Rollie and Omega

[Arturo]

Do any of you like to change back and forth between your Omegas and your Rollies? I have a Seamaster and I really like it. It does not have the ultimate "gravitas" of the Rolex, but it is definitely nice and I find the two to be kindred watch spirits. What do you think?

[DIVER4USN]

I think that is one hell of an idea. I am trying to talk my wife into a SMP share wrist time with my SD.

[Uncle-AJ]

I used to swap between my TT sub and classic seamaster but I haven't worn the Omega in quite a while. I'll never get rid of it as I bought it new around about 1974 and it was my first classic watch. I used to swap between a Panerai and the TT sub until last February when I decided the sub was a much better watch and had more charisma. Whatever I swap with, I always return to the sub. :cheers:

[DIVER4USN]

Adrian,

Can you post a pic of your vintage Seamaster?

[Uncle-AJ]

Sorry I got carried away for a minute, it's a speedy. :banghead: :banghead:

You'll have to put it down to my age. :chuckle:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ajdh/speedM.jpg

[roadcarver]

Once I open up my present which has the Omega SMP, it will definitely be sharing wrist time with the Breitling, Rolex and Steinhart.

I love the feel of the Omega bracelet as it is very comfy.

[Atomic]

I swap between my Panerai PAM01 and my Seiko Black Monster, and my Rolex ExpII sits in teh box, gathering dust.

[mikey]

I think the Pani is the type of watch you just cannot put in a box and forget about. Its outrageous

[JJ Irani]

I think the Pani is the type of watch you just cannot put in a box and forget about. Its outrageous

Not quite fair, Mikey. While some of us may not find Panerais appealing, it still is a great watch with tremendous History.

Some of their models like the Submersible and the GMT are truly superb, especially on their classical SS/Ti bracelets.

Only brand you are allowed to smash around is RADO!! :banghead: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

[Atomic]

I think the Pani is the type of watch you just cannot put in a box and forget about. Its outrageous

Mikey, you're 100% bang on. My Panerai gets 99% of the wrist time. :thumbsup:

[Arturo]

I agree that the Omega SMP bracelet is a great work of engineering. I love how solid it is. It seems less subject to bracelet laxity over time than the oyster bracelet.

[mike]

I think they go quite well together.:thumbsup:
Especially when each has a lot of history!!:clap: :clap:
http://img275.imageshack.us/img275/5229/145456650wh2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[mrbieler]

I just can't get into the Panerai's. I know they are very very good watches and the ones I have seen look great, but I just can't see one on my wrist.

An Omega Speedy would be nice though...

[Prince Tudor]

I think Pan.'s are nice. They have a style that really is unique.
But, the Speedy's and Sub's will always be in style. They are classics.

[Atomic]

I think Pan.'s are nice. They have a style that really is unique.
But, the Speedy's and Sub's will always be in style. They are classics.

Just for the record, the Panerai Radiomir has remained basically unchanged since 1938, and the Luminor since the early 1940s. They too are classics that will always be in style. :cheers:

[DIVER4USN]

Adrian,


Thanks for posting the pic. Great watch; which I will refer to as "timeless" as to avoid the age thing.

[Uncle-AJ]

Adrian,


Thanks for posting the pic. Great watch; which I will refer to as "timeless" as to avoid the age thing.

I'm afraid I was thinking something different than I was typing. :banghead: :banghead:

[DIVER4USN]

Adrian,

I now realize you were talking about your misprint in the previous post. Should make you feel good about your age. I am 31 and overlooked the obvious!

[AJC]

This is a frequent thread in my watch collecting profile.Omega,Rolex,Omega,Rolex etc etc.

As I don't have a big budget I normally only have the one watch at a time and when it is an Omega it will be a Seamaster.

Ist Omega I owned was an Ian Thorpe LE

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/4489/3e-thorpe9.jpg
http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/6186/05-thorpebx.jpg

followed by a 2254.50.00

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/3860/Sscn0203.jpg

a co-axial Bond GMT was next,

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/9531/gmte5rs.jpg

and finally my White GMT,

http://img447.imageshack.us/img447/3506/gmtonomegaboxzn3.jpg

Each time between the Omegas Ihave had Rolex Submariners or GMT Masters.I would dearly love to keep some but as I said before I am on a budget.:thumbsup:

Aaron:cheers:

[Uncle-AJ]

Adrian,

I now realize you were talking about your misprint in the previous post. Should make you feel good about your age. I am 31 and overlooked the obvious!

I'd feel a lot better if I was 31 again. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

[astcell]

I don't wanna be 31 again unless I can take my 44 year old brain with me.

[Rockrolex]

I'm having too much fun at 63 to want to be 31 again. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[astcell]

I'm having too much fun at 63 to want to be 31 again. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

So, senility sets in between 44 and 63. :rofl:

[TARDIS]

This is a frequent thread in my watch collecting profile.Omega,Rolex,Omega,Rolex etc etc.

As I don't have a big budget I normally only have the one watch at a time and when it is an Omega it will be a Seamaster.

Ist Omega I owned was an Ian Thorpe LE

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/4489/3e-thorpe9.jpg
http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/6186/05-thorpebx.jpg

followed by a 2254.50.00

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/3860/Sscn0203.jpg

a co-axial Bond GMT was next,

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/9531/gmte5rs.jpg

and finally my White GMT,

http://img447.imageshack.us/img447/3506/gmtonomegaboxzn3.jpg

Each time between the Omegas Ihave had Rolex Submariners or GMT Masters.I would dearly love to keep some but as I said before I am on a budget.:thumbsup:

Aaron:cheers:

Hey Aaron I am in the same boat. I would have loved to have kept this:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f96/Toowoomba/DIAL.jpg

or even this:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f96/Toowoomba/Dialcloseup1.jpg

buy now I have this one, which is a keeper:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f96/Toowoomba/Planet%20Ocean/Onclothfaceup.jpg


BTW, I like your Co-Axial Bond GMT, that was a nice model.

Nice photo's as well!:thumbsup:

[AJC]

Thanks Steve.:thumbsup:

[JJ Irani]

When I get fed up of this Rollie....

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/Sub-date037.jpg

...I'll switch over to this one!! :chuckle: :chuckle:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/16613018-1.jpg

[mailman]

When I get fed up of this Rollie....

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/Sub-date037.jpg

...I'll switch over to this one!! :chuckle: :chuckle:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/16613018-1.jpg

Nice choices to have JJ :thumbsup:

[JJ Irani]

Nice choices to have JJ :thumbsup:

Yes indeed, Paulie!! :thumbsup:

Tell me, do I make it that obvious that I love Rolex, especially Subs? :thinking: :thinking: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[mailman]

Yes indeed, Paulie!! :thumbsup:

Tell me, do I make it that obvious that I love Rolex, especially Subs? :thinking: :thinking: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Ummm, no :dummy: :banghead: :banghead: :chuckle: