Omega overshadowed by Rolex

gbesq

If I were to purchase a Rolex, the Datejust 41 would be my pick of the litter, but I respectfully disagree that it bests all competitors. Omega’s Globemaster can give the DJ a run for its money and then some. Omega’s METAS certified co-axial caliber 8900, display case back with Omega’s observatory medallion set into the sapphire, magnetic resistance to 15,000 gauss, scratch proof tungsten carbide bezel, quick set hour function and that gorgeous pie pan dial.

Walrus

Don’t mind Rolex, I like omega better myself

have you experienced that issue? I had 1 Rolex never got any comments on it. Haven’t received any compliments on my omegas. I have noticed people glancing at my watch occasionally actually the only watch anyone complimented is a movado vizio I have. Anyway I do like Rolex but I prefer omega. People can spend their money on whatever they wish but I don’t think Rolex is that much better than omega to justify the large price difference and hoops required to jump through to obtain one. Even buying the speedy I was thinking damn I could do some nice home improvements with this money.
Rolex has done an excellent job marketing. I’ve read that coke is one of the most (as in Coca-Cola I should say) recognizable English words in the world behind OK. Talk about great marketing. The Rolex name is up there in brands known across the world. I was going to post an article I read about it and I think they had it between 20-30 but don’t quote me on that. It’s a companies dream.

I would never kick a Rolex out of bed and I can see why people prefer them. They do make some beautiful watches, even the steel they use is beautiful, I forget the name of the steel but damn it looks nice. I’m going to stop talking about Rolex now it’s making me feel a certain way.

Walrus

Don’t mind Rolex, I like omega better myself

have you experienced that issue? I had 1 Rolex never got any comments on it. Haven’t received any compliments on my omegas. I have noticed people glancing at my watch occasionally actually the only watch anyone complimented is a movado vizio I have. Anyway I do like Rolex but I prefer omega. People can spend their money on whatever they wish but I don’t think Rolex is that much better than omega to justify the large price difference and hoops required to jump through to obtain one. Even buying the speedy I was thinking damn I could do some nice home improvements with this money.
Rolex has done an excellent job marketing. I’ve read that coke is one of the most (as in Coca-Cola I should say) recognizable English words in the world behind OK. Talk about great marketing. The Rolex name is up there in brands known across the world. I was going to post an article I read about it and I think they had it between 20-30 but don’t quote me on that. It’s a companies dream.

I would never kick a Rolex out of bed and I can see why people prefer them. They do make some beautiful watches, even the steel they use is beautiful, I forget the name of the steel but damn it looks nice. I’m going to stop talking about Rolex now it’s making me feel a certain way.

Dsloan

Sorry, I didn't mean to be proscriptive about who should own Rolex. What I mean to say is that Rolex so strongly communicates wealth and status to the average person that it can create a barrier between myself and others. If I'm meeting with someone and my watch costs as much as half a year's rent for their family, then I think it is likely to inhibit my ability to build a relationship with that person and get them to trust me. For better or worse, I don't have that concern when wearing an Omega. I'm sure that Omega would prefer that they had the brand recognition and status of Rolex, but, it's kept me from grabbing an Explorer I that I know I'd really enjoy on a personal level.

Gav1967

I find it's not unusual for someone to notice and comment on a watch i am wearing.
The difference is that;-
if it is an Omega it is normally another watch enthusiast who notices and wants to chat about it.
If it's a Rolex then it is more often someone who recognises the status symbol it is perceived to represent, knows little about the watch but wants one.

Make of that what you will. No judgement from me. I like what I like and wear what I like !

STANDY

See I have this same thing always when I get a Donar Kebab

do I get the chicken or do I get the Lamb.

Both are mighty tasty 😀

BlackTalon

Great parallel to the Omega-Rolex debate. You get the pork, which is head and shoulders above the chicken and lamb. Just like A.LS, PP, etc. and often considered to be in a higher class than Omega and Rolex.

Togri v. 2.0

Here is a kebab I had a while back. The place have won a prize for best kebabs in Copenhagen several years in a row. Reeeeaallly good.

Love when they use fermented cabbage 👍