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oddboy
·rose gold, panda... looks nice.
http://www.woundforlife.com/2015/03/18/first-impression-baselworld-press-day-releases/
(image from linked article)
http://www.woundforlife.com/2015/03/18/first-impression-baselworld-press-day-releases/
(image from linked article)
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Kringkily
··Omega Collector / Hunterrose gold, panda... looks nice.
http://www.woundforlife.com/2015/03/18/first-impression-baselworld-press-day-releases/
(image from linked article)
oddboy beat me to it
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFLooks like a chocolate panda or maybe just the lighting, pretty sweet either way
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·Apart from a few outliers from other companies (e.g. Zenith's El Primero, Blancpain's Fifty Fathoms), Rolex and Omega have basically fully occupied the $5k to $15k segment of the market. It will be interesting to see how long that stays true though.With companies like Tag, IWC and Breitling etc. nipping at their heels, there is stiff competition!
Omega has definitely upped its game, but risks hitting a tipping point soon where the improved quality is lagging the increased cost. It's the small things - like a lack of an adjustable bracelet on the Master AT, those PCLs on the Seamaster 300, etc. that it needs to address - perhaps these slip through the net because the focus is on up-to-the-minute designs rather than refinement of old models. They get a B+ for me - very good, but still room for improvement!
Omega has definitely upped its game, but risks hitting a tipping point soon where the improved quality is lagging the increased cost. It's the small things - like a lack of an adjustable bracelet on the Master AT, those PCLs on the Seamaster 300, etc. that it needs to address - perhaps these slip through the net because the focus is on up-to-the-minute designs rather than refinement of old models. They get a B+ for me - very good, but still room for improvement!
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Taddyangle
·It's the small things - like a lack of an adjustable bracelet on the Master AT, those PCLs on the Seamaster 300, etc. that it needs to address - perhaps these slip through the net because the focus is on up-to-the-minute designs rather than refinement of old models. They get a B+ for me - very good, but still room for improvement!
I agree with you. It is the little things that they are missing.
My Ploprof 1200 from 2009 has an amazing clasp. I simply do not understand why this has not carried over to the other lines. I am about to head out to the boutique to get my PO ti 8500 adjusted (swap a full link for a half link) because the fit is not working out for me.
My Skyfall came with two half links so this helped with making it a good fit, but most often only one half link included. I had to buy a second half link for my POXL 2500 to make it fit correct.
Way to much time spent in making an Omega watch fit perfectly 😀. Of the 10 Omegas I own only one has an adjustable clasp. Come on Omega, get with the program. You nailed the ceramic, now nail a good working clasp for all the models.
EDIT: Forgot to mention they need to address the thickness of the PO 8500. Fix the clasp across all models and thickness of the PO and you get an A.
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFShow you something else interesting in that $5-15k segment (well the top end of it):
http://forums.calibre11.com/threads...e-in-house-calibre-heuer-02-tourbillon.23207/
TAG Heuer finally putting the CH80 / Calibre 1969 into a production piece in the form of a carbon fibre Tourbillon priced at under 15k CHF
http://forums.calibre11.com/threads...e-in-house-calibre-heuer-02-tourbillon.23207/
TAG Heuer finally putting the CH80 / Calibre 1969 into a production piece in the form of a carbon fibre Tourbillon priced at under 15k CHF
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Taddyangle
·That Calibre11 forum looks so familiar, I think they ripped off Omega Forums. 😀
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Nobel Prize
·I am totally getting the gold FOIS. That thing just looks wonderful
It really is amazing...how much will to go for though?
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFIt really is amazing...how much will to go for though?
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Nobel Prize
·Ouch!!
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flyingout
·That Calibre11 forum looks so familiar, I think they ripped off Omega Forums. 😀
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trama
·Apart from a few outliers from other companies (e.g. Zenith's El Primero, Blancpain's Fifty Fathoms), Rolex and Omega have basically fully occupied the $5k to $15k segment of the market. It will be interesting to see how long that stays true though.With companies like Tag, IWC and Breitling etc. nipping at their heels, there is stiff competition!
Omega has definitely upped its game, but risks hitting a tipping point soon where the improved quality is lagging the increased cost. It's the small things - like a lack of an adjustable bracelet on the Master AT, those PCLs on the Seamaster 300, etc. that it needs to address - perhaps these slip through the net because the focus is on up-to-the-minute designs rather than refinement of old models. They get a B+ for me - very good, but still room for improvement!
I agree it's the small things, but "PCLs on the Seamaster 300, etc." is not one of them in my book. Did it keep you from owning one? If so, spend the estimated 15 minutes getting them brushed. I fail to see how this makes your list of things. I like the PCLs. Looks great to me. However, adjustable clasps are a such a thing, they might make the list of not-so-small things! I use that feature just going from cool mornings to warm afternoons! One thing is for sure, Omega is indeed upping their game. I would love to be a fly on the wall there.
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harrymai86
·Show you something else interesting in that $5-15k segment (well the top end of it):
http://forums.calibre11.com/threads...e-in-house-calibre-heuer-02-tourbillon.23207/
TAG Heuer finally putting the CH80 / Calibre 1969 into a production piece in the form of a carbon fibre Tourbillon priced at under 15k CHF
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