Omega Watches

[Brackis]

Originally posted by: Hyperlite


I'm looking into getting a new watch for my 19th in may, probably a tag or an omega, under $1300 or so. I can't decide if its worth it to get an automatic or not, so as far as tag goes i'm debating between the Aquaracer Automatic and the Link. I also really like the Carrera. unfortunantly the Link Auto is probably out of my price range.

I would have to stick with a battery Omega, but i would probably go with a black seamaster or Aqua Terra

I hope you meant 19th anniv. and not birthday. Young people like myself should not being watches or expensive cars unless they already have enough money tucked away to buy a house.

 

[z0mb13]

Originally posted by: Brackis

Originally posted by: Hyperlite


I'm looking into getting a new watch for my 19th in may, probably a tag or an omega, under $1300 or so. I can't decide if its worth it to get an automatic or not, so as far as tag goes i'm debating between the Aquaracer Automatic and the Link. I also really like the Carrera. unfortunantly the Link Auto is probably out of my price range.

I would have to stick with a battery Omega, but i would probably go with a black seamaster or Aqua Terra

I hope you meant 19th anniv. and not birthday. Young people like myself should not being watches or expensive cars unless they already have enough money tucked away to buy a house.

maybe he has rich parents . or like JLGatsby, he already has 30k while he is 18

 

[Hyperlite]

Ha, well, i myself am not wealthy, but my dad is pretty well off, and my parents each have several nice watches and appreciate them. I plan on putting a good amount of money into it too. And lets not talk about JLGatsby in rational conversation.

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: PhoenixOrion
if 2503.50.00 is too plain for some folks,

how about this 2501.81 discontinued,
1. blue dial
2. better looking bracelet
pic

more pics, different face than the plain blue

I like that better looking bracelet.

 

[Brackis]

Originally posted by: Hyperlite
Ha, well, i myself am not wealthy, but my dad is pretty well off, and my parents each have several nice watches and appreciate them. I plan on putting a good amount of money into it too. And lets not talk about JLGatsby in rational conversation.

Perhaps getting a watch from your father then? I think that would be much cooler and have a lot of sentimental value than just having him pick you up another one at the local store.
Then again that is just me and you can do as you damn please.

 

[Brackis]

Originally posted by: z0mb13

Originally posted by: Brackis

Originally posted by: Hyperlite


I'm looking into getting a new watch for my 19th in may, probably a tag or an omega, under $1300 or so. I can't decide if its worth it to get an automatic or not, so as far as tag goes i'm debating between the Aquaracer Automatic and the Link. I also really like the Carrera. unfortunantly the Link Auto is probably out of my price range.

I would have to stick with a battery Omega, but i would probably go with a black seamaster or Aqua Terra

I hope you meant 19th anniv. and not birthday. Young people like myself should not being watches or expensive cars unless they already have enough money tucked away to buy a house.

maybe he has rich parents . or like JLGatsby, he already has 30k while he is 18

Well I'm 19 and have about 25k to my name from several lucrative investments/gambles I've made, but I am not going to touch a dime of it until it comes to buy a house or to reinvest it. If a watch is able to retain near its full purchase price even after wear and tear then perhaps it isn't an awful idea, but certain IMO does not hold as much as importance as saving for the future.

 

[JS80]

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug

Originally posted by: PhoenixOrion

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug
very classy look.

A little too plain for my taste, but very classy (

When you say plain, do you mean the 1) face needs more things on it like extra mini-dials 2) maybe a thicker bezel or a more unique bezel or 3) a fancier bracelet/strap?

To gauge your opinion of plain/or not - is this too cluttered or just about right?

Ideal daytime watch:
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/jomashop_1926_43461060

Ideal night time watch:
http://startoftime.com/product/B000GYTM...701/New-Breitling-Windrider-Chrono.htm

this guy's got style

 

[Hyperlite]

Originally posted by: Brackis

Originally posted by: Hyperlite
Ha, well, i myself am not wealthy, but my dad is pretty well off, and my parents each have several nice watches and appreciate them. I plan on putting a good amount of money into it too. And lets not talk about JLGatsby in rational conversation.

