Rolex vs omega ... 1 specific watch

[unknown]

Between these 2 ...

Both yellow gold and both a Champagne dial

Price is as good as the same, The Omega is 1000 euro more expensive

The Rolex is not limited, the omega limited to 1014 ( although I don't think this should influence your choice)

Both are probably the most iconic chronographs in the world - who beats a Daytona or speedmaster ;-)

The Omega has one advantage, a fantastic movement visible trough the sapphire caseback

[justdate]

Love them both, my wife has the Daytona but I still really want to see the Omega in person to see how it is.

[XIII]

I would opt for the Daytona. Not sure how well gold Omega watches hold up, but gold Rolexes are renowned for being quite durable, despite the softness of gold. Perhaps Omega is the same?

On the Omega, I personally find the red bezel competes too much with the gold. This is probably because they're not complimentary colours. Further, I don't think the limited production is low enough to warrant a serious demand for the watch. If it was limited to 150, then perhaps it might.

[42itus]

Hard to pick a Daytona over a Speedmaster but between these two the Speedy wins for me very time. Close, but an easy choice.


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[brandrea]

That Omega looks the part to me

[GolfJunkie]

That omega is stunning!

[AK797]

The caseback view of the Omega is very nice so that just might sway it for me, altho I would like it at the same price or better.

[Subron16]

Tough choice, since both are pm watches, it’s going to come down to personal preference

[Cru Jones]

This one is really easy for me: that Omega Anniversary is

[Jamie1111]

Easily the Daytona, although no one will be able to read the time on it haha


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[Sublovin]

If these two choices, definitely the Omega! The Daytona is plain as vanilla but that Omega is fantastic

[Rashid.bk]

Rolex.

[travisb]

I voted Daytona but that Omega is something special.

[agentmeister5]

The Speedmaster for sure but I am a big Speedmaster fan so I might be biased.

[AJMarcus]

Rolex. Not even close. The speedmaster is vastly inferior to the the Daytona in terms of movement, fit and finish. Making the speedmaster gold and calling it another LE doesn’t make it better.

[burnthesehills]

Rolex all the way. Looks so much nicer to my eyes. The Omega is underwhelming aside from the case back which you will rarely see.

[Rocket_Man]

I don't have a Speedmaster, but between these two particular watches, I'd pick the Speedmaster. Not many gold Omegas, but this watch a very special limited edition that I think like the Silver Snoopy will hold its value. It looks great. It has a better heritage than the Daylona. And I'm a space guy so I'm partial to it. I'd have a Speedmaster if they weren't too big for me and I prefer automatic watches.

[1William]

I would get the Omega in this configuration and the fact that it is a true LE and commemorates the moon landing makes it truly special. The Daytona is a cool watch and I have owned them in most configurations. The Daytona would win hands down against a standard Omega PM watch just for the value proposition but not in this case.

[Justinmg]

That speedy is so iconic it’s not even a close comparison. But people will always pick the crown because it’s perceived as better, a true WIS knows

[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by Justinmg

That speedy is so iconic it’s not even a close comparison. But people will always pick the crown because it’s perceived as better, a true WIS knows

Really🤪? 4130 movement in that Daytona my friend is in a superior class. How can one be a WIS and on TRF and not know that. There have been some really fine threads on the 4130 you might want to check out. But if you prefer the looks of the gold speedmaster than go for. it it is prettier

[AJMarcus]

If you like the gold speedmaster than that’s great. Nothing wrong with that. It is prettier.

[ap1]

Guys, I’ll take the omega here

[jvb.nc]

that speedy is gorgeous.

and if this was the everose daytona with diamond dial id have chosen that. surprisingly fetching in the metal.

but you cannot possibly go wrong here.

[billfredericks]

The red bezel is gorgeous.

[ArtNouveau]

OP, assuming you know it will be very hard to find one of the LE Speedmasters new already. Pretty sure they sold out quickly when announced. Still I voted Speedmaster.

[DoctorA]

That’s a tough one! The good news is that you can’t go wrong with either!

The omega is more versatile I think. The red bezel makes it go well on jeans as well as a tux

[Brew]

Omega for me, please. The screw down pushers on the Daytona would drive me nuts.

[macrowatch]

The Rolex for me. Primarily because no adjustable clasp on the Omega, and the design of the omega speedmaster bracelet traps dirt and grime that's hard to get out like nothing else compared to the oyster bracelet. Doesn't make too much of an issue for me in SS, but would drive me nuts on YG. And of course with the discount on YG daytonas, you could have spare change to buy a SS speedmaster to look at a nice display back.

[Gladiat0r]

Never cared for Omega. Strolled into an Omega store at the mall and was blown away by the sales team and the watches.

But then something in my head tells me if these watches are so readily available then I can always by them later and maybe people don’t want them....which is probably part of Rolex’s master plan to train your brain that you need their watches since they are so hard to get. I’m slightly joking of course but the Omega dealer really had everything except the watch in the OP’s post. The moon watches really are to die for. I fell in love with the grey side meteorite. The colors and clear case back are superb. Felt like quality in my hand. I think it’s my next watch regardless of resale or desireability.

[Justinmg]

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

Really🤪? 4130 movement in that Daytona my friend is in a superior class. How can one be a WIS and on TRF and not know that. There have been some really fine threads on the 4130 you might want to check out. But if you prefer the looks of the gold speedmaster than go for. it it is prettier

Yeah what was I thinking, the 4130 movement has way more horological significants then the reissue of the watches given to the Astronauts for walking on the MOON. I’d still rather have a SS Moon watch then a SS Daytona, the Daytona does nothing for me, I love the story of the speedy!