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Old 20 February 2008, 02:22 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER View Post
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All three watches are very good choices in their own right. Probably, you get most watch for your money with the Omega SM, but you would take a big hit if you want to resell it later. Same thing applies to the Tag Heuer.

Click this link to go to a comparative test of the SS Sub Date and the Omega SM.

If you want a classic icon of diver's watches, go for the SS Sub Date. You get one of the best movements ever made, the Cal. 3135, most of the ingenious Rolex inventions incorporated in ONE watch, and also a watch that you can get your money back on if you want to resell it later if you just wait some years.

Good luck!
I have both the Omega SMP and Rolex Sea-Dweller. Both are very nice watches, but I'd have to give the nod to the SD. If you pick up the SMP from the right place (AD with 30+ % discount), you won't lose much money on resale. If you walk into your local AD and get 10% off retail, you'll take a bath if you ever decide to sell it.
The Omega offers a great watch at a much lower entry level price point. However the Rolex (Sub or SD) offers better case material, in-house movement, tradition, prestige, etc. Biggest drawback is the initial cost being more than twice that of the SMP.
If your budget allows for the Sub or SD...get one. If not, the Omega is a great choice.
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