Perhaps getting a watch from your father then? I think that would be much cooler and have a lot of sentimental value than just having him pick you up another one at the local store.
Then again that is just me and you can do as you damn please.

It wouldn't be that detached...I will put work into saving money for it as well. I have the ability to appreciate things other people buy for me, unlike alot of people in the world. Take my laptop for example. That was a graduation/birthday present from my dad, and i am so protective of it its rediculous. He wears all his watches pretty regularly, (Tag link for everyday, Baum for business, and another dressy tag), so i don't think he would be willing to give any of them up quite yet. I understand your point. My step dad has a rolex oyster he has had for 25 years. I quote, " I only take this off for one thing..." Any new watch i purchased now i would keep for a very, very long time.

 

[thomsbrain]

somebody lets TV commericals dictate what they think is cool...

having that watch won't make you bond, you fat ATOT geek.

 

[Hyperlite]

Originally posted by: thomsbrain
somebody lets TV commericals dictate what they think is cool...

having that watch won't make you bond, you fat ATOT geek.

wait who are you talking to?

 

[ScottMac]

I have a Speedmaster Pro (day/date/time of day) that I just got back from overhaul (first in ten years, about normal, plus two previous cleanings) ... it keeps great time and is holding up very well, considering that I routinely beat it up.

I had a SeaMaster Pro in Titanium / Plum Gold that was OK, but very large, very heavy (titanium notwithstanding) and I couldn't get comfortable with it. I traded it off for something else.

My favorite daily-wear watch is a Brietling Aerospace (Titanium with a two-toneband). It's quite thin, light, has some chrono features I like/use. The band has an expansion spring on the clasp, so it never binds up.

Omega Chronometers are generally pretty good watch. I haven't heard of the problems with the coaxial movement, but I haven't been paying much attention lately.

I'd say go for it. If you buy it from a good dealer and you have problems, it's likely that they will make good on it to your satisfaction.

The only problem with asking the general population " Whaddya think ?" is that needs and tastes vary considerably (that's why there's so many styles of watches). If you like it and it suits our needs (and you have the money to spend), then go for it.

One of the good things about higher-end watches is that you can usually sell it or trade it and get much of the value back out of it.

Good Luck

Scott

 

[Brackis]

Originally posted by: Hyperlite

Originally posted by: Brackis

Originally posted by: Hyperlite
Ha, well, i myself am not wealthy, but my dad is pretty well off, and my parents each have several nice watches and appreciate them. I plan on putting a good amount of money into it too. And lets not talk about JLGatsby in rational conversation.

Perhaps getting a watch from your father then? I think that would be much cooler and have a lot of sentimental value than just having him pick you up another one at the local store.
Then again that is just me and you can do as you damn please.

It wouldn't be that detached...I will put work into saving money for it as well. I have the ability to appreciate things other people buy for me, unlike alot of people in the world. Take my laptop for example. That was a graduation/birthday present from my dad, and i am so protective of it its rediculous. He wears all his watches pretty regularly, (Tag link for everyday, Baum for business, and another dressy tag), so i don't think he would be willing to give any of them up quite yet. I understand your point. My step dad has a rolex oyster he has had for 25 years. I quote, " I only take this off for one thing..." Any new watch i purchased now i would keep for a very, very long time.

I approve of your logic!

 

[PhoenixOrion]

Originally posted by: ScottMac

One of the good things about higher-end watches is that you can usually sell it or trade it and get much of the value back out of it.

Good Luck

Scott

I plan to keep the watch for a long time. I always say that but I usually end up giving it to relatives as a hand-me-down when I actually get tired of it or longing for a new one.

This time around I just want something plain-looking because I think I have enough chrono looking or "sports" looking watches. Hence, I have my eyes set on the Omega Aqua Terra. The Tag Carrera is another good suggestion. It's simple and can go well as dressy but can go as daily wear too.

I asked the forums because sometimes I can get very basic and simple and just want to balance it out.

 

[PhoenixOrion]

Originally posted by: compuwiz1
I have the Seamaster, as well as the Rolex Blue Submariner. They both reside nicely in my sock drawer, and reflect back to a time, when I had something to prove. Now they only serve to disgust me.

