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I’ve never liked any Omega enough to purchase one, although I am definitely considering buying a white dial Speedmaster once they are widely available. I think it’s a stunning watch.
I don’t doubt Omega and Rolex are of similar quality (I don’t know enough about the movements to fully comment). My issue with Omega is the countless versions of any particular watch they produce. Also, they seem to change the style of each model relatively frequently and often not in a subtle way. I can’t say I’m a fan of the MoonSwatch watches either. Another issue that bothers me, but shouldn’t, is their Bond and Olympic themed watches. I personally think they cheapen the brand. Their apparent preference for Hollywood stars as ambassadors doesn’t do much for me either. Also just my opinion of course and no offence intended. |
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Is Rolex THAT much better than Omega?
Second post to this thread. Someone else mentioned the push button date setting. Funny how I tried to set the date and forgot about it. It took a minute to realize, oh, that's right, I need the tool. Kind of inconvenient.
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Collector of both brands I prefer Omega as a brand but Rolex make far more watches that fit my wrist.
Also my cousin and I have been affected by a few 32xx issues. I don’t see one brand as being better than the other |
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It definitely seems like over the years of being involved with Bond Omega shifted from product placement to actual designed for the film pieces. It was what, just the last 2? Spectre and NTTD that got official releases right? I think designed for is a great path. However, product placement would be good too if they didn’t dilute it with special editions too like the many 007 pieces that did not appear in films. So I agree, they can’t seem to pick a path! The recent blue anniversary piece was cool, I think 50 years is a nice thing to commemorate and that design was subtle, so it worked. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Agree with the posts above - stamping Bond logos etc with lots of special editions is too much and puts me off. And I don’t get the olympics ones.
I’m not sure if it was omega or Daniel Craig but they got it right for me with The Knives Out series - Craig’s character was wearing a nice looking omega appropriate for his character and it was put in a few shots and done in a way that encouraged me to go and research and look at the watch. And equipping athletes with titanium lightweight models was also a good move - made me interested and got me to research them. (Until I saw the price!) But I’d still buy Rolex or omega - I own both and so far all perfect. I just prefer more subtle marketing and branding. |
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Ive had an SMP Diver 300M with flat blue dial as a daily for the past few years and love it (even though i wanted a submariner, i couldn't afford it at the time). Ive had no issues with the watch other than a pressure pin in the clasp that needed replacement.
I'm now waiting for the call on a 124060 Sub. Both are probably the most basic and cheapest models offered, but I like them for what they are and they actually fit my lifestyle living at the coast and spending a good amount of time exposed to saltwater while fishing and freediving/snorkling throughout the year. I've been recently looking at a few offerings from Seiko to wear for work mostly due to perception in my work environment. I honestly don't care personally, but etiquette is a reality in corporate life and I don't want to be known as "the guy with X amount of spend on watches" if that makes any sense. Sometimes, reading the room can be more beneficial in the long run. |
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IF you say rolex better than omega then patek is better than rolex
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Its all in what you perceive as"better" 60 plus years ago Omega was thought of as the "better watch" example NASA went with Omega to the Moon.
JFK had a gold Omega ....Mrs Monroe gave him a gold Rolex with Love always on the back which he told a staff member to get rid of it. LBJ wore a gold Rolex as did Ike which was a gift from the man himself. Patton had a gold Patek pocket watch he got after grad West Point. Moving forward to today from all I have read lots of "experts" give Omega the nod movement wise. I would say you are safe buying any of the above brands. In my small collection the one that keeps the best time would be an Omega AT. |
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Better marketing, distribution and model segmentation. Not sure the watch quality is better, likely not.
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It was me! You’re the first person I’ve seen who also owns that watch. I’ve been wanting to talk to someone who has one since I got mine! First and most importantly, is your rotor pretty loud? I can hear and feel mine quite a bit compared to Rolex, Tudor, and the Planet Ocean I had. More comparable to my Panerai. Second, how do you like it overall? Although I’ve never held a Daytona I actually prefer the aesthetics of that Omega. I find it to be the perfect combination of classic and modern design. Mine runs about +6/day so pretty accurate too though my Sub and Tudors are much better. What are your thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Omega doesn’t use pushers on these or their moonphase anymore. It’s all quickset from the crown, which is pretty amazing! ![]() Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I wish I could do the Moonphase, it’s one of my favorite Omega pieces. Unfortunately, I can’t really go over 40mm with my skinny wrists lol. Beautiful watch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Thank you. Totally understand. I think these 44.25mm Speedy wear more like a 42mm and the 42mm Speedy Moonwatch wear more like 39-40. Still, the Moonphase is a thick watch for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I kinda like it though, feels like a little heartbeat and reminds you that youre wearing something mechanical |
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That' my personal opinion mind you. When it comes to longevity, you're going to see offerings again from both companies out there and available for decades of further use. Resale value? I honestly don't care about it because I don't buy watches to resell them. I've got the same dive watch I bought when I got my open water certification 29 years ago. With ALL that being said, I'm currently sporting an 116400GV in Z-Blue because it's one of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen, period. The funny part about this thread in particular is the next watch I'm considering: an Omega Railmaster. I think back when Rolex was marketing their products (back when people read magazines and what not) they were the best to ever do it. These days the crown is prominently placed in conspicuous places and that's enough. Omega has made some serious strides with their 007 campaign and what not, but I think that whole "Moon Swatch" nonsense is hurting their brand. That's my .02 anyway. |
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Thanks so much for that explanation! I actually like it as well. Just wanted to make sure there wasn’t an issue going on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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My first-gen coaxial Railmaster never fails to turn heads among Rolex fans. They always ask, "why didn't you get an Explorer?" but upon handling it, almost always agree with me that it is better scaled and executed than any of the modern Explorers.
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By the way I own 3 modern Omegas in addition to vintage ones as well, a PO Chrono 9300, Speedmaster 1861, and Diver 300 latest generation, so I think I know Omega quite well! |
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A metal bracelet is extremely expensive when it's really made in Switzerland. And you also need to take into account that the bracelet is not part of the "60% of the value" needed for the "Swiss Made" label. That's an additional reason why a lot of brands are making them in Asia. But believe me, the quality of parts made in Asia are identical to parts made in Switzerland; sometimes it's even better... |
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This means that your AD makes a little extra income on the side ![]() Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Hmmm an AD that sells PP, AP ...etc would make a profit from half links. Fortunately, I did not pay for half links, they were free of charge as ordering half links for new watches was free back then in 2014 as per Omega policy. I'm not sure what the policy is now.
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I have a Rolex GMT 2 and an Omega Planet Ocean. Both have ceramic bezels and are great quality watches. I love the Omega, but there is just something extra special about the Rolex.
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Logic notwithstanding there is nothing made by Omega that appeals to me other than the Speedmaster which I own but hardly wear. Believe me, I have tried to want Omegas. I always grab what I want to wear the most in the morning without thinking about it and it’s almost always a Rolex. Anymore whenever I consider buying a watch I always ask myself, no matter how bad I think I want it, if I will wear it instead of what I already have. I’ve reached a point where the answer is almost always No. I’ve saved myself a lot of money this way.
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