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26 December 2021, 12:41 AM | #1 |
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Daytona vs Omega moon watch
I know Daytona is nice but the price has gone to the moon- but compared to Omega moon watch , the history of Omega going to the moon - this is hard to beat and yet Omega is still fairly reasonable price. A watch that went to the moon is the coolest thing in history of watches. Anyone feels the same? Rolex is very good with marketing.
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26 December 2021, 12:45 AM | #2 |
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My only non Rolex luxury watch is my Moonwatch. It is the only modern Omega that appeals to me. I love the Daytona, but not at market prices. Also, the Daytona on me wears small.
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26 December 2021, 12:49 AM | #3 |
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Speedmaster over a Daytona anyday.
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26 December 2021, 12:51 AM | #4 |
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Daytona all the way! Speedy is nice but not the same league!
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26 December 2021, 12:57 AM | #5 |
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The difference is an appreciating asset versus a depreciating asset.
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26 December 2021, 12:58 AM | #6 |
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Speedmaster pro was my first watch. I love it.
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26 December 2021, 01:01 AM | #7 |
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LOL Everyone should own a Speedmaster Moonwatch but it is not better or worse than a Daytona. It is a BMW 3 Series and the Daytona is a F1 car.
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26 December 2021, 01:04 AM | #8 | |
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And its documented that Jack Swigert's wore a Rolex GMT-Master in the main lunar orbit ship, plus there was some kind of Bulova watch/clock somewhere in the spacecraft, but the claim that a Bulova time piece was on the Moon IMHO is little more than pure marketing by them. What I have read Aldrin's speedmaster was the first on the lunar surface, so its logical that he could have worn the same watch he had issued for the Gemini X11, IMO possibly a 1966 speedy when they first put professional on dial REF ST105012, perhaps the later 1968 ST 145.012 model was left in the ship as a back up timer for computer. But one of the most important things on board the Apollo lunar mission were the mechanical watches no matter what the brand. Speedmaster's relationship with outer space,began when they went to Corrigans shop a Texas dealer in 1961.And the NASA buyer bought 5 different brands of chronographs and some failed the NASA test, the Omega Speedmaster was passed mainly IMHO because it was manual wind. NASA tested a number of other Speedmasters in the 1960s prior to Gemini Apollo flight. All these watches were before they changed to the Cal 861 movement, NASA bought another large quantity of Speedmasters in the later 60s,and in 1966 Omega added the word Professional to the speedy. It has been said that Neil Armstrong,had a problem with his watch,and did not wear one on the moons surface. I believe Aldrin's watch was lost or most probably stolen in transit somewhere after the mission.But lets remember this fact today, your average smart phone or home computer is several hundred times more powerful than the one used on the moon mission so a simple mechanical watch was most important.
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26 December 2021, 01:06 AM | #9 |
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Manual vs automatic
50m vs 100m Moon vs racing Legible vs not. Of all the pints above, the moon vs racing is of the least consequence to me. IMHO #1 The legibility is a pretty big deal #2 being able to swim is next #3 auto vs manual is a toss up.
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26 December 2021, 01:09 AM | #10 |
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Everybody needs both……there it’s settled….I have both won’t get rid of either
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26 December 2021, 01:11 AM | #11 |
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I have both. Entirely different watches. I do want the newly released 321, though…
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26 December 2021, 01:14 AM | #12 |
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I own both the Black and White Dial Daytona-C in SS. I also own a Omega 1861 Speedmaster and the new 3861 Speedmaster on the bracelet. I think both the Omega and the Rolex are special watches and are great in their own right. Very difficult to compare the watches though based on a host of factors. We all know the prices and availability issues with the Daytona but yet it is still very sought after and is one of the coolest Rolex flexes out there if you can get one. The Speedmaster is so under the radar and there are so many versions from over the years that it is easy to get lost in a sea of options. My Speedmaster's get a majority of the wrist time in my collection and on the 1861 I put all types of straps and aftermarket bracelets. I have a lot of fun with it. It is not that I don't like wearing the Daytona's but just don't, very much. Can they both live in a collection, sure, depending on what you want to do and how you would like to allocate your money. I am wearing my 1861 Speedmaster on a Red Bulang & Sons silky suede strap for Christmas. In the end I say buy what you want, wear what you want and when and enjoy this hobby. Merry Christmas.
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Daytona vs Omega moon watch
The Seamster is the most iconic chronograph of all time. I was a huge fan of the Apollo space program when I was a kid. Plus, you can actually walk into an authorized dealer and buy one.
I wear mine all the time. I love it on a black alligator strap, but it’s a strap monster. So many options… The Daytona is beautiful. I'd love to have one, but I never really think about it, because it's just not happening. |
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Speedy with 3861. By far. Can even get a gold one if needed. Great timepiece. And the size is preferable to the Daytona.
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26 December 2021, 03:06 AM | #16 |
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Daytona vs Omega moon watch
Both nice watches, I prefer the Speedmaster. Can’t go wrong either way.
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26 December 2021, 03:06 AM | #17 |
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Daytona all the way
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26 December 2021, 03:40 AM | #18 |
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Daytona for me.
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26 December 2021, 04:31 AM | #19 |
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Both for me-
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I like this analysis
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26 December 2021, 04:57 AM | #21 |
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Daytona for me.
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Fantastic pics, William. I love the way you captured the Speedy dial in the 2nd photo. It looks so cool! Also, the Daytona duo is not too bad either!
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26 December 2021, 05:14 AM | #23 |
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Not the speedy for me. I'll take the Daytona any time.
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26 December 2021, 05:39 AM | #25 |
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Speedmaster on the nato strap is one of the most beautiful watches on market. Easily available which will certainly not be the case in the long run.
I always say it's prettier than a daytona! |
26 December 2021, 05:55 AM | #26 |
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I agree! Here's one of mine on a Zulu...
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26 December 2021, 05:56 AM | #27 |
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Ooops... here's the pic. Ugh... Messing up the pic upload...:-|
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26 December 2021, 06:01 AM | #28 |
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Hard to choose!!!
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26 December 2021, 06:05 AM | #29 |
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I love everything about the Speedmaster.
I gave no time for the Daytona, especially modern versions.
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26 December 2021, 06:10 AM | #30 |
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I’ve tried really hard to love the moon watch but every one I’ve tried on just did nothing for me.
Daytona all the way in my book. It’s automatic, waterproof, unisex and just a better looking and wearing watch in my opinion. I know it’s sucks for new collectors who can’t get one but kudos to Omega for sticking close to the original design and making them available. |
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