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JasoninDenver · 22 March 2018, 12:45 PM

Well, I must say I was a little underwhelmed by the new offerings from Rolex. I could have fallen for the GMT Pepsi if it had a sport bracelet, but the others seriously have me scratching my head. Especially the new Daytona.

Plus, given the imposed scarcity of sport models, I am questioning Rolex’s direction, as are many here.

For grins I popped over to Omega’s site and had nearly the opposite reaction. I liked more new models than I disliked. The new Seamaster 300 is a nice evolution but the 1948 Seamaster limited editions blow me away. There may very well be one in my future.

I guess the next step in my collection may be to Omega. I hope Rolex is listening.

fskywalker · 22 March 2018, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

Well, I must say I was a little underwhelmed by the new offerings from Rolex. I could have fallen for the GMT Pepsi if it had a sport bracelet, but the others seriously have me scratching my head. Especially the new Daytona.

Plus, given the imposed scarcity of sport models, I am questioning Rolex’s direction, as are many here.

For grins I popped over to Omega’s site and had nearly the opposite reaction. I liked more new models than I disliked. The new Seamaster 300 is a nice evolution but the 1948 Seamaster limited editions blow me away. There may very well be one in my future.

I guess the next step in my collection may be to Omega. I hope Rolex is listening.

teo · 22 March 2018, 12:50 PM

The beauty of Rolex is they do not change much on design. They only change gradually. That is why resale value is strong. Unlike other brands where they change designs faster than u can say enough.

Etschell · 22 March 2018, 12:50 PM

respectfully disagree in terms of the 1948.

in terms of the 300 it is nice but not for me.

Armyguy03 · 22 March 2018, 12:54 PM

Respectfully...nah.

Polarbears · 22 March 2018, 12:55 PM

Omega is a poorly managed brand. Resale is atrocious. Tacky limited editions. I wish Omega would change the way the brand is managed because they can make a great watch.

psv · 22 March 2018, 01:03 PM

I want them to do well, but my impression was the direct opposite - Rolex proved, once again, that they are king and worthy of their crown.

I do like the 1948 Seamaster - the size is right, style is right and the price is right. Well done on those.

Seamaster 300? Big yawn. The black Speedmaster looked cool, but that style feels very 5-8 years ago, ano Panerai and Hublot.

But it hard to take a brand seriously when they chose to have Presley Gerber as their brand ambassador...

el-heffe · 22 March 2018, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teo

The beauty of Rolex is they do not change much on design. They only change gradually. That is why resale value is strong. Unlike other brands where they change designs faster than u can say enough.

Omega is especially guilty of this with their "special editions". They change a few small details (like minute and hour hands being different colors or styles) and call it a special edition. The better versions sell out near instantly and the worse ones stay on display an an AD for months or years. This is one of my reasons for leaving Omega for Rolex. I'm very glad Rolex isn't like Omega.

watchmework · 22 March 2018, 01:11 PM

That’s a no way for me.

Mystro · 22 March 2018, 01:12 PM

If their was ever a time Omega should be poaching Rolex customers, this is it. Imagine a watch dealer that actually has a lot of every model you can buy at a signifigant discount.

exador · 22 March 2018, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

the 1948 Seamaster limited editions blow me away.

OK I get it that it's based on an anniversary watch but later versions were so much prettier:

doboy007 · 22 March 2018, 01:18 PM

Not digging the wavy dials on the new 300s. Liked the old dial better.

jagwap · 22 March 2018, 01:19 PM

Rolex are only tweakinging existing designs, and this could be called lazy, but it seems enough for them for now.

I want to like Omega, and I've been looking to add one for nearly 10 years. However none of them have grabbed my attention quite enough to hand over thousands yet.

Where is my master chronometer Planet Ocean with orange ceramic liquid metal bezel and slim profile like the 2500 series. Oh, they went big thick and garish.

soundserious · 22 March 2018, 01:22 PM

Omega is at Basel?

