I read through TRF thread...a pretty balanced overview, imo. You really can't make a valid preference comment just by looking at pictures of these two watches, like most precision made items you have to handle and live with them to come to any sort of real world conclusion. I own both of these watches, the ceramic Daytona is the modern iteration of this famous watch, it looks good on the wrist, fits well, has a great bracelet, a modern movement, good water resistance, just very simple to wear and enjoy. It has a lot of polished surfaces and with the flat sapphire crystal can be a bit hard to read in some conditions. But overall a great watch.
The 321 Ed White is completely different, Omega put in a lot of effort into this design. It's not just 'another Speedmaster iteration'. The case and bracelet are first rate design and construction, but with a definite vintage feel to it. The same with the dial, and even the sapphire crystal gives a softer view of the dial than other sapphire crystals on Speedmasters. Not much to be said on the 321 movement, it's certainly anachronistic but it does show itself well with its Sedna gold PVD finishing and slow beat balance. It's equally comfortable on the wrist once properly adjusted although it doesn't have the adjustability and water resistance of the Daytona, but certainly sufficient for everyday use. It's a couple of steps above an 1861 or 3861 Speedmaster, you can feel the difference when you handle it and when it's on your wrist. Super watch, even at its price point.
Two watches with two distinct approaches, there is certainly room for both in a collection. I've had the Daytona for 2 1/2 years, the Ed White for four months, if I had to choose to keep only one it would be the Ed White, it just looks better on the wrist and has that vintage feel to it even though it's a new watch.
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