I do like the look of the hesalite more...
Dear @jcmartinez98
My Dad & Brothers are watch collectors too. Why cant woman wear large watches ? If guys dig small watches why cant i do the same with big watches ? Sorry to disappoint You but i'm not exactly your dainty or bling2 poster girl from next door. I've watches ranging from 26 mm i think to 45.5 /48 ...Wait a minute...i can also pull it off wearing my G Shock Rangeman GW9400...! Thats a 55.2 x 53.5 x 18.2 mm tool that can double up as a slash weapon across the Face !!!...You didnt see that coming did you...? [emoji41]
Younger generations in South East Asian Nations tend to wear oversized watches..thats why lots of Western Tourists are rather surprised to see the watches on local ladies... I will tell you something else..It's just a weird habit but i always wear 3/4 mechanical watches a day ( i dont need a watch winder ) switching from one to another every 6/8 hrs ! I Kid You Not , Sir ...!
Man, a daily beater for less than $9k. I LOVE where your head's at....
In all seriousness the SM300 MC is damn near perfect for a daily watch in my eyes. Straight lugs, matte dial, non-applied indices, modern case and movement tech, no date. I don't mind the dial as I think the color works strictly as an aesthetic choice and I don't subscribe to the thought that Omegas trying to "fake age" or "faux vintage" the piece. The only real negative is the 15mm thickness - while it feels a bit thinner on the wrist it's still too much.
But if you're looking for even simpler alternatives for a modern do everything piece why not stray from the Swiss? Nomos Ahoi Atlantik, GS (as you mentioned) or Sinn 556. As for reliability, I'll pit Seiko against Rolex any day of the week.
I already have a Seamaster 300MC...which I only ever use on bond nato. Ref grand seiko vs rolex for reliability look at the service intervals and warranty...
I already have a Seamaster 300MC...which I only ever use on bond nato.
Urrgggg. The new Explorer looks great until you compare it to the real thing.
The applied markers are the only thing holding me back on this. I'll have to see it in the flesh, but I just wonder if a new Railmaster with non applied, lume filled cut outs and a shot blasted dial, as per the 300, would blow it away.
I dream.... one day! @yinzerniner any progress on identifying the supplier for Omega's regular nylon NATOs?
Or just trust yourself and go with Rolex
-Lollipop seconds hand - I know it's not historically accurate, I just love it! Actually, that might be overkill....
Not yet, but still trying! However unlike the JR Natos and straps I believe the Omega nylon natos are wholly assembled by Omega. The hardware is definitely manufactured by Omega which is the tough part, as you only need to stitch up the strap material and laser poke some tang holes to complete the strap.
Dear @jcmartinez98
My Dad & Brothers are watch collectors too. Why cant woman wear large watches ? If guys dig small watches why cant i do the same with big watches ? Sorry to disappoint You but i'm not exactly your dainty or bling2 poster girl from next door. I've watches ranging from 26 mm i think to 45.5 /48 ...Wait a minute...i can also pull it off wearing my G Shock Rangeman GW9400...! Thats a 55.2 x 53.5 x 18.2 mm tool that can double up as a slash weapon across the Face !!!...You didnt see that coming did you...? [emoji41]
Younger generations in South East Asian Nations tend to wear oversized watches..thats why lots of Western Tourists are rather surprised to see the watches on local ladies... I will tell you something else..It's just a weird habit but i always wear 3/4 mechanical watches a day ( i dont need a watch winder ) switching from one to another every 6/8 hrs ! I Kid You Not , Sir ...!
If Ms. Fox is a young lady who has yet to reach adulthood, she shouldn't feel obligated to post photos of herself at all. Let her remain a young woman of mystery 馃榾
Dear @Riviera Paradise
It's really a Fascinating Wealth of knowledge watching all The Gladiators here battling in out on the Colosseum [emoji14]
Man, a daily beater for less than $9k. I LOVE where your head's at....
In all seriousness the SM300 MC is damn near perfect for a daily watch in my eyes. Straight lugs, matte dial, non-applied indices, modern case and movement tech, no date. I don't mind the dial as I think the color works strictly as an aesthetic choice and I don't subscribe to the thought that Omegas trying to "fake age" or "faux vintage" the piece. The only real negative is the 15mm thickness - while it feels a bit thinner on the wrist it's still too much.
But if you're looking for even simpler alternatives for a modern do everything piece why not stray from the Swiss? Nomos Ahoi Atlantik, GS (as you mentioned) or Sinn 556. As for reliability, I'll pit Seiko against Rolex any day of the week.
I'll have to see it in the flesh, but I just wonder if a new Railmaster with non applied, lume filled cut outs and a shot blasted dial, as per the 300, would blow it away.
That's not convincing. Omega would never find enough space on the case for the obligatory Class 4 laser radiation warning label. There would also need to be a little gas/smoke dispenser to make the beam visible. Now that might just be possible on a Breitling Emergency.
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I so hoped that Omega would launch a Railmaster with your description during Basel 2016, following on from the success of the SM300MCand if they had included some derivative of the Tresor hand-wound movement, I would have rushed out to buy it....and in that configuration with a vintage dial...it would have 馃槨massacred/obliterated馃槨 the new 2016 Explorer 1.
For me the "Railmaster" branding would also have emotional meaning as I have always been a railway / model railway fan and my kids have now become interested in my stored away Flesichmann locos and Noch/Faller sets.馃榾
Unfortunately I got feedback from my local Omega boutique that a new Railmaster apparently won麓t happen any time soon....so another cul de sac there mate.馃檨 I suppose miracles do happen....let麓s keep on praying.
I wonder if some of the issues and criticisms coming from a lot of long time Omega fans is due to this year's line up not necessarily catering towards the traditionalists line of taste? For instance, there is quite a bit of admiration mentioned in this thread for the updated Explorer for refining its classic looks. Personally, it does nothing for me.
As someone relatively new to appreciating well made mechanical watches, I'm quite enamored with several of Omega's reveals. Specifically, with their PO line. Perhaps one could extrapolate that the brand's aim this year was geared more towards grabbing the attention of newer aficionados? There doesn't seem to be much debate regarding the actual movements and quality of these new lines but on the aesthetics.
I suspect their marketing aim is to attempt to hold on to many whom enjoy their traditional pieces while growing market share by snagging newer people as well. I'm of the thinking that we'll all have our own model lines which make us smile and we can all enjoy the Omega umbrella together simultaneously.
That's my tree hugging hippy dippy .02c anyway 馃榾
