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Wearing my Speedmaster right now as I work on a Sunday. Thanks for validating my existence.

I purchased my Speedmaster because I believe it to be one of the best looking watches available. Aesthetically far easier on the eye than a Daytona, and I say that as a Rolex owner and an admirer of other watches in their catalogue. I love that my Speedie is a manual wind. For some unexplainable reason I have always enjoyed winding clocks and watches, maybe it's to do with the sound the ratchet makes. As I regularly rotate the watches in my collection I'm not to fussed about seventy hour power reserves either. I rarely wear the same watch for more than two days. Returning to aesthetics, I know they are there for a reason, but what spoils the Daytona for me personally, are those screw down pushers. They look so clunky.

After watching this, I love my Speedmaster even more...if that is possible! Speedmaster is always my choice!

I have both. The speedie is much easier to use and more comfortable to wear. The Daytona is for showing off.

One actually went to the moon, and the other was just named after a race track. Why the Daytona is so overhyped in today’s world is still a great mystery to me.

You are right on the money. Speedmaster all the way to the wrist. Great story, half the price, the way value should be measured.

I miss my Speedy: in the late 1980s I was in the business if selling high-end audio gear, and had a customer who always had an interesting watch on his wrist, and noticed my interest (and a coworker's as well), and offered to sell us something from his collection. My coworker chose a vintage Croton chronograph with a delicious white enamel dial; I got a Speedmaster Pro dating from the late 70s. Price? A bit over $600, and I *knew* that was a crazy deal back then. Had I not lost it, I'd likely still have it, in spite of the insane windfall from selling it years later.

In 2020 I bought my first mechanical watch after several years of waiting. I realized my childhood dream. I was 9 years old. Today I am 55 years old. This is my third year with the speedmaster and I am very happy with my purchase. It is the 1863 model. The adjectives that best describe my watch: Simplicity, beautiful, solidity, history and stellar. So! Thank you for your videos and your passion. James-Alexandre Quebec Canada

I own two Daytonas and two speedys- a full steel and full gold of each. I think the Speedmaster is more interesting and purposeful in its design, the Daytona is definitely more rugged and sleek, with a much better bracelet. I love them both and I don’t understand this obsession with pitching Rolex against the rest of the watch industry… it’s like 80% of all videos on KZfaq are ‘why this watch DEMOLISHES Rolex’

inb4 the salty tears of the Rolex Defense Force

I own both, your previous video on the Speedmaster inspired me to buy one, I prefer the Omega, frankly, paid 1/3 the price, amazing. For some reason I never took Omega seriously, I lived in London, went to the guy, had a beer at my favorite place, just off Oxford, walked by an Omega store, looked at them but never considered it as a watch. Until you shined the light, it's an amazing watch, available now, at retail!!!!!!!!!

How I feel about Rolex Vs everybody is this. I went to a high end open market/ restaurant in a very affluent area of cheshire in the UK last weekend. My first weekend with my sapphire sandwich. Being a watch guy my eyes are constantly on wrists. Many guys wearing Rolex. But the vast majority of the guys wearing other watches, IWC, VC, Omega etc etc all acknowledged each other and I got in to a couple of conversations, even guys with VC overseas where complementing the Sapphire sandwich. None of the Rolex guys seemed like watch enthusiasts, just guys who were wearing a Rolex. The Speedy is a watch fans watch.

It’s always been the Omega watches for me as a personal everyday watch. They don’t draw attention and they get the job done.

Great story and well told. As a Rolex fanboy, I do still love my Speedy! Now even more so!!

I have the old model Speedy 1863, super readable and accurate with a decent tactile chronograph action. I always smile when I look at it. If I'm in the waiting room at the dentist or the doctor's surgery when everything that you read in the room is at least twenty years old and you can't remember what you've just read anyway, my Speedy can save the day. I just take it off and look at that movement and before you know it I'm the next person to be summoned to the dreaded treatment room to experience things that I'd rather not. I can't comment on the Daytona as I don't have one but at least I have half of the story.

