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wantonebad · 26 July 2014, 12:54 AM

Just got this note from my local boutique...

joe100 · 26 July 2014, 11:29 PM

I want to like this watch but there is just so much going on

tinger · 27 July 2014, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

I want to like this watch but there is just so much going on

Yup, they need to take some design lessons from the Germans

Xenophon · 27 July 2014, 12:56 AM

I had a look at one in an Omega Boutique last week. What put me off was its gigantic diameter and height and, in my view, fussy dial decoration. I was disappointed as I like the idea of a GMT chronograph (I used to own a Bremont ALT1-Z). After seeing this model I won't be putting it on my list. I was far more impressed with the AT GMT chronograph.

asadtiger · 27 July 2014, 02:04 AM

while I am neither a chrono guy and not a busy dial guy, although I do love GMTs, I just really like this watch...it is bold in a refreshing way, to me..I mean it is not in your face, it has a nicely styled case and color splashes so it doesnt look too 'rude' in its massive-ness..I dont know if I make sense, but just simply, I find it quiet appealing..I like the idea of a GMT diver with an actual diver's bezel, though I would never use one for diving, but just the design fact is appreciable.

wy2l · 27 July 2014, 02:48 AM

If I lived in the Boston area (moved out a year ago) I would try and find an Omega dealer in New Hampshire (no sales tax in the Live Free or Die state).

Any day one can avoid paying taxes to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a good day.

Kris

FTX I · 27 July 2014, 05:15 AM

Horrifying

wantonebad · 27 July 2014, 05:29 AM

I agree with all of the comments made here so far LOL!! How rare is that on a TRF thread?

DCheeta · 27 July 2014, 04:49 PM

Wow, talk about a watch with an identity crisis...

Maxtor · 27 July 2014, 10:43 PM

Too Much Information. Yikes.

Bubbs99 · 3 August 2014, 05:36 AM

I got some wristtime with this one yesterday. No, the dial I find is not too busy but well thought out. The width is just right. The movement hits a sweetspot in my opinion.

However.... The thickness is throwing the whole watch off balance and makes it unwearable in my opinion. What could have been a classic was turned into sth even more unwieldy than the Z-33 due to its weight.

It is a shame.

Best, Bubbs99

azguy · 9 August 2014, 05:56 AM

I looked at these during lunch today, massive, hate it, but I'm a 40mm guy and don't like a small brick siting on my wrist...

T. Ferguson · 9 August 2014, 06:57 AM

I suppose if you want to crowbar a GMT function into a diver this is one way to do it, but lose the chrono functions and the HEV. Personally, I'd also lose the dive bezel altogether in favor of a bi-directional GMT bezel with 24 clicks that gives me numerous time zones. Even if I was a recreational diver, which I'm not, I doubt I'd need the ET bezel or the HEV so I'd prefer a GMT function with more performance. I also prefer the speedy bracelet to that one, and 44mm is a bit big for me.

locutus49 · 9 August 2014, 07:06 AM

A huge watch that will be out of style in two years when watch sizes revert to the 36 - 40mm norm.

Wesley Crusher · 11 August 2014, 01:47 AM

That thing is so over the top. Omega should have just gone all the way and added a perpetual calendar and bluetooth.

peitron · 11 August 2014, 03:57 AM

Not my cup of tea... The Breitling Chronomat 44 GMT seems better executed for those who want so many functions.

DrTom · 11 August 2014, 09:30 AM

i like it so far....and i like big heavy gear

26 July 2014, 11:29 PM	#2
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	I want to like this watch but there is just so much going on __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

27 July 2014, 12:56 AM	#4
Xenophon 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,727	I had a look at one in an Omega Boutique last week. What put me off was its gigantic diameter and height and, in my view, fussy dial decoration. I was disappointed as I like the idea of a GMT chronograph (I used to own a Bremont ALT1-Z). After seeing this model I won't be putting it on my list. I was far more impressed with the AT GMT chronograph. __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

27 July 2014, 05:29 AM	#8
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	I agree with all of the comments made here so far LOL!! How rare is that on a TRF thread? __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

9 August 2014, 06:57 AM	#13
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I suppose if you want to crowbar a GMT function into a diver this is one way to do it, but lose the chrono functions and the HEV. Personally, I'd also lose the dive bezel altogether in favor of a bi-directional GMT bezel with 24 clicks that gives me numerous time zones. Even if I was a recreational diver, which I'm not, I doubt I'd need the ET bezel or the HEV so I'd prefer a GMT function with more performance. I also prefer the speedy bracelet to that one, and 44mm is a bit big for me. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

11 August 2014, 03:57 AM	#16
peitron "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Neverland Posts: 67	Not my cup of tea... The Breitling Chronomat 44 GMT seems better executed for those who want so many functions. __________________

27 July 2014, 02:04 AM	#5
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	while I am neither a chrono guy and not a busy dial guy, although I do love GMTs, I just really like this watch...it is bold in a refreshing way, to me..I mean it is not in your face, it has a nicely styled case and color splashes so it doesnt look too 'rude' in its massive-ness..I dont know if I make sense, but just simply, I find it quiet appealing..I like the idea of a GMT diver with an actual diver's bezel, though I would never use one for diving, but just the design fact is appreciable.

27 July 2014, 02:48 AM	#6
wy2l "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 42	If I lived in the Boston area (moved out a year ago) I would try and find an Omega dealer in New Hampshire (no sales tax in the Live Free or Die state). Any day one can avoid paying taxes to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a good day. Kris

27 July 2014, 05:15 AM	#7
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Horrifying

27 July 2014, 04:49 PM	#9
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Wow, talk about a watch with an identity crisis...

27 July 2014, 10:43 PM	#10
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,469	Too Much Information. Yikes.

3 August 2014, 05:36 AM	#11
Bubbs99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 12	I got some wristtime with this one yesterday. No, the dial I find is not too busy but well thought out. The width is just right. The movement hits a sweetspot in my opinion. However.... The thickness is throwing the whole watch off balance and makes it unwearable in my opinion. What could have been a classic was turned into sth even more unwieldy than the Z-33 due to its weight. It is a shame. Best, Bubbs99

9 August 2014, 05:56 AM	#12
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I looked at these during lunch today, massive, hate it, but I'm a 40mm guy and don't like a small brick siting on my wrist...

9 August 2014, 07:06 AM	#14
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	A huge watch that will be out of style in two years when watch sizes revert to the 36 - 40mm norm.

11 August 2014, 01:47 AM	#15
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	That thing is so over the top. Omega should have just gone all the way and added a perpetual calendar and bluetooth.

11 August 2014, 09:30 AM	#17
DrTom "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Canada Watch: gmt master Posts: 428	i like it so far....and i like big heavy gear

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