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justbesomeday · 13 December 2018, 04:36 AM

Hi All,
I'm new to the forum. I'm sorry to start with a question. I'm looking at Rolex Deepsea D-Blue 12660 pre-owned and brand new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph. They both retail for around $12.5K.
This will not be my everyday watch. I'm having hard time to decide. I like the way omega looks but in the long run I think Rolex is better option. I can get Omega for $4K less than Rolex so there is that factor. I would like to get one this week. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

dtwer · 13 December 2018, 12:26 PM

In my view, watch purchases are visceral decisions more than cerebral ones. Both will allow you to tell accurate time, so functionally they are not that different.

That leaves the emotional dimension. Ask yourself, which one excites you more when you put it on your wrist?

yannis · 13 December 2018, 02:19 PM

I like both but DSSD JC is a better option. The bracelet of the DSSD alone is miles better than the strap of the Omega.

blah114 · 14 December 2018, 10:10 AM

If resale is at all a consideration... avoid omega (unless buying omega pre owned).

Ninjafy Watch Person · 15 December 2018, 08:13 AM

Omega

lenfried29 · 16 December 2018, 02:45 PM

Rolex, hands down

Lgear080 · 16 December 2018, 03:27 PM

Omega has serious resale issues due to their inability to narrow their offering. $4k could be a drop in the bucket.

Seaotter · 17 December 2018, 09:32 AM

Rolex

Automatic HEV 😻

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPvtXaI7dYQ

ekimneems · 17 December 2018, 10:48 AM

The Rolex for sure. I'm biased because I'm not a fan of two-tone in general

justbesomeday · 20 December 2018, 08:27 AM

Thanks much for your replies. I went with a discontinued SD4K 116600 that was listed fs here and I also got the Omega, couldn’t resist the way it looks. Will post some pics soon.

accountank2000 · 21 December 2018, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justbesomeday

Thanks much for your replies. I went with a discontinued SD4K 116600 that was listed fs here and I also got the Omega, couldn’t resist the way it looks. Will post some pics soon.

Nice move. The SD4K is less bulky than the deep-sea but has the latest tech (great adjustable bracelet, shiny ceramic bezel) and can handle being more than a kilometre under water - not that you'll need it, but the engineering is impressive. It has a little more 'presence' on the wrist compared to the regular submariner as it's thicker, but without being super thick and heavy like the deepsea.

We're looking forward to the pics!

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justbesomeday · 24 December 2018, 06:40 AM

Here we go. Few pics of both watches attached.
My bday gift and my Christmas gift ha ha. Love them both for different reasons don’t have a favorite yet.
Would love to also get GMT but
Im thorn apart between Batman and Pepsi.

dalethorn · 24 December 2018, 09:28 AM

After seeing the DSSD in the first post, everything else is disappointing.

Sinko72 · 25 December 2018, 11:37 AM

Rolex all the way !

AJ_in_LA · 25 December 2018, 04:32 PM

I say try the Rolex first. Better than the other way around.

m j b · 28 December 2018, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justbesomeday

SD4K 116600 that was listed fs here and I also got the Omega, couldn’t resist the way it looks.

LOL.

Which one should I get?

Ah, never mind, I bought both.

Way to go! You'll fit in here just fine.

Congrats on your double purchase. Both are good choices.

justbesomeday · 28 December 2018, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m j b

LOL.

Which one should I get?

Ah, never mind, I bought both.

Way to go! You'll fit in here just fine.

Congrats on your double purchase. Both are good choices.

Life is about choices and I acted on my intuition ha ha.
Next on my list is gmt blnr. Would love to get one from AD. I called all over Chicagoland with no luck. I’m Flying to Singapore next week any particular store I should be checking out? When I looked on a map there are dozens of AD. I’m actually there only for a day any pointers would be helpful.
Thanks.

Tape · 28 December 2018, 11:16 AM

This forum most will say Rolex, Omega Forums most will say Omega so it's your decision in this end, GL

sales1 · 24 January 2019, 02:12 AM

Rolex anytime.

eskiserkan · 24 January 2019, 04:03 AM

Being a speedy fan i say Rolex hands down...

BigBoy17 · 24 January 2019, 10:09 AM

Rolex without a doubt

mikekchc · 10 February 2019, 04:40 PM

DSSD for sure

superlativechrono · 10 February 2019, 05:29 PM

Dssd!!!

asechase · 12 February 2019, 10:44 AM

Go with the James Cameron underrated..

Little machines · 21 February 2019, 07:22 AM

First always be happy with your choice . Did the omega route great watches not for me , I’ve been staying with Rolex best part if you’re tired of the watch easier to sell or trade

Vamp · 21 February 2019, 07:30 AM

Is this really even a debate lol Rolex hands down

na_panpun · 21 February 2019, 12:16 PM

I think it'll depend on your mood to wear it: Omega > sport, Rolex > classic :)

subprimero · 1 March 2019, 02:14 PM

Nice pair! They go well together!

