GMT for Omega... Yeo

[alphasports]

The Omega any day of the week, not even close. I suspect your bro in law would have trader's remorse pretty fast....

[Hotrod297]

If that Omega was on a bracelet, I'd do it.

[watchmework]

If that’s what you want to do, cool. I wouldn’t do that trade though, much prefer the Tudor.

[carsandwatches]

BB GMT is a much aesthetic appealing watch either far away or close up. But then I’m biased. I like subtle looking watches.

[nick800]

Check yourself into a mental institution

[Watch Rob]

I would!

[lamnyc]

Not me.

[samson66]

No way I do that swap

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[mdx77]

Technically speaking, PO is hands down the better watch all day long. 8900 Co-ax is a better movement than the MT5652 and even in a rubber strap is still @$1000 more than the Tudor GMT on a bracelet. Before some of you lose your mind, here’s why.......not only is the Omega COSC certified, it is also METAS certified....long story short, the movement, as well as function, of each watch is exposed to magnetic fields over 15,000 gauss and required accuracy of between 0 and +5 seconds per day in a series of varying positions and temperatures. METAS certification is far more rigorous than COSC when it comes to accuracy and the peace of mind of not having to worry about everyday magnetism. This watch still doesn’t get the credit it deserves - partially because of the size, but it has a great history. With all that said, the Tudor is a great watch too and as long as you’re happy, that’s all that matters.

[JP(Canada)]

Originally Posted by mdx77

Technically speaking, PO is hands down the better watch all day long. 8900 Co-ax is a better movement than the MT5652 and even in a rubber strap is still @$1000 more than the Tudor GMT on a bracelet. Before some of you lose your mind, here’s why.......not only is the Omega COSC certified, it is also METAS certified....long story short, the movement, as well as function, of each watch is exposed to magnetic fields over 15,000 gauss and required accuracy of between 0 and +5 seconds per day in a series of varying positions and temperatures. METAS certification is far more rigorous than COSC when it comes to accuracy and the peace of mind of not having to worry about everyday magnetism. This watch still doesn’t get the credit it deserves - partially because of the size, but it has a great history. With all that said, the Tudor is a great watch too and as long as you’re happy, that’s all that matters.

This.

[904VT]

The BB GMT is somewhat difficult to get a hold of right now, Omega not so much not even at a discount from an AD. Tell your brother in law he’s doing you no favors but seriously if you like it perhaps make the trade. I have a feeling there’s a reason you initially picked up your Tudor though right?

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by mdx77

Technically speaking, PO is hands down the better watch all day long. 8900 Co-ax is a better movement than the MT5652 and even in a rubber strap is still @$1000 more than the Tudor GMT on a bracelet. Before some of you lose your mind, here’s why.......not only is the Omega COSC certified, it is also METAS certified....long story short, the movement, as well as function, of each watch is exposed to magnetic fields over 15,000 gauss and required accuracy of between 0 and +5 seconds per day in a series of varying positions and temperatures. METAS certification is far more rigorous than COSC when it comes to accuracy and the peace of mind of not having to worry about everyday magnetism. This watch still doesn’t get the credit it deserves - partially because of the size, but it has a great history. With all that said, the Tudor is a great watch too and as long as you’re happy, that’s all that matters.

True. Here are some other things to consider. Both METAS and COSC certifications are marketing gimmicks. There are cheaper mechanical watches that are not certified by either bodies that are just as accurate and effectively anti magnetic. A silicone hairspring is realistically all a movement needs to be effectively anti magnetic.

OP. Just end up with the watch you want that suits your tastes and puts a smile on your face.

[chloebear]

Just swap them for a while and see if you both like them. That's what my twin brother and I do every now and then.

[Stevec14]

The omega is a different league of watch to the Tudor. I’d do that all day every day. Yes it’s thick, but so is the Tudor. No contest.

[Panych]

I wouldn’t do so.

[TswaneNguni]

Its either or .

[Andad]

He’s your brother-in-law.

Why not just swap for a while?

[Rori]

Please don't.

[gold&black]

I wouldn't do it!

[travisb]

Both very nice but VERY different. Can't blame you either way.

[Sublovin]

No

[htc8p]

You’re the winner in this deal do it


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[Mystro]

I would do that without hesitation. Being as objective with both watches as possible the reality is the Omega POC is a better watch and movement on every level by a comfortable margin. It’s not just a little bit better movement but a lot better. I could go into detail why and in my own personal testing has shown the Omega movement to be better but I won’t bore you with the details. That 9900 Master Chronometer crushes any movement I have ever tested, Rolex included. The amplitude power and consistency in all positions is on another level the way Omega uses their twin barrel mainsprings. The watch case itself is the only hard core diver where the buttons are designed to push under water.


I honestly can’t believe your brother-in-law would consider that trade. Trade now before he changes his mind.

[Chester01]

For me, I use my watches as intended. So function make the choice. Will you or are you planning on using the chrono function? Also how do you feel about the size of the omega? Do you use the gmt function? They are both nice watches and I would let function decide this one.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by Mystro

...That 9900 Master Chronometer crushes any movement I have ever tested, Rolex included. The amplitude power and consistency in all positions is on another level the way Omega uses their twin barrel mainsprings. The watch case itself is the only hard core diver where the buttons are designed to push under water.

Thanks for a great / informative post. Agree the movement within the OMEGA is more technically impressive, and that translates to durability and accuracy. With every METAS certified movement are test results of your specific timepiece (available online).

[watchwatcher]

Good lord, no.

[Mystro]

METAS: Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology. It’s the final word in measurement testing by the Swiss government.
https://www.metas.ch/metas/en/home/metas/institut.html

METAS is the highest independent Swiss standard testing you can do to a cased up movement. It’s brutal in their requirements to pass under accuracy, testing positions , magnetism, etc...
It’s significantly higher and more stringent testing than the old COSC. I wish Rolex would use it rather than in-house testing. They may be forced to as Omega pushed Rolex to advance their movements.
This has nothing to do with liking Omega, Rolex, etc...but testing movements on a fair and level playing field to see what movement is really performing as advertised. Think of it as a dynometer for a movements accuracy under varying conditions instead of horsepower.

METAS cuts through any manufacturing marketing, bragging, etc and forces them to put up or shut up in Swiss accuracy testing. Watch companies that can make the cut should want to prove their movements accuracy by the Swiss government’s highest independent testing source. METAS new testing goes way beyond the outdated COSC 1973 standard. This would be like the way automotive safety standards are tested independently by outside independently regulated sources.


Here is a video from Monochrome on METAS testing:
https://youtu.be/UAFb37c5voc

[Lurizzle]

I can hear your brother-in-law now bragging to his WIS friends about the killer deal he negotiated.

[notchview]

Yuck. You’re getting hosed.

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by Roli4life

No way! Different leagues.

Correct. The Omega (the one he is talking about) is definitely the better of the two with a much superior movement.