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No it is not that much better, if at all. But we live in the world dominated by perception, face values and hype so there you go… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Wow, sounds pretty snobbish...
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I have learned to look for the Omega Master chronometer movement which I believe is on par or better than the Rolex superlative chronometer movement as far as keeping time however durability I think the Rolex movement far exceeds the Omega movement
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Omega depreciation, is much, much, 'better'!
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Omega has watches slightly below Rolex's tier, watches at the same tier, and some watches well beyond anything Rolex does. I think people get a bit too caught up on comparing the cheapest models in the Seamaster line to a Submariner. |
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I think it's also worth noting Omega's watches for women are far more attractive than anything Rolex carries. My wife was utterly bored by watches until one day in the Boutique a steel and gold Constellation with diamonds on an aventurine dial absolutely took her breath away.
I got it for her (it's her daily ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ) and now she's the one eager to pop into stores and see what they have and pushed me to get my CHNR. |
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Omega is owned by Swatch Group which owns ETA too, but Omega make their own movements. https://www.aurifo.com/uk/a/the-15-m...l%20escapement. https://watchbase.com/ https://calibercorner.com/ |
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No. ETA is the movement maker for all of Swatch Group essentially. Except for the high end brands Breguet etc. ETA makes the Omega movements for Omega. There is a lot of tell tale signs of this for those of us who work on the movements daily. Thanks for playing :) |
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The biggest problem of Omega is Swatch. Swatch is an industrial Conglomerate, and Omega is a key source of revenue stream. The Swatch Group is beyond efficent and to boost their revenue stream they have been milking Omega without much care about brand image and status, few examples:
- Outsourcing some of the watch parts outside Switzerland to other countries (China, Thailand), like bracelets and clasps. This practice for a luxury brand such as Omega is a big let down. - The huge catalog with endless colors and varaitions, special releases ...etc. I just can't keep with their releases and models not to mention their poor attempt to copy paste Rolex hot releases such as OP with Aqua Terra shades, Hulk with green 300 diver, John Mayor Daytona with full gold moonwatch with green dial just to name a few. - MoonSwatch lineup, the collaboration was fun at first. However, with endless new releases, it became tiresome. The Omega logo is now too common for $250. |
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Yep. I prefer Rolex. But the concept is that’s why we have Ford and Chevy in the US. Not everyone wants the same thing. Just another WIS who loves to trade. @bladeandwatch1 on IG
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Nobody got a clasp made is China from OB or AD. Some guys bought fake clasp etc from other guys and began to cry. |
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Also there are long threads in other watch forums about this issue, so it is up to you to believe or not. |
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I loved my omegas. They were ridiculously accurate compared to what I had owned previously. I would in fact still own them except, after getting my daytona, they felt like i was wearing a satellite dish on my wrist. They are too dang thick. If they figure out how to get them down to the thickness of a sub or daytona ill happily buy another, but the current thickness is excessive and a problem for me.
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The 2500 Planet Ocean might be the best diver introduced by either company in the 21st century. |
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Not sure which is “better”. The NTTD Seamaster is a great piece and so unique. I don’t think Rolex has anything close to it
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Like I said above, I’m a huge Omega fan. It’s my second favorite brand. I have a Seamaster Diver 300m and a Speedmaster moon watch. I love both. But there isn’t a lot of depth after that.
For example, the Constellation and Globemaster are not exactly the most attractive watches. I’d never pay for either. I’d never wear either. The Aqua Terra is often cited as the ultimate GADA watch. But the problem with that watch is that it’s neither a good dress watch, nor is it a good sport watch. It’s mediocre in both categories. Plus, the bracelet is not very good. The rubber strap is okay, but I just don’t see the point of getting that watch on a rubber strap. By contrast, Rolex has a plethora of popular models to choose from: -Submariner -GMT -Daytona -DayDate -Datejust -Yachtmaster -Explorer -1908 -Oyster Perpetual -Sky Dweller On top of all that, I personally think Omega’s movements are over-rated. But Omega is still my second favorite brand. I just think people are kidding themselves if they think Omega is as good as Rolex. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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#237 | |
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It's very feasible that the plastic bag was made in Thailand no?
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Is Rolex THAT much better than Omega?
I like both for different reasons. I think they are very comparable when it comes to quality, price aside. Omega has some great classics and variety with excellent modern movements. Rolex is, well, Rolex. They’ve got a bunch of classics to choose from in different configurations. I will own a Day Date someday and look forward to that immensely.
Interestingly, I own a modern Sub and to me it lies much flatter than my Seamaster Diver 300. I mean this as a negative to the Sub. It sits like a flat board across my wrist and does not conform at all whereas the Seamaster wraps around a bit and conforms better to my wrist. To each their own. They’re both great. Pick the one that suits you best or own multiple from both brands if you’re fortunate enough to do so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I agree completely about the fit. I really loved the curve and shorter lugs of my PO I had compared to the flatter sub. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I find that until very recently OMEGA has been let down by its bracelets. Also, IMHO omega has wrecked any semblance of brand exclusivity by releasing too many iterations of the same watch. Over the past few decades it seems like every week there’s 10 versions of arguably the most recognized Omega watch, the speedmaster.
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