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Laszlo · 22 March 2018, 02:34 PM

Omega is getting gimmicky.

gttime · 22 March 2018, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tampashooter

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.

I have this one as well it’s a beauty. I also have the Blue Moonphase, both fantastic pieces and keepers for sure. I like Omega a lot. I wasn’t as impressed this year. I didn’t like the black Apollo 8 maybe if the yellow was not there.

The SMP has never appealed to me but I have four Planet Oceans.

I have a lot of modern Omegas and am seriously thinking about selling 4-5 of them including a GSOTM and a DSOTM Pitch Black to have less pieces more quality over quantity. Very much thinking about adding the DSSD which was announced today.

carlhaluss · 22 March 2018, 02:51 PM

Well, you said it before I did! Although, I have to admit I love the new 39mm OP with black dial. I like it even better than the Explorer I. And that DeepSea with the updated case, bracelet and movement is sheer perfection.

Cheers,
Carl

Steerpike999 · 22 March 2018, 03:27 PM

I Love Omega, If you don't like the range of 300 watches / variations they released this week, just wait a week and they will release 300 more*.
*Not counting special editions / limited editions / Olympic tie ins / Bond Movie tie ins........

sensui · 22 March 2018, 04:34 PM

Huge Omega fan.....I don't think I'm buying any of the Basel reveals for various reasons.....I think the heart was in the right place for many of these but missed the ball on a lot of key points to summarize.

Sandpit · 22 March 2018, 04:55 PM

This year was a bit disappointing all round. The DJ41 in steel last year was fantastic but I'm not at all a fan of the jubilee GMT. Just looks wrong. Was never a fan of the SMP 300. The 1948 looks ok but a little bland.

Tudor on the other hand nailed it. I'm hoping for more releases over the next few days from both omega and rolex but not holding my breath. I think I'm actually relieved they didn't change the Sub this year as it's on my list.

Fleetlord · 22 March 2018, 04:58 PM

Nah...poor showing for Omega this year.

brucethemanlee · 22 March 2018, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tampashooter

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

sweet!!

marcellomatt5 · 22 March 2018, 05:07 PM

The new-old seamaster is categorically ugly. Certainly i will have nightmares with him.

Stevec14 · 22 March 2018, 05:09 PM

I am an omega fan, and I was quite disappointed. The new dial on the seamaster is ok I suppose, but the rest of it a bit meh. They had a tremendous Basel last year with the trilogy, so I guess it was possible this year would be flat by comparison. Rolex was ok, but I sure won’t be trading my 16710 any time soon.

The winner by a clear margin for me was Tudor.

sya · 22 March 2018, 05:10 PM

not and never been a fan of the wave dial. the SM 300 master co-axial looks much better than their new releases

GMT Aviator · 22 March 2018, 05:16 PM

I like Omega, I do and I have a few rare examples in the collection, but this year I think was a huge fail for new releases from their stable. So I respectfully disagree.

speedbird90 · 22 March 2018, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tampashooter

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.

That sir, is one lovely wrist shot!

geebob · 22 March 2018, 05:46 PM

I really like the new Seamaster Professional 300m...the blue one. I like the date position at 6 o'clock and really like what they do to the minutes markers.
I can't wait until it shows up at the Omega Boutique to try it and possibly getting one.

RolexPD · 22 March 2018, 06:28 PM

Some amazing watches this year, but nothing from Omega that impressed me much.

Would love to be in the market for a dress watch, and I could otherwise be quite happy with that Tag chrono.

All in all, though they’re not pictured, I thought Patek owned Basel (and I’m not a huge fan of Patek).

Exploradori · 22 March 2018, 06:34 PM

Agree on Omega. Maybe one in my future. Given Rolex gimmicks, they will be in the doghouse for a while. You don't want my hard earned money? I'll buy something else.

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HL65 · 22 March 2018, 06:45 PM

Sorry not even close as well!

Speedbird-1 · 22 March 2018, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tampashooter

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

Hahaha!!! Well done mate.

Beautiful pile.

"Let me know when you'd like more".....brilliant!
Speak quietly and carry a big stick, eh!

tyler1980 · 22 March 2018, 06:49 PM

Rolex had a great basel this year for a lot of people. It didn't tick any boxes for me, but the releases were not bad. Only Patek had a better year, but Rolex did well.

RolexWombat · 22 March 2018, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tampashooter

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

^ wins the pile contest! :)

And I agree very nice speedy and I think that 1948 small seconds is quite nice (also like that new speedy). Contrast and compare to a rainbow Daytona...

colonelpurple · 22 March 2018, 06:53 PM

I thought Omega's releases were also rather anaemic

On their web site they call them "Basel world novelties"

This is good for Omega

Omega has done a good job of being a "master brand" even though owned by swatch.
Its 8xxx and 9xxx movements are gorgeous, if somewhat nuttily over engineered. but hell they are good to look at !!!

tyler1980 · 22 March 2018, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colonelpurple

I thought Omega's releases were also rather anaemic

On their web site they call them "Basel world novelties"

This is good for Omega

Omega has done a good job of being a "master brand" even though owned by swatch.
Its 8xxx and 9xxx movements are gorgeous, if somewhat nuttily over engineered. but hell they are good to look at !!!

they are... that means "new" even if they look similar

capote · 22 March 2018, 07:01 PM

Don’t care for a single Omega offering this year

Ste_J · 22 March 2018, 07:09 PM

Agree with OP. Love the new wave dial sea master with exhibition case and wave dial. Also love the fact it’s about half the price of a sub and I should be able to buy one before my summer holiday.

I also really like the black/gold one on a rubber strap.

Heartlandblaster · 22 March 2018, 09:03 PM

Not really a fan of the seemingly constant barrage of "special editions" offered by Omega. They do make a few pieces that I appreciate but overall, I appreciate the steady, constant, reliable offerings by Rolex. I have a number of Ball watches, but once again, they seem to miss the mark for me by offering lots of models seemingly for the sake of just getting another model on the table.

Well done TampaShooter!

superstarmar · 22 March 2018, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tampashooter

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

More please !!!

Great line up , who wouldn’t want more!!!

MP5 · 22 March 2018, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tampashooter

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

Waaaap! Awesome Mic drop.

Aventura · 22 March 2018, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fskywalker

Exactly ... you're right. But that does not mean that the new Pepsi is a beauty.
But using both rose gold in the other models and abandoning the SS and yellow gold in the others did not like me that much.

JayB · 22 March 2018, 09:30 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/

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

x2

x3

The new releases just don't do it for me I'm afraid

JayB · 22 March 2018, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tampashooter

Very nice

22 March 2018, 02:34 PM	#31
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,857	Omega is getting gimmicky. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

22 March 2018, 02:51 PM	#33
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	Well, you said it before I did! Although, I have to admit I love the new 39mm OP with black dial. I like it even better than the Explorer I. And that DeepSea with the updated case, bracelet and movement is sheer perfection. Cheers, Carl __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

22 