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Speedbird-1 · 13 April 2018, 08:20 AM

With all the shenanigans going on lately, well......found myself looking
at.....well......Omega's.....yes I know, I know, but.........

just sayin'.

Rocco21 · 13 April 2018, 08:21 AM

Say it ain’t so hahaha

Bt122 · 13 April 2018, 08:22 AM

I was in the omega storre today. Some of the speed masters look really good, the planet ocean is large.

DHISTORY · 13 April 2018, 08:30 AM

I love omegas just hate the resale value.

catsby90 · 13 April 2018, 08:40 AM

I was in an Omega boutique last week. Almost pulled the trigger on the Speedmaster. Got the call for my black Daytona two days ago. Hans was looking out for me.

Watchmanaz · 13 April 2018, 08:46 AM

Take a look at Breitling i have a Super Avenger i have been wearing for 6 years and i like it over my Rolex DeepSea!

rph08 · 13 April 2018, 08:48 AM

Just bought a Speedy Pro. I love being "FLIGHT QUALIFIED"!

zjd168 · 13 April 2018, 09:12 AM

I prefer to keep the cash in the bank...

FTX I · 13 April 2018, 09:15 AM

I'd say 5 digit. Classic, more personality and readily available.

oldman2005 · 13 April 2018, 09:15 AM

Omega makes great SS sport watches too! I'm thankful for the Rolex rationing/waiting game, I special-ordered a Basel 2018 Seiko Limited Edition diver watch that I missed 10+ years ago. It's so much different when I told them what I want and they told me when it will be ready to pick up, unlike the Rolex AD where I would left knowing it would take many years if not decade to get the new 2018 SS GMT Pepsi

Life's to short to wait and sorry but Rolex isn't the only thing in town.

stratguy · 13 April 2018, 09:17 AM

Speedy Pro is one of my two go-to watches. I especially like it on the Omega-provided NATO which is fantastic. I've never really understood the appeal of NATO's and tried it at the urging of my local boutique. Totally changed my attitude on that front. So comfortable, and gives the Speedy a very different look. It's the best $3800 you can spend on a watch.

No SUBctitute · 13 April 2018, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DHISTORY

I love omegas just hate the resale value.

That can be ameliorated by the proper discount.

JohnnyRol · 13 April 2018, 10:00 AM

I have a Omega Seamaster GMT white dial. Beautiful watch but it just doesn't get any wrist time. As far as waiting on a rolex I was fortunate and didn't have to wait long on an SD43 but was prepared to do so. I'm not on the market currently either but now having 5 rolexes I should have my head examined if I can't be patient. But I understand others wanting to get what they want when they want it.

Emoney11 · 13 April 2018, 11:17 AM

I have a blue PO 8900 and love it. I have the 43.5 mm size and while bigger than what I am used to, I love wearing it. It’s fun to wear a larger watch sometimes.

Buy from a trusted seller and the worry on resale goes away

DoctorA · 13 April 2018, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

With all the shenanigans going on lately, well......found myself looking
at.....well......Omega's.....yes I know, I know, but.........

just sayin'.

We still love you

soundserious · 13 April 2018, 11:45 AM

Sounds expensive. You buy the Omega for no reason and will end up getting thevRolex anyway.

101031-28 · 13 April 2018, 11:46 AM

Owned several Omegas over the years.. From the Seamaster chrono to the PO chrono 45mm and the Ploprof on mesh.. Great watches but always found myself going back to Rolex professionals.. They are the only ones I own at this point.

cdmorenot · 13 April 2018, 11:50 AM

I've never been so inclined towards an Omega as I am right now.

Love Rolex - Loveee. But I can't play this game of paying over MSRP and waiting lists. This isn't a life essential - I'm never going to pretend a watch is.

If I didn't have my heart set on a Tudor 58 I'd grab a speedy.

Sent from my SM-N950U1 using Tapatalk

HogwldFLTR · 13 April 2018, 12:35 PM

I've got six Omegas. Love the PO with orange bezel insert as well as my modern and original Mark IIs. Omega makes some great watches. I've got a couple of older ones that are less popular; they can be had for low costs.

sanborn · 13 April 2018, 12:40 PM

I am in Florida on vacation with an Omega boutique and Tourneu with half of the store stock being Rolex right next to each other. Given the selection of Rolex (or lack thereof) I could easily see the draw to Omegas. I really liked they grey side of the moon, for example. The only SS Rolex was a single Air-King. The rest were PM.

zaydans · 13 April 2018, 12:58 PM

Did someone say Omega? Always loved the Schumacher Speedmaster and couldn’t help pull the trigger on this one!! This thread needs pictures.........

