Hi guys

Its nice to meet you all.
I have been trying to choose a watch for about three years, but so far I have been unsuccessful. I want something that I can wear everyday, I have looked at an IWC pilots watch and panerai's. I would like a Patek, but this isnt a daily wear watch.

The ideal watch would be a Rolex sub, which I like very much, but feel is a bit flash and everyone wears them.

I really like the seamaster professional divers watch, i would even say that i like it more than the above, but i am having price perception problems as it is at least £2000 cheaper than them.

I arent being a snob or anything, but if a rolex is a bmw is an omega a high end ford?

I really like this watch, so any opinions are greatfully received.

Thanks

Dan

 

Rolex has simply spent more $$$ to create their image, IMHO they are no better than an Omega. You are paying a VERY high price for the crown.

They just aren't special and surely don't warrant the extra $$$.

 

Wow, thank you for the quick response. I have just been looking at the Seamaster on Omega's website and it really is a gorgeous piece of kit.

You must know what you are talking about, you have good car taste.

 

An all Stainless Rolex Submariner or an Omega SMP 2254 or 2054 - Simple I'll take the Omega with at least as good a movement and unless it's a 2006 (much more expensive) or newer Sub a much better bracelet. Please consider this is the voice of experience ;-)

 

Thanks Spiki.
The JLC's are nice but look a bit flashier. They remind of Hublot, or AP.

I think i need to go have a look at them in the flesh.

Out of interest, if money was no object what would you guys buy?

 

What I wore for 2 decades "On the Way to Going Broke" a Patek Nautilus ;-)

 

Wow, do you still have it?

 

Very nice

 

...especially with the number of wankers driving around in de-badged 528s.

 

The IWC Spitfires have a little more pizazz than their regular pilot's watches IMO. Wish I never sold my Mark XV.

Now about the whole 3 years of indecision…..

 

Sounds like a little enabling is in order!

 

Yes. I once took 15 minutes trying to decide to buy a watch or not. Worst quarter hour of my life!

 

Hi Dan. Welcome. I am sure you can find a watch that you like with help from the guys.

But I have to disagree that JLC is flashy like AP or Hublot. But of course it's all personal preference.

I am sure you will be very happy with what you will finally decide on.

 

I have always considered Rolex the MB (older styling, older man's choice), and Omega the Audi - More value for dollar, better tech, more stylish...

I had the MB CLS550, now have the Audi A7 Sport line -

Current collection is 7 Rolex, 12 Omega...

Status between the two only matters to people who know nothing about watches... everyone knows Rolex...not everyone yet knows Omega...

However Value for dollar - Get the Omega PO - a nicer looking watch, better movement (with display Back) and the AR crystal will make it sing so much more on your wrist...


It's been said that 'Friends only let friends buy Rolex for re-sale'... and there may be some truth to that right now...

But give it a few more Years... With the Boutique Model expanding and proving to be a success, plus the Omega investment in brand recognition and product placement, the next generation for watch buyers will have a different opinion than the outgoing generation...

I think that 5 yrs from now, you'll be bragging about what a bargain your PO was!

 

Saw this some where before. Omega-- Elegance without the Arrogance.

 

I think the same of any decent mechanical watch. Even technobuffs are digging mechanicals now.


Just be easy on the Rolex stuff. Not that anything inflammatory was said in our biased opinion, but a Rolex fan boy might see it differently and join just to be a troll. Personally, I wouldn't mind having an Oyster cased stainless vintage piece like a no date Sub or Pepsi GMT, or a two tone Root Beer.