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Degas · 5 January 2014, 05:41 PM

http://www.omegawatches.com/collecti...23123422206001

T. Ferguson · 5 January 2014, 05:50 PM

Why, because it has day/date functions?

Degas · 5 January 2014, 06:05 PM

because the day function is almost identical..

T. Ferguson · 5 January 2014, 06:11 PM

No, I don't think it's a copycat.

padi56 · 5 January 2014, 06:17 PM

If the original poster thinks that Omega watches is anything like the Rolex President he must be living on fantasy Island,or wearing see every watch as a Rolex lookalike spectacle glasses.

MonBK · 5 January 2014, 06:40 PM

It's not even close to a DD.

Degas · 5 January 2014, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

If the original poster thinks that Omega watches is anything like the Rolex President he must be living on fantasy Island,or wearing see every watch as a Rolex lookalike spectacle glasses.

J. Alan · 5 January 2014, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

If the original poster thinks that Omega watches is anything like the Rolex President he must be living on fantasy Island,or wearing see every watch as a Rolex lookalike spectacle glasses.

Holy Crap, Padi!! Repeat after me Robbie Burn's tune "Auld Lang Syne":

"May unusual posts be forgotten ................

Happy 2014 from Canada!

J. Alan

Speedbird-1 · 5 January 2014, 08:20 PM

To my untutored eye they are quite similar, so, which came first, the Rolex Cosmograph or the Omega Speedmaster? On a purely superficial basis, without going into the technical differences, of which I'm sure there are many, would one have been designed without the other. It's the overall design philosophy I'm thinking of.
Did Rolex pull a Speedmaster apart and then design the Cosmograph just like Toyota did with the Benz W124 and then designed the Lexus LS400.

padi56 · 5 January 2014, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

To my untutored eye they are quite similar, so, which came first, the Rolex Cosmograph or the Omega Speedmaster? On a purely superficial basis, without going into the technical differences, of which I'm sure there are many, would one have been designed without the other. It's the overall design philosophy I'm thinking of.
Did Rolex pull a Speedmaster apart and then design the Cosmograph just like Toyota did with the Benz W124 and then designed the Lexus LS400.

You could say the same for most any product today take the car industry many cars share the same floor pan and many mechanics,only difference body shape and name on the boot or bonnet.And even Rolex take the Blancpain fifty fathom released a full 9 months before the first retail sub now they did look remarkably similar.And can assure they were far more similar than the original posters Omega which IMHO has no similarity to the President except they are made from gold.

TempoKing · 5 January 2014, 09:06 PM

I can see why you ask, perhaps because the synonymous to you (maybe a relative)
famous painter Degas first job was that of a registered copyist in the Louvre Museum..?
Smile Degas :-)

bayerische · 5 January 2014, 09:24 PM

They have the same "complication" but I wouldn't say that's a DD copy.

dysondiver · 5 January 2014, 09:29 PM

to be fair , theres only so much you can do with three hands and two windows,,,, so i can see the op point , however , i do like the date at 6 , very symmetrical , while not a direct copy , i think its all the nicer that it stands in its own right.

SearChart · 5 January 2014, 10:06 PM

Not this again...

HL65 · 5 January 2014, 10:26 PM

Face palm worthy but how about a good old fashion head bang.

Rashid.bk · 5 January 2014, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

If the original poster thinks that Omega watches is anything like the Rolex President he must be living on fantasy Island,or wearing see every watch as a Rolex lookalike spectacle glasses.

As for the original poster:

Degas · 6 January 2014, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TempoKing

I can see why you ask, perhaps because the synonymous to you (maybe a relative)
famous painter Degas first job was that of a registered copyist in the Louvre Museum..?
Smile Degas :-)

Indeed.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Edgar-Dega...ers&id=6252498

Jack T · 6 January 2014, 12:47 AM

While there are similar features and complications, no more so than many other brands and models, certainly not a copycat. By the way, it is a beautiful watch, technically sound and very well made, a worthy piece.

cali kid · 6 January 2014, 12:59 AM

Sorry but I don't see it, they look nothing alike and if all you've got is a day window it sure doesn't = a copycat!

Reu · 6 January 2014, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Face palm worthy but how about a good old fashion head bang.

vintagewaferthin · 6 January 2014, 01:07 AM

Looks nothing like a DD.

eeh100773 · 6 January 2014, 01:25 AM

No way my friend! 👎

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KBM · 6 January 2014, 04:42 AM

I can see where you are coming from, but still find them quite different. The friendliness level on our forum, however, seems to be diminishing for some reason.

GB-man · 6 January 2014, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauebm

I can see where you are coming from, but still find them quite different. The friendliness level on our forum, however, seems to be diminishing for some reason.

I think people, myself included, spend too much time here and thus get tired of reading the same threads over and over.

Solution: Rolex shall release new watches twice a year in order to keep us occupied and on topic.

