If a SS Rolex cost the same as an Omega or Tag

[Ed Rooney]

...would we still be into them?

[SPACE-DWELLER]

With the same build quality as Rolex has at its current prices??

Absolutely!!

[DS/B MINI S]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

With the same build quality as Rolex has at its current prices??

Absolutely!!

+1

I'd buy the GMT IIc and Sub tomorrow

[Texsubmariner]

All "Da more betta"!

Actually, the Omegas have pretty good quality at relatively bargain prices.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by Texsubmariner

All "Da more betta"!

Actually, the Omegas have pretty good quality at relatively bargain prices.

Indeed! Omega watches are excellent value for the money, and Rolex cannot beat the lume quality of Omega.

[Texsubmariner]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Indeed! Omega watches are excellent value for the money, and Rolex cannot beat the lume quality of Omega.

To be off topic a bit, but you are right about the lume. Even with maxi dial, my GMT IIc has less lume than my Omega SMP. The hour markers on the GMT show OK lume, but the lume on the hands is lacking at best.

[Tools]

Omega might have better lume....

but inside is where it really counts...such as the independent balance that Rolex has had for years, and Omega just started using with their co-axial..

[time]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Indeed! Omega watches are excellent value for the money, and Rolex cannot beat the lume quality of Omega.

Rolex is 100% Rolex and Omega is not! Rolex makes all their movements and Omega buys movements from ETA.... That is one of the main reason I like Rolex.

[gha]

I'll take 2.........bonus!!
...gha

[Goodwatch]

A very good question. I have one as well. Would you buy a watch at the same price of the average Rolex, with far better build quality, but from a completely unknown maker? Let's say real hand-made and with specs far exceeding those of COSC?

[ROGERB]

ABSOLUTELY! well pretty sure...
R

[karmatp]

Get a Rolex for a cheaper price....I'm not stupid so I would have a few. Just because they cost more doesn't make them more attractive. Omega makes a great watch, the next watch on my list is a Omega actually, and it is definitely won't be inferior because it cost less, it may very well see more wrist time than my sub.....

[steel4me]

It is the strictly the price that makes ROLEX, ROLEX and makes me buy a ROLEX..believe me, 99.9% of us bought it for the name and haven't even peeked inside the watch's rear end ... and I am one of them ..I will still buy SS Rolex because of its quality but paying such big bucks makes me feel a member of a special club....

[Alcan]

Originally Posted by steel4me

believe me, 99.9% of us bought it for the name and haven't even peeked inside the watch's rear end

I must be a .1% guy. I've peeked inside my Rolex's rear end a couple of times.

[BiG JeEzY]

Even though it wont happen in our lifetime, if all 3 brands were around the same prices, I would still gladly purchase the Rolex. If the prices were the same, I can almost buy two Rollies for the price of one today. Just that thought is more than enough to convince me.

Then, if I had a little dough left over, I'd also gladly purchase an Omega to add more variety to my collection. Then another Longines because I have always loved Longines watches.

[JBat]

Originally Posted by steel4me

It is the strictly the price that makes ROLEX, ROLEX and makes me buy a ROLEX..believe me, 99.9% of us bought it for the name and haven't even peeked inside the watch's rear end ... and I am one of them ..I will still buy SS Rolex because of its quality but paying such big bucks makes me feel a member of a special club....

Speak for yourself. My love of Rolex goes back to my childhood and I've always coveted them. I love them because of their quality, classic design, robustness, history and appeal as sport watches. Seeing one on Sean Connery's wrist in Dr No as a kid planted the seed, and now, at 46, I finally have one. It was worth the wait, but I couldn't care less what others think of it.

BTW, Omega's are outstanding, and I don't see any discernible difference in quality between my Seamaster Pro and my GMT IIc. The SMP is going strong after 5 years and a lot of use. Just my $0.02.

[steel4me]

Originally Posted by JBat

Speak for yourself. My love of Rolex goes back to my childhood and I've always coveted them. I love them because of their quality, classic design, robustness, history and appeal as sport watches. Seeing one on Sean Connery's wrist in Dr No as a kid planted the seed, and now, at 46, I finally have one. It was worth the wait, but I couldn't care less what others think of it.

