Omega Speedmaster or Rolex Daytona.

bsowers34

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...

bsowers34

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.

blufinz52

I think the Rolex Daytona came out in late '64, early '65, which would pre-date the '67 Daytona race.

Pastorbottle

I seem to remember something about Rolex using the name LeMans for these models before settling upon the name Daytona

Evitzee

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.

pdxleaf

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.

NGO1

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.

pdxleaf

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.