So today I put down a holding deposit on a .....

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Originally Posted by Whiskey

When I was shopping for a Rolex, I thought I'd give the Omega brand a chance, so I stopped at a Omega AD to check out their line.

I wasn't impressed with any of the Omega's. Omega is under the SWATCH umbrella. The materials used in an Omega are the same as those being used in Swatch's. In essence, all you're doing is paying big dollars for a Swatch with the name "OMEGA" emblazoned on the dial.

Rolex employs the use of 904L steel. Omega uses that cheapy tinny stuff that everyone else uses (314??).

There's no comparison.

By buying a Rolex, you're purchasing an over engineered watch.

Comparing Omega and Rolex is like vegetables to steak.

Thankyou for your input but I simply can't agree that Rolex & Omega are "vegetables to steak"......
I've had the pleasure of owning two of each & with respect I just think you're wrong.

Talking of "cheap tinny stuff" have you done up the clasp on a Sub' or Explorer II lately....????