Why get an Omega if you can Afford a Rolex..

[Rwchisholm]

I have and enjoy both but due to recent Rolex acquisitions my omegas are gonna go. It’s a sacrifice but it’s good to suffer a little for something you really want.


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[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by xeal

My friend asked me this question.
I have been looking to get an Omega Aqua Terra Blue dial, but another watch keeps coming in the way. I am very biased towards the color Blue. I love any blue dial watch, but unfortunately not a fan of two tone, so the sub doesn't do it. The WG sub is just too expensive.

Fast forward after Basel and now the new 39mm OP blue dial has my vote.
I don't know if the green markings are amazing, but I know I love a blue dial.

Anyway so I did not know what to tell my friend when he asked me why I would get an Omega if I could afford a Rolex.. Lol
Not talking about Sea masters, etc. just the classic Aqua Terra VS the DJ or OP.

The only Rolex advantage is resell.


Otherwise, they are entirely equals.

[DonBateman]

Originally Posted by WJGESQ

The only Rolex advantage is resell.


Otherwise, they are entirely equals.

Amen

[hhwc]

Just get what you want. If you don't really like it, you won't wear it so what's the point?

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by Chad072

Why? Because the 2254.50 was a sexy watch the first time I laid my eyes on it and still makes me smile 7 years later.

Ultra awesome cool.

[UnicoJG]

You should definitely purchase the watch/brand you want. I’ve purchased 2 Omegas and parted ways with both. I have also purchased 2 Rolex watches and still have both.

[AEC]

This thread is from 2015. It's a recurring topic, I'm sure, but I doubt the OP is tracking this because he is still pondering the question.

[alphasports]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Money has nothing to do with it. There is no wrong answer between the two brands. Both are fine watches and I own both and love them equally. These days if I were buying a watch I probably am more in tune with what Omega is doing. Once again, money has nothing to do with it.

I'm with you bro, except perhaps for the part about "money has nothing to do with it". A huge proportion of Rolex owners buy them just because they cost 2x a comparable Omega, and naively assume the watch must be "2x better". Delusional. I own both, prefer Omega.

[Justinmg]

Originally Posted by Syed117

Absolutely.

Rolex is not my favorite brand. I came from a family and extended family that have been Omega fans for half a century. That doesn't mean that I don't love some of their models. The Sub will always be an icon that every watch lover should have at some point.

They may not see it this way, but Rolex is a victim of their own success. When you are as popular as they are, people are willing to buy their watches simply because of that brand power. As with any popular mass produced item.

Living in NYC, you see a Sub somewhat regularly. It's the default luxury watch that everyone buys when they have the means. I don't know if it's a person that actually cares about watches or someone that just wears it as a status symbol. Like you said, when I see someone wearing an Omega, a JLC, or any other brand that is less well known, I'm more likely to assume that they care about watches. They may not, but they bought a different watch when they could most likely afford a Rolex.

There are many true watch lovers on this forum, but there are also plenty of people that dismiss all other brands. When you see someone doing that, it's clear they care more about the name on their wrist than what's inside.

There was a thread a few days ago by someone who had what seemed like a scratch on their datejust dial. Most people agreed that it should be replaced because it didn't seem normal, but it didn't take long for a comment like this to show up:



When I see comments like this, the thought always crosses my mind, "typical Rolex owner". Obviously that's not true of everyone who wears a Rolex, but we see these attitudes almost every day on this forum. A person is seeing a Rolex that has some kind issue and they immediately bring other brands into a situation that has nothing to do with them.

Well said

[bdex75]

Originally Posted by alphasports

I'm with you bro, except perhaps for the part about "money has nothing to do with it". A huge proportion of Rolex owners buy them just because they cost 2x a comparable Omega, and naively assume the watch must be "2x better". Delusional. I own both, prefer Omega.

And the Patek people look at Rolex like they are wearing a Seiko. It’s all relative if money is the measuring stick.


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[David5807]

Buy what you love at the end of the day but I will say that Rolex has more brand recognition which may or may not matter to you.

[typical]

Rolex and Omega are just different brands. I respect and would definitely wear both watches but prefer the Omega brand.
Whatever it is that surrounds the Rolex brand is a bit of a turn-off for me. It’s like Porsche owners are seen as a little douchy? It has nothing to do with the car itself, it’s the people that buy it to make a statement without having any idea what they are driving.

[Watchmutt]

Because thats the wrong reason to buy a watch.

[subprimero]

I'm sure the OP has decided by now. But for those of us still thinking about it, a person might get the Aqua Terra because it is available in a size (38mm) that that the Datejusts are not.

[yessir69]

It's like asking: "Why buy a BMW when you can afford a Mercedes?"

It's because I like the BMW better.

[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by subprimero

I'm sure the OP has decided by now. But for those of us still thinking about it, a person might get the Aqua Terra because it is available in a size (38mm) that that the Datejusts are not.

Just because they say it's a 36mm doesn't mean it wears like a 36mm (because of the dial, the colour, ...). People get too caught up with numbers.

[Yandhi]

Makes a great watch for a two piece omega x rolex collection