Omega

Understand that many think Globemaster is a bit of a mixture (pejoratively stated, a mash-up) of various historical Omega elements without a consistent historical antecedent, and therefore not desirable. I tried one on (SS on bracelet, blue dial) at AD - ... 

Based on that, I dig deeper into my pockets and ... Got the one without the date: In any case, leaving my date avoidance aside, it's a great watch with a wonderful movement. The Speedmaster is a must have to any collector, but is quite common, the movemen...  

Nilo - Thanks for your note. Plat version is lovely. But I'm not in that price range. ;/ Date with blue dial not a negative at all for me - in fact, I like a date function. I see the Globemaster as a dressy sport watch. I'd like to hear what other watches... 

I just love this watch and is not as boring (and common) as the Rolex Sub. This one is Titanium cased (that Omega believes is a precious metal, based on the price) but there's a SS version. Cheers, Nilo ...  

Thanks, Nilo. Seamaster is a great watch - love it. but I don't see it as dressy as Globemaster. I'm wondering what watches out there (of any brand) compete with the Globemaster SS at its price point for a dressy sport watch.......anything come to mind???... 

George - thanks for the Breitling suggestions. Both are awesome. Really sweet watches. But 42 and 44 mm are too big for my wrist. The GM at 39 is about as big as I can comfortably go. Still looking for dressy sport watch options to consider as alternative... 

Doesn't have the movement but the overall package is lovely.

I was silly to let it go. Is no longer on the IWC catalog. The reason to part from it was the lack of straps. I don't like metal bracelets. Cheers, Nilo

Thanks for the IWC rec. Will definitely consider the Ingenieur line. Looks like the 3239 no longer in catalog, replaced by the 357002. Thanks for the suggestion. Best Regards, Gary

I find it similarly dressy as the Globemaster but it has no date. And it is not based on direct historical precedent, either...

Thanks for your note K! I have not checked the RM, but will. Appreciate the suggestion. I hope to get more suggestions for competitors to the GM!!

But were launched at Basel.

. . . is 'yes'. Current watches that borrow from, but don't replicate, vintage models should be assessed on their own merits. A steel Globemaster offers classic Omega je ne sais quoi at affordable cost with the benefit of cutting-edge movement technology,... 

Dear Doctor - Thank you for your eloquent response. I am definitely leaning in your direction. Taken on its own, the SS GM with Blue dial on bracelet is a wonderful watch - modern matte look, sweet 39 mm size, dressy and sporty, fine movement, fair price ... 

Anyone have thoughts about the Rolex Explorer I, in comparison to the SS GM on bracelet? RE I is slightly more expensive......but interested in hearing thoughts of purists on comparison to GM. Thanks!

i think it's down to GM SS on Bracelet and the Rolex Explorer I. Will decide tomorrow. Here's iPhone 5S photo of the GM I'm considering. ...  

If you love the globemaster, great. To me, it is a bit soulless and, as you noted others saying, the elements don't come together well. A great movement with decent design elements adding up to a somehow not great watch is the tale of modern Omega for me ... 

Thanks for your thoughts, Spangles! They motivated me to make my decision. The Explorer is a beautiful piece. But in thinking about it, it strikes me that Rolex was cool in the 50's and 60's. It was selected independently by men with athletic stylishness ... 

Thanks for your note, Rogi. Full agreement. And so true about Daytona. But, I've been hard enough on Rolex already. I only buy what I love and what I will wear. And I know well that I'm not smart enough to buy for investment. Best Regards, Gary