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beowulf566 · 21 March 2011, 09:06 AM

So I have now heard salespeople say omega as it is spelled and o-me-ga as in omeeega. Which is proper? Was looking at The orange bezel seamaster today. The manager told me It would be $3,195.00 out the door. That sound like a good deal to you guys?

beowulf566 · 21 March 2011, 10:16 AM

It was actually this watch
seamaster4.jpg
It did not have all the complications. The tag was $3,950

anonymousmoose · 26 March 2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by beowulf566

It was actually this watch
Attachment 195497
It did not have all the complications. The tag was $3,950

The price is not super-awesome. There is a favourite dealer on the WUS forum which sells them for less.

C. Davidson · 26 March 2011, 03:36 PM

Lots of defects with that particular model. Be ready to use the warranty card.

anonymousmoose · 26 March 2011, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by C. Davidson

Lots of defects with that particular model. Be ready to use the warranty card.

Which one? If your referring to the 2500 movement in the 'standard PO', I can agree with you. My movement was repaired under warranty along with other quality control issues. But in the end, the PO is such a nice watch I am still glad I bought it.

C. Davidson · 29 March 2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by anonymousmoose

Which one? If your referring to the 2500 movement in the 'standard PO', I can agree with you. My movement was repaired under warranty along with other quality control issues. But in the end, the PO is such a nice watch I am still glad I bought it.

I misread the OP's intent...I was referring to the chronograph version. From personal experience and from those I've talked to who own Omegas with 2500 calibers, they tend to run fairly well. More in line with other high quality Swiss movements. Sorry to hear that this has not been your experience.

cpsomas · 21 March 2011, 10:23 AM

It's pronounced like O-may-ga.

The price the AD quoted you seems resonable after the recent price increase. It you were looking to buy a month sooner you could have picked up one between $2700-$2800

beowulf566 · 21 March 2011, 10:41 AM

Thanks! maybe the first salesperson just had a weird waying of saying it

I figured it was like its spelled

I feel like a

And thanks I think I might make this my first omega.

SUPERDOC · 21 March 2011, 09:44 PM

I don't know....watch Casino Royale - Train scene....

"Omeeega"

I don't know if it is a british accent or the actual pronounciation, but I'd think that given the $$$ that Swatchgroup must have spent for that scene - they'd make sure the pronounciation was correct.

Shel · 22 March 2011, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SUPERDOC

I don't know....watch Casino Royale - Train scene....

"Omeeega"

Funny you mentioned that scene... that's the first thing that went through my mind!

One the one hand, who's to questions James Bond???

But on the other hand, I've personally NEVER heard it pronounced "Oh-mee-ga"...

Those from the other side of the pond, do you hear it pronounced that way in England? Is it a Brit thing?

Interesting...

The GMT Master · 22 March 2011, 12:35 AM

The correct Greek pronunciation would be Oh-May-Gah, but I've always pronounced it Oh-Mee-Gah. Maybe it's a British thing?

Michael M. · 22 March 2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

The correct Greek pronunciation would be Oh-May-Gah, but I've always pronounced it Oh-Mee-Gah. Maybe it's a British thing?

Funy enough, went I went to the Vintage Omega store in Burlington arcade, there salesman, Clive, pronounced it Oh-mee-Gah.

BTW: This was in England.

toph · 22 March 2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

The correct Greek pronunciation would be Oh-May-Gah, but I've always pronounced it Oh-Mee-Gah. Maybe it's a British thing?

is that like bath and baaaaath?

depending on where you are from

The GMT Master · 23 March 2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by toph

is that like bath and baaaaath?

depending on where you are from

Funny thing, the English Language!

marcinthemiddle · 26 March 2011, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

The correct Greek pronunciation would be Oh-May-Gah, but I've always pronounced it Oh-Mee-Gah. Maybe it's a British thing?

My Welsh ex always pronounced it "Oh-Meeg-a" as well. I'll take the Brits' side on this one...

Kapture1 · 22 March 2011, 02:28 AM

Ok price, retail is like 38 on a 45.4' but almost any AD will let them go at that 31 price.

Gary. · 22 March 2011, 04:37 AM

Either pronunciation is fine. I saw an interview in which Stephen Urquhart seemed to be saying Ohm-ga. This crops up every so often. No right or wrong. Ancient Greek is a dead language like Latin and proper English...

manuu · 22 March 2011, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Kapture1

Ok price, retail is like 38 on a 45.4' but almost any AD will let them go at that 31 price.

Retail was $3950 earlier ... now with the recent price hike .. its $4150.

Seems like a reasonable deal.

Kapture1 · 22 March 2011, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by manuu

Retail was $3950 earlier ... now with the recent price hike .. its $4150.

Seems like a reasonable deal.

for sure, it's been a few months since Ive been in an AD, didnt realize that prices went up that much...

What would make it a fantastic deal is if the Chrono PO was the 31 price.

I'd be all over that

beowulf566 · 22 March 2011, 09:42 AM

So I called the AD today told him I wanted it on the black rubber band with the orange stitch But I also wanted to keep the s/s bracelet it was on. I said whats your best price for all of it. He comes back with $3,780. I said yesterday you said you could sell the watch at 20% off. The tag says $3,950. You said the band cost $253. That math doesnt add up.So He dropped it to 15% and said that was the best he can do. Gonna hafta think about this for a bit first. And I am gonna say o may ga.....But I did here omeega at the Ad that I got my breitling from.

beowulf566 · 22 March 2011, 09:43 AM

Thanks to those who have responded or pm'ed me

toph · 22 March 2011, 09:58 AM

Great price on first one..2nd one you could pre-loved for around $2000-$2500 BNIB in my opinion. still not the worst i have seen

1675-David · 26 March 2011, 08:15 AM

Ohmigga if your from Scotland

m6894 · 3 April 2011, 05:23 AM

There is a thread somewhere about this. It has to do with greek alphabet upper and lower case. The symbol for the Omega brand is pronounced Omeega. The other omega symbol (upper or lower I don't remember) is omega. different meaning and pronunciation.

