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rangrov · 28 August 2010, 05:17 AM

Hi guys I placed this question on the Rolex general question page give us ur ansers please it will save me starting two threads, cheers.

stockae92 · 28 August 2010, 06:37 AM

how do you want to compare? new or used price? style? movement? case? brand recognition? history of the brand? how do we like them?

Mike B · 28 August 2010, 08:54 AM

Oh boy, here we go again :(

The GMT Master · 28 August 2010, 10:43 AM

If you ask me, if:

1) It contains the cal. 2500

OR

2) It's a Speedmaster Pro

Then you can't go wrong. Excellent watches, great designs, just one or two niggling question marks over reliability of certain movements, and the service department (especially in the UK).

derekloimer · 28 August 2010, 04:38 PM

I own both. Vintage and modern Omega ( Seamaster 1962 and Planet Ocean ) plus a Rolex Explorer.

The modern watches are both similar in quality in my opinion. Rolex have better brand recognition with the general public and I would expect a Submariner to hold its value better than a Planet Ocean.

I have noticed that Omega, like Tag Heuer, have raised their prices recently. The Omega Boutique in Sydney tried to convince me that the new Omega were equal or better to Rolex. I would tend to buy the Rolex in preference to the Omega if the prices were the same.

jets · 28 August 2010, 10:02 PM

Use the search button to find 1000 other threads that discuss this.

Tunacan26 · 30 August 2010, 08:18 AM

I'm soon to own both -- Hopefully.

anglykos · 30 August 2010, 10:40 AM

They are watches that appeal to different tastes & requirements. They both tell time and that's as far as I am concerned is generally where the similarity ends. Each is unique in its own right (Cobra or Mitsubishi Evo?)

gaopa · 30 August 2010, 08:40 PM

Both are fine watches. I own both and enjoy both. Cheers, Bill P.

Tek · 31 August 2010, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaopa

Both are fine watches. I own both and enjoy both. Cheers, Bill P.

x2,

Welshwatchman · 31 August 2010, 10:08 PM

Rolex vs Omega vs Panerai vs JLC vs IWC vs UN vs Blancpain

It doesn't make sense.

Now if one wants to create a thread with specific comparisons on two similar watches from different manufacturers then that's something to get your teeth into.

Prince · 31 August 2010, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Rolex vs Omega vs Panerai vs JLC vs IWC vs UN vs Blancpain

It doesn't make sense.

Now if one wants to create a thread with specific comparisons on two similar watches from different manufacturers then that's something to get your teeth into.

X2

dieseldragon · 1 September 2010, 03:57 AM

Why compare them... again...... just buy what you like, they are both great!

gman44116 · 2 September 2010, 01:00 PM

apples and oranges to me

NMS75 · 3 September 2010, 12:14 AM

I have both Omega and Rolex watches - and I love them both equally :p

M

wboro4 · 5 September 2010, 08:11 AM

I also have both omega and rolex, i think omega's newer watches appeal more to me but i still love the older rolexes.

Speed · 5 September 2010, 09:17 AM

One of them wins...Hands down.

rolexdeepsea · 5 September 2010, 10:08 AM

i'm selling my omega as i do not wear it since i have the deepsea

pickles_mcgee · 17 September 2010, 05:16 AM

Been there done that.

I love Rolexes, but something is to be said for being able to get a decent discount from an AD on an Omega.

In general I'd take a Sub or GMT over the comparable Omega offering, even for the extra $$$. I don't understand the whole Bond thing, either...why did they have to redo the whole line of Seamasters. Seems like a "New Coke" move to me. I guess they weren't selling.

As for which is the better quality watch...not going there.

enronforme · 17 September 2010, 06:50 AM

I'm getting closer to pulling the trigger on a Speedy Pro as we speak.....(with Fr. John's input, of course)

Frogman4me · 17 September 2010, 07:03 AM

Who brought this dead horse back into the room, can't beat it anymore

NMS75 · 17 September 2010, 08:14 AM

This discussion has been had many times on this and other forums and elsewhere - and it will continue to be so for a very long time. As I said above I love both my Rolex and Omega watches - does it matter which you prefer as long as you have the watch you want?