Speedbird-1 · 6 January 2014, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauebm

I can see where you are coming from, but still find them quite different. The friendliness level on our forum, however, seems to be diminishing for some reason.

I agree my friend, I agree, and I don't get it.
There are some quite agressive responses from the more senior members here.
We can't all 'know it all'.

Roller07 · 6 January 2014, 07:09 AM

Not even close.

superdog · 6 January 2014, 07:29 AM

I absolutely love the aqua terra.

They have some really awesome. Iterations.

My favorite omega. Easy.

mr.president1 · 6 January 2014, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Degas

because the day function is almost identical..

Lol... Not even close to a DD day wheel unless you count letters as being too close

HL65 · 6 January 2014, 07:41 AM

I will rephrase my answer from the head bang to I personally don't see any resemblance whatsoever. To me they look like totally different watches without any similar traits although similar functions. I love the DD and own one and have owned many over the years and truly appreciate it's design. The Omega shown above does nothing for me. Sorry to the OP if the headbang or face palm worthy comment was not nice as I meant no harm by it.

Wesley Crusher · 6 January 2014, 07:49 AM

Total copycat. How dare somebody copy Rolex. Rolex is the greatest company of all time and created everything in the watch world.

5 January 2014, 05:41 PM	#1
Degas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Middle Posts: 878	President copycat? http://www.omegawatches.com/collecti...23123422206001

5 January 2014, 05:50 PM	#2
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Why, because it has day/date functions? __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

5 January 2014, 06:11 PM	#4
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	No, I don't think it's a copycat. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

5 January 2014, 06:17 PM	#5
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,022	If the original poster thinks that Omega watches is anything like the Rolex President he must be living on fantasy Island,or wearing see every watch as a Rolex lookalike spectacle glasses. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder Last edited by padi56; 5 January 2014 at 08:51 PM..

5 January 2014, 09:24 PM	#12
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	They have the same "complication" but I wouldn't say that's a DD copy. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

5 January 2014, 06:05 PM	#3
Degas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Middle Posts: 878	because the day function is almost identical..

5 January 2014, 06:40 PM	#6
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	It's not even close to a DD.

5 January 2014, 08:20 PM	#9
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,426	To my untutored eye they are quite similar, so, which came first, the Rolex Cosmograph or the Omega Speedmaster? On a purely superficial basis, without going into the technical differences, of which I'm sure there are many, would one have been designed without the other. It's the overall design philosophy I'm thinking of. Did Rolex pull a Speedmaster apart and then design the Cosmograph just like Toyota did with the Benz W124 and then designed the Lexus LS400.

5 January 2014, 09:06 PM	#11
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	I can see why you ask, perhaps because the synonymous to you (maybe a relative) famous painter Degas first job was that of a registered copyist in the Louvre Museum..? Smile Degas :-)

5 January 2014, 09:29 PM	#13
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	to be fair , theres only so much you can do with three hands and two windows,,,, so i can see the op point , however , i do like the date at 6 , very symmetrical , while not a direct copy , i think its all the nicer that it stands in its own right.

5 January 2014, 10:26 PM	#15
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,984	Face palm worthy but how about a good old fashion head bang. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

6 January 2014, 12:47 AM	#18
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	While there are similar features and complications, no more so than many other brands and models, certainly not a copycat. By the way, it is a beautiful watch, technically sound and very well made, a worthy piece. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

6 January 2014, 12:59 AM	#19
cali kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Trevor Location: Monterey Co. Ca. Watch: 16610, 16613, 024 Posts: 439	Sorry but I don't see it, they look nothing alike and if all you've got is a day window it sure doesn't = a copycat! __________________

6 January 2014, 01:07 AM	#21
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	Looks nothing like a DD.

6 January 2014, 01:25 AM	#22
eeh100773 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: "Fast" Eddie Location: Asbury Park NJ Watch: 14060 T Series '96 Posts: 1,482	No way my friend! 👎 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @clocksontherocks

6 January 2014, 04:42 AM	#23
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,451	I can see where you are coming from, but still find them quite different. The friendliness level on our forum, however, seems to be diminishing for some reason.

6 January 2014, 07:09 AM	#26
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	Not even close.

6 January 2014, 07:29 AM	#27
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,827	I absolutely love the aqua terra. They have some really awesome. Iterations. My favorite omega. Easy. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

6 January 2014, 07:41 AM	#29
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,984	I will rephrase my answer from the head bang to I personally don't see any resemblance whatsoever. To me they look like totally different watches without any similar traits although similar functions. I love the DD and own one and have owned many over the years and truly appreciate it's design. The Omega shown above does nothing for me. Sorry to the OP if the headbang or face palm worthy comment was not nice as I meant no harm by it. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

6 January 2014, 07:49 AM	#30
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Total copycat. How dare somebody copy Rolex. Rolex is the greatest company of all time and created everything in the watch world.

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