I totally agree. I don't know why but the Speedmaster looks really class and elegant. Something about the tiny details that elevates the watch. On top of looking great, the watch played a pivotal role in our human space flight conquest. The current Rolex Daytona looks like a bulkier and fatter version of the Speedmaster. I very much prefer the vintage Daytona with thinner tachymetre bezel. If the vintage proportions were still kept till today, then it would come down to the history between the two watches.

I'll always be a Speedmaster kinda guy. I don't like the whole Rolex faux-shortage situation, and the speedy just appeals to me more visually. I know that if I wanted one today, I could just go to an AD and buy one straight off the shelf, or even some of the special editions (I've tried a few on the wrist in stores). That ain't happening at a Rolex store. Sadly I can't afford either of them anyway. I want the sapphire sandwich 3861 at one point in my life. Daytonas fetch silly prices on the gray market websites and facebook market groups still.

Great. I’ve only just fallen into mechanical watches with a Seiko 5 and now I want a Speedmaster. Thanks a bunch.

Thank you guys for the great content you deliver! Can we have a similar video between Omega and Zenith, I don't think there's such as video comparing these two brands. Would you please?

I’ve always had a soft spot for Omega watches and I’m looking forward to when I’ve saved up enough to get a speedmaster

Owning both is a pleasure & an experience. The Omega has my heart & gets the most wrist time. I am kinda doubtful I will be on the moon anytime soon, but I am ready.

Owned a Speedy for close to 20 years, and am still in love with it - but I wouldn’t mind a flying with a Daytona, either 🚀👍

Have my Speedmaster for 42 yrs and still going strong. Have since 1981👌🏾👍🏾👍🏾

When I started, many years ago, to dive deeper into the Speedmaster collection I got so overwhelmed. If not confused. End of the previous century (sounds old) I obtained a Speedmaster Automatic Day Date in exchange for a dining table and a window type airconditioning unit (lived in the tropics at that point). A good deal as the table and aircon were given to me :-) Since then I love Omega. But there are so many versions of the Speedmaster. Why are the other models less popular and less expensive? They are more complicated I would say (automatic, day/date mechanism). One day I would like the original moonwatch version. It's the best. But first the MoonSwatch if available:-) Another marketing hype.

I understand that the Daytona was fitted with the Zenith Il Primero movement for some time, and it is a Certified Chronometer movement. A bit surprised that wasn’t mentioned in your article?

I just got my Omega SS on bracelet on 10.7.23 and I am very pleased with it. I have wanted a "Moonwatch" since the 70's and it looks like my timing is excellent. The 3861 with all its technical / mechanical advancements is amazing. The new 5 link melt on your wrist bracelet with the recently introduced on the fly micro length adjustment. The new stepped dial, lume, domed hands, dot over 90, etc... is close to perfection. I chose the SS because of the durability and the open case back. I love to look at the movement. I am very pleased. It set me back USD 8,000 and is a tremendous value. Oh, yeah did I say it is beautiful. A classy, humble beautiful. I believe much better looking than the Daytona.

My dad has an omega speed master professional “sapphire sandwich” and I have fond memories of him showing me the watch and me being fascinated by the movement. Years later he let me wear it to a few high school dances. It is my favorite watch ever, for both the way it looks and more importantly, nostalgia.

Absolutely excellent storytelling. Stunning photography as usual. I only knew about 10% of that info.

Totally agree with you, great bit of documenting 👍 Keep up the good work 👋

I was sooo sure I was not gonna get the Omega Speedmaster and opt for a less expensive and better looking - TUDOR Opaline Pepsi. I was avoiding any and all video related to speedy and then you drop this bomb and now I'm back to square 1. Speemaster it is. I have to wait another few years to arrange the funds I need to get this watch but when I saw the speedy again today I remembered why I fell in love with this watch in the first place and why I need to spend more than double the TUDOR.

