John Ireland
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In the 30s, 40s, 50s and early sixties...
I think Rolex and Omega were equals...each having the edge at different times and in different areas. In the seventies I think Omega (and much of the Swiss watch industry) went "disco" and lost focus and fell victim to the the great quarts axe. As for modern Omegas (and Rolexes), I don't think there is a maker alive who doesn't experience a "watch from hell" escaping from the factory now and then.
late fiftes ref 1013, 18k pg, 1570 cal. 36mm case, 20mm lugs.
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Does anyone here remember when Omega was held in as high, maybe even higher, esteem...
than almighty Rolex of today? Just curious... TM
Being descended from >>
a 2nd son of a 2nd son does not bode well for inheritance of good watches, in a culture that gives everything to #1 son of each generation :-( Both generations before me had nothing but the BEST to say about Omega and it's truly "superlative" chronometry....
Rolex for me...
Hi Thomas, can't help you there as I have always been enamoured with Rolex as my dad wore one when i was growing up and I didn't pay much heed to Omega. As a collector who only recently awakened to the world of horology though, Omega currently also has no...
Would be very interested in reading more about this -
"Finding out more about Omega recently has just made me more averse to the brand as well, with a dodgy batch of movements, and certain things they have done to undermine others and other stuff. " Hi, Raphael, Your experience is as interesting to me as any...
negative perceptions...
Hi Thomas We share a same love, although mine is currently more confined to the
apologies ... earlier post truncated ...
Hi Thomas We share a same love, although mine is currently more confined to the Ok back to your questions... on the dodgy batches of movements, there is quite a number of folk who have experienced issues with the 3303-3313 movements(and more are being add...
Omega is still making watches today, Rolex makes "rolexes"
This is not some tongue in cheek comment. It is my personal perception. In fact, I had these same words with folk deep inside the watch industry, as well as advertising /media people. Rolex is incredible. It grows from strenght to strenght. It has stopped...
Now hold on just a second. Why is it necessary to denigrate Rolex in order to praise
Omega? First of all I'm a huge fan of both brands, as I'm sure you guys know I love Omega. But Bernard, to say that 'Rolex doesn't practice watchmaking' is not only demonstrably false but downright misleading. They happen to make what's probably the most ...
Also..in perspective of "tongue in cheek"
I am actually giving some accolade to Rolex for being the incredible business machine it is. Putting it this way...if anyone asked me which company to invest in(not buy watches)...I may say Rolex. But my personal definitions of contribution to watchmaking...
Rolex's Limited Obligation...
When Bernard mentioned he has difficulty in getting our local Rolex centre to work on his Rolex Prince, this particular piece of information from one of the blogs I've read came to mind. The letter should be in Spanish... and the translation is extracted ...
Yes.........
my Dad wore a Square Dress Omega with an integrated mesh bracelet and always bragged that 'Omega was the finest brand available' ! My Grandfather carried a Howard Pocketwatch and said the same thing about his Howard, which was one of the older (circa 1863...