I'm a watch geek and I love that tactile feeling of winding my watch in the morning. I have caliber 1861 with hesalite crystal. I wanted that vintage look and I find the distortion the hesalite creates charming. You can easily get rid of the scratches with just a little PolyWatch.
Very nice. I bought my 321 - a 1967 one - in 2019. In 2021, the mainspring snapped, so it was the occasion to have it fully serviced and repaired by a retired Omega watchmaker who serviced many 321s. It is in my top 3 with 1967 5513 and 1963 Seamaster 300.
It's so good. Fixes everything I took issue with on the 3861 and echos my Cornes de Vache Lemania architecture nicely. Super comfortable to boot. Mine keeps +0.4 spd.
Love this watch. I especially like that it doesn't say "Professional" on the dial. So much cleaner. Also, the omission of "FIRST WATCH WORN ON THE MOON" is welcome. Is wish Omega didn't do that, it makes their standard Speedmasters, which are no doubt fantastic, almost into novelty watches. Anyhoo... Congrats man, it's a beaut! 🤩
In my opinion, the Ed White is a watch meant for enthusiasts. There's no point in comparing it to a Daytona or any other watch for that matter. It pains me to see people buying and selling this watch based on status and resell value, without even knowing who Ed White actually was.
Another reason to get the 321 is that it is meant to be hand made by one watchmaker at Omega. I think it is put together once, disassembled and reassembled.
@@wayneonthedrums there are dedicated watchmakers for this model - yes - but I've never seen anything about the movements being assembled twice. Send a link to a source
This is a marketing gimmick. Think about it-every time you send your Omega (any of them) in for servicing, it is “re-assembled” part by part by a watchmaker. It means nothing.
Nice video, Mark. I appreciate how you present such a balanced perspective. These aspirational purchases definitely benefit from a thorough look at the pros and cons.
I own 3861 haselite version on a naylon strap. For me, the priority is accuracy, and the 1.5T magnetic resistance. Since I work in a highly magnetic environment. But I understand why some would go for 321 version.
I have a 321 Speedmaster that I bought in 1967 before Ed white went to the moon- original case, original dial but I took the ss bracelet off and it now belongs to the ages. With everyone now “jonesing” over the Ed White model, what’s a real one worth?
Nice review, this and FOIS are my favorite Omega watches, difference being the biscuit colored Lume, one less facet on lugs and the caliber, but that's enough a difference for me 2 own both. Keep up the good work with the content! Do more independent/microbrands as well.
Love my Speedy, but for sheer usability and enjoyment - Panerai P.5000 - 8 days of autonomous manual winding bliss. It's probably my favourite thing to do every Sunday.
I’ve got the hesalite model at £3800 and so proud to own . Rolex elites with endless money won’t appreciate the pride of a iconic watch at a mechanic wage
Rolex isn't elite. I love Omega but Rolex isn't for elites at all. In Asia they're everywhere and are paraded by regular ppl who saved up or bought them using credit from other sources.
@@Mega-zi7ys In Asia they are everywhere because Hong Kong make the best clones, it's almost 1:1 even a professional would have difficulty spotting it's a fake. I saw a Submariner for 2500 USD in Hong Kong it was literally the same as my own original. He said even if we open them both they look the same. He was ready to show me but I was not planning to buy. I could probably also had bargained it down to maybe around 1800 USD. It was crisp and clear and felt and looked exactly the same. I was very surprised.
@@maromorostar6621 there you go again in denial. They're the real thing. 90% of all my friends have them , multiple pieces each. You're in the wrong crowd my friend am sorry. 😂 Rolex is the most common watch in Asia and if you think ppl can't afford them you're definitely misinformed. But if that makes ppl in the West sleep better...be my guest.
What is the vintage hassle? Can you explain what you are referring to? I own quite a few vintage pieces and they have not been a hassle. On the contrary, they are awesome to own and wear.
Obtaining parts if ever they were required would be a pita for a vintage watch. A remake of the Ed White is good news for those of use who have the original 321, Omega are making parts again.
The literal reality of watches is, if you scrubbed the branding, took away the resale market the speedy is superior to any Rolex the vast majority of chronographs that costs 30x the price. It fits perfect, it’s unbelievably good quality and it looks amazing.
I have one, the no crown guard case is so much better, and the idea that only people who can appreciate the watch recognize it, that's where it's at. Hand assembled, only a 3 or so a day, and the manual wind is a reason to have one, not the opposite (like a 5070P).
@@Turkfeb7If price wasn’t a factor, there’s a thousand watches I’d choose before this. Heck, give me a De Bethune DB25 lol Price will always be a factor though at this level of cost since it’s more of a luxury piece than purely functionality. For functionality? I can pick up a JLC dress watch and a sapphire sandwich moon watch and have something for every occasion. Even for the “exclusivity”, for the same amount you can look into Breguet, Moser, watches that don’t resemble the thousands of other moon watches on people’s wrists. I get it though, people pay several tens of thousands for a pair of special edition Jordan 1s, while others think about all the different pairs of quality shoes, for all the different occasions, that they can buy instead. In the bigger scheme, they’re just shoes though, right? Non “limited edition” are like 80% there, aren’t they? Maybe sentimental value? Collector’s item? To each his own though, I’m not judging anyone! haha I was talking bang for buck and functionality.
@@Turkfeb7yes, 3 watches for different occasions. Heck, I’d take a JLC and a sapphire sandwich. There’s other watches by Berguet, Moser, Grand Seiko, I would take over this one. From afar this looks like the thousands of other Speedys. This is a watch for collectors or HUGE speedy fans, which if you are, I understand. I’m a fan of the design but with a regular speedy you’re 90% there at 1/3 of the cost.
When I was a teen I scratched my Lanco watch , did bang it against objects on occasion , it’s bad, NOW , I learned to wear my wrist watches , without banging them or scratching , You need to grow up my friend.
from 321 (column wheel) switching to ratchet wheel (861 later 1861) is not for tech advance reason but rather "cheapo under cut" consumers move as the whole assembling line can be cost cutting. after under cut customer and now putting it back again "wala" here you go the "column wheel" that originally should be there with extortion price.
A good and respectable watch for sure, but manual wind and little water resistance AND the steel ring around the aluminum bezel are major drawbacks! Even the bracelet from 3861 Professional is more elegant and finer than in this version. Far too expensive for me with these drawbacks, the previous Panda Daytona (which i own to be clear) destroys this Omega and was less expensive even. The caliber of the 321 may be a bit nicer but that’s it and who really cares, the wearing experience is simply worse, period. It even looks too big on most wrists, compared to the slimness of the Daytona. PS: This is my opinion of this watch as the owner of a Panda Daytona and the current sapphire Speedmaster Professional.
Yea, anyone who calls it “charging” the watch clearly is not a watch guy. Just a dude with money to burn that doesn’t know anything whatsoever about horology.
This is such a waste of money, and an unintelligent purchase. Omega is for high school grads and Rolex 114060 is for the Gekko CEO. Omega is for little kids who can’t afford a Rolex. No cap