Nailed it again! The provenance of the 321 I’d add, is also important as it is the same base caliber still used today in some 6-figure chronos, making it an even bigger bargain 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

They are both great for different reasons I have just got a Tudor Chrono Panda and loving it and these types of watches I hope to add a Speedy & a Daytona to my collection.

I agree. The Speedy is timeless. A design that will prevail for many decades to come. Beautiful, easy , clean, and excellent movement.What else can you ask for ?

The Speedy has history, heritage, design purity and is possibly one of the most legible watches in existence. It's also readily available to those that appreciate these things. I would buy a Daytona but I would buy and wear a Speedy more happily.

Great video as always. How about comparison video against the zenith chronomaster 38mm?

One thing I wish speedy had is applied markers... I love the look of it as is, but... applied markers really get my heart going. WIsh they've done a variation of this in classic color. I know they have platinum etc versions for 50k+ with applied numerals but that's a different category

I own both and I love wearing my speedmadter “all the time”. Can’t stop looking at it. I love my Daytona, but never wanted to wear it “all the time”. I agree, it’s more like jewelry than a forever wear watch.

Andrew everything you pointed out totally agree.👍

The 30 second stagger on the chrono hand and small second gives GORGEOUS visuals ❤

N.B. The essential course correction burns on Apollo 13 were timed with a Speedmaster. The capsule's over-engineered egg-timer failed so Pilot Swigert timed the burns by watch. I got mine in February, just before your laudatory videos. Purchase vindicated. I always pined for one. When faced with the choice - Hesalite or Sapphire; open or closed I chose traditional. Easier on the wallet with that 70's vibe. Now seeing this, I wish I could stare into the 3861.

Having put myself on the waiting list for a new daytona well i might as well just get a speedmaster

Yes. Omega is better than the Daytona. But people don‘t buy a Daytona because of its functions.

Love the Speedy. Nicest thing about them is you can get them anywhere, all the time at a discount.

Purchased my Speedy two years ago and have never looked back: a glorious marvel of engineering.

Proud owner of a the Sapphire 3861 after saving for years. Unfortunately the prices keep going up, it costs $7,600 now. In part due to inflation but I think Omega want's to climb to a higher market now.

If you want a watch, buy a Speedmaster...if you want jewelry buy a daytona

Hey watchfinder..what's the track in the background pls. Love the channel 😍OMEGA ALL THE WAY

Always been a fan, ever since I saw a collection of Omega Speedmasters for each mission at the Johnson Space Center Houston as a kid. Now I finally own my own (3861 Hesalite), not for the bling (as associated with Rolex), but the technical supremacy of the Speedmaster to be named the moonwatch.

The fact that NASA independently tested the Speedmaster and sent off its astronauts with it makes it so much better.

I must say that Speedmaster is the most legible chronograph I’ve ever owned 🙃

My favorite, I think, are the bicompax speedmasters (with the 9300 or 9900 caliber) rather than the classic 321.

Great video. I really enjoy these historical dives into watch lore.

I used to be a big fan of chronographs. A Daytona was not an option because of its price and availability. I decided to go for the legendary Speedmaster instead. Despite of being a beautiful watch, I never clicked with it. In fact, it killed my crave for chronographs until the new version of the Zenith Chronomaster was released a couple of years ago. It would be boring if everyone likes the same.

My Dad has the Daytona and I just don't think the finish is as beautiful. It seems... clunky, comparatively. The Speedmaster seems elegant. That's the one I'm saving up for and will one day own. I love the history behind it. I also love the story of the Lunar Pilot when the Speedmaster crystal popped off, but the 45mm case and 52mm LTL just make it waaaay too bug for my small wrists.

Omega man here. And, yes, I have the Speedmaster Pro. The only Rolex I have is the Pepsi Rolex, and only because my gf at the time wanted to get rid of it on the cheap. I said I'd offload it from her for more as I hated to see her lose money. And I've had it ever since. I take particular pride in not ever having/wanting a Rolex on my wrist as I disdain the fact people overpay for hype. Heck, I even prefer to have that solid German brand, Sinn, on my wrist than be caught dead with any Rolex, any day. And now with the great George Daniel's co-axial movement in an Omega, the technological gap between the two brands has now become an insurmountable gulf. Rolex is well and truly left in the dust.