G'ed · 22 March 2018, 01:22 PM

Which Omega Seamaster 300 you’re referring to? The Bond, CK2913 or Master 300 Master??

/s

Vaxe · 22 March 2018, 01:24 PM

Omega who?

brucethemanlee · 22 March 2018, 01:24 PM

Omega had a watch here or there that I gave a second look but overall not in the same league as Rolex, especially this year

(maybe if the Speedy, Railmaster, and Seamaster trilogy set from last year was in the conversation, then just maybe...but even then I'd still go with Rolex)

fishingbear · 22 March 2018, 01:26 PM

I do not agree; no, no, no, no and nope.

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/w...selworld-2018/

JasoninDenver · 22 March 2018, 01:28 PM

Just sayin that the designs this year strike me more than the Rolex ones do. I too had my time with Omega and agree with all points on business models, brand recognition, long term resale, cheesy endorsements, etc...

But damn , I LIKE that 1948!!!!

I am tied to the stake so burn me mates.

Gharddog03 · 22 March 2018, 01:35 PM

Omega dropped the ball this year...

Tampashooter · 22 March 2018, 01:36 PM

I have a pile of Rolex, AP... This is the nicest watch I’ve bought in the last year. The speedmaster racing master coaxial. Ceramic bezel. Micro
Adjust. Exhibition back. Stunning in person.

If you’re not looking at Omegas, you’re selling yourself short.

~JJ · 22 March 2018, 01:52 PM

what does a pile of Rolex look like, pic or it didn't happen

Tampashooter · 22 March 2018, 01:57 PM

Let me know when
You’d like more. Anyway. The omega is quite nice.

zjd168 · 22 March 2018, 01:59 PM

sorry no way

101031-28 · 22 March 2018, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tampashooter

Let me know when
You’d like more. Anyway. The omega is quite nice.

randomguy · 22 March 2018, 02:02 PM

Agree with the OP, and I'll pickup that new Seamaster 300 as a pleasant change. I'm hearing from a Canadian AD, maybe 2 month wait, not years. How refreshing.

henrylee · 22 March 2018, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tampashooter

Let me know when
You’d like more. Anyway. The omega is quite nice.

Wow amazing collection!

DramaTurtle · 22 March 2018, 02:05 PM

Neither really did it for me this year. The 1948 is a nice piece, though. Tudor beat em both!

Beautiful white Omega chrono, Tampa.

Tampashooter · 22 March 2018, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DramaTurtle

Neither really did it for me this year. The 1948 is a nice piece, though. Tudor beat em both!

Beautiful white Omega chrono, Tampa.

Thanks..

It’s freaking gorgeous in person.

Also, agree on Tudor. They hit it out of the park.

GradyPhilpott · 22 March 2018, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishingbear

I do not agree; no, no, no, no and nope.

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/w...selworld-2018/

x2

22 March 2018, 12:45 PM	#1
JasoninDenver 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,121	Hate to admit but Omega’s new releases may have bested Rolex this year Well, I must say I was a little underwhelmed by the new offerings from Rolex. I could have fallen for the GMT Pepsi if it had a sport bracelet, but the others seriously have me scratching my head. Especially the new Daytona. Plus, given the imposed scarcity of sport models, I am questioning Rolex’s direction, as are many here. For grins I popped over to Omega’s site and had nearly the opposite reaction. I liked more new models than I disliked. The new Seamaster 300 is a nice evolution but the 1948 Seamaster limited editions blow me away. There may very well be one in my future. I guess the next step in my collection may be to Omega. I hope Rolex is listening. __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

22 March 2018, 12:50 PM	#4
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	respectfully disagree in terms of the 1948. in terms of the 300 it is nice but not for me. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

22 March 2018, 12:54 PM	#5
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	Respectfully...nah. __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 March 2018, 01:12 PM	#10
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,714	If their was ever a time Omega should be poaching Rolex customers, this is it. Imagine a watch dealer that actually has a lot of every model you can buy at a signifigant discount. __________________

22 March 2018, 01:22 PM	#14
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Omega is at Basel? __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

22 March 2018, 12:50 PM	#3
teo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: amk Posts: 792	The beauty of Rolex is they do not change much on design. They only change gradually. That is why resale value is strong. Unlike other brands where they change designs faster than u can say enough.