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maylebox · 13 April 2018, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaydans

Did someone say Omega? Always loved the Schumacher Speedmaster and couldn’t help pull the trigger on this one!! This thread needs pictures.........

I agree.

I was a big Omega fan before joining the Rolex fold and still am. As far as the current state of modern Rolex goes I'm good with my only 6 digit (114060). Waitlists, allocation, and exclusivity is Rolex's way of telling me they don't want me buy the new popular models :) and I'm good with that. My preference leans heavily toward the 5 digits anyway.

HK Islandboy · 13 April 2018, 03:15 PM

omega got me into watches and they continue to have some great offerings.

One benefit of the current - very focused - SS shortage is that it encourages us to look more seriously at other brands

Cauhauna · 13 April 2018, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HK Islandboy

omega got me into watches and they continue to have some great offerings.

One benefit of the current - very focused - SS shortage is that it encourages us to look more seriously at other brands

Buy what you want, buy once....

sportsmaven20 · 13 April 2018, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

With all the shenanigans going on lately, well......found myself looking
at.....well......Omega's.....yes I know, I know, but.........

just sayin'.

Omega makes a great watch!

beshannon · 13 April 2018, 10:32 PM

Lots of fine and beautiful watches out there.

Steak is great but not for every meal.

enjoythemusic · 13 April 2018, 10:35 PM

My mom and dad have had mechanical Omega timepieces sine the 1970's. Great watches!

Seiko also makes some incredible watches too.

Since certain Rolex timepieces are not available, i choose to get a pair of these :)

tyler1980 · 13 April 2018, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DHISTORY

I love omegas just hate the resale value.

thats why there isnt a shortage. If Rolex resale was comparable you could walk in and buy a daytona. So its not necessarily a positive.

m j b · 13 April 2018, 10:43 PM

I made money flipping my Omega (a discontinued quartz model). After I sold my BLNR recently, I bought a new Omega Seamaster automatic at a very nice discount. If I were to sell it, I'd do OK. Heck, the whole watch cost less than the first year's depreciation on most new Rolexes.

I still love Rolex watches, I'm not crazy about their marketing and I'm really pushing back on their pricing. My Seamaster is made out of stainless steel (albeit not the same as Rolex's fancy 904L) but also has a ceramic bezel and a very accurate and reliable movement. Sure, it's an inexpensive non-proprietary ETA movement, but it tells me what time it is, and that's the primary function.

RazorD · 13 April 2018, 11:05 PM

Omega makes a great watch. The Speedmaster Pro is a must own in every collection, IMO.

13 April 2018, 08:20 AM	#1
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,472	Doubts. With all the shenanigans going on lately, well......found myself looking at.....well......Omega's.....yes I know, I know, but......... just sayin'.

13 April 2018, 08:40 AM	#5
catsby90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 189	I was in an Omega boutique last week. Almost pulled the trigger on the Speedmaster. Got the call for my black Daytona two days ago. Hans was looking out for me. __________________ "I like my team." -John Calipari

13 April 2018, 08:46 AM	#6
Watchmanaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Peoria, AZ Watch: 116610 Submariner Posts: 232	Take a look at Breitling i have a Super Avenger i have been wearing for 6 years and i like it over my Rolex DeepSea! __________________ Watchmanaz Rolex Submariner 116610 Breitling SuperAvenger

13 April 2018, 08:48 AM	#7
rph08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 992	Just bought a Speedy Pro. I love being "FLIGHT QUALIFIED"! __________________ Can you name the truck with four wheel drive, smells like a steak and seats thirty-five... Canyonero! Canyonero!

13 April 2018, 11:17 AM	#14
Emoney11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 143	I have a blue PO 8900 and love it. I have the 43.5 mm size and while bigger than what I am used to, I love wearing it. It’s fun to wear a larger watch sometimes. Buy from a trusted seller and the worry on resale goes away __________________ Rolex 116710blnr Rolex 126660 dblue Rolex 1665 Omega Planet Ocean 8900 43.5 Breitling Superocean 44

13 April 2018, 08:21 AM	#2
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	Say it ain’t so hahaha

13 April 2018, 08:22 AM	#3
Bt122 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bi coastal Watch: Ok...Watching Posts: 937	I was in the omega storre today. Some of the speed masters look really good, the planet ocean is large.

13 April 2018, 08:30 AM	#4
DHISTORY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: OC Watch: enthusiast Posts: 486	I love omegas just hate the resale value.

