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View Poll Results: Single Speedy in collection: Ed White 321 vs FOIS
Ed White 321 69 94.52%
FOIS 4 5.48%
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Old 24 January 2025, 01:45 PM   #1
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Ed White 321 vs FOIS

If I could just have one Speedy in my collection - which should I get? My main priorities for this watch are one that best represents the space heritage and will remain a classic for a long time to come.

Both options would be directly purchased from an omega boutique. Cost is not a factor!
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Old 24 January 2025, 02:46 PM   #2
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Cost not a factor then it's easy. Get a 321 Speedmaster. Even better get the full platinum bracelet Speedy 321 for $97k.
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Old 24 January 2025, 02:47 PM   #3
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Judging by your criteria, 321 for sure. Not even comparable.

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Old 24 January 2025, 03:24 PM   #4
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With your criteria and with cost not being a factor for you, the 321 is the way to go.

Good luck you with your choice!
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Old 24 January 2025, 05:29 PM   #5
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For me it's definitely the 321 Ed White.
This reference is pretty much the best Omega has to offer.
The aesthetics, the technology and the history are unique.
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Old 24 January 2025, 09:12 PM   #6
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321, not even close
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Old 24 January 2025, 10:37 PM   #7
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The 321 is the watch.
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Old 24 January 2025, 10:40 PM   #8
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Cost not a factor then it's easy. Get a 321 Speedmaster. Even better get the full platinum bracelet Speedy 321 for $97k.
Absolutely
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Old 24 January 2025, 11:44 PM   #9
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Weird poll
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Old 25 January 2025, 02:13 AM   #10
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321 is tops
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Old 25 January 2025, 02:31 AM   #11
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Unfair comparison! 321 by far.

Unless it's a vintage FOIS with a 321.
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Old 25 January 2025, 04:19 AM   #12
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Weird poll

I don’t know about “weird”…. The results show that, cost not being a factor, almost no one would take the blue-grey dial, new domed crystal, more modern movement and adjustable clasp of the FOiS over the 321.

I mean, I thought it would a big win for the 321 (and I voted for the EW), but not totally overwhelming (26-1 as of this post).

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Old 25 January 2025, 04:49 AM   #13
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Is this a serious question? I'm just shocked you found one person to vote for the FOIS.
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Old 25 January 2025, 12:19 PM   #14
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Weird poll
This. No contest.
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Old 25 January 2025, 01:07 PM   #15
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The 321 is you best choice.
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Old 25 January 2025, 07:33 PM   #16
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I am one of the FOIS’s biggest fans but it doesn’t win here. It’s a bit of an unfair fight though. The 321 movement is a show stopper.


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Old 25 January 2025, 11:28 PM   #17
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Is this a trick question?
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Old 26 January 2025, 12:07 AM   #18
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Is this a serious question? I'm just shocked you found one person to vote for the FOIS.
Well 2 people can’t be wrong
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Old 30 January 2025, 09:48 PM   #19
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Ed White [emoji39] vs FOIS

Another vote for 21

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Old 31 January 2025, 10:31 AM   #20
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Opting for the Speedmaster 321 for its direct link to the original Moonwatch and timeless space heritage.
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Old 31 January 2025, 12:29 PM   #21
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