It's a personal thing really - but if it's any help - mine choice from your list would be a speedy (no date tho for me) - an absolute classic.

Great proportions, instantly recognisble, great styling and well built.

Although, again it's personal, I'd go for an old one with the 321 movement.

Happy choosing

Steve

: Date: 2/22/11 16:59 GMT

: Hi:

: I have just begun the process of deciding which watch to buy myself
: for my 60th b'day. I am new to this as the only watches I have
: are a Wenger Chrono (10 yrs) and an old (30 yrs) Seiko dress
: watch that still runs.

: As with many people, I do the internet thing and try and educate
: myself on what one needs to consider when buying a mechanical
: watch. This process is further complicated by the myriad of
: watch manufacturers. However, as least for now, it seems that I
: have narrowed the field to three brands; Omega, Oris and TAG. I
: am looking for an automatic chronograph. The watches I am
: considering are:

: 1. Omega Speedmaster Date 323.30.40.40.06.001
: 2. Omega Speedmaster Date 3210.50.00
: 3. Omega Speedmaster Co-axial 311.30.44.50.01.002
: 4. TAG Carrera Calibre 16 CV2010.BA0794
: 5. Oris Big Crown Chronograph 01 674 7567 4064-07 5 21 53

: From reading posts on this website and others, I do appreciate that
: there are significant differences in prices and quality between
: the TAG/Omega and Oris watches. I also did what I could to
: understand the differences in movements, etc.

: This is a once in a lifetime purchase for me and appreciate that
: this is just as much about the "connection" I have for
: the watch as it is about the technical aspects of the purchase.

: What I seeking is opinions in helping me through