BTW, Omega's are outstanding, and I don't see any discernible difference in quality between my Seamaster Pro and my GMT IIc. The SMP is going strong after 5 years and a lot of use. Just my $0.02.

Jbat,
you're that 0.1 % ....

[Leighton]

Originally Posted by steel4me

Jbat,
you're that 0.1 % ....

Best add me to that list Sreely because I agree with Jbat 99.9%

[Texsubmariner]

Originally Posted by JBat

Speak for yourself. My love of Rolex goes back to my childhood and I've always coveted them. I love them because of their quality, classic design, robustness, history and appeal as sport watches. Seeing one on Sean Connery's wrist in Dr No as a kid planted the seed, and now, at 46, I finally have one. It was worth the wait, but I couldn't care less what others think of it.

BTW, Omega's are outstanding, and I don't see any discernible difference in quality between my Seamaster Pro and my GMT IIc. The SMP is going strong after 5 years and a lot of use. Just my $0.02.

+1. Very well said.

[f16570]

The price was not the driver when I bough my Rollie.
It was all about the history, build quality etc etc. But if they were half the price then yipee.

[Gerry]

I haven't seen a chronograph I like more than the Daytona so for me, it's a yes.

[AGENT4734]

I would have purchase Rolexs, instead of my 2 Omegas if all things were equal.

[Transient]

Originally Posted by Gerry

I haven't seen a chronograph I like more than the Daytona so for me, it's a yes.

As much as I like the Daytona, I much prefer the Omega Speedmaster Professional (Moonwatch). Now THAT is a beautiful piece of engineering and design.

[dr_rolex]

Nah, I bought the Rolex because I equated the higher price to what I was getting in return and I found them to be equal.

Personally, I don't try to justify my purchase by talking about the superior movement and 916L grade stainless steel........

I bought my Rolex because I really enjoy looking at it in its box and because I feel that Rolex has proven it's Brand quality enough to justify paying 40 - 60% more.

I probably won't keep my Rolex beyond the (3) year mark (before flipping), so I am not worried about it running for the next (50) years, corrosion, losing [-] 1 second a day, etc.....

Nah, if OMEGA and TAG cost the same as Rolex, I would buy the Rolex, but then again, I would probably move on to buying from more fertile ground, if I see them costing the same.

I think that OMEGA is going to move up in price...........but they still need to improve their BRAND image and ROLEX is the master at placing their BRAND in the right way, like placing a carrot in front of the rabbit hole.

I think that OMEGA and ROLEX are similar in quality, but I don't think that OMEGA has developed the right strategy to make the general population lust after it.

YOU HAVE TO MAKE PEOPLE LUST AFTER THE BRAND and as much as I like OMEGA, I just don't lust when I see OMEGA or TAG.

[BigHat]

I'd have many better choices than Rolex.

Aside from the horrible looking diamond-laden models I find them to be reasonably priced for what you get.

[DSJ]

Originally Posted by Transient

As much as I like the Daytona, I much prefer the Omega Speedmaster Professional (Moonwatch). Now THAT is a beautiful piece of engineering and design.

I concur! I much prefer the Speedmaster to the Daytona.

I also agree that the SMP is a lower cost substitute to a Sub. I wanted a Sub when I bought the SMP, but couldn't justify the Sub's cost. It didn't cure my desire for a Rolex Sub though, it just pushed me to the 16613 since, with the SMP, I already own a SS dive watch (yes I DO dive!).

If Rolex prices were lower, I would own SEVERAL. I love Rolex's despite the cost. The costs just prohibit the size of my collection. If Rolex were priced similarly to Tag/Omege/etc., I would not care about the depreciation and would have a SS Sub or SD, GMT, DD and DJ, in addition to my Bluesy.

[vukotab]

Of course!For example,Tudor is in pricing range of TAG and Omega and it`s unique Rolex charms and quality is why I like it!

[Egelber]

Can I buy a Vowel.... ROLEX....There is no substitute.

[Leighton]

I guess I don't understand the question. I would be more than happy to pay less for a Rolex as long as it was a Rolex. The fact that it cost more than other brands was not a motivator for me.

[djohst]

All things = I would own two more rolexs and still have my omega which was a wedding present from my wife)