13 April 2018, 09:12 AM	#8
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	I prefer to keep the cash in the bank...

13 April 2018, 09:15 AM	#9
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	I'd say 5 digit. Classic, more personality and readily available.

13 April 2018, 09:15 AM	#10
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Omega makes great SS sport watches too! I'm thankful for the Rolex rationing/waiting game, I special-ordered a Basel 2018 Seiko Limited Edition diver watch that I missed 10+ years ago. It's so much different when I told them what I want and they told me when it will be ready to pick up, unlike the Rolex AD where I would left knowing it would take many years if not decade to get the new 2018 SS GMT Pepsi Life's to short to wait and sorry but Rolex isn't the only thing in town.

13 April 2018, 09:17 AM	#11
stratguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 670	Speedy Pro is one of my two go-to watches. I especially like it on the Omega-provided NATO which is fantastic. I've never really understood the appeal of NATO's and tried it at the urging of my local boutique. Totally changed my attitude on that front. So comfortable, and gives the Speedy a very different look. It's the best $3800 you can spend on a watch.

13 April 2018, 10:00 AM	#13
JohnnyRol "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 168	I have a Omega Seamaster GMT white dial. Beautiful watch but it just doesn't get any wrist time. As far as waiting on a rolex I was fortunate and didn't have to wait long on an SD43 but was prepared to do so. I'm not on the market currently either but now having 5 rolexes I should have my head examined if I can't be patient. But I understand others wanting to get what they want when they want it.

13 April 2018, 11:45 AM	#16
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Sounds expensive. You buy the Omega for no reason and will end up getting thevRolex anyway. __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

13 April 2018, 11:46 AM	#17
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Owned several Omegas over the years.. From the Seamaster chrono to the PO chrono 45mm and the Ploprof on mesh.. Great watches but always found myself going back to Rolex professionals.. They are the only ones I own at this point. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

13 April 2018, 11:50 AM	#18
cdmorenot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,697	I've never been so inclined towards an Omega as I am right now. Love Rolex - Loveee. But I can't play this game of paying over MSRP and waiting lists. This isn't a life essential - I'm never going to pretend a watch is. If I didn't have my heart set on a Tudor 58 I'd grab a speedy. Sent from my SM-N950U1 using Tapatalk __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| IWC \| Omega \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

13 April 2018, 12:35 PM	#19
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	I've got six Omegas. Love the PO with orange bezel insert as well as my modern and original Mark IIs. Omega makes some great watches. I've got a couple of older ones that are less popular; they can be had for low costs. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

13 April 2018, 12:40 PM	#20
sanborn "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: DFW Watch: 114060 / Nomos Posts: 28	I am in Florida on vacation with an Omega boutique and Tourneu with half of the store stock being Rolex right next to each other. Given the selection of Rolex (or lack thereof) I could easily see the draw to Omegas. I really liked they grey side of the moon, for example. The only SS Rolex was a single Air-King. The rest were PM.

13 April 2018, 12:58 PM	#21
zaydans "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Joe Location: CONUS Watch: Rolex 116710 Posts: 994	Did someone say Omega? Always loved the Schumacher Speedmaster and couldn’t help pull the trigger on this one!! This thread needs pictures......... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 April 2018, 03:15 PM	#23
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	omega got me into watches and they continue to have some great offerings. One benefit of the current - very focused - SS shortage is that it encourages us to look more seriously at other brands

13 April 2018, 10:32 PM	#26
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Lots of fine and beautiful watches out there. Steak is great but not for every meal. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

13 April 2018, 10:35 PM	#27
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,169	My mom and dad have had mechanical Omega timepieces sine the 1970's. Great watches! Seiko also makes some incredible watches too. Since certain Rolex timepieces are not available, i choose to get a pair of these :) __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

13 April 2018, 10:43 PM	#29
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,215	I made money flipping my Omega (a discontinued quartz model). After I sold my BLNR recently, I bought a new Omega Seamaster automatic at a very nice discount. If I were to sell it, I'd do OK. Heck, the whole watch cost less than the first year's depreciation on most new Rolexes. I still love Rolex watches, I'm not crazy about their marketing and I'm really pushing back on their pricing. My Seamaster is made out of stainless steel (albeit not the same as Rolex's fancy 904L) but also has a ceramic bezel and a very accurate and reliable movement. Sure, it's an inexpensive non-proprietary ETA movement, but it tells me what time it is, and that's the primary function. __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

13 April 2018, 11:05 PM	#30
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	Omega makes a great watch. The Speedmaster Pro is a must own in every collection, IMO.

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