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kmleffler · 6 December 2011, 07:05 AM

I've made a decision to get a new watch, but I can't decide which one. I've narrowed it down to the following: Rolex Sub C (40 mm), Omega PO XL (45.5 mm) with the ceramic bezel, and the GS Spring Drive GMT (43.5 mm) with the sapphire crystal bezel. I've seen all three and they each have their pros and cons. I went into the Omega boutique in NYC today and sow the new Omega PO and it is very impressive. The Omega and the GS have sapphire crystal casebacks. Price wise the Rolex is by far the most expensive. Resale value is not a consideration. I would buy both the Omega and the Rolex from a trusted TRF seller and the Grand Seiko I can get at a discount in the USA. As to accuracy the GS Spring Drive is the most accurate and the Omega and Rolex are COSC certified. Water resistance is not an issue. I do like larger watches. Don't bring up the DSSD. I owned one and sold it to a relative - I was not happy with the size of the dial in comparison to the overall size. The fact that it was water resistant to 13,000 feet was total overkill and meaningless in the real world. I also owned a Rolex GMT II C and could not deal with the PCL's and the scratches that appeared out of nowhere.

I know that this is a Rolex forum, but I would appreciate any objective comments. Thank you in advance.

HongNinja · 6 December 2011, 07:15 AM

Get the Sub-C or the new PO. I love the new Co-Axial with 8500 movement. Their new PO is substantial and awesome. Then there's Rolex..... Rolex is ROLEX and due to this being a Rolex forum, I'm going to side with Sub-C with the Omega brig second choice.

Pics when you decide!

77T · 6 December 2011, 07:17 AM

It's a Rolex Forum with an Omega Discussion section, too.

My take - the Sub

perpetualman88 · 6 December 2011, 07:18 AM

sub-c all day long

316lad · 6 December 2011, 07:24 AM

Speaking as Carl I would say - get the one that runs on batteries....But bear in mind that that means it's not going to be a mechanical watch - with all the concomitant insecurities that that entails - battery changes, Nuclear blast problems (your battery powered watch will stop) and a host of other difficulties that attend non-mechanical time pieces.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news - I'm off to the bar...

TSW · 6 December 2011, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by perpetualman88

sub-c all day long

X1000

Gharddog03 · 6 December 2011, 07:41 AM

Love the PO but I don't care for the grayish colored bezel. I vote for the SubC.

The GMT Master · 6 December 2011, 07:58 AM

For me, the cal. 8500 Planet Ocean is a no-brainer. It's a superb watch, one of the finest dive watches money can buy. At the price it is, it's a bargain

FeelingTheBlues · 6 December 2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 316lad

Speaking as Carl I would say - get the one that runs on batteries....But bear in mind that that means it's not going to be a mechanical watch - with all the concomitant insecurities that that entails - battery changes, Nuclear blast problems (your battery powered watch will stop) and a host of other difficulties that attend non-mechanical time pieces.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news - I'm off to the bar...

Oh no you didn't!

My apologies but last time I heard Pink Floyd's Time they didn't sing "Sweeping away the moments that make a dull day"! Take that you mechanical fanatic!

As for the real question of this thread, since you like larger watches I'd go with the Planet Ocean, it is a great watch indeed and you can't go wrong with an Omega! Otherwise I'd probably go with the Submariner since it's a very versatile watch as well as a tough watch!

kmleffler · 6 December 2011, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 316lad

Speaking as Carl I would say - get the one that runs on batteries....But bear in mind that that means it's not going to be a mechanical watch - with all the concomitant insecurities that that entails - battery changes, Nuclear blast problems (your battery powered watch will stop) and a host of other difficulties that attend non-mechanical time pieces.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news - I'm off to the bar...

The Seiko Spring Drive does not run on batteries, it is a mechanical watch.

Cabaiguan · 6 December 2011, 08:29 AM

The Sub-C is a fantastic watch. I am a big Omega fan as well, and would at least consider the new PO. However, the Rolex is so perfect in so many ways that it's hard to pass up.

handsfull · 6 December 2011, 08:43 AM

The SubC is my favorite watch. Though the GS GMT is truly spectacular, that sapphire bezel is just beautiful! I would own a GS if they had several (not just one) Authorized Service centers here in the US.

Dollar for dollar/what you stated in your post = the GS wins (sorry fellas)

316lad · 6 December 2011, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kmleffler

The Seiko Spring Drive does not run on batteries, it is a mechanical watch.

My bad. Sorry.

dddrees · 6 December 2011, 08:51 AM

The SubC would be my choice, but you need to get the one you like the best.

MoBe · 6 December 2011, 08:57 AM

Nothing wrong with Omega but if you`re going to ask I`m going to say Rolex Submariner.

03cobraa · 6 December 2011, 09:03 AM

I would say go with the Sub C but I'm a bit biased! I love mine! Whats not to like?

jimbones43 · 6 December 2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

the subc would be my choice, but you need to get the one you like the best.

+1000000000

nauticajoe · 6 December 2011, 09:21 AM

SubC get my vote.