Porsche · 3 April 2011, 05:48 AM

Im of Greek descent and speak Greek fluently, and I would pronounce it...

ωμέγα

m6894 · 3 April 2011, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Porsche

Im of Greek descent, and I would pronounce it...

ωμέγα

Upper case Omega, Ω is pronounced O-mee-ga

Lower case Omega, ω is pronounced Oh-meh-ga

Is this correct?

beowulf566 · 3 April 2011, 08:04 AM

If that is correct than the first sales person was right with omeega. huh interesting

watchf · 3 April 2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by m6894

Upper case Omega, Ω is pronounced O-mee-ga

Lower case Omega, ω is pronounced Oh-meh-ga

Is this correct?

Just listen to TV ads/news or radio pronouncing ω-3 Fatty acid. Its pronounced as Oh-meh-ga. So you are right as I have never heard ω-3 pronounced as O-mee-ga. Which means Omega (the brand) should rightly be pronounced as O-mee-ga then

lexus · 6 April 2011, 02:29 AM

Seems its only in North America its pronounced Oh-May-Ga. Im from the old country originally,and have always called it Oh-Mee-Ga.. I guess its like the you say To-made-o I say To-mat-o thing. Didn't James Bond say Oh-Mee-Ga in the train scene? or maybe I mis heard.
Tom:

21 March 2011, 10:16 AM	#2
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	It was actually this watch seamaster4.jpg It did not have all the complications. The tag was $3,950 __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

26 March 2011, 03:36 PM	#4
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	Lots of defects with that particular model. Be ready to use the warranty card. __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

21 March 2011, 10:41 AM	#8
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	Thanks! maybe the first salesperson just had a weird waying of saying it I figured it was like its spelled I feel like a And thanks I think I might make this my first omega. __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

22 March 2011, 02:28 AM	#16
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	Ok price, retail is like 38 on a 45.4' but almost any AD will let them go at that 31 price. __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

22 March 2011, 09:42 AM	#20
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	So I called the AD today told him I wanted it on the black rubber band with the orange stitch But I also wanted to keep the s/s bracelet it was on. I said whats your best price for all of it. He comes back with $3,780. I said yesterday you said you could sell the watch at 20% off. The tag says $3,950. You said the band cost $253. That math doesnt add up.So He dropped it to 15% and said that was the best he can do. Gonna hafta think about this for a bit first. And I am gonna say o may ga.....But I did here omeega at the Ad that I got my breitling from. __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

21 March 2011, 10:23 AM	#7
cpsomas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lower 48 Watch: SMP 2254.50 Posts: 337	It's pronounced like O-may-ga. The price the AD quoted you seems resonable after the recent price increase. It you were looking to buy a month sooner you could have picked up one between $2700-$2800

21 March 2011, 09:44 PM	#9
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	I don't know....watch Casino Royale - Train scene.... "Omeeega" I don't know if it is a british accent or the actual pronounciation, but I'd think that given the $$$ that Swatchgroup must have spent for that scene - they'd make sure the pronounciation was correct.

22 March 2011, 12:35 AM	#11
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	The correct Greek pronunciation would be Oh-May-Gah, but I've always pronounced it Oh-Mee-Gah. Maybe it's a British thing?

22 March 2011, 04:37 AM	#17
Gary. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Italy Posts: 397	Either pronunciation is fine. I saw an interview in which Stephen Urquhart seemed to be saying Ohm-ga. This crops up every so often. No right or wrong. Ancient Greek is a dead language like Latin and proper English...

22 March 2011, 09:43 AM	#21
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	Thanks to those who have responded or pm'ed me __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

22 March 2011, 09:58 AM	#22
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Great price on first one..2nd one you could pre-loved for around $2000-$2500 BNIB in my opinion. still not the worst i have seen __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

26 March 2011, 08:15 AM	#23
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,060	Ohmigga if your from Scotland

3 April 2011, 05:23 AM	#24
m6894 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Austin Watch: AP, Rolex, Omega Posts: 193	There is a thread somewhere about this. It has to do with greek alphabet upper and lower case. The symbol for the Omega brand is pronounced Omeega. The other omega symbol (upper or lower I don't remember) is omega. different meaning and pronunciation.

3 April 2011, 05:48 AM	#25
Porsche 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: ɹǝpun Watch: and learn Posts: 2,986	Im of Greek descent and speak Greek fluently, and I would pronounce it... ωμέγα __________________ Obey Gravity, it's the Law! ROLEX --- SEIKO --- HEUER TRF REHAUT T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M

3 April 2011, 08:04 AM	#27
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	If that is correct than the first sales person was right with omeega. huh interesting __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

6 April 2011, 02:29 AM	#29
lexus Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 50	Pronounciation Seems its only in North America its pronounced Oh-May-Ga. Im from the old country originally,and have always called it Oh-Mee-Ga.. I guess its like the you say To-made-o I say To-mat-o thing. Didn't James Bond say Oh-Mee-Ga in the train scene? or maybe I mis heard. Tom:

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