Anyone own both the original and new Speedmaster 321 ('Ed White')

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The Hack

·Apr 11, 2024

I would be really interested in your thoughts and reflections the the two models and if you had to sell one, which would it be? 😀

 

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ibis888

·Apr 11, 2024

I’ve asked the same question… for the current aftermarket price of a used modern 321 Ed White ($15k+) you sure can get a pretty nice vintage one.

 

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Evitzee

·Apr 11, 2024

What's the real advantage of a vintage one, other than it being.....old? Age doesn't necessarily mean it is better or more desirable. But that's the age old question of vintage vs. new.

 

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Om3ga321

·Apr 11, 2024

I love both.
Modern 321 for every day and my 64 for that special occasion(It's had a life and it shows).
There would be a lot of other watches I would prefer to sell before facing such a dilemma .

 

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VonBenson

·Apr 11, 2024

Om3ga321

I love both.
Modern 321 for every day and my 64 for that special occasion(It's had a life and it shows).
There would be a lot of other watches I would prefer to sell before facing such a dilemma .

I like to say 'it takes a long time time to make old friends'.

Omega are (slowly) making numerous identical new Ed Whites - but find me two identical old ones.

This makes old ones more interesting to me (but not necessarily better/more desirable).

VB

 

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SpeedyPhill

·Apr 12, 2024

Well, there's a huge weight difference !

 

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ATWG

·Apr 12, 2024

SpeedyPhill

Well, there's a huge weight difference !

Exactly! They're almost two different watches, they feel different and sit different on your wrist. The vintage fits like a glove and is much lighter than the modern. In terms of feel and fit, edge goes to vintage. The modern has a sapphire case back which makes the watch bulkier. I'd sell the modern over a really nice vintage.

 

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M'Bob

·Apr 12, 2024

Evitzee

What's the real advantage of a vintage one, other than it being.....old? Age doesn't necessarily mean it is better or more desirable. But that's the age old question of vintage vs. new.

I bought a nice, serviced vintage for $8200. So that’s a real advantage over new.

 

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Evitzee

·Apr 12, 2024

M'Bob

I bought a nice, serviced vintage for $8200. So that’s a real advantage over new.

Fair enough, but you immediately have the issue of future serviceability, it might be three to five years down the line, but it's there. I put a high value on reliability and serviceability, and I've had enough experience with 50+ yo watches to know how finicky they can be, especially when new parts aren't available, this is particularly true with chronographs. Anyway, it's all part of collecting and the strategy.