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17 October 2019, 09:40 AM | #31 |
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Own both, and others, but I do understand how people are brand loyal to a point.
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17 October 2019, 09:45 AM | #32 |
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I own both but gravitate to rolex when deciding what to wear (between the two)- both are great brands, Rolex just feels more special on my wrist.
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17 October 2019, 10:15 AM | #34 |
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I’m wearing a Rolex at the moment, so there’s that.
But I so far prefer Omega it’s not even a contest. When I see a Rolex on someone I’m thinking “okay, that guy might know watches. He might be an enthusiast. But he’s likely a douche bag that bought into the marketing”. When I see an Omega on someone I’m thinking “okay, that guy might have gotten lucky. However, he’s probably a cool dude with a true appreciation for the watch”.
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17 October 2019, 10:27 AM | #35 |
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Vintage Omega is da bomb
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17 October 2019, 10:31 AM | #36 |
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I own both. Love both case styles of the omega and rolex. I find that my omega’s offer a more sportier look to my attire even though rolex can pull it all off anyways
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Get one of each you wont be disappointed.
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17 October 2019, 11:02 PM | #38 |
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I have both and have always valued diversity in my collection. I have had breitlling, IWC, chopard, seiko, citizen, hamilton, etc. lately and largely due to the emphasis on wrist presence by Rolex, gravitate more to omega’s offerings now days.
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18 October 2019, 08:11 AM | #40 |
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I have a Rolex GMT and a omega speedmaster professional (and a 1957 seamaster)
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18 October 2019, 08:21 AM | #41 |
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Or perhaps that indicates only that one brand has been far more astute than the other at branding.
The average person in the street thinks that Rolex is the epitome of the high end watch when in reality Rolex is arguably really the king of the tool watch category for the most part.
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18 October 2019, 08:24 AM | #42 |
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Always keeping my eye open for my first Omega. Haven’t found it yet. Not a fan of skeleton hands, not a fan of that He release valve at 10:00 and think the moon watch is too delicate. So I’m still looking. Not actively, but keeping an open mind. I am interested in the world time that will be hitting dealers soon. I think it’s a 43, which should fit me nicely. We’ll see.
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18 October 2019, 08:47 AM | #43 |
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I’m happy to own both ,
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18 October 2019, 04:34 PM | #44 |
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I have both. I love Rolex watches and they feel special but so does omega. I have the Apollo 8 ceramic and it’s like nothing Rolex would ever do and the finishing on the ceramic is out of this world.
I tend not to worry too much about resale, but as watches I love both equally and there is certainly a place in anyone’s collection for both. I always think those that only do one brand potentially miss out on some fantastic pieces. Variety is what it’s about for me. |
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I too have both, but really, come on brother!
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19 October 2019, 12:25 PM | #47 |
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One big difference is you can walk into an AD today and easily buy a new Omega (... maybe even with a bit of a discount on the MSRP).
Try getting a new SS Rolex at an AD. Good luck. |
20 October 2019, 03:54 PM | #48 |
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both have their own appeal
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20 October 2019, 11:15 PM | #49 |
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The only thing that I think is objectively true is that Rolex watches in general hold their resale value much better. The way to avoid that is to buy Omega watches on the resale market. My Omegas were pre-owned. The Bond SMP had never been worn. Not everyone wants to buy a pre-owned watch, though.
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21 October 2019, 08:14 AM | #50 |
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Currently both make outstanding watches. Both have made iconic watches as well. Take away the resale argument (which is dumb especially if you never plan on reselling) then it's even more obvious that both brands are tops. Buy & wear what you like. All else is nonsense.
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21 October 2019, 08:55 AM | #51 |
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I think they are very similar in feel and fit, but I do like that Omega are more daring with their aesthetics and make more flamboyant colours and styles, but then Rolexes, by being more conservative, are generally better balanced.
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21 October 2019, 09:28 AM | #53 |
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21 October 2019, 08:22 PM | #54 |
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I have both.
Rolex = Jewelry Omega = functional wearability Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
21 October 2019, 09:04 PM | #55 |
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I have both.
Speedmaster Pro aside, I prefer Rolex's offerings, think Omega technology is at least as good, quality is equivalent, and prefer Omega's image. That's my $0.02. |
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21 October 2019, 09:24 PM | #57 |
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Here's something that hasn't come up yet, maybe because as far as I can tell it only applies to one Omega watch right now, but it's still worth mentioning.
The new 42mm Seamaster Pro 300 is a great timekeeper (by all reports - I haven't bought one - yet) and a very attractive and wearable watch - at a price point (new) that's a really great value. I'd like to see more of that from Omega.
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22 October 2019, 12:14 AM | #58 | |
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I think that's the perception Rolex wants people to have through their marketing and positioning. Omega is on par with Rolex. Every time I try to buy a Rolex. Something else comes up. 1st time, I was after a Submariner and the 2500c Planet Ocean came up (let go later on due to defects with the movement) 2nd time the IWC Pilot 3717, my favourite all time chronograph Two weeks ago, the submariner got pushed aside again for this Never regretted my decision. The SS shortage made the decision easy time time around, but I still would have gone PO over sub in the end. Fuelled by perception not just quality. Both have models that are of equal standing. I see the SMP comparable to the submariner, the PO to the Seadweller
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Same here. The SMP would be the watch I'd keep if I filed for bankruptcy
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I recall us sporting our 2500's on the forums back in the day, looks like we both upgraded. Stunning watch!
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