Is the Omega speedmaster better value than a Rolex Daytona?

Slowpoker · Apr 20, 2019

Canuck
One I used to have. Owned it for 30 years. Did I make a profit when I sold t? Big time!

That was one of the originals I think. It's simple and far more legible than what they produce these days. Hands down on Omega speedy being the most legible.

Although Omega have had occasional legibility issue when they decide to shuffle things up..

nonuffinkbloke · Apr 20, 2019

watchyouseek
what do you guys think?

Depends on whether or not you're an Astronaut??? 😕

Screwbacks · Apr 20, 2019

on apple-to-apple comparison, the winner is a fine apple. speedy!!

gostang9 · Apr 20, 2019

Article is what it is, and everyone falls on one side of the line or the other (demographics here don’t represent the vast number of enthusiastic Daytona/Rolex fans).

The biggest issue I have with the article is the false statement about there being only 1 Speedmaster and 2 Daytona’s to chose from. Nothing could be farther from the truth. One of the common complaints around here is that Omega make too many Speedmaster models! There is the full range of xSOTM, racing dials, Mark II, and the frequent release of LE’s.

Terribly false journalism if you ask me, for that fact alone. (The other aspects are predictable for anyone trying to write about popular watches...)

gostang9 · Apr 20, 2019

gostang9
Article is what it is, and everyone falls on one side of the line or the other (demographics here don’t represent the vast number of enthusiastic Daytona/Rolex fans).

The biggest issue I have with the article is the false statement about there being only 1 Speedmaster and 2 Daytona’s to chose from. Nothing could be farther from the truth. One of the common complaints around here is that Omega make too many Speedmaster models! There is the full range of xSOTM, racing dials, Mark II, and the frequent release of LE’s.

Terribly false journalism if you ask me, for that fact alone. (The other aspects are predictable for anyone trying to write about popular watches...)

There are also ~40mm, sapphire and auto versions of the Speedmaster, making the singular comparison entirely ridiculous.

IanS · Apr 20, 2019

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124watchfan · Apr 20, 2019

blufinz52
Apple pie or pineapple pie? I think you know the answer to that.

Apple on pizza? Umm no. And pineapple has a crown of leaves on it. Has to be better.

FlyingSnoopy · Apr 21, 2019

michael22
I think the movt. issue is also subjective. Some will prefer a MW.

Personally I prefer manual movements
Cheers

Ibi_c · Apr 21, 2019

I would say the response depends on the specific model and year

kelsey · Apr 21, 2019

One of the common complaints around here is that Omega make too many Speedmaster models! There is the full range of xSOTM, racing dials, Mark II, and the frequent release of LE’s.

Oddly enough this is one of the reasons I love Speedmaster. Excellent having so much variety and new LE's to look forward too. IMO Rolex are boring and rather stale, seeing the same thing (any time I look in on the models) over the many years I've had an interest in watches.

jimcarver · Apr 22, 2019

I couldn't get past the first paragraph.
"The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN is one of the most sought-after steel luxury watches in the world. Bar none.". That doesnt even make sense.
"It’s impossible to buy new from an authorized Rolex agent." No its not, plenty of people manage it.
" It costs about a third as much as a Rolex Daytona new, and offers exactly the same functionality." No it doesn't it has a lower water proof rating and a manual movement rather than automatic.

In my opinion the Speedmaster is far better value for money and an amazing watch, that said if they were the same price I would take the Daytona hands down.

AntonisCy · Apr 22, 2019

I think the Speedmaster is a better watch and the Daytona a better investment! Depends on what you want from it!

Riviera Paradise · Apr 22, 2019

Poor article with a click bait title.

Summing up the message is the Rolex is a "better" and more "desirable" watch and if you can't afford one, well you can always settle for a "second best" Omega. Typical BS hype message feeding the veblen Rolex branding machine.

No mention of Speedy Pro LEs (dial / material variations etc.) and their value retention, and no serious comparison of the calibre 9300/9900 Speedies with the Daytona which clearly offer superior value IF purchased pre-owned.

A pre-owned DSOTM or Speedy Racing 9900 at around US$6-7K should not lose you money and offers significant bang for the buck.

Screwbacks · Apr 22, 2019

Daytona is best in pricing ever since.

MTROIS · Apr 22, 2019

Canuck
One I used to have. Owned it for 30 years. Did I make a profit when I sold t? Big time!

But don't you miss owning this watch now?

I don't get this topic of "value", "profit" and "appreciation"! As other have said: I don't want the money, I want the watch... especially if it was my companion for 30+ years!!

DoctorEvil · Jan 25, 2021

Been a long time since there have been any posts on this thread so I thought I might rattle the cage and see what happens.
With the release of the new Speedmaster Pro at the beginning of the year with calibre 3861, I think it's a question worth re-visiting again. Given that the new Speedy Pro is a METAS certified chronometer and is a significant improvement on the outgoing model, I can't help but feel that the new Speedy with sapphire sandwich represents much better value for money compared to the base model Rolex Daytona. The Daytona has a ceramic bezel and is waterproof to 100m. But is it worth all that extra money and the effort of trying to get one at retail cost from an AD in a timely manner?

MTROIS · Jan 25, 2021

DoctorEvil
Been a long time since there have been any posts on this thread so I thought I might rattle the cage and see what happens.
With the release of the new Speedmaster Pro at the beginning of the year with calibre 3861, I think it's a question worth re-visiting again. Given that the new Speedy Pro is a METAS certified chronometer and is a significant improvement on the outgoing model, I can't help but feel that the new Speedy with sapphire sandwich represents much better value for money compared to the base model Rolex Daytona. The Daytona has a ceramic bezel and is waterproof to 100m. But is it worth all that extra money and the effort of trying to get one at retail cost from an AD in a timely manner?

Love has its reasons, that Reason ignores… 😗

DoctorEvil · Jan 25, 2021

MTROIS
Love has its reasons, that Reason ignores… 😗

That's also true. Watches are very emotive purchases.

profzhu · Jan 25, 2021

I feel for a newcomer into watches, a speedy is far more accessible and easy to recommend. You can walk into any Omega AD and walk out with a steel speedy. And for vintage hunters, 145.022 is so abundant that it isn't too difficult to find.

The supply and demand gap for a daytona is just so annoying that it makes me sad for the AD business model. And if you're new to watches and do not have a strong existing relationship with your AD you can forget about getting any steel rolex, let alone a daytona. It used to be for fun hunting for a used daytona but today it's just who has the most money to spend.

DNX · Jan 26, 2021

Slowpoker
Ah I see..

Well you could always switch the bracelet to leather, NATO, etc. Options are endless really. Rolex' bracelets are hugely comfortable from what I've heard.

Not always - I have 3 Rolex's on bracelets and whilst they are nice, my Omega Seamaster Pro 300 Diver bracelet is much more comfortable for everyday wear...by far.