I know exactly a way to solve your dilemma. PM me if you want my shipping address.

 

[shuttleboi]

Originally posted by: compuwiz1
I have the Seamaster, as well as the Rolex Blue Submariner. They both reside nicely in my sock drawer, and reflect back to a time, when I had something to prove. Now they only serve to disgust me.

Can you explain that? It sounds like something out of a greek tragedy.

 

[z0mb13]

oh and if u do decide to get an omega, dont forget to negotiate at least 30% off the retail price

 

[chambersc]

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug
very classy look.

A little too plain for my taste, but very classy (

Agreed.

EDIT: The links provided by C.T. in his followup post are far too cluttered for my taste, FWIW.

 

[Doboji]

I'm a big fan of the Oris watches...

This is my watch

 

[bozack]

Originally posted by: DonVito
It's a lovely watch IMO, but Omega has had real reliability problems with the Co-Axial movements. I also kinda wish they had just stuck with a dauphine minute hand rather than that arrow shape, but to each his own.

Sorry I am a month late in the game on this one but decided to chime in and correct some mis information as well as provide some insight.

Omega has had very few problems with the Caliber 2500 which resides in this particular watch, they did have and continue to have some issues with their chronograph 3303 movements, which come in both co axial and non co axial variants, but those problems have nothing to do with the co axial system, rather the design of the chrono itself.

The 2500 movement which is derived from the ETA Caliber 2892 originally had some minor issues with over oiling of the gears, basically the first technicians didn't know that the Co Axial didn't need much or as much oil as the old system, that was swiftly dealt with and no longer is a problem.

The later revisions, B and the latest C were not to correct problems per say but rather to further refine the movement and make it easier to mass produce, but there are many, many owners of this movement in all revisions that have had no problems whatsoever.

With that said personally I think Omega represents one of the best deals one can get in a high grade mechanical swiss watch out there, and this model is quite possibly their best deal going. The movement features a free sprung microregulated balance which makes long term consistency possible, previously the cheapest watch you could get that in was a Rolex and now those on average cost at least double if not in some cases triple that of a comparable Omega.

With Zombs response, what he meant to say was that he started looking at Rolex, then found that there are many other much nicer brands out there such as JLC, Glashuette and others that focus on high grade finish, but they come with a high price.

Personally I would put the Co Axial based Omega's on par or slightly better than what Rolex currently offers in terms of build, finish, and especially price...the only way Rolex excells is that their US service is a little better but the quality of work performed is on the decline and the price they charge goes up and up each year.

I have owned three Rolex watches and have been left un satisfied with all of them, constantly feeling like I got ripped off as the price you pay, when compared to other brands, for the name and supposed status is a complete ripoff....if you care about value and or having a quality product seriously consider Omega, if you want high level finish and don't mind paying what Rolex charges or a little more then there are countless other companies which make far nicer watches than Rolex....

Good luck

 

[jumpr]

I don't like the way the bezel transitions into the band. On a cheaper watch it'd be okay, but when you're paying that much I think it's appropriate to notice all the little details.

 

[bozack]

Originally posted by: shuttleboi

Originally posted by: compuwiz1
I have the Seamaster, as well as the Rolex Blue Submariner. They both reside nicely in my sock drawer, and reflect back to a time, when I had something to prove. Now they only serve to disgust me.

Can you explain that? It sounds like something out of a greek tragedy.

I can only speak for myself but I personally got turned off to Rolex by a few things...

First for what you pay the workmanship is at best average when compared to the rest of the industry and or pieces that cost far less namely Breitling and Omega

Their US customer service is horribly rude, they don't do that good of work, and they are pretty expensive when compared to again Omega and Breiltling

And finally most other owners are a-holes...reminds me of when I owned my mustang, would get comments from most people who I wouldn't want to associate with...the difference was that car was affordable and it was fun to drive....Rolex is neither affordable nor in my opinion enjoyable to wear.

If you care only about status and showing off then Rolex makes a great watch, but if you care about the actual product, value, and or a company that cares about its enthusiasts then they are to be avoided as their vintage service is a joke, and when paying that much one would think they would care about the customer.

