I own a fully manual e46 m3 for a reason. But if I tracked it I’d have the SMG.
You will pry that car from my cold dead hands or when I find an affordable air cooled 911.
I have found the Daytona to be not only visually unappealing, but frankly, very difficult to read. To me, the Daytona is dated, while the Speedmaster is timeless. I realize these are just my own opinions, so YMMV.
Also, to add to the conversation a bit, one of the things the Daytona is probably most visually known for is the ringed subdials. If that's a consideration, the Apollo 15 35th anniversary is an absolute stunner:
(@mbp 's image)
I wouldn't ever wear this, but in terms of how the sapphires are arranged, I think it's actually quite attractively done compared to many of the precious-stone bezel watches I've seen.
Oh man, I’d rock the shit out of it. Asking price is absurd. Zenith doesn’t have the market to ask $110k for this. The gemset game is owned by Rolex and Patek.
...a masterbatory exercise in every way.
I mean, that's pretty hot.
Maybe this is where the Daytona has the edge, because while I don't find myself thinking most of the steel versions are that attractive, the precious metal versions are pretty nice looking.
(the white gold speedies though- holy smokes!)
Oh man. You came to the wrong place and asked the wrong question. This is Speedmaster Forum. Of course we know Daytona is superior.
More importantly, which Speedy and which Daytona are you eyeing? Lots of members here own both. Generally speaking, Speedy for a bigger bang for your bucks. The general public recognized Daytona as a more desirable watch.
What a shame when Rolex took the beautiful Paul Newman Daytona and turned it into a fashion show.
One is a legend the other is a pimped out version of a legend. I choose the true legend.
So I know this as been done in some way or another more than 1000 times, but I want to look at it on each watches own merit. History and resale value is a large part of why people buy one of these two watches, however I want to get peoples options
I think I agree with that. The history, quality, timeless design, luxury with a tool watch quality and just the best looking chronograph on the market. It must be because other than the Submariner, which tool watch has a longer lasting design than this? I guess for the Daytona there is no shame in second place.
