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It's the hands and lumination
The way the lume is designed and placed on the dial is not pleasant to me. Also the the hour hands and minute hands are way too short. I hate how the minute track is inside the hour markers; Making the watch dial not in proportion. While I understand it is a vintage re-issue, Omega could update the look just a little. On the case back, Omega should have put an air plane on one and a boat on the other Seamaster 1948. Maybe have the plane/boat in gold on the rotor.
For me, the JLC Geophysic 1958 re-issue is a much better looking watch; Almost perfect when it comes to 3 center handers vintage style/re-issue
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Omega’s might 💪🏿💪🏿
My recent poor experience with Rolex watches and Rolex servicing (see post on Rolex forum if you aren’t put off by bad customer service) and the off-hand comparison of omega watches to “5 dollar plastic watches” by the Rolex service center watchmaker, alo...
I’m not saying that any of these examples are perfect, but each showcase omega pushing the envelope in one way or another...
...(including the controversial ‘value for money’ metric)
The design is one thing...
Add the ultra ridiculous price into the equation and you have a cheap looking expensive watch.
All my watches are Omegas (I'm obviously biased😂)
But the point is bigger than Rolex alone...while I think Omega is undervalued (but catching up VERY quickly) it is galling when certain (not Rolex actually) brands get away with sub standard products with excuses like”they are hand made”, “don’t look to c...
What gets me about Rolex🤬
Of all the top tier brands brands; they are the only one to not offer exhibition backs. They don’t do the exotic finishing that we have come to expect from fine watchmakers!
I think they are both great brand but must admit I like how omega offer more choices of dials and complications. I just got my first Omega last week and I LOVE it.
Movement technology and chronometry are up there with the best of the industry. I would not be surprised if I was to add another omega to the collection in 2021! Who knows...lol
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The fine things
Omega is a brand that goes for detailed watches i experienced with my own Seamaster. I was not known with the brand before i bought my Seamaster. I red some comments on communities about a Seamaster with a failure in the dial and bazel. The outlining was ...
Because of any design flaws, or just because your taste has changed.
IMHO that particular piece is the perfect amalgamation of vintage looks and modern engineering (with the chronometry and ruggedness that comes along)
It's the hands and lumination
The way the lume is designed and placed on the dial is not pleasant to me. Also the the hour hands and minute hands are way too short. I hate how the minute track is inside the hour markers; Making the watch dial not in proportion. While I understand it i...
I get your point and your warranted dissatisfaction, but things are not that simple. I once had two different issues with a brand new Patek. The Paris Boutique first told me that I did something wrong...
They didn't say it twice... Now to say that Patek watches are worse or better than other watches from other brands, I wouldn't say so. There are people who just should do another job. Period. But you are right, there is a life outside Rolex, Patek, AP and...
I think that we are agreeing.
Any cursory YouTube search of the words Rolex, Patek nautilus, Royal oak will yield all the top watch YouTubers offering alternatives to said watches. Being someone who’s owned 4 Rolex watches so far (2 SS sports, 2 datejust), and two of those needing ser...
You’ve but the nail on the head.
I believe that they are starting to change their approach. More push for the constellation, Tresor and deville lines. Also, not sure if it was intentional/manufactured scarcity or what, but I didn’t see a single manual wind speedmaster during a quick visi...
You absolutely have a point, Hussam
What impresses me indeed, is the catalogue of Omega, which offers almost everything one could want. Enjoy yours Regards, George
Omega vs Rolex
It’s such a complex issue, by era or by price history. In the 90’s to early 2000’s they used many ETA movements, so the comparison is likely more similar to a Tudor today. But in terms of finishing, I think their cases are better finished than the rough e...
I have many watches from both brands and appreciate them for what they are. Hard to argue one is better than the other...
The one thing I can say that favors Omega at the moment is availability compared to Rolex who seem to be vacuumed up, regardless of the model (except for 2 tone and certain ladies models). I do agree that Omega has been more daring and taking risks with t...
