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Arturo · 14 December 2006, 05:32 PM

Do any of you like to change back and forth between your Omegas and your Rollies? I have a Seamaster and I really like it. It does not have the ultimate "gravitas" of the Rolex, but it is definitely nice and I find the two to be kindred watch spirits. What do you think?

DIVER4USN · 14 December 2006, 05:39 PM

I think that is one hell of an idea. I am trying to talk my wife into a SMP share wrist time with my SD.

Uncle-AJ · 14 December 2006, 05:41 PM

I used to swap between my TT sub and classic seamaster but I haven't worn the Omega in quite a while. I'll never get rid of it as I bought it new around about 1974 and it was my first classic watch. I used to swap between a Panerai and the TT sub until last February when I decided the sub was a much better watch and had more charisma. Whatever I swap with, I always return to the sub.

DIVER4USN · 14 December 2006, 05:42 PM

Adrian,

Can you post a pic of your vintage Seamaster?

Uncle-AJ · 14 December 2006, 05:47 PM

Sorry I got carried away for a minute, it's a speedy.

You'll have to put it down to my age.

roadcarver · 15 December 2006, 01:41 AM

Once I open up my present which has the Omega SMP, it will definitely be sharing wrist time with the Breitling, Rolex and Steinhart.

I love the feel of the Omega bracelet as it is very comfy.

15 December 2006, 01:48 AM

I swap between my Panerai PAM01 and my Seiko Black Monster, and my Rolex ExpII sits in teh box, gathering dust.

mikey · 15 December 2006, 03:19 AM

I think the Pani is the type of watch you just cannot put in a box and forget about. Its outrageous

JJ Irani · 15 December 2006, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mikey

I think the Pani is the type of watch you just cannot put in a box and forget about. Its outrageous

Not quite fair, Mikey. While some of us may not find Panerais appealing, it still is a great watch with tremendous History.

Some of their models like the Submersible and the GMT are truly superb, especially on their classical SS/Ti bracelets.

Only brand you are allowed to smash around is RADO!!

15 December 2006, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey

I think the Pani is the type of watch you just cannot put in a box and forget about. Its outrageous

Mikey, you're 100% bang on. My Panerai gets 99% of the wrist time.

Arturo · 15 December 2006, 09:48 AM

I agree that the Omega SMP bracelet is a great work of engineering. I love how solid it is. It seems less subject to bracelet laxity over time than the oyster bracelet.

mike · 15 December 2006, 10:02 AM

I think they go quite well together.

Especially when each has a lot of history!!

mrbieler · 15 December 2006, 10:06 AM

I just can't get into the Panerai's. I know they are very very good watches and the ones I have seen look great, but I just can't see one on my wrist.

An Omega Speedy would be nice though...

Prince Tudor · 15 December 2006, 12:59 PM

I think Pan.'s are nice. They have a style that really is unique.
But, the Speedy's and Sub's will always be in style. They are classics.

15 December 2006, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince Tudor

I think Pan.'s are nice. They have a style that really is unique.
But, the Speedy's and Sub's will always be in style. They are classics.

Just for the record, the Panerai Radiomir has remained basically unchanged since 1938, and the Luminor since the early 1940s. They too are classics that will always be in style.

DIVER4USN · 15 December 2006, 03:29 PM

Adrian,

Thanks for posting the pic. Great watch; which I will refer to as "timeless" as to avoid the age thing.

Uncle-AJ · 15 December 2006, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DIVER4USN

Adrian,

Thanks for posting the pic. Great watch; which I will refer to as "timeless" as to avoid the age thing.

I'm afraid I was thinking something different than I was typing.

DIVER4USN · 15 December 2006, 03:41 PM

Adrian,

I now realize you were talking about your misprint in the previous post. Should make you feel good about your age. I am 31 and overlooked the obvious!

AJC · 15 December 2006, 09:59 PM

This is a frequent thread in my watch collecting profile.Omega,Rolex,Omega,Rolex etc etc.

As I don't have a big budget I normally only have the one watch at a time and when it is an Omega it will be a Seamaster.

Ist Omega I owned was an Ian Thorpe LE

followed by a 2254.50.00

a co-axial Bond GMT was next,

and finally my White GMT,

Each time between the Omegas Ihave had Rolex Submariners or GMT Masters.I would dearly love to keep some but as I said before I am on a budget.

Aaron

Uncle-AJ · 15 December 2006, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DIVER4USN

Adrian,

I now realize you were talking about your misprint in the previous post. Should make you feel good about your age. I am 31 and overlooked the obvious!

I'd feel a lot better if I was 31 again.

astcell · 15 December 2006, 11:29 PM

I don't wanna be 31 again unless I can take my 44 year old brain with me.

Rockrolex · 15 December 2006, 11:36 PM

I'm having too much fun at 63 to want to be 31 again.

astcell · 16 December 2006, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I'm having too much fun at 63 to want to be 31 again.

So, senility sets in between 44 and 63.

TARDIS · 16 December 2006, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJC

This is a frequent thread in my watch collecting profile.Omega,Rolex,Omega,Rolex etc etc.

As I don't have a big budget I normally only have the one watch at a time and when it is an Omega it will be a Seamaster.

