Not sure how having better info on delivery dates at boutiques throughout the world reflects the care taken in the manufacturing/ assembly process. Can you please enlighten me so I have a better understanding?
I care because it shows the amount of attention they pay to their manufacturing techniques in addition to the design.
No doubt their design is very nice. However, such details would reflect how much attention Omega pays to their execution and it shows how much they care and pride they have in their product.
Steve Jobs was famous for the amount of attention he paid to the screws inside the case of his computer that most of his customers will never ever see. And that is one of the reasons why Apple did so well, and that is the reason why he was a game changer.
This will be my first Omega but not my first watch that would constitute as a luxury watch. To me such detail is very important. I drive both a Honda Jazz and a Benz E class. There is a difference in amount of detail they paid to "the unnecessary" and that is the reason why there is a huge price difference as well.
If you refer to the aligned back: AGAIN, this is mechanically pratically not possible, IF you wnat to screw it on with the optimal momentum! I prefer a mechanically optimally tight watch to an aligned back, that has not optimal sealing!! 🤨
I do not see why it is not possible.
Assuming that all the seals are of equal thickness,
1. Control the torque. Using a torque wrench or an equivalent tool.
and
2. Control where the threads starts and ends relatively to where the stamping and groves are.
Once you get one right, you will be able to get all the rest right. Just need to prototype on a few to find the sweet spot.
This is manufacturing, which I think Omega may not have reach to a certain level yet as compared to her competitors
Whereas I think Omega is pretty good in terms of design.
Well I hope to be proven wrong when I turn over my ST and see that it is well aligned.
If you refer to the aligned back: AGAIN, this is mechanically pratically not possible, IF you wnat to screw it on with the optimal momentum! I prefer a mechanically optimally tight watch to an aligned back, that has not optimal sealing!! 🤨
I think you're heading for disappointment to be honest.
I'm hoping the delay is to fix the alignment issue.
As long as its sealed tight, it's no fuss. This is another one of them questions that reminds me of having the crown logo upright when screwed in.
I know of a forumer in a another forum, who had an Oris 65 diver whose five minute markers was slightly not aligned with the hour markers.
That slight misalignment does not affect time keeping but it ruins the enjoyment of their customers when they use their watch.
Anyway, He wrote in to Oris, and Oris had it fixed for free.
This small action shows how much pride Oris placed in delivering good quality products to their customers.
Not only that, through this action, Oris got herself one genuine passionate active customer/promoter.
I know of a forumer in a another forum, who had an Oris 65 diver whose five minute markers was slightly not aligned with the hour markers.
That slight misalignment does not affect time keeping but it ruins the enjoyment of their customers when they use their watch.
Anyway, He wrote in to Oris, and Oris had it fixed for free.
This small action shows how much pride Oris placed in delivering good quality products to their customers.
Not only that, through this action, Oris got herself one genuine passionate active customer/promoter.
I do not see why it is not possible.
Assuming that all the seals are of equal thickness,
1. Control the torque. Using a torque wrench or an equivalent tool.
and
2. Control where the threads starts and ends relatively to where the stamping and groves are.
Once you get one right, you will be able to get all the rest right. Just need to prototype on a few to find the sweet spot.
This is manufacturing, which I think Omega may not have reach to a certain level yet as compared to her competitors
Whereas I think Omega is pretty good in terms of design.
