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For impressing people that I don't want to impress: Daytona. For legibility and functionality (no screw down pushers): Speedy
Speedmaster or Daytona?
Which one appeals to you more ? Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional ref. 310.30.42.50.04.001 - 42 x 13,18 x 47,5 mm steel case - Manual-winding caliber 3861 (visible through caseback) - Water resistance: 50 m Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 116500LN - ...
Tough one
And I'm not really attracted to many rolex models if any. As part of a collection to fit the sports chronograph slot I would probably go Speedy. As a daily and as much as I dislike screw-down pushers I would have to go with the Daytona.
I understand your choice, especially if you have in mind the 50 m WR of the Speedy,
which makes it less GADA. It's something that has always bothered me, personally. However, aesthetically, the Daytona doesn't really resonate with me. Best, Emmanuel
Same
The 50m WR of the speedy is one of the reasons why I chose the 103st (200m WR with pump pushers). The Daytona doesn't speak to me as a chronograph due to screw down pushers. As a fashion item however and with a steel bezel I could get there but it is too ...
Very recognizable indeed,
and impossible to wear safely in many situations. Your Sinn is a good choice.
Yes, you can! Why would you take the hype into account?
The speedy appeals to me more also. Best, Emmanuel
In fact the current Daytona is 126500LN with a steel rim around the bezel.
The 116500LN is the previous one. But of course I understand what you mean concerning the 16520. Best, Emmanuel
Have both
Not really inferior quality wise But the Daytona just looks much nicer in my wrist About the quality I’m sure the speedmaster is good enough but reliability…. Pretty sure the Rolex wins
I didn't know the Speedmaster had reliability issues: that's sad.
I own neither and the only Daytona I've ever been able to try on looked terrible on my wrist (but maybe it was only the two-tone), contrarily to the Speedmasters... 🤷🏽♂️ Anyway, I think I will never own any of the two because they don't appeal to me enou...
Interesting. I've always been surprised by how wearable the Speedy was on my wrist.
But I've never owned one and that makes a great difference: the size would maybe end up being uncomfortable. Best, Emmanuel
Had numerous Speedy’s and Daytona’s, and while not the most legible, I’ll choose the Daytona all the time due to ruggedness, reliability, ergonomics and superior materials.
But I’ll choose the 126500LN, instead. Ohh, did I mentioned, I don’t care about the hype or what people think when I wear it, unless they pay my bills ))) P.S. There is a Speedy which is superior, but I’ll keep it secret until I get it.😜 ...
I'm fully with you concerning what other people think, Zsolt: who cares?
On photos, the rim of your 126500LN seemed a little less attractive to me than the no-rim bezel of the 116500LN, but I've never seen either in person, so what do I know! Concerning the Speedy, could it be that you have this one in mind? Best, Emmanuel ...
Fortunately, I don’t have insecurity issues and I bought all my Rolex at retail so no reason to be ashamed.
Also I bought it 80% because I like it(technically) and this 126500LN is much more refined in my eyes as the previous reference which I also owned. The exact reason I bought it was the bezel and the thinner sundial rings which is totally a matter of taste...
As I said, you know much better than me, because you've seen and worn these Daytonas, which isn't my case!
And I'm very glad that you don't have insecurity issues. I'm looking forward to seeing your next Speedmaster and wish you the best for the hunt. Best, Emmanuel
They make far too many variants, I agree.
But some look really good on the wrist. Best, Emmanuel
I’ve had both - well actually the 126500LN.
I much preferred the aesthetic of the Speedy and have kept this one. I actually had my 126500 modified by Arrisans de Geneve
With these choices, the Speedy for me.
The current and prior generation steel Daytonas have not appealed to me. Owning a Speedy for 20+ years and three (now two) Daytonas, every time I wear the Speedy I marvel at how legible the dial, hands and markers are. It really feels like watching 4K TV ...
This is very interesting.
Thanks for your feedback, Jay. I own neither of the two and will probably never acquire any because other watches are more important to me, but I find the Speedmaster white dial (and reverse panda) appealing. Best, Emmanuel
I am not into Rolex,
and not really into Omega as well... But the Omega wins here due to Lemania based movement for me.
Both are nice...but the Speedy for me.
At retail prices it would be hard to pass up the Rolex given the imbedded value of doing so. And I think it's a very attractive watch. I rarely if ever wear my beloved Sub of 30+ years in favor of a Speedy Pro which is so nice on the wrist. The Speedy Pro...
I agree with you on all counts, John.
What you say concerning the “baggage” is so true. Also, I really find the dial of the Omega so much cleaner and friendly to the eye. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Best, Emmanuel
The Omega here, quattro.
They're happy to sell you one, which is nice ;-) Wish it kept the acrylic crystal....
You can still buy the Hesalite variant.
But I've personally found the white dial and reverse panda to be very appealing in person... Best, Emmanuel
Daytona camp here
I have been able to purchase six of them in the last four years as gifts for various family members (including myself) - the speedy however never appealed to me visually.
I thought the Daytona was almost unobtainable, so congratulations!
I feel differently about it and about the Omega, but I've tried on only one Daytona in my life. It was a two-tone one and... I didn't like it... 🤷🏽♂️ Best, Emmanuel ...
to be honest
I was late to that party - never cared for it until a few years ago when my AD offered to supply me. So I filled that gap in my Rolex collection and suddenly family members liked it as well and that's what got it started. And the AD delivered luckily
Speedmaster for me easily, zero interest in owning any rolex again except maybe some vintage...
A daytona trades for ~$22k - $25k nowadays. You can get a solid gold speedmaster with gold bracelet for $30k or something VERY cool like a 321 ed white for ~15k.
I would love to say Omega but….
The Daytona for me, not taking price into consideration.
I completely understand the appeal of the Daytona,
even if it doesn't really speak to me. But it's definitely an icon for a good reason. Best, Emmanuel
Here it’s a tie for me, although I prefer the ergonomics of the 116520LN. I have the 126500LN which I much prefer to the 116. To be seen in person, but
I don’t wear it often because of the panda hype. I don’t like being noticed, which is why I’m slowly favouring independents.
It's really sad that hype is "killing" these icons,
which can no longer be easily or universally worn safely. Best, Emmanuel
With these choices, the Speedy for me.
The current and prior generation steel Daytonas have not appealed to me. Owning a Speedy for 20+ years and three (now two) Daytonas, every time I wear the Speedy I marvel at how legible the dial, hands and markers are. It really feels like watching 4K TV ...
Thanks for your owner/wearer's feedback.
The great clarity and luminosity of this white Speedy's dial feels very appealing to me. Best, Emmanuel
