Serious question...

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Rogerg

·Jun 1, 2023

I realize that I may (no will) take some heat for asking this here but here I go anyway...
Can one be considered an Omega fan without being a particular admirer of the "traditional" Moonwatch? I mean can one understand the history and technical genius of the watch but not actually want to own one?

 

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Evitzee

·Jun 1, 2023

Yes, you can be considered a fan under those circumstances, but ONLY if you would be willing to cut your grass while wearing a Speedmaster (if you owned one).

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RevZMan123

·Jun 1, 2023

I don't own one but own double digit Omega watches from 1930s to 2010s, including a pocket watch. That's the best part of Omega is the full depth and breadth of their catalog that goes back over 120 years.

 

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josiahg52

·Jun 1, 2023

Of course. I used to think it was overrated and grew tired of the constant Moon reference. Then I got a 145.022-69 pre-Moon. Then a Broad Arrow Replica. Might get a modern one, also.

 

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Aroxx

·Jun 1, 2023

Of course, it's just one watch. There are a lot of cool vintage Omegas and variations on the Speedmaster and Seamaster lines. Unfortunately, in my apparently somewhat unpopular opinion the modern Constellation line is a played out funky 80s design but I guess it does well in other markets.

 

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dsio

·Jun 1, 2023·Ash @ ΩF

Omega is an extremely broad church. The watch I personally recommend the most to first time new buyers is the Seamaster Pro 300M diver as for most people it’s a better, more durable, more practical watch. The Speedy is a more ideal second watch.

 

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spacemission

·Jun 1, 2023

Be careful with the fanboys of omega, panerai, rolex, etc. Omega is not just the speedmaster collection. The speedmaster collection is not just the moonwatch.

The constellation collection has always been iconic.

 

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Rogerg

·Jun 1, 2023

Evitzee

Yes, you can be considered a fan under those circumstances, but ONLY if you would be willing to cut your grass while wearing a Speedmaster (if you owned one).

Does a Speedmaster Date qualify? If so I'm definitely in as I have done!

 

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Rogerg

·Jun 1, 2023

josiahg52

Of course. I used to think it was overrated and grew tired of the constant Moon reference. Then I got a 145.022-69 pre-Moon. Then a Broad Arrow Replica. Might get a modern one, also.

The Broad Arrow is on my list. The problem is my list's too big and the "CFO" institutes moratoriums on watches periodically!!

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Dan S

·Jun 1, 2023

Where is the serious question?

 

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gbesq

·Jun 1, 2023

Of course you can. Nobody on OF will talk about you to other members behind your back as far as you know.

 

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Canuck

·Jun 1, 2023

My 32-year old 345.0808 Speedmaster is my newest Omega. It is only one of approximately a dozen Omegas that I have. I also have a Speedmaster reduced which is about the same vintage as my Speedmaster. All the rest of my Omegas are pre-Swatch models. I much prefer pre-Swatch Omegas. Of those, I am a fan, indeed. (But the Omegas I like best in my collection are my early 20th century Brandt (Omega) grade CCR, 19-jewel, railroad standard pocket watches, of which I have two.) A fan, but not rabid!

 

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Rogerg

·Jun 1, 2023

Dan S

Where is the serious question?

See, there it starts lol!!!

 

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RevZMan123

·Jun 1, 2023

gbesq

Of course you can. Nobody on OF will talk about you to other members behind your back as far as you know.

Is there ANOTHER text chat that I'm not in?!?!?!?!?! Damn you!

 

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gbesq

·Jun 1, 2023

RevZMan123

Is there ANOTHER text chat that I'm not in?!?!?!?!?! Damn you!

Would I lie to you, Erric? 👎

😁😁😁

 

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fiberguy

·Jun 1, 2023

dsio

Omega is an extremely broad church. The watch I personally recommend the most to first time new buyers is the Seamaster Pro 300M diver as for most people it’s a better, more durable, more practical watch. The Speedy is a more ideal second watch.

This was my exact approach. I wear the diver more often due a perceived durability factor on my part.

 

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gbesq

·Jun 1, 2023

fiberguy

This was my exact approach. I wear the diver more often due a perceived durability factor on my part.

+1. I have both, but the Seamaster is more durable, more watch for the money, and obviously more water resistant.

 

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Walrus

·Jun 1, 2023

dsio

Omega is an extremely broad church. The watch I personally recommend the most to first time new buyers is the Seamaster Pro 300M diver as for most people it’s a better, more durable, more practical watch. The Speedy is a more ideal second watch.

I’m doing my best to make omega fit the definition of a “church” but I’m not having any luck yet.

 

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Rogerg

·Jun 1, 2023

Walrus

I’m doing my best to make omega fit the definition of a “church” but I’m not having any luck yet.

Would you belieeeeve..."Big tent"?

 

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Rogerg

·Jun 1, 2023

gbesq

+1. I have both, but the Seamaster is more durable, more watch for the money, and obviously more water resistant.

+2 Several years ago I spent a couple (almost) idyllic years working for a well known national watch retail chain. When asked, I always told customers that among our location's top tier offerings, Breitling, Tag, Cartier and Omega the value/$$ was in the Omega corner and the SMP was my #1choice.

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