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rolexconfuse · 16 June 2009, 01:42 AM

So I'm getting engaged and my GF is offering to get me a watch as an engagement gift. Since the economy isn't doing that well I've decided to forgo the ROLEX and go for something less expensive. I've narrowed my choices down to the new TAG Heuer Calibre 5 aqua racer (link below)

http://www.tagheuer.com/the-collecti...WAJ2110.BA0870

or an Omega planet ocean.

I'm not sure which one I should go for, I'm looking for some opinions

terrenceterrence · 16 June 2009, 01:45 AM

pre owned ladies rolex normally do not hold their value very well.

if you don't mind going down that route..why don't consider one.

DSJ · 16 June 2009, 01:56 AM

Terrence, the watch is for HIM.

I say go for the Rolex anyway - here's why:
If you get a TAG Heuer or Omega, but really want a Rolex, then you'll continue to lust after one, and may eventually get one. If that happens, the watch you got as an engagement gift will be relegated to second standing.

If you get the Rolex now, you may never want another watch ever again, meaning you will wear the watch your GF/fiance/wife gave you for life!

DSJ · 16 June 2009, 01:57 AM

In fact, because of the economy, now is the best time to get a Rolex. Consider pre-owned to save a couple grand, then you'll be closer to the cost of the Omega anyway!

iwantagmt · 16 June 2009, 01:59 AM

Planet Ocean...definitely!

Noonan · 16 June 2009, 02:10 AM

For the cost of a new PO, you should be able to get a pre-loved exp 2 or Sub no-date. Personally, I'd go that route.

terrenceterrence · 16 June 2009, 02:21 AM

wooops.....shoot too fast sorry...

kevin.fefferman · 16 June 2009, 02:25 AM

Buy the Rolex. I bought myself a TT Blue Sub as my "gift" after months of window shopping and lurking. It came down to the fiance finally asking me if the Rolex was less than her ring, so I could now justify the purchase, as the answer was yes!!

Get the Rolex!

macstiltskin · 16 June 2009, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

Terrence, the watch is for HIM.

I say go for the Rolex anyway - here's why:
If you get a TAG Heuer or Omega, but really want a Rolex, then you'll continue to lust after one, and may eventually get one. If that happens, the watch you got as an engagement gift will be relegated to second standing.

If you get the Rolex now, you may never want another watch ever again, meaning you will wear the watch your GF/fiance/wife gave you for life!

Listen to this guy.

wantonebad · 16 June 2009, 03:21 AM

I tend to agree with David, ask if she'll let you chip in so you can get the Rolex? Tag's are fine, Omega's are fine, I've owned both, but they are not cheap and while their movements are top notch swiss made, they aren't in house movements. Rolex makes the best looking and the best working watches for the money IMHO. Spending 2.5-3K on an Omega with a modified ETA movement makes no sense to me, spending 4K on a used Rolex with their in-house movement does make sense to me

rolexconfuse · 16 June 2009, 11:55 AM

the reason why I opt to not get the Rolex is cause I already have a EXP II white dial. The Rolex watches that interest me are the TT Sub or the GMT IIc both which are going for double the Omega + Tag :(

rolexconfuse · 16 June 2009, 12:04 PM

Oh I can get the Omega or Tag including tax for $1800 with discount at AD.

wantonebad · 16 June 2009, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexconfuse

Oh I can get the Omega or Tag including tax for $1800 with discount at AD.

Then get the Omega, that would be my choice

Watchdog · 24 June 2009, 07:07 PM

If it is between Omega or Tag, NO DOUBT . . . go with an Omega. They are extremely fine watches that still--to my surprise--are underestimated by too many.

Take away a lot of brilliant marketing by Rolex, and Omega and Rolex are comparable in many ways--except price.

And this is from a total Rolex guy who does not currently own a single Omega (but will again one day!)

16 June 2009, 01:42 AM	#1
rolexconfuse Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Us Posts: 54	Getting an engagement gift So I'm getting engaged and my GF is offering to get me a watch as an engagement gift. Since the economy isn't doing that well I've decided to forgo the ROLEX and go for something less expensive. I've narrowed my choices down to the new TAG Heuer Calibre 5 aqua racer (link below) http://www.tagheuer.com/the-collecti...WAJ2110.BA0870 or an Omega planet ocean. I'm not sure which one I should go for, I'm looking for some opinions

16 June 2009, 01:56 AM	#3
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Terrence, the watch is for HIM. I say go for the Rolex anyway - here's why: If you get a TAG Heuer or Omega, but really want a Rolex, then you'll continue to lust after one, and may eventually get one. If that happens, the watch you got as an engagement gift will be relegated to second standing. If you get the Rolex now, you may never want another watch ever again, meaning you will wear the watch your GF/fiance/wife gave you for life! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

16 June 2009, 01:57 AM	#4
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	In fact, because of the economy, now is the best time to get a Rolex. Consider pre-owned to save a couple grand, then you'll be closer to the cost of the Omega anyway! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

16 June 2009, 03:21 AM	#10
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	I tend to agree with David, ask if she'll let you chip in so you can get the Rolex? Tag's are fine, Omega's are fine, I've owned both, but they are not cheap and while their movements are top notch swiss made, they aren't in house movements. Rolex makes the best looking and the best working watches for the money IMHO. Spending 2.5-3K on an Omega with a modified ETA movement makes no sense to me, spending 4K on a used Rolex with their in-house movement does make sense to me __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

16 June 2009, 01:45 AM	#2
terrenceterrence "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Terrence Location: singapore Posts: 154	pre owned ladies rolex normally do not hold their value very well. if you don't mind going down that route..why don't consider one.

16 June 2009, 01:59 AM	#5
iwantagmt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indy: GO COLTS!!! Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 337	Planet Ocean...definitely!

16 June 2009, 02:10 AM	#6
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	For the cost of a new PO, you should be able to get a pre-loved exp 2 or Sub no-date. Personally, I'd go that route.

16 June 2009, 02:21 AM	#7
terrenceterrence "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Terrence Location: singapore Posts: 154	wooops.....shoot too fast sorry...

16 June 2009, 02:25 AM	#8
kevin.fefferman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arlington Posts: 9	Buy the Rolex. I bought myself a TT Blue Sub as my "gift" after months of window shopping and lurking. It came down to the fiance finally asking me if the Rolex was less than her ring, so I could now justify the purchase, as the answer was yes!! Get the Rolex!

16 June 2009, 11:55 AM	#11
rolexconfuse Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Us Posts: 54	the reason why I opt to not get the Rolex is cause I already have a EXP II white dial. The Rolex watches that interest me are the TT Sub or the GMT IIc both which are going for double the Omega + Tag :(

16 June 2009, 12:04 PM	#12
rolexconfuse Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Us Posts: 54	Oh I can get the Omega or Tag including tax for $1800 with discount at AD.

24 June 2009, 07:07 PM	#14
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	If it is between Omega or Tag, NO DOUBT . . . go with an Omega. They are extremely fine watches that still--to my surprise--are underestimated by too many. Take away a lot of brilliant marketing by Rolex, and Omega and Rolex are comparable in many ways--except price. And this is from a total Rolex guy who does not currently own a single Omega (but will again one day!)

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