As far as compuwiz's statement, I can only guess but assume he means they represent material excess and really represent the worst of spending....in life there are far more important things to save and or spend on than an expensive watch and most buy them only to show that they have made it or they are important

 

[compuwiz1]

Originally posted by: bozack

Originally posted by: shuttleboi

Originally posted by: compuwiz1
I have the Seamaster, as well as the Rolex Blue Submariner. They both reside nicely in my sock drawer, and reflect back to a time, when I had something to prove. Now they only serve to disgust me.

Can you explain that? It sounds like something out of a greek tragedy.

I can only speak for myself but I personally got turned off to Rolex by a few things...

First for what you pay the workmanship is at best average when compared to the rest of the industry and or pieces that cost far less namely Breitling and Omega

Their US customer service is horribly rude, they don't do that good of work, and they are pretty expensive when compared to again Omega and Breiltling

And finally most other owners are a-holes...reminds me of when I owned my mustang, would get comments from most people who I wouldn't want to associate with...the difference was that car was affordable and it was fun to drive....Rolex is neither affordable nor in my opinion enjoyable to wear.

If you care only about status and showing off then Rolex makes a great watch, but if you care about the actual product, value, and or a company that cares about its enthusiasts then they are to be avoided as their vintage service is a joke, and when paying that much one would think they would care about the customer.

As far as compuwiz's statement, I can only guess but assume he means they represent material excess and really represent the worst of spending....in life there are far more important things to save and or spend on than an expensive watch and most buy them only to show that they have made it or they are important

Exactly, the times when I purchased those watches, were times when I was not as mature, and had not learned that success is NOT measured by what you drive, or wear on their wrist. I had some good success when I was young, and during that era, I built a huge excessive home, got an brand new Infinity Q45, and bought things like $10,000 watches. They are all material excess, and I no longer feel the need to flaunt my success. Today, I display an aura of a more conservative person.

 

[Pepsi90919]

cell phone FTW

 

[kentp]

yeah i use my mobile outside work, but at work i need a watch to tell time during meetings. and i need a decent one, so i have the omega chrono speedmaster, steel with graphite face, its worked fine, but i have to set the time each monday as its unwound over the weekend!

i hate movado, i think they are awful. rolexes are very popular, but a bit parvenue, and bvlgari look plastic-y.


here is what i have:

omega 3210.50.00

 

[bozack]

Originally posted by: compuwiz1
Exactly, the times when I purchased those watches, were times when I was not as mature, and had not learned that success is NOT measured by what you drive, or wear on their wrist. I had some good success when I was young, and during that era, I built a huge excessive home, got an brand new Infinity Q45, and bought things like $10,000 watches. They are all material excess, and I no longer feel the need to flaunt my success. Today, I display an aura of a more conservative person.

Congrats compuwiz, for me it was a few factors, my mother and father were always enamoured with flashy items like watches and cars but lived otherwise pretty middle to lower middle class, I guess it was a case of wanting what you truly couldnt afford with them....even to this day my father considers a car an "investment" and while living in a dumpy house drives a Mercedes and a Lincoln....then there were friends of mine who weren't that good with money that bought flashy things...I figured if all of these guys could have this stuff then why as somene who works for their money can't have the same....the problem is that I value my money and when I started buying these big brand names I soon discovered that the quality just didn't live up to the hype and I got discouraged...plus the companies aren't that responsive when you point out that you don't think they are doing a good job, for that kind of money I expect perfection.

Now in retrospect I still value nice things, I love watches and fountain pens and other things like that, but I no longer like the big known names and instead prefer that which is of high quality but also a good "value" ....and I hate showy displays of wealth (think Rolex, Bose, Mercedes, Montblanc...etc) and instead like the enthusiast brands....

With a car again I like things that are nice, but also those which are considered better values, such as Acura, Infinity, Saab...and not the mainstream yuppie brands like BMW, Merc, Jag...

and houses I will only have something big enough that I am willing to clean it with my wife, any bigger is IMHO too big.

Well thanks for writing back.