Rolexnoob2018 · 3 March 2019, 06:26 PM

Rolex all the way

F83 · 6 March 2019, 01:19 AM

I have both these watches. In my case, I have the titanium Planet Ocean Chronograph but basically the same watch - and for the record I love both of them.

That said - get the Rolex. Don't get me wrong I am entirely happy with the Omega, it's a brilliant watch and I do consider it to be on the same level as the Rolex quality-wise.

But you're still better off with the Rolex. It's a staple bedrock watch for any collection and the resale can't even remotely be compared.

13 December 2018, 02:19 PM	#3
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	I like both but DSSD JC is a better option. The bracelet of the DSSD alone is miles better than the strap of the Omega. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

13 December 2018, 12:26 PM	#2
dtwer "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: midwest Watch: DJ 41 Posts: 1,505	In my view, watch purchases are visceral decisions more than cerebral ones. Both will allow you to tell accurate time, so functionally they are not that different. That leaves the emotional dimension. Ask yourself, which one excites you more when you put it on your wrist?

14 December 2018, 10:10 AM	#4
blah114 Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Here. Watch: iPhone Posts: 470	If resale is at all a consideration... avoid omega (unless buying omega pre owned).

15 December 2018, 08:13 AM	#5
Ninjafy Watch Person "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 12	Omega

16 December 2018, 02:45 PM	#6
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	Rolex, hands down

16 December 2018, 03:27 PM	#7
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Omega has serious resale issues due to their inability to narrow their offering. $4k could be a drop in the bucket.

17 December 2018, 09:32 AM	#8
Seaotter "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 546	Rolex Automatic HEV 😻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPvtXaI7dYQ

17 December 2018, 10:48 AM	#9
ekimneems "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 18	The Rolex for sure. I'm biased because I'm not a fan of two-tone in general

20 December 2018, 08:27 AM	#10
justbesomeday "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 4	Thanks much for your replies. I went with a discontinued SD4K 116600 that was listed fs here and I also got the Omega, couldn’t resist the way it looks. Will post some pics soon.

24 December 2018, 09:28 AM	#13
dalethorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Dale Location: Charleston SC Watch: U-Boat Capsoil Posts: 42	After seeing the DSSD in the first post, everything else is disappointing.

25 December 2018, 11:37 AM	#14
Sinko72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Sinan Location: Plymouth,MI, USA Posts: 5	Rolex all the way !

25 December 2018, 04:32 PM	#15
AJ_in_LA "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: LA Posts: 27	I say try the Rolex first. Better than the other way around.

28 December 2018, 11:16 AM	#18
Tape Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Wyoming Posts: 173	This forum most will say Rolex, Omega Forums most will say Omega so it's your decision in this end, GL

24 January 2019, 02:12 AM	#19
sales1 Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Posts: 80	Rolex anytime.

24 January 2019, 04:03 AM	#20
eskiserkan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Bursa Watch: 116500LN Posts: 493	Being a speedy fan i say Rolex hands down...

24 January 2019, 10:09 AM	#21
BigBoy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Nik Location: NYC Posts: 1,166	Rolex without a doubt

10 February 2019, 04:40 PM	#22
mikekchc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Mike Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 216570 Posts: 8	DSSD for sure

10 February 2019, 05:29 PM	#23
superlativechrono "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Matt Location: Australia Posts: 104	Dssd!!!

12 February 2019, 10:44 AM	#24
asechase Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Alec Location: New York Watch: 6265 Daytona Posts: 483	Go with the James Cameron underrated..

21 February 2019, 07:22 AM	#25
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,611	First always be happy with your choice . Did the omega route great watches not for me , I’ve been staying with Rolex best part if you’re tired of the watch easier to sell or trade

21 February 2019, 07:30 AM	#26
Vamp "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: States Watch: and learn! Posts: 733	Is this really even a debate lol Rolex hands down

21 February 2019, 12:16 PM	#27
na_panpun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Chairat P. Location: Bangkok Watch: 116613LB Posts: 32	I think it'll depend on your mood to wear it: Omega > sport, Rolex > classic :)

1 March 2019, 02:14 PM	#28
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,432	Nice pair! They go well together!

3 March 2019, 06:26 PM	#29
Rolexnoob2018 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10	Rolex all the way

6 March 2019, 01:19 AM	#30
F83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Seattle Posts: 75	I have both these watches. In my case, I have the titanium Planet Ocean Chronograph but basically the same watch - and for the record I love both of them. That said - get the Rolex. Don't get me wrong I am entirely happy with the Omega, it's a brilliant watch and I do consider it to be on the same level as the Rolex quality-wise. But you're still better off with the Rolex. It's a staple bedrock watch for any collection and the resale can't even remotely be compared.

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