A few years ago I owned and was very happy with my GO no date pictured here. A close friend talked me out of it when I was raising funds for a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Since then, the one hole in my collection has been a great all rounder, a little dressy a little sporty, that can go with a suit or a nice pair of jeans. So I'm no stranger to the quality of the GO.
I was actually shocked how much I liked the Omega when I happened into a newly opened Omega store. I had been ready to order the GO date but ...Having owned several vintage Omegas in the past including an all original pie pan Constellation I was very attracted to the Globemaster. Prior to this I had only seen a photo of it and was mildly curious at best. In the flesh, it was a whole different story. The contrast between the bezel and the brushed case surfaces along with the architecture of the dial really caught my eye.
So my decision is very much based on aesthetics as well as durability. I understand some will question the difference in price as a concern but I'm lucky enough for it not to be an issue. The process continues.