Omega 57 Co-Axial Chrono 41.5 vs Omega AT Chrono GMT 43MM

[jimyritz]

I was wondering if anyone has tried on or had both of these watches.

Very much interested in how they wear...
41.5 MM Case


VS

43MM case


Any other thoughts appreciated..

Thanks
Mike

[mattcantwin]

Drew had (or has) the blue dial chrono.


A number of us that went to the CT GTG got to try it on at Al Armstrong's.

It wears well, but I can't recall anything specific to add about fit.

Pretty sharp watch in person.

[jimyritz]

Thanks Matt...I'll put in a call to Rob at Topper who should be able to help..

Mike

[CGSshorty]

Didn't Wu own both of these?

[jimyritz]

Didn't Wu own both of these?

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He might have...

[jeckyll]

Didn't Wu own both of these?

Realistically, what _didn't_ he own both of?

[matt.wu]

In the middle of something now, but remind me to post in this thread later.

[andrema]

IMO, that Speedy is awesome! The blue is truly a standout in the omega lineup

[425ranger]

I was all ready to go SPEEDY... but that AT is awesome

[ericf4]

Go get it....

[marchone]

Sweet piece.

[jeckyll]

Hey M@, you were going to add stuff to this thread...

<wonder if he'll actually read this >

[andrema]

^^
I pinged him on PM earlier too

[jimyritz]

^^
I pinged him on PM earlier too

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me, too..

[ericf4]

anyone buying?????

[matt.wu]

K - busy couple days. Taking a break from work to post here. Thank you for the reminder, folks.

So, I've had both and loved them both. However, other than the fact that they're blue-dialed Omegas that run a 9300 or variant, they're pretty different. For your tastes, Mike, I frankly think the AT GMT Chrono will be too big and thick. The Speedy '57 is much more in line with a lot of the watches that you tend to prefer and keep around.

Random thoughts on each, bulleted:

Speedy '57
- Size is good. A tad disproportionate as it's still a thick watch in a 41mm case, but this is pretty common with all the modern 8500/9300 Omegas.
- Dial is wonderful. I love the greyish-blue w/ sunburst finish.
- I don't like the red used on this watch, it's almost too bright/cartoonish. I much prefer the blue/red combo on the AT.
- 9300 layout is fantastic.
- Polished case and bracelet center links is not to my taste. Would look great brushed.
- Bracelet had a pretty thick butterfly clasp w/o micro-adjustments. Standard Omega and not my favorite.

AT GMT Chrono
- Big watch. I happened to like it a lot, but I also like watches like the Omega POC or JLC EWA. It's not as big as the 9300 POC, but it's still a 43mm watch with about 16.5-17mm thickness.
- I thought it wore more appropriately on a leather strap. I loved that combo and wore it that way most of the time. 21mm lugs though.
- The teak dial is fantastic and adds a lot of interest. As is the case with other teak dials, you do notice a transition in the dial color in various light.
- The added GMT complication is a big winner and definitely takes this watch up a notch for me.
- The lack of substantial lume on the hour hand bugged me a bit.

Both watches have a great movement and fantastic chronograph actuation. For me, I can see owning both as they're very different watches. I think the '57 is much more versatile and wearable, but I really just enjoyed wearing the AT, especially on strap. Plus, as a complication whore, I loved having an in-house GMT chronograph at the price point Omega introduced the watch at.

Forced to choose one, I probably go with the AT. Forced to choose one for you? Definitely the Speedy.

[jtbenson]

now THAT'S productive, useful input that should prove very helpful. well worth the wait.

[jimyritz]

now THAT'S productive, useful input that should prove very helpful. well worth the wait.

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Well worth it--- ...........I appreciate the info--Thanks Matt

There are 4 Omega's I like but have an issue w/each one:

AT GMT (would be my first choice but I think too big)
57 co-axial chrono (love it but not sure I will like the butterfly clasp)
PO 600M GMT Titanium ( probably too big)
New 300 Seamaster co-axial ( too much like my SubC wish it had the date)

[ericf4]

I must have a smaller wrist than you and don't find the AT too big at all. FWIW

[jimyritz]

I must have a smaller wrist than you and don't find the AT too big at all. FWIW

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mine's 6.75...might just buy another Rolex..