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1 November 2017, 11:48 PM | #1 |
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So, I sold the BLNR...
...and almost immediately regretted it. Lots of reasons for selling, but I like to flip and change things up, and we had a good run. And prices seems to be up right now, so why not?
The problem was, I did it on kind of a whim, and had no backup plan. It was my only watch! Sure, I have an old Seiko that appears to be about 34mm and is beat up, has an uncomfortable aftermarket strap with a deployment buckle that I can never seem to deploy. And I forgot how much I dislike Quartz watches. They give off a magnetic flux that interferes with the voices in my head. So, what to do? Well, I've had Omegas in the past, and thought I'd go there again, and after some research and shopping, I got the black ceramic Seamaster pictured below. I like the heft, the look and it wears well. It's not a Rolex, by no means, but it also cost less than a new Tudor, or an OP, or pretty-much anything that we Rolex aficionados would want. Omega has finally moved away from those gawd-awful pins in the bracelet, and now have screws for the sizing links. Natch I don't have a screwdriver that fits those tiny suckers, so I took it to a reputable watch repair place to have them size it for me. And he can't get the screws out, buggers up a couple of them and scratches a link. Grrrrrrr. And even after all that, it's still too loose (but I'm not letting hims back at it), so I went to Lowe's and bought another set of micro screwdrivers, put the watch in my vice and heated up the links first, and the screws came out, easy-peasy. Omega uses way too much loctite. And those screws are tiny!!!! What's my point, you are probably wondering? Well, I think I'm kind of getting the appeal of a less expensive watch. It's still more expensive (around $3700 MSRP) than the average person would spend on a watch, and it's mechanical, so it's going to be inaccurate and cost money to service every few years. But the idjit buggered up the screw heads and scratched the link, and I didn't let it bother me. Well, not much. If someone had done that to my GMT, I would have had a fit, demanding a replacement, head on a platter, monetary compensation, etc. And I worried about wearing the GMT to the gym, damaging it, losing it or having it stolen. Sure, all of that can happen with the Omega, and I'll be upset if it does - it still wasn't cheap, but the threshold has moved, and maybe that's not a bad thing. Just a thought. Sharing.
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1 November 2017, 11:55 PM | #2 |
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Thanks for a good laugh- enjoy your new timepiece and the lack of exasperating concern that can sometimes accompany them!
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1 November 2017, 11:57 PM | #3 |
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Great looking watch. And glad someone didn't have to give their head on a platter for it!!!
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1 November 2017, 11:59 PM | #4 |
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Congrats on the Omega and the newfound calmness
Hope it lasts (Don’t know why tapatalk is making this so big)
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2 November 2017, 12:00 AM | #5 |
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Is this truly "less expensive"? How much did you lose when you sold the BLNR vs the purchase price, and how much would you lose if you sold this....?
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2 November 2017, 03:54 AM | #6 |
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Congrats
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2 November 2017, 04:33 AM | #7 |
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Enjoy that Seamaster for a bit and you'll come to understand it's not inferior to a Submariner in any real way as a mechanical watch.....with Rolex you're paying up for the name/marketing. If wearing a "beater" is what'll make you enjoy your watch more, so be it but I think you'll come to understand that watch is rock solid. Congrats.
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2 November 2017, 05:48 AM | #9 |
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No need to feel second class. That is a great watch. Enjoy!
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2 November 2017, 06:38 AM | #10 | |
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Congratulations on the Seamaster! Beautiful watch which I expect you'll find to be an absolute pleasure to wear. |
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2 November 2017, 08:41 AM | #11 |
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I've owned both a sub and seamaster 300. Loved my omega but from a quality and timekeeping standpoint, the Rolex stands alone here.
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2 November 2017, 09:10 AM | #12 |
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I'm in the water more than I switch time zones. You have a cracking good piece. I wear mine daily, having the blue one.
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2 November 2017, 09:37 AM | #13 |
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I believe there is room for both!
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2 November 2017, 09:42 AM | #14 |
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Congrats again.. and a great piece!
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2 November 2017, 10:07 AM | #15 |
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That is a smooth looking piece!
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2 November 2017, 05:25 PM | #16 |
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Nice. I think this is great value compared to the sub. Lovely looking piece.
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3 November 2017, 12:06 AM | #17 |
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Thanks for all of the nice comments!
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3 November 2017, 01:46 AM | #18 |
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I love your choice. Nicely done.
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3 November 2017, 06:41 PM | #19 |
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Great read mate. And love your choice and attitude.
An Omega is still a great and expensive watch for the average WIS and you can wear yours without getting so precious about damaging it if it were a Rolex or worry too much about the resale value. A watch is meant to be worn and enjoyed not kept in a watch and babied. We all love a Rolex but it's great to spend a little less and still get a great watch that does the same job. |
6 November 2017, 04:06 AM | #20 |
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I had the same thought as I owned the Seamaster 300m bef0re, but sold it because I didn't like the bracelet. If I was to go back to Omega, I would get their 39.5mm Planet Ocean instead now.
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To the OP, that is a beautiful piece. Wear it in good health.
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18 November 2017, 12:38 PM | #22 |
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same situation with you sir, previously was wearing Sub LV, sold and now wearing Omega, suddenly I feel more relaxed maybe the green Sub is too eye catching and created unwanted attention. Nonetheless Omega is a very well made watch.
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18 November 2017, 02:21 PM | #23 |
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just bought a tudor sub for this reason as an edc beater. overpriced? sure, some would say absolutely. a bit more wouldve gotten me a beater sub, and another $50 wouldve gotten me a no b/p explorer 2. had an aqua terra as a beater prior but it was in a much neater condition and didnt want to ding it up
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19 November 2017, 03:29 AM | #24 |
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It’s all relative. For some people your GMT is your seamaster and for some it maybe your seiko. On the other hand, for many your swill is like a GMT to them. It has nothing to do with the brand.
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