Firstly, I've been registered here in the forum for less than two years. Secondly, you can see from the number of posts I've made that I'm not as active here as some others during this period, so it's possible to overlook something like that.
Do I have to apologize for that?
I am interested in Omega watches.
That's why I didn't search the forum for other watch brands.
I used the same example as Archer used. Both forums have discussions on a variety of brands. Seems to me someone using the username overpricedseiko on TRF is at the least goading the members, at at worst is trolling. If all Standy did was use that username, but was otherwise engaging the discussions in good faith, then he shouldn't have been banned. Folks have been banned from this forum when it becomes clear they're here just to troll. My experience at TRF has always been good. Are there some who are over the top about Rolex...yes. But I have seen plenty of threads praising other brands over Rolex, including many who prefer a Speedmaster over the Daytona.
I would actually not pick one from this list at all
Hi omega friends,
This is my first post on the forum and I certainly have learned a lot from visiting the site.
I would like your opinions regarding choosing a one and only.
Some background: This would be my first luxury watch and I would wear it as a daily. I’m am almost 60 and generally wear casual clothing and scrubs at work. My wrist size is 7.5 inches.
Ideally, would like a watch with a date, display case back, and at least 100m WR. Some of the candidates are lacking in these criteria.
Watches I’m considering:
1. Rolex Air King
I’m on and eternal wait list (9 months) for this. My son is a commercial pilot so would be a good watch to pass down, I like the bracelet and interesting face.
2. Grand Seiko Lake Suwa 021
Love the accuracy of the movement and quality of the watch face. Lume would be nice and not sure about the no micro adjustment bracelet .
3. Aqua Terra 41mm black lacquer or teak face.
. Would likely wear on rubber strap. Lots of good qualities but not sure about the legibility of the lume and the teak deck face doesn’t appeal very much to me. Also, this watch is quite blingy. I would prefer a more understated watch.
4. Speedmaster 3861 sapphire
Doesn’t meet many of the criteria but this watch is special. Love the tool nature of this but not sure about water resistance, manual wind and lack of large seconds hand.
So which one!
Your opinions and thoughts are appreciated in advance.
Choose the watch you enjoy the most and forget about all the opinions you’ll read in this thread. You’re the one that has to live with it 👍
Having said that, in my most humble opinion, that Air King is one ugly watch. That’s coming from a place of me absolutely loving the original reference and its sleek variations. Where the Rolex design team pulled that bloated mess is beyond me. For a visual example, here is an original next to the updated version…
And one on my 7” wrist.
