omega wear smaller?

Bustelo · 26 September 2010, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dsiewmy

doesn't the omega wear smaller?

Yes, it is larger and has more presence on the wrist IMO. I like the IWC Spitfire more than the speedy. It's very versatile, the dial is beautiful. If you can find a Laureus edition blue dial, it is stunning! The speed is no slouch, you really can't go wrong either way. The IWC deserves a try before making a decision. Go with the bracelet version and get the leather later, not vice versa.

hh605 · 27 September 2010, 07:41 AM

My vote goes to speedy as well!

wantonebad · 28 September 2010, 04:45 AM

I own a Daytona, I have had a speemaster and flipped it, esthetically the speedy didn't do it for me. I've never had an IWC but I've been thinking about one for a few months. My issue with the Daytona is there is no date function and I prefer a larger size. The IWC could be the right way to go IMHO

Shade · 28 September 2010, 12:25 PM

S p e e d y ! :d

Noriki · 28 September 2010, 01:54 PM

IWC.....but i still like to own a speedy 1 day.

Ultraman · 28 September 2010, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bustelo

Yes, it is larger and has more presence on the wrist IMO. I like the IWC Spitfire more than the speedy. It's very versatile, the dial is beautiful. If you can find a Laureus edition blue dial, it is stunning! The speed is no slouch, you really can't go wrong either way. The IWC deserves a try before making a decision. Go with the bracelet version and get the leather later, not vice versa.

Did I hear "Laureus edition blue dial" 3717...

vukotab · 29 September 2010, 05:30 AM

I had Speedy for some time and, although I hated lack of date feature, and manual winding was pain in the a$$ sometimes, I would buy it again without second thought!

True classic, and watch that looks and FEELS much more expensive than it is. Best bang for bucks , and watch for all seasons (and planets, of course

)!

Speed · 29 September 2010, 09:00 AM

This one!

dddrees · 3 October 2010, 11:58 AM

I like these.

wehttaM · 3 October 2010, 12:06 PM

Speedy! Maybe that's just because mine is limited...

dddrees · 3 October 2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wehttaM

Speedy! Maybe that's just because mine is limited...

Nice looking watch. I gues I have just gotten hooked on the Crono thing lately.

I actually had given some thought to getting the Tudor Tiger Chrono actually.

25 September 2010, 12:51 AM	#1
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Which chrono do you prefer? If the choice of chrono were the Omega Speedy or IWC Pilot Chrono, which would you choose & why? I've had both the IWC and Daytona before. Love them both. I know the Speedy is a hit with the serious collector. Appreciate your thoughts.

25 September 2010, 12:58 AM	#5
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Yup...and me. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

25 September 2010, 01:00 AM	#6
RFXMM "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Atl Watch: 16710 Posts: 654	Speedy __________________ No I'm not! I had mine removed.

25 September 2010, 04:07 AM	#11
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Speedmaster. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

25 September 2010, 04:55 AM	#14
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Speedy! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

25 September 2010, 12:53 AM	#2
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Speedy Pro - the 3570.50.00 without a doubt. timeless classic and if it is good enough for NASA, then it is good enough for me

25 September 2010, 01:09 AM	#7
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Speedy is a classic must have piece. Also the best bang for the buck

25 September 2010, 01:16 AM	#8
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Speedy

25 September 2010, 01:43 AM	#10
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	I'll go against the wave here IWC's 3717-01 is one of the most beautiful chronos around

25 September 2010, 04:12 AM	#12
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	I agree with the majority. The speedy is the first watch I've owned which I can honestly say will never leave my collection.

25 September 2010, 04:24 AM	#13
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	WOW! Talk about a landslide! Thanks Guys!!!

25 September 2010, 05:10 AM	#16
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	The Speedmaster Professional for sure..... Cheers, Bill P.

25 September 2010, 07:44 AM	#17
towernick Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 880	Speedy, without question, I see it as a must have for anyone who has a semi-serious watch collection.

25 September 2010, 08:33 AM	#18
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Id say I have quite a serious watch collection and I still have yet to own an Omega. I have come close a few times but something else always ends up in the collection. It does surprise me but I guess its just not meant to be yet. For a Chrono I like my divers IWC Ti Aquatimer and a new toy you will all see in the next week or so. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

26 September 2010, 11:10 PM	#19
dsiewmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malaysia Posts: 243	doesn't the omega wear smaller?

27 September 2010, 07:41 AM	#21
hh605 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York City Posts: 106	My vote goes to speedy as well!

28 September 2010, 04:45 AM	#22
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	I own a Daytona, I have had a speemaster and flipped it, esthetically the speedy didn't do it for me. I've never had an IWC but I've been thinking about one for a few months. My issue with the Daytona is there is no date function and I prefer a larger size. The IWC could be the right way to go IMHO __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

28 September 2010, 12:25 PM	#23
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	S p e e d y ! :d __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

28 September 2010, 01:54 PM	#24
Noriki "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangkok Watch: Mix Posts: 253	IWC.....but i still like to own a speedy 1 day.

29 September 2010, 05:30 AM	#26
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	I had Speedy for some time and, although I hated lack of date feature, and manual winding was pain in the a$$ sometimes, I would buy it again without second thought! True classic, and watch that looks and FEELS much more expensive than it is. Best bang for bucks , and watch for all seasons (and planets, of course)! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

29 September 2010, 09:00 AM	#27
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	This one!

3 October 2010, 11:58 AM	#28
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I like these. Attached Images __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 October 2010, 12:06 PM	#29
wehttaM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 557	Speedy! Maybe that's just because mine is limited...

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