Ist Omega I owned was an Ian Thorpe LE

followed by a 2254.50.00

a co-axial Bond GMT was next,

and finally my White GMT,

Each time between the Omegas Ihave had Rolex Submariners or GMT Masters.I would dearly love to keep some but as I said before I am on a budget.

Aaron

Hey Aaron I am in the same boat. I would have loved to have kept this:

or even this:

buy now I have this one, which is a keeper:

BTW, I like your Co-Axial Bond GMT, that was a nice model.

Nice photo's as well!

AJC · 16 December 2006, 04:30 PM

Thanks Steve.

JJ Irani · 16 December 2006, 06:56 PM

When I get fed up of this Rollie....

...I'll switch over to this one!!

mailman · 16 December 2006, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

When I get fed up of this Rollie....

...I'll switch over to this one!!

Nice choices to have JJ

JJ Irani · 17 December 2006, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Nice choices to have JJ

Yes indeed, Paulie!!

Tell me, do I make it that obvious that I love Rolex, especially Subs?

mailman · 18 December 2006, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Yes indeed, Paulie!!

Tell me, do I make it that obvious that I love Rolex, especially Subs?

Ummm, no

14 December 2006, 05:32 PM	#1
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	Rollie and Omega Do any of you like to change back and forth between your Omegas and your Rollies? I have a Seamaster and I really like it. It does not have the ultimate "gravitas" of the Rolex, but it is definitely nice and I find the two to be kindred watch spirits. What do you think?

14 December 2006, 05:41 PM	#3
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	I used to swap between my TT sub and classic seamaster but I haven't worn the Omega in quite a while. I'll never get rid of it as I bought it new around about 1974 and it was my first classic watch. I used to swap between a Panerai and the TT sub until last February when I decided the sub was a much better watch and had more charisma. Whatever I swap with, I always return to the sub. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

14 December 2006, 05:47 PM	#5
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Sorry I got carried away for a minute, it's a speedy. You'll have to put it down to my age. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

15 December 2006, 01:41 AM	#6
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Once I open up my present which has the Omega SMP, it will definitely be sharing wrist time with the Breitling, Rolex and Steinhart. I love the feel of the Omega bracelet as it is very comfy. __________________ I'm just a cook...

15 December 2006, 10:06 AM	#13
mrbieler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Lost Angeles Watch: all about acrylic Posts: 683	I just can't get into the Panerai's. I know they are very very good watches and the ones I have seen look great, but I just can't see one on my wrist. An Omega Speedy would be nice though... __________________ - Jeff Cursimus Cum Forfex

14 December 2006, 05:39 PM	#2
DIVER4USN "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: JASON Location: Chesapeake, VA Watch: 116660 Posts: 183	I think that is one hell of an idea. I am trying to talk my wife into a SMP share wrist time with my SD.

14 December 2006, 05:42 PM	#4
DIVER4USN "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: JASON Location: Chesapeake, VA Watch: 116660 Posts: 183	Adrian, Can you post a pic of your vintage Seamaster?

15 December 2006, 01:48 AM	#7
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	I swap between my Panerai PAM01 and my Seiko Black Monster, and my Rolex ExpII sits in teh box, gathering dust.

15 December 2006, 03:19 AM	#8
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	I think the Pani is the type of watch you just cannot put in a box and forget about. Its outrageous

15 December 2006, 09:48 AM	#11
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	I agree that the Omega SMP bracelet is a great work of engineering. I love how solid it is. It seems less subject to bracelet laxity over time than the oyster bracelet.

15 December 2006, 10:02 AM	#12
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	I think they go quite well together. Especially when each has a lot of history!!

15 December 2006, 12:59 PM	#14
Prince Tudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Lucas Location: Canada Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 726	I think Pan.'s are nice. They have a style that really is unique. But, the Speedy's and Sub's will always be in style. They are classics.

15 December 2006, 03:29 PM	#16
DIVER4USN "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: JASON Location: Chesapeake, VA Watch: 116660 Posts: 183	Adrian, Thanks for posting the pic. Great watch; which I will refer to as "timeless" as to avoid the age thing.

15 December 2006, 03:41 PM	#18
DIVER4USN "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: JASON Location: Chesapeake, VA Watch: 116660 Posts: 183	Adrian, I now realize you were talking about your misprint in the previous post. Should make you feel good about your age. I am 31 and overlooked the obvious!

15 December 2006, 09:59 PM	#19
AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Omega and Rolex This is a frequent thread in my watch collecting profile.Omega,Rolex,Omega,Rolex etc etc. As I don't have a big budget I normally only have the one watch at a time and when it is an Omega it will be a Seamaster. Ist Omega I owned was an Ian Thorpe LE followed by a 2254.50.00 a co-axial Bond GMT was next, and finally my White GMT, Each time between the Omegas Ihave had Rolex Submariners or GMT Masters.I would dearly love to keep some but as I said before I am on a budget. Aaron

15 December 2006, 11:29 PM	#21
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I don't wanna be 31 again unless I can take my 44 year old brain with me.

15 December 2006, 11:36 PM	#22
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 38,115	I'm having too much fun at 63 to want to be 31 again. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

16 December 2006, 04:30 PM	#25
AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Thanks Steve.

16 December 2006, 06:56 PM	#26
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	When I get fed up of this Rollie.... ...I'll switch over to this one!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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