M

28 August 2010, 05:17 AM	#1
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30 August 2010, 10:40 AM	#8
anglykos "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Manos Location: ITS Watch: Bedside alarm Posts: 209	They are watches that appeal to different tastes & requirements. They both tell time and that's as far as I am concerned is generally where the similarity ends. Each is unique in its own right (Cobra or Mitsubishi Evo?) __________________ I promise it will be the last one...

31 August 2010, 10:08 PM	#11
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Rolex vs Omega vs Panerai vs JLC vs IWC vs UN vs Blancpain It doesn't make sense. Now if one wants to create a thread with specific comparisons on two similar watches from different manufacturers then that's something to get your teeth into. __________________ ..33

1 September 2010, 03:57 AM	#13
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	Why compare them... again...... just buy what you like, they are both great! __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

28 August 2010, 06:37 AM	#2
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,890	how do you want to compare? new or used price? style? movement? case? brand recognition? history of the brand? how do we like them?

28 August 2010, 08:54 AM	#3
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	Oh boy, here we go again :(

28 August 2010, 10:43 AM	#4
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	If you ask me, if: 1) It contains the cal. 2500 OR 2) It's a Speedmaster Pro Then you can't go wrong. Excellent watches, great designs, just one or two niggling question marks over reliability of certain movements, and the service department (especially in the UK).

28 August 2010, 04:38 PM	#5
derekloimer Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Derek Lorimer Location: Canberra Posts: 77	I own both. Vintage and modern Omega ( Seamaster 1962 and Planet Ocean ) plus a Rolex Explorer. The modern watches are both similar in quality in my opinion. Rolex have better brand recognition with the general public and I would expect a Submariner to hold its value better than a Planet Ocean. I have noticed that Omega, like Tag Heuer, have raised their prices recently. The Omega Boutique in Sydney tried to convince me that the new Omega were equal or better to Rolex. I would tend to buy the Rolex in preference to the Omega if the prices were the same.

30 August 2010, 08:18 AM	#7
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	I'm soon to own both -- Hopefully.

30 August 2010, 08:40 PM	#9
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: NE Georgia Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	Both are fine watches. I own both and enjoy both. Cheers, Bill P.

2 September 2010, 01:00 PM	#14
gman44116 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 87	apples and oranges to me

3 September 2010, 12:14 AM	#15
NMS75 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610 & 116710LN Posts: 559	I have both Omega and Rolex watches - and I love them both equally :p M

5 September 2010, 08:11 AM	#16
wboro4 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Posts: 61	I also have both omega and rolex, i think omega's newer watches appeal more to me but i still love the older rolexes.

5 September 2010, 09:17 AM	#17
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	One of them wins...Hands down.

5 September 2010, 10:08 AM	#18
rolexdeepsea "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: england Posts: 251	i'm selling my omega as i do not wear it since i have the deepsea

17 September 2010, 05:16 AM	#19
pickles_mcgee Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 21	Been there done that. I love Rolexes, but something is to be said for being able to get a decent discount from an AD on an Omega. In general I'd take a Sub or GMT over the comparable Omega offering, even for the extra $$$. I don't understand the whole Bond thing, either...why did they have to redo the whole line of Seamasters. Seems like a "New Coke" move to me. I guess they weren't selling. As for which is the better quality watch...not going there.

17 September 2010, 06:50 AM	#20
enronforme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: bob j Location: toledo, usa Watch: Love 'em all Posts: 525	I'm getting closer to pulling the trigger on a Speedy Pro as we speak.....(with Fr. John's input, of course) __________________ 16610 Sub Date; 16570 Explorer ll (polar); GO Sport Evo; GP Seahawk ll; Tudor Hydronaut ll; Oris F1 Williams Chrono...

17 September 2010, 07:03 AM	#21
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Who brought this dead horse back into the room, can't beat it anymore

17 September 2010, 08:14 AM	#22
NMS75 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610 & 116710LN Posts: 559	This discussion has been had many times on this and other forums and elsewhere - and it will continue to be so for a very long time. As I said above I love both my Rolex and Omega watches - does it matter which you prefer as long as you have the watch you want? M

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