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30 January 2010, 11:00 AM | #151 |
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All do respect...This is a Omega forum. You are going to get a Omega camp opinion. Let this thread go and start this on the Rolex forum and it will be fought the same way toward Rolex. This is a "Taste great" vs "Less filling" debate isnt it??????
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Whew...i thought that you were going to quote more from your one souce, Watch Time! And how many sources did you base YOUR point on?? And you even talk down to me about all the multiple sources and books that you have to prove your point! And your source was not even relevant to our discussion (b/w you and me)!
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30 January 2010, 06:45 PM | #153 |
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Not to get off-topic, but is the Daytona an upgrade from a Speedmaster?
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31 January 2010, 04:32 AM | #155 |
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All I know is that if someone threw a Sub and a PO at me, I know which one I would try to catch.
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Lastly, the watch he examined was a 1993 model which was purchased brand new and hadn't been serviced since then. This is a seventeen year old watch, and given Rolex's history of continually updating and improving their movements (as the author notes), it's entirely possible that his concerns have since been fixed; it is unfortunate that he didn't tear down a newer watch. Quote:
Also note that this author too notes the added stability offered by the balance bridge that I noted, so neither of the articles you cite really contradict my statement about the bridge offering additional shock protection over a balance cock. Although having said that, as I've noted elsewhere, ETA movements are not exactly known for being fragile little beasties; I've certainly had no problem whatsoever with any of my ETA-equipped timepieces, except when I exceeded the recommended service interval by a substantial margin, which presumably didn't do that movement a lot of good either, given that it was losing 45 seconds a day by that point. Also also note that Watch Time noted the enhanced stability of the balance bridge over the balance cock: Quote:
As to the 2500, it certainly had its share of early issues (they aren't on Rev C because Revs A and B were flawless, after all), but it seems to have the kinks worked out In the future, once someone has stripped down and photographed a 2500 after missing its servicing interval by > 50%, we can compare the relative reliability, but unfortunately we can't for now. As to Walt Odet's article, this is a review by a Psychologist by trade who dabbled in watchmaking as a hobby of an older version of the Explorer, and afaik its movement has been updated since the time of (perhaps because of) that review; in any case, the fact that one example had obvious QC issues doesn't indicate in and of itself a poor design (in fact its timing performance was first-rate, beating out some much more expensive watches he tested in other essays), only that this particular example shoudn't have left the factory, so Rolex got some deserved egg on face out of that one. BUT, it's important to note that this is a completely different movement than is in the Rolex being discussed here (the Submariner), just as the outstanding Omega Cal. 8500 (which just happens to be the movement in the Hour Vision, a watch that's very high up on my "get" list) is a different movement than is in the Omega being discussed here (the Planet Ocean, which I already *do* own, and love). I'm very happy with my PO, and FWIW picked it over an SS Sub date (though I later picked up a TT Sub date), and frankly in terms of day-to-day timing accuracy, it's fantastic, although it isn't as *consistent* as the Rolexes, both of which exhibit very predictable loss (4130) and gain (3135) of < 1 sec/day, while with the PO it's *normally* +1/day or so, but every once in awhile it gains a bit more. Still, it is markedly more accurate than the SMP I picked up earlier this year, which has settled in around +3 to +4 sec/day, still very accurate and well within COSC specs. Quote:
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5 February 2010, 12:59 AM | #157 |
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To be honest I wouldn't really consider the Sub as an upgrade to a PO, the PO is a great watch. I think the argument over resale value is often mute as a Sub costs more in the first place.
There is oviously a reason the OP still has some reason that a Sub is pulling him in and I think it's just an intangable feeling. To say really that either watch is better than the other is pointless. As far as real world performance both watches do exactly the same, ie they tell the time very well and have a rotating bezel, forget the HRV as it's not important. I have had a few Omega's in the past and have never been able to pick fault with them. But overall I think it's the same with the Sub and any faults that often get addressed by folk will soon be rectified with the updated version. But the Sub will still be priced way higher than a PO. It is very hard to critique any watch as people will always feel any negatives being made are a reflection on their persoanl choices and it always leads to upset. The PO is better value for money, if you want to look at the trade from a purely logical stand point and I am sure most will agree on this. however there is nothing logical about any higher end watch purchase so at the end of the day choose with your heart. |
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Very interesting thread. I'm toying with the idea of adding a Seamaster. I don't think I'm downgrading from a Submariner (which I will NOT sell), but when Omega keeps changing their designs you start to think when will they make their minds up. The wind blows left and they come up with oversized watches, the wind blow right and they add orange. I wanted to add the swordhands Seamaster but Omega has since 'upgraded' it. So even Omega felt compelled to 'upgrade' its Seamaster - again. Nuff said.
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Nice sub! As i wrote above, i much prefer my PO to the sub i just sold, though.
there is something to be said for the classic design of the sub, of course. but in the end, IMO, it's irrelevant whether or not Omega changes their designs. As long as the design for that particular watch is timeless, that's all that matters to me. And most all Omegas have timeless and stylish designs. So, in the end, it comes down to which one you like. More variety...so there's more options to choose which particular one suits you the best. Nothing wrong with that. And , the color orange option is there for a reason. It's a color commonly used for dive watches because orange has been known to have greater staying power (i.e. legibility ) in the water. the doxa sub, one of the most iconic dive watches, is famous for being orange. Quote:
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16 March 2010, 02:00 AM | #161 |
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I just flipped a 45.5mm PO. I lived without it for a day. I then went into my AD and picked up a brand new 42mm PO. I am never going to sell this one. Mark my words, never. I will sell my Tag Carrerra for sure, and possibly flip GMT IIc for a Coke, but never this PO.
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16 March 2010, 10:25 AM | #162 |
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That 3513.50 Speedmaster is, by far, the most attractive watch of your impressive collection. It is far more attractive than the standard speedy--but I am sure hundreds might argue that point to the contrary.
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16 March 2010, 11:02 AM | #163 |
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No IMHO.. Both have a distinct place in terms of history and popularity.. I would like to own a PO even though I have a Sub
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16 March 2010, 01:23 PM | #164 |
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This is compaering BMW to Mercedes IMHO both very well built and respectable in there own right. Omega has never been a company to offer the same design of seamaster for decades they just switch it up thats how they work. And Rolex makes small design changes to a perfect base design.
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17 March 2010, 07:37 PM | #165 |
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i think the Planet Ocean is a better dive watch than Sub date.
looks goes to PO. specs goes to PO. movement could go either way. function goes to PO. with its great lume and orange colors price goes to PO. though i still havent purchased it. im sure that this is my next watch. been sure for 3 months now. |
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