22 March 2018, 12:55 PM	#6
Polarbears Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: MJ Location: NYPA Watch: 16570 Posts: 957	Omega is a poorly managed brand. Resale is atrocious. Tacky limited editions. I wish Omega would change the way the brand is managed because they can make a great watch.

22 March 2018, 01:03 PM	#7
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	I want them to do well, but my impression was the direct opposite - Rolex proved, once again, that they are king and worthy of their crown. I do like the 1948 Seamaster - the size is right, style is right and the price is right. Well done on those. Seamaster 300? Big yawn. The black Speedmaster looked cool, but that style feels very 5-8 years ago, ano Panerai and Hublot. But it hard to take a brand seriously when they chose to have Presley Gerber as their brand ambassador...

22 March 2018, 01:11 PM	#9
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	That’s a no way for me.

22 March 2018, 01:18 PM	#12
doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	Not digging the wavy dials on the new 300s. Liked the old dial better.

22 March 2018, 01:19 PM	#13
jagwap "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: China Watch: IWC IW389001 Posts: 762	Rolex are only tweakinging existing designs, and this could be called lazy, but it seems enough for them for now. I want to like Omega, and I've been looking to add one for nearly 10 years. However none of them have grabbed my attention quite enough to hand over thousands yet. Where is my master chronometer Planet Ocean with orange ceramic liquid metal bezel and slim profile like the 2500 series. Oh, they went big thick and garish.

22 March 2018, 01:22 PM	#15
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	Which Omega Seamaster 300 you’re referring to? The Bond, CK2913 or Master 300 Master?? /s

22 March 2018, 01:24 PM	#16
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Omega who?

22 March 2018, 01:24 PM	#17
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,491	Omega had a watch here or there that I gave a second look but overall not in the same league as Rolex, especially this year (maybe if the Speedy, Railmaster, and Seamaster trilogy set from last year was in the conversation, then just maybe...but even then I'd still go with Rolex)

22 March 2018, 01:26 PM	#18
fishingbear 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,389	I do not agree; no, no, no, no and nope. https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/w...selworld-2018/

22 March 2018, 01:28 PM	#19
JasoninDenver 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,121	Just sayin that the designs this year strike me more than the Rolex ones do. I too had my time with Omega and agree with all points on business models, brand recognition, long term resale, cheesy endorsements, etc... But damn , I LIKE that 1948!!!! I am tied to the stake so burn me mates. __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

22 March 2018, 01:35 PM	#20
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Omega dropped the ball this year...

22 March 2018, 01:36 PM	#21
Tampashooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: In the present Posts: 846	I have a pile of Rolex, AP... This is the nicest watch I’ve bought in the last year. The speedmaster racing master coaxial. Ceramic bezel. Micro Adjust. Exhibition back. Stunning in person. If you’re not looking at Omegas, you’re selling yourself short.

22 March 2018, 01:52 PM	#22
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,131	what does a pile of Rolex look like, pic or it didn't happen

22 March 2018, 01:57 PM	#23
Tampashooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: In the present Posts: 846	Let me know when You’d like more. Anyway. The omega is quite nice.

22 March 2018, 01:59 PM	#24
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	sorry no way

22 March 2018, 02:02 PM	#26
randomguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: J Location: Canada Watch: Rolex OMEGA Posts: 887	Agree with the OP, and I'll pickup that new Seamaster 300 as a pleasant change. I'm hearing from a Canadian AD, maybe 2 month wait, not years. How refreshing.

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