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4 different Omega's, which one would you choose?

  1. cvrle1 Aug 13, 2016

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    Looking around and found 4 different modern Omega watches that I like the most (out of many). I wouldnt mind getting one of them at some point in time, but would like to know which one would you recommend, and what would be considered a best buy of sorts. I am working under the assumption that price difference between all is +-$500 max.

    Watch 1: Seamaster Aqua Terra 251.30
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    Watch 2: Speedmaster Moon 3575.20
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    Watch 3: Speedmaster Broad Arrow 3551.20
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    Watch 4: Railmaster 2502.52
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    What would be fair price for each? Looking on eBay and around, sold ones are hard to find, so I am kinda in the dark in this regard.
    Thanks for the help
     
  2. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Aug 13, 2016

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    The black sheep would be my choice.
     
  3. Willem023 Aug 13, 2016

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    +1
     
  4. omegastar Aug 13, 2016

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    + 2
     
  5. Steve88M3 Aug 13, 2016

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    Plus 3
     
  6. Andreas Aug 13, 2016

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    Most probably the 3rd.
    btw the ref. no of the seamaster is wrong. that models ref. is 2512.30.00 :thumbsup:
     
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  7. dx009 Aug 13, 2016

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    Aqua Terra or Railmaster for me... ::shy::
     
  8. Huus Aug 13, 2016

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    The Railmaster is my preferred choice. Well ahead of the rest.
     
  9. Longbow Aug 13, 2016

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    If these were really the only watches to choose from and it was going to be my first Omega I would go for the Seamaster as it ticks more boxes (for me); the improved water resistance compared to my Speedmaster triple date would be particularly welcome. Did you consider a Planet Ocean Chrono with screw-lockable pushers?

    If it had to fit my existing Omega collection then the Railmaster by a big margin.
     
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  10. padders Oooo subtitles! Aug 13, 2016

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    The AT chrono looks all wrong. In fact I think all Omega Chronos barring the Speedmaster line look wrong. The Railmaster looks great but lacks a date so for me it is 2&3. 2 is manual wind so I would plump for 3. In fact I already did and have the co-ax 1957 version.
     
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  11. ulackfocus Aug 13, 2016

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    None of them are old enough for me.
     
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  12. SamQue Aug 13, 2016

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    Watch 3 for me. Love the broad arrows indices and lately I've been wanting a watch with the moon phase complication. Nice group.
     
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  13. Interstatetime Aug 13, 2016

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    The small subdials of all of the chrono's bother me. They just don't do much for me. I think the Railmaster is really good looking for a modern re-do. It would be the Railmaster for me. I would be proud to wear it.

    JohnCote
     
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  14. al128 unsolicited co-moderation giverer Aug 13, 2016

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    +1 to a degree that make the watches look fake...

    I'd go pre owned and have other people take the 40% hit ;)
     
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  15. Civilguy007 Aug 13, 2016

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    You had a nice theme going there: white dial, blue metallic hands, chronograph with date. Then you lost focus when you caught a glimpse of the Black Beauty...the woes of watch collecting.

    So first you must decide if you want to tick a bunch of boxes or go with simple elegance. It's never an easy decision.

    Last year, I picked up several Omegas including the Railmaster and the Speedy Moonphase which, incidentally, is the only manual wind on your list. Loved them both. But when home repairs demanded some quick cash, the RM remains on my wrist. The Moonphase sold for $3175.

    Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
     
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  16. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Aug 13, 2016

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    ...and I am too old for all of them
     
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  17. tpatta Happily spending my daughter’s inheritance Aug 13, 2016

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    Railmaster. Just classic.
     
  18. SeanO Aug 13, 2016

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    Railmaster
     
  19. westmtn Aug 13, 2016

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    Agree with the rest. If I have to pick from those 4 it would be the railmaster.
     
  20. up1911fan Aug 13, 2016

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    Of those, the Railmaster.