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Old 26 May 2019, 03:31 AM   #31
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Old 26 May 2019, 03:32 AM   #32
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Old 26 May 2019, 06:37 AM   #33
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While it isn’t a 116500LN challenger, it is certainly a very very nice piece.
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Old 26 May 2019, 09:02 AM   #34
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I wouldn't like to make comparisons about this with the Daytona. I've always been a fan of the Daytona but this cut right through the love. However, am not letting my guard down. Congrats on this piece
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Old 26 May 2019, 09:56 AM   #35
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Old 26 May 2019, 08:37 PM   #36
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Old 26 May 2019, 08:37 PM   #37
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I wouldn't like to make comparisons about this with the Daytona. I've always been a fan of the Daytona but this cut right through the love. However, am not letting my guard down. Congrats on this piece





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Old 26 May 2019, 08:37 PM   #38
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Old 26 May 2019, 09:43 PM   #39
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Your post sent me to my Omega AD . . .

It is amazing and for ~$6k after discount or grey it is simply AMAZING!

It just too big for me
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Old 26 May 2019, 10:14 PM   #40
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Your post sent me to my Omega AD . . .



It is amazing and for ~$6k after discount or grey it is simply AMAZING!



It just too big for me


It is amazing!!! So sorry that it is too big for you..


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Old 27 May 2019, 08:01 AM   #41
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I shared this at Omega community—and I want to share this here aswell:
I’ve experienced many chrono-watches: Rolex Daytona (platinum, steel, TT...), different variations of a Moonwatch... now I got this racing Speedmaster.
I have to say:
The best chrono that I’ve ever had. My favourite Speedmaster so far! Well... that modern, close to original Moonwatch with hesalite is very close..
But for example Daytona: the dials are just too small for my older eyes. This racing Speedmaster; the size, quality, legibility, colours.... Simply perfect!
Just incredible movement..... Wooooow!!!!


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Congratulations. I can't agree more and made the same choice last month. I absolutely love this watch. It's everything I wanted in a chrono, and some.
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Old 27 May 2019, 11:38 AM   #42
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I agree with many of the opinions already stated. If this watch were smaller, say 40mm, and the dial variants were narrowed down to 2 options, say a white and a black, the Omega would absolutely get my money over the Daytona. I prefer a 2 register chronograph over a 3 register one. The date adds to the functionality but is placed in an inconspicuous location with a disk that matches the dial color. You have many options of Omega Nato straps, steel bracelet (with adjustable clasp), or leather straps. And needless to say, the 9900 movement is no slouch although the 4130 in the Daytona is impressive in its own right. The Daytona wins on its size, great history, and value retention (being a Rolex). If price were not a consideration, I think the Omega holds its own against the Daytona. However, considering that the Omega is just about $4,000 cheaper than the Daytona, it would be a no brainer for me if the size was right.
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Old 27 May 2019, 12:00 PM   #43
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On the strap it doesn’t wear as large as the same diameter moon watches.

Speedmaster > Daytona.

There.

I said it.
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Old 27 May 2019, 07:49 PM   #44
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Here's a comparison from Watchfinder & Co.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEV8...k&index=7&t=0s
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Old 27 May 2019, 10:09 PM   #45
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Congratulations. I can't agree more and made the same choice last month. I absolutely love this watch. It's everything I wanted in a chrono, and some.


Looking so good with that bracelet!!!
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Old 27 May 2019, 10:09 PM   #46
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I agree with many of the opinions already stated. If this watch were smaller, say 40mm, and the dial variants were narrowed down to 2 options, say a white and a black, the Omega would absolutely get my money over the Daytona. I prefer a 2 register chronograph over a 3 register one. The date adds to the functionality but is placed in an inconspicuous location with a disk that matches the dial color. You have many options of Omega Nato straps, steel bracelet (with adjustable clasp), or leather straps. And needless to say, the 9900 movement is no slouch although the 4130 in the Daytona is impressive in its own right. The Daytona wins on its size, great history, and value retention (being a Rolex). If price were not a consideration, I think the Omega holds its own against the Daytona. However, considering that the Omega is just about $4,000 cheaper than the Daytona, it would be a no brainer for me if the size was right.





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Old 27 May 2019, 10:09 PM   #47
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On the strap it doesn’t wear as large as the same diameter moon watches.

Speedmaster > Daytona.

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Old 27 May 2019, 10:10 PM   #48
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Here's a comparison from Watchfinder & Co.



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Great video!! Thanks for sharing!


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Old 27 May 2019, 10:13 PM   #49
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Looking so good with that bracelet!!!
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Cheers. Just bought the bracelet separately for the summer, will go back to original black croc after that.
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Old 28 May 2019, 01:08 AM   #50
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Though I like Rolex I’m less a fan of the Daytonas. Or at least, I’m completely fed up with the speculative secondary market price insanity of the Daytonas. And the Speedys are outstanding and iconic watches - no doubt. That said I have a hard time comparing them toe to toe. To me they occupy different parts of the markets with the Speedys being more authentically tool watches aka - built to be used.
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Old 28 May 2019, 02:10 AM   #51
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I have a daytona and can tell you the Omega is 1) a far better value and 2) actually far more functional period. This last part is simply not a debate-but reality. The Daytona does not have enough hash marks and the since creates massive legibility problems and as others above mentioned actually has a date. The rarity of the Daytona blinds most and they are unable to see the serious downsides of the model. Im not saying it does not have a plus side, but I can view that model objectively.

My only issue with the Omega is the size, I find it a bit too large from my wrists.
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Old 28 May 2019, 03:00 AM   #52
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I’m a big fan of this model. Congrats
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Old 28 May 2019, 03:09 AM   #53
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Though I like Rolex I’m less a fan of the Daytonas. Or at least, I’m completely fed up with the speculative secondary market price insanity of the Daytonas. And the Speedys are outstanding and iconic watches - no doubt. That said I have a hard time comparing them toe to toe. To me they occupy different parts of the markets with the Speedys being more authentically tool watches aka - built to be used.

Yeah! Speedys are truly build to be used!!
Speculative secondary market -circus has affected many to loose some interest in Rolex as a brand. There are plenty of many interesting watch brands!!


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Old 28 May 2019, 04:44 AM   #55
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I have a daytona and can tell you the Omega is 1) a far better value and 2) actually far more functional period. This last part is simply not a debate-but reality. The Daytona does not have enough hash marks and the since creates massive legibility problems and as others above mentioned actually has a date. The rarity of the Daytona blinds most and they are unable to see the serious downsides of the model. Im not saying it does not have a plus side, but I can view that model objectively.



My only issue with the Omega is the size, I find it a bit too large from my wrists.


I’ve experienced the same, I feel you!!

Luckily you can find smaller Speedmasters aswell like this Trilogy 57, 38,6mm:
https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-o...31110393001001



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Old 28 May 2019, 04:45 AM   #56
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I’m a big fan of this model. Congrats


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Old 28 May 2019, 09:23 AM   #58
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Congrats!

Add me as one that would buy one if it wasn't 44.25mm with a 21mm lug width. I type that wearing a Panerai. It's just not Omega to me. Same reason I passed on the DSOTM. I do own the Ultraman and regular moon watch and that is about as big as I'd go with Omega. My
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Old 29 May 2019, 06:10 AM   #59
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Add me as one that would buy one if it wasn't 44.25mm with a 21mm lug width. I type that wearing a Panerai. It's just not Omega to me. Same reason I passed on the DSOTM. I do own the Ultraman and regular moon watch and that is about as big as I'd go with Omega. My


Thanks!
Great duo you have, congrats!!


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