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Old 8 September 2014, 04:27 AM   #61
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in general

people who know watches buy Omega or Rolex. People who want people to be impressed with them buy a Rolex and talk about how superior Rolex is to anything, when really, it isn't (but is none the less a great watch with a long history).



So, really, buy what makes you happy. Hang the ambassadors

I own both and love them both for various reasons. Every time I take off my GMT and wear my Connie, I always think "Now why don't I wear this more often?" and I can never recall.
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Old 9 September 2014, 04:19 AM   #62
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In my opinion, Rolex is superior in nearly every way.
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Old 9 September 2014, 09:39 AM   #63
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What's an omega?
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Old 9 September 2014, 10:03 AM   #64
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What's an omega?
It's a fancy swatch.
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Old 9 September 2014, 10:17 AM   #65
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What's an omega?
A letter of the Greek alphabet.
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Old 9 September 2014, 10:45 AM   #66
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The Omega SMP's are every bit the watch that a Sub is (plus you can get it in blue !!) Rolex is status, nothing more, nothing less, at the end of the day they both tell time be it on and on in the sea.

But heck, this is a Rolex forum, you didn't expect to get everyone saying Omega did you..
I've actually owned a Omega SMPc and by far it was the worst £3k i spent - Not joking! It was a impulse purchase and i liked it at the AD, wore it for a few days and in every way was less superior than my 116610LN. The overall feel to the watch just isn't there, the bracelet is better than a 93250 rolex bracelet but the newer 97200 bracelets are far superior due to the higher grade steel used and of-course...the glide lock clasp! Aaaannndddd pretty much everything which Neil says!

oh... Worst part is, i just sold it and i lost 50% of the retail price

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Disagree and comparing these two watches in a nutshell is why I prefer Rolex to Omega. The Subc's ceramic bezel has better, deeper engraved numbers on the bezel, it has a better bracelet, a glidelock clasp, better hands, holds its value far better, and has a better overall look to my eye.

Both Rolex and Omega are mid-luxury brands, the Mercedes and BMW of watches if you will.

Well said Neil
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Old 9 September 2014, 10:46 AM   #67
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Maybe you should watch more Tennis, more F1,more golf etc. You'll see rolex clocks a plenty
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Old 10 September 2014, 12:23 AM   #68
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What's an omega?
The company from 1848 that makes a chronograph that is more dependable, relevant and beautiful than the Daytona
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Old 9 October 2014, 04:06 AM   #69
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why choose

they are both my favourite :)
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Old 9 October 2014, 04:17 AM   #70
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Old 9 October 2014, 08:22 AM   #71
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Old 9 October 2014, 08:42 AM   #72
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Old 9 October 2014, 09:08 AM   #73
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The company from 1848 that makes a chronograph that is more dependable, relevant and beautiful than the Daytona

Ouch. True, but "ouch"....😂👍😎
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Old 9 October 2014, 09:48 AM   #74
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At the rate responses are pushing Peoples' Buttons...I see this thread getting locked. Everyone is entitled to their thoughts, preferences and opinions but antagonizing and alienating others is not the best way to resolve "differences in opinions." Especially since there is no one right answer there will never be agreement.....
Lion is correct as usual!
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Old 9 October 2014, 11:40 AM   #75
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Old 9 October 2014, 11:51 AM   #76
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Omega equipment times the Olympics. But it is not mechanical watches. It is all electronic. AND high-speed motion photography, electronic start systems and much more than we can imagine.

Rolex and Omega are nice. Neither are what I call elite.

I thought the touch pads were just for the cameras, and what really happened was the swimmers were timed by an official with a Speedmaster :)
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Old 9 October 2014, 04:23 PM   #77
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Ummm....ok......
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Old 9 October 2014, 09:57 PM   #78
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Old 5 January 2015, 08:12 AM   #79
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Great point of view, I really like Omega, I have my grandfather’s old watch. I am currently looking for a new watch and I’m torn between a speed master, a Daytona, or a GMT from either camp. Just to be fair F1 racing is all Rolex and to be honest, it’s all about money and advertising, not so much the quality of the watch timing… it’s all computers behind the scenes, no?
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Old 5 January 2015, 09:33 AM   #80
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Both brands have really their respective merits and as much as Omega lost itself for a few decades, I think that they are back on track.
I will always be a huge Omega fan, but my tastes have matured and my horological knowledge and my budget have increased, I now have come to enjoy and respect Rolex for what it is (and what it is not). Who knows, may be that in 10-20 years from now I will be a PP fan?!
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Old 5 January 2015, 12:28 PM   #81
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Old 5 January 2015, 12:30 PM   #82
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Old 6 January 2015, 03:12 PM   #83
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Old 6 January 2015, 03:42 PM   #84
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I'm not a huge fan of Omega at all.

But they do own Breguet, which I like better than Rolex.
Omega doesn't own Breguet.

Omega and Breguet (Harry Winston, Blancpain, and Glashütte and many more) are owned by the Swatch Group
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Old 6 January 2015, 04:04 PM   #85
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OP,

I believe your intentions to be better suited for the NASCAR, "My Chevy'll run circles around that POS Ford you're drivin'." Forum.
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