I like wearing my speedmaster reduced when I want to wear something nice, but not overstated. I have smaller wrists so it's not overbearing @39mm. My 42s have a much more commanding presence on the wrist.

Preaching to the choir here Andrew! Although, I don’t believe there’s anyone out there who wouldn’t take a Daytona at retail! 😂

100% Speedy fan over Daytona for me as well. I was lucky to pick up a 321 last month, and i gotta say, how can you possibly compare that movement to anything Rolex has to offer? A Lemania hand wound chrono vs a run of the mill vertical clutch auto

Outstanding story telling. Thanks for sharing all that history.

Guys, the Speedmaster is waiting in shops up and down the country and around the world. ADs Will welcome you in, talk about ‘The Moon’ and give you a big discount. So why are you hear talking about Rolex??

OMEGA all day, every day.

I cannot believe in 2016 I almost bought a Bell & Ross BR126 instead of a Speedy. I think buyers remorse would have been an understatement.

Mine was £1900 with an exhibition back, purchased in 2012

You can buy it at retail. That’s the ultimate reason.

Omega to wear, Rolex to keep in case you get kidnapped in Brazil🙊🤷🏾

I own a Speedy Moon watch and Rolex watches. I must say that I really like the feel of the Speedy. I like the fact that it’s a manual wind. I like the History. I like that It cost less than the Rolex but doesn’t feel less..In some ways it feels like a little more.

This is a Porsche Boxster owner He couldn’t afford a 911

the speedmaster is out of this world. literally.

Thanks for the information. You just convinced me to go buy one. 1:14

The screw down pushers are an affectation and the red lettering on the dial jars with the rest of the watch.

Does anyone else expect that Buzz's Watch may turn up when the man himself has passed on? If it does it will surely become the most expensive watch of all time

From a functionality standpoint, the Omega is better. The dial is bigger (so easier to read), and the pushers are much easier to operate, (just push). Rolex pusher screw locks make it more like an armchair chronograph - if owner wears the watch tight, would require removing the watch to unscrew the pusher locks.

The moon landing was the reason why I choosed a 105.012-66, the same model Buzz wore.

I think it is because you can just walk to an official retailer (or browse online) and purchase a brand new Speedmaster, a watch which out of the box works on Earth and Space, and all well under the Daytona's MSRP. Omega is just a lot of $:Value.

I love my speedy. But I like the retro look of the hesalite better than the sapphire crystal featured here. The hesalite is rounded at the edges, sort of a bubble look to it, whereas the sapphire has an angular edge. The hesalite bracelet has brushing on all the links rather than polished tiny center links on the sapphire model - tiny detail but I like it fully brushed. For a watch with historical provenance like this I think the hesalite model, which was closer to the original, is the one to go for. You give up not being able to see the movement, but there’s cool engraving on the case-back and I think looks better from the the front. Either way though I agree that speedy crushes Daytona, and I’d choose Omega over Rolex even if Daytona were available at retail, and even if the retail price were the same. Slightly off topic, but if we’re talking chronos, the new Carrerra 39 with the black face and silver subdials on the retro leather strap is gorgeous.

I've had a speedmaster for 10 years it broke twice in the first 2 years. I've finally decided to get it serviced £830. But the most annoying thing is that I'll have it back on October 8th. So I assume omega work at a snails pace. Or someone is walking to Switzerland with it. And I may never wear it again!!!

I enjoyed the video and all of the information about both watches!!

There is something understated and classy about the Speedmaster, not gauche at all. A classic which endures.

I completely agree. The Speedmaster is #1. I bet that deep down Newman wished he had bought one instead of the Daytona.

both are timeless classics, own a crystal sandwich speedy but wouldn't mind a Daytona either lol

197% true ! No comparison! I am saving up for it , have to bear my 2004 Chronomat dual tone with rare grey dial till then.

