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26 October 2020, 11:11 AM | #1 |
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New Snoopy opening my eyes to Omega
Since Omega released the new Snoopy and I'm on the list to receive one from my OB. I have to admit the buying experience so far with Omega has been a pure pleasure in comparison to getting on Rolexs so called "lists".
I'm not new to Omega, I've owned a Seamaster before and have a Speedy Mark II. But ever since I put down my deposit, I've been going down the Omega rabbit hole and discovering the whole Speedy Seamaster range. Hats off to Omega for making a watch like the new Snoopy to open people's eyes to what great watches they have in their lineup. Anyone else rediscovering Omega because of this Snoopy. Sent from my SM-G975W using Tapatalk |
26 October 2020, 11:28 AM | #2 |
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New to Omega too. Very happy. Bought @ 2 recently. On the prowl for #3!
Bought a gold Constellation (beautiful), and had to go back and get that blue Aqua Terra on the rubber strap. I’m all in for Omega now. And, waiting to see that snoopy too! |
26 October 2020, 03:03 PM | #3 |
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Yep! I’ve had a SMP since 2009, but heard about the Snoopy 45 a few years ago. That’s when I went down the moonwatch rabbit hole, and had been waiting for the Snoopy 50 to drop for at least a year now.
I was debating between the standard Moonwatch sapphire sandwich and waiting for the Snoopy 50 that entire time. Was diligent enough to wait, and really glad I did. Part of me also wanted to wait for the 3861 movement to make its way into the standard moonwatch, but I’ll also admit that I wasn’t in a huge rush to pull the trigger. I ultimately may get a standard moonwatch after the snoopy 50 arrives. Id use the standard moonwatch watch as a more daily beater, but I’ll also wait till the 3861 movement gets into it. No rush... and also have a bit of a collection that I want to make sure it’s gonna have sufficient wrist time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
26 October 2020, 05:23 PM | #4 |
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Ultimately, my eyes were opened to omega a couple of years ago. Buying experience is great, you can actually get one (And you should get a snoopy if you do) and the quality for me is right up there. I don’t own a Rolex now, and likely won’t for some time.
The snoopy is not for me - but I’m waiting for the 321 to go with my Apollo 11. |
26 October 2020, 07:55 PM | #5 |
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I’m more partial to earlier models when it comes to watches lately, but I do have the new snoopy on reserve for me otherwise it would have been a much earlier Speedy.
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26 October 2020, 08:16 PM | #6 |
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Omega has always been around for me and I have moved into and out of various models over the years. I started with Rolex and will finish with them but Omega makes a compelling choice based on quality, style, wear and price.
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26 October 2020, 11:58 PM | #7 |
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I feel the same way. There is an element of Rolex fatigue as well that is contributing to my new interest in Omega as well.
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27 October 2020, 12:10 AM | #8 |
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27 October 2020, 12:12 AM | #9 | |
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Couple of weeks ago, I went into my AD to inquire/beg/kissass for my Christmas orders and saw the the white dial/black bezel SMP. Tried it on and fell in love with it. The only thing about it that didn't blow me away me is the bracelet, which is fine but not a 10. I'm convinced the Rolex market isn't sustainable at these levels so I've been selling my collection. I'm done with the Rolex drama either way. |
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27 October 2020, 01:21 AM | #10 |
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I only started buying Omega a year or so ago as well...they serve a nice niche
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27 October 2020, 01:24 AM | #11 |
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I can totally relate to the "Rolex fatigue" too.
The wait list experience is really getting annoying and exhausting. I don't own an omega but won't mind starting with this Snoopy. |
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27 October 2020, 03:39 AM | #13 |
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Omega is so much more pleasurable right now than Rolex. There's no pretension. You don't need to be on a list for most watches, the community encourages you to play around with straps/looks without being aghast that you're making a frankenwatch...
There's a local Rolex/Tudor AD where I have a good relationship, but I'll no longer stop into a Rolex AD while traveling. What's the point? To get laughed at? To be the 500th person that day who asks to see a BLRO? I'll be sticking with Omega for future sport watches, and I'm looking at Bvlgari/Glashutte for my next bigger/dressier purchase. |
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29 October 2020, 01:12 AM | #15 |
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Rolex Fatigue is actually helping, it’s creating room for us to discover more about other watches like Omega and I appreciate that.
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you guys know how crazy is it in HK? a guy that earn USD2,000 could be spotted wearing a white gold daytona, just the other day a dude who got a thief broke into his home and stole his white gold daytona, and his job is a dishwasher
I am not disrespecting anyone's job, but I do think that if you earn salary on a low range, your hard earn money is better spent elsewhere than a luxury watch IMO. |
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