K kkqd1337with omega restarting their ad campaigns for these watches, I hear they are now 'being delivered to omega boutiques' in the UK from their chat person on their website. anyone seen one yet? any confirmed purchases any where in the world yet?
If I follow your logic, then how was upgrading to a more complex dial from gen 1 to gen 2, then AGAIN in gen 3 cost cutting?
It just doesn't make sense logically or fiscally. Upgrading to a teak style dial, and then tweaking the teak dial to be horizontal doesn't seem very wise if they were trying to cut cost on dial manufacturing.
It's change for the sake of change (a common criticism of Omega).
L LC23I generally like then. The dial is a really nice sunburst effect and the all polished case is different to the regular AT line as well. Personally the saffron dial isn't for me. I think it works best on the green, sand or terracotta. I'll probably end up with the sand or terracotta dial at some point. I'd have to go back and have another look.
K kkqd1337So I have decided to go Rolex - hopefully will pick it up this week.
Are you already on "the list" and did the Rolex AD say the watch is arriving? Otherwise, good luck with trying to get a new Explorer at retail price.
K kkqd1337Well..... I have been contemplating which watch to get since about Jan.
My journey started with wanting an AT shade either the orange or red, but they were not available; I was still interested in the classic ATs but I at least wanted to compare them before I purchased. So I held off, and in the mean time, research and YouTube videos led me to the rolex explorer. But I didn't even bother asking visiting an AD about one due to all the negative online content about Rolex.
Then after I saw the news about watches and wonders I went to an AD, actually to have a look at new Tudor BB54 last month. After a bit of chat they said they could get me Explorer 'sooner than you think', and got a text message on Friday saying they had one for me, and will pick it up when I get a chance this week.
So I only waited 5 weeks. From what they told me I think availability is improving at least for the 'less desirable' Rolexes.
But anyway, like I said this would be my "first ‘luxury’ watch" and I intend to keep it a lifetime. And I think for people like me waiting to get what you want is worth it in the end.
Wow, only 5 weeks waiting time and with no purchase history. Maybe things really are starting to improve. Or the salesperson just liked the look of you 😁
Either way, congrats and remember to post pictures or it never happened 😉
K kkqd1337So… I was too excited and managed to rearrange my work day and am just on my way home with my new explorer.
I don’t want to sound like I am trolling omega forums with my Rolex decision. But I just thought it would be useful to others who, like me, are/were also looking at the AT shades range because they are nose to nose on price. I started off wanting the AT but this is where I ended up.
K kkqd1337i agree with all the chat here.
i am delighted with my explorer. cant stop staring at it. i was extremely fortunate to find an excellent AD with excellent staff. and i suppose it is partly a right place, right time situation.