Speedmaster should have applied markers for that price and it will be great

When I see the panning shots of both watches I just think the Speedmaster looks better. Maybe controversial but that’s my genuine feeling. I can definitely see a Speedy in the future, biggest problem is… which one? :)

I’d buy a speedy since I don’t have a chrono but I already have a sea master and want more diversity in the collection

I enjoy my 3861 hesalite daily; it provides inspiration every time I wind it.

A slight clarification: The mission timer in the lunar module did not fail, it was working. The Electronic Timers on the Instrument Panel, which was used for various different time-keeping purposes (One of them was the event timer, which could be reset and started at any time. It was often used for shorter-term events or tasks when the crew needed to measure a specific duration rather than the total elapsed mission time.) had malfunctioned. Armstrong left his Speedmaster inside the lunar module, just in case it was needed for timing purposes. The mission timer, the main chronometer counting the overall mission's elapsed time, was functioning properly.

Speedy. Legibility is superior so it is better at what a watch is supposes to do. The Daytona's dial is too small and too busy, the hands kind of disappear. Speedy also fits better under a shirt and goes with any outfit south of a classic business suit. It doesn't go as well with gaudy jewelry and other ostentatious displays of wealth, definitely the Daytona for the win there ..

The fact these companies (Omega) can't implement a simple clasp micro adjuster at these prices is criminal.

While I can't afford either, given the choice I'd take the Omega. Rolex has made itself rather pedestrian with all its hype and marketing. It's special, but not that special. Omega is special without the hype. It's somehow understated, thus more appealing to me. Since "everybody" wants a Rolex I can't be bothered. When I win the lottery I'll pick up a(n) A. Lange & Sohne for a couple hundred grand...and add a couple Omegas and maybe a Patek Philippe to round out my collection...

Both have their place and are legends in their own right. Im priveledged to possess two Speedies and one Daytona. The Daytona is cool but not as cool as multi-year waitlists would suggest. I lucked out in waiting 3 months for mine in 2017. The Speedmaster should content anyone in having a great chrono.

Love my new sapphire sandwich !!! ❤ Saving up for a Rolex now. NOT A DAYTONA ANYWAY 😂

"Rolex...allowing people to splash about in the water, and pilots to do simple arithmetic"... Another line of pure gold, delivered with class

I went into an Omega AD last week with every intention of buying the hesalite Speedmaster. But it turned out to be underwhelming for the money they were asking, the Aqua Terra was the better wearing watch and I left with neither.

If Omega could somehow make the Speedmaster more water resistant, say perhaps adding screw down crown/pushers, they would be much more desirable over Rolex.

Couldn’t disagree more and the market agrees. Simple as that.

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@5:36: "The reality is that the brand bigwigs didn't even know a Speedmaster had been worn during a space mission - until they saw the pictures of it on astronaut Ed White's wrist..." Untrue - NASA did not do their initial testing independently of the brands, "James Ragan, a former NASA engineer responsible for Apollo flight hardware testing, contradicted this story, calling it a "complete invention". Instead, bids were officially solicited of several brands already familiar to the pilots who were joining the growing astronaut corps." Gus Grissom and John Young wore the first officially qualified Speedmasters into space in March of 1965 and Ed White was photographed with his officially qualified Speedmaster on the first Speedmaster-spacewalk later that summer. The Speedmaster that Omega didn't know about was on board one of the Mercury flights in 1962 worn by astronaut Wally Schirra in an unofficial capacity. The Speedmaster is an unmitigated legend without propagating falsehoods about it's history. The lessons here are do your research properly, watch brand fanboys are weird and never trust admen.

Speed master 💯 , i can wear this with any outfit and is so manly and simple. Whereas daytona is such a bling and girly! Maybe if im wearing a beach shirt and shorts in miami and clubbing i might wear a daytona 😂.

The Daytona would be my pick.........