Good luck!

GEO_79 · 6 December 2011, 09:35 AM

PO IS BEAUTIFUl

threemonkeys · 6 December 2011, 09:38 AM

I love the GS. But would probably own a Rolex (Sub) before purchasing that bad boy.

Maybe you should consider which watch you will purchase first, then second, then third...See where I'm going with this?

We're all quite the sick bunch.

cedargrove · 6 December 2011, 12:54 PM

If it's for casual wear only, then the PO would be cool, otherwise the SubC. The PO would be too large for me to wear with a suit or any dressy shirt for that matter.

6 December 2011, 07:05 AM	#1
kmleffler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ken Location: New York, NY Watch: GS SD GMT Posts: 389	Opinions Needed I've made a decision to get a new watch, but I can't decide which one. I've narrowed it down to the following: Rolex Sub C (40 mm), Omega PO XL (45.5 mm) with the ceramic bezel, and the GS Spring Drive GMT (43.5 mm) with the sapphire crystal bezel. I've seen all three and they each have their pros and cons. I went into the Omega boutique in NYC today and sow the new Omega PO and it is very impressive. The Omega and the GS have sapphire crystal casebacks. Price wise the Rolex is by far the most expensive. Resale value is not a consideration. I would buy both the Omega and the Rolex from a trusted TRF seller and the Grand Seiko I can get at a discount in the USA. As to accuracy the GS Spring Drive is the most accurate and the Omega and Rolex are COSC certified. Water resistance is not an issue. I do like larger watches. Don't bring up the DSSD. I owned one and sold it to a relative - I was not happy with the size of the dial in comparison to the overall size. The fact that it was water resistant to 13,000 feet was total overkill and meaningless in the real world. I also owned a Rolex GMT II C and could not deal with the PCL's and the scratches that appeared out of nowhere. I know that this is a Rolex forum, but I would appreciate any objective comments. Thank you in advance.

6 December 2011, 07:17 AM	#3
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,015	It's a Rolex Forum with an Omega Discussion section, too. My take - the Sub __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

6 December 2011, 07:18 AM	#4
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,182	sub-c all day long __________________ Instagram: @SwissWatchTime

6 December 2011, 08:29 AM	#11
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	The Sub-C is a fantastic watch. I am a big Omega fan as well, and would at least consider the new PO. However, the Rolex is so perfect in so many ways that it's hard to pass up. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

6 December 2011, 08:51 AM	#14
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	The SubC would be my choice, but you need to get the one you like the best. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

6 December 2011, 07:15 AM	#2
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	Get the Sub-C or the new PO. I love the new Co-Axial with 8500 movement. Their new PO is substantial and awesome. Then there's Rolex..... Rolex is ROLEX and due to this being a Rolex forum, I'm going to side with Sub-C with the Omega brig second choice. Pics when you decide!

6 December 2011, 07:24 AM	#5
316lad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1,642	Speaking as Carl I would say - get the one that runs on batteries....But bear in mind that that means it's not going to be a mechanical watch - with all the concomitant insecurities that that entails - battery changes, Nuclear blast problems (your battery powered watch will stop) and a host of other difficulties that attend non-mechanical time pieces. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news - I'm off to the bar...

6 December 2011, 07:41 AM	#7
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Love the PO but I don't care for the grayish colored bezel. I vote for the SubC.

6 December 2011, 07:58 AM	#8
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	For me, the cal. 8500 Planet Ocean is a no-brainer. It's a superb watch, one of the finest dive watches money can buy. At the price it is, it's a bargain

6 December 2011, 08:43 AM	#12
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	The SubC is my favorite watch. Though the GS GMT is truly spectacular, that sapphire bezel is just beautiful! I would own a GS if they had several (not just one) Authorized Service centers here in the US. Dollar for dollar/what you stated in your post = the GS wins (sorry fellas)

6 December 2011, 08:57 AM	#15
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Nothing wrong with Omega but if you`re going to ask I`m going to say Rolex Submariner.

6 December 2011, 09:03 AM	#16
03cobraa "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Kelly Location: In the Bluegrass Watch: 116610LN Posts: 550	I would say go with the Sub C but I'm a bit biased! I love mine! Whats not to like? __________________ SubC 116610LN, DJ 16014, GMT16750 pepsi Matte, Explorer II 16570 Polar V, Sea Dweller 16600, Sub 14060 More to come! "Too many watches, too little time"!

6 December 2011, 09:21 AM	#18
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	SubC get my vote. Good luck!

6 December 2011, 09:35 AM	#19
GEO_79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Georgian Location: Constanta_Romania Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 904	PO IS BEAUTIFUl

6 December 2011, 09:38 AM	#20
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I love the GS. But would probably own a Rolex (Sub) before purchasing that bad boy. Maybe you should consider which watch you will purchase first, then second, then third...See where I'm going with this? We're all quite the sick bunch.

6 December 2011, 12:54 PM	#21
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	If it's for casual wear only, then the PO would be cool, otherwise the SubC. The PO would be too large for me to wear with a suit or any dressy shirt for that matter.

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