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Omega Speedmaster or Rolex Daytona.
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McBeardy
·Do you mean the logo in the center? My hesalite has it, and the FOIS sapphire has it. I wish the white one did. Not that I can see it without a loupe...
Apologies no the applied logo on the dial. I like that touch.
Regarding the sapphire in FOIS the new one has a more hesalite look and hardly any milky ring.
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bsowers34
·Apologies no the applied logo on the dial. I like that touch.
Regarding the sapphire in FOIS the new one has a more hesalite look and hardly any milky ring.
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Sft33
·90% of the guys I know that wear a Daytona drive a Porsche or a Lambo. Not for me.
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Pastorbottle
·As far as I'm concerned Speedmasers are for wearing and Daytonas are for driving
A real Daytona has a Cavalino logo not a silly crown!
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bsowers34
·As far as I'm concerned Speedmasers are for wearing and Daytonas are for driving
A real Daytona has a Cavalino logo not a silly crown!
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Pastorbottle
·I'm sure you know the watch is named for the track in Florida. Actually the name came after Rolex sponsored the 24 hours a few times. The winners get one.
The 365GTB/4 Daytona went on to became a formidable race car in it's own right.
And my father used to drive his whilst wearing his Omega Speedmaster!
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YY77
·however the Ferrari 365GTB/4 was unofficially dubbed the Daytona by the fans
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JwRosenthal
·Yes I am aware that Rolex has sponsored the race since 1992, however the Ferrari 365GTB/4 was unofficially dubbed the Daytona by the fans after the 1967 1st, 2nd and 3rd placing victory of the works Ferrari P4s at the Daytona 24 hr race which was about the time that the 365GTB/4 was released, so it predates Rolex's Johnnie come lately cheque book claim to the name.
The 365GTB/4 Daytona went on to became a formidable race car in it's own right.
And my father used to drive his whilst wearing his Omega Speedmaster!
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blufinz52
··Hears dead people, not watch rotors.Yes I am aware that Rolex has sponsored the race since 1992, however the Ferrari 365GTB/4 was unofficially dubbed the Daytona by the fans after the 1967 1st, 2nd and 3rd placing victory of the works Ferrari P4s at the Daytona 24 hr race which was about the time that the 365GTB/4 was released, so it predates Rolex's Johnnie come lately cheque book claim to the name.
The 365GTB/4 Daytona went on to became a formidable race car in it's own right.
And my father used to drive his whilst wearing his Omega Speedmaster!
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Pastorbottle
·I think the Rolex Daytona came out in late '64, early '65, which would pre-date the '67 Daytona race.
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blufinz52
··Hears dead people, not watch rotors.I seem to remember something about Rolex using the name LeMans for these models before settling upon the name Daytona
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Pastorbottle
·I found this
Oddly enough the photo in the ad is upside down!
Well done that man! Whoever compiled that ad was a stickler for detail!
Oddly enough the photo in the ad is upside down!
Well done that man! Whoever compiled that ad was a stickler for detail!
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NGO1
·I seem to remember something about Rolex using the name LeMans for these models before settling upon the name Daytona
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Kmmdad57
·Just a tiresome subject, why does one have to be better than the other? I own both, I'd rate the 3861 with the new bracelet pretty equal with the modern Daytona overall, they both look good on the wrist and both function well and are reliable. The Omega has more of the old timey look, the Daytona more modern, take your pick. Value wise the Omega wins because they are available and you don't have to play games to get one. Both are excellent, modern chronographs.
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Kmmdad57
·Finally! You get it!
You don't see it like I do. So why do you ask other's opinions?
You like the Daytona, right? You think it's better than the Speedy. Nothing I say can convince you otherwise. In fact, you probably think I actually like the Daytona but am just saying I don't, because who doesn't like the Daytona, right?
To me, the modern Daytona looks like Lego made a watch. It's a mismatch of bits and pieces that don't blend well. It's like it was designed by a committee who had a list of items that a watch was supposed to have. It looks over designed, like a new car with too many curves, bumpers too big, too many different materials stuck on, with no place for the eye to rest.
The Speedy on the other hand is perfectly balanced, a classic design that I never tire of looking at. And I don't care if other people recognize that. I'm happy to meet other Speedmaster fans, but it doesn't matter if people don't like it. That's a big difference between a Daytona and a Speedmaster.
You asked.
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Pastorbottle
·Damn. The car guy, @Pastorbottle knows his Rolex history. I nominate my dude to be this forum Rolex czar. From now on, every time I post a Rolex, I’ll tag you, Rolex man.
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ErichPryde
··Seamasters ForeverTo me, the modern Daytona looks like Lego made a watch. It's a mismatch of bits and pieces that don't blend well. It's like it was designed by a committee who had a list of items that a watch was supposed to have. It looks over designed, like a new car with too many curves, bumpers too big, too many different materials stuck on, with no place for the eye to rest.
This is probably the best explanation I have seen.
I don't like the way the Daytona looks, and if I wanted a high beta investment, I can think of much, much better things.
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