Hi all,

Recently I've been looking into buying an omega quartz watch.
However, none of the designs I've seen so far have really wowed me.
I really like the design of the 2503.33 version with the blue hands but I do not wish to spend so much to buy the automatic version. Is there a quartz version?

 

Blasphemy! You think you'll get away with buying a battery powered watch, and you might for a few years...... and then......

 

It's mostly because of price. I mostly just like the reputation behind Omega and to be quite honest, the sweeping motion of an automatic doesn't justify spending almost spending double of a standard ticking quartz.

So far it looks like I might just be settling on the newer omega teak dial quartz ref # 23110396006001Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network for around $1700

 

haha. to be quite honest I know I will be ok with a battery one because I don't wear a watch daily and having to re-adjust the time every single time I decide to wear it has proven to be too annoying. Hence why I am selling my current automatic ones

 

I know I will lose a couple hundred if I try to re-sell the quartz, is an auto that much of a difference in depreciation?
Realistically, I won't be looking to sell whatever next big purchase watch I get. I generally am not too picky of whatever I choose and I know flipping will only lose me more money.

 

One thing no one has mentioned is that servicing for the quartz will be less frequent (for the movement anyway) and will cost less. In fact it's often cheaper to put a new movement in rather than service it...this may help offset some of the drop in value over the time you own the watch.

No matter what arguments are made by others, the watch has to suit your needs and lifestyle, and if that means quartz, then get quartz.

Cheers, Al

 

That's why I got rid of my triple date.

 

A few of my beaters are Quartz and makes it so easy to pick one after days or weeks without wearing it to throw it on at 4 in the morning and get going.

 

If you want quartz buy Casio or Seiko as everyday or beater. Omega quartz is like owning a Ferrari with a Ford engine. But of course it is all subjective. As long as you do your homework.

 

great input, thanks for that. definitely another point that backs my initial reaction to buy a quartz

 

i have done research and that seems to be the consensus. unfortunately i am going for a high-end look because my job demands it (investment banking). my colleagues have watches that are leagues above omega and im ok with not being at their level, but i do now realize that i need one with some brand recognition so i dont get snuffed and looked down upon. it's unfortunate but its the nature of the environment here.

 

I've never read such a load of bollocks on a watch forum before.

 

If Omega had stayed away from Quartz they may of remained independent like Rolex and JLC rather than relyng on the mercy of a bank merger. The winners of quartz have been Seiko and Citizen that mass produced this simple technology for the practical daily wearer. But I can make this statement without the need for foul language.

 

They embraced it with caution and not to the detrement of their mechanical models.The Oyster quartz did not overshadow what they were famous for in the first place.

 

Awarded post of the week .

 

Obviously never seen some of the posts at "that other place" then.

And please desist with the fowl language.

<Foul language, foul language? Better not get me started then......................>


And on a constructive note for the OP's benefit. If the quartz watch suits your budget and meets your requirements in looks, functionality and wearability then I see no problem with it. And if anybody snubs you because they noticed the second hand ticking in 1 second increments instead of 1/5th of a second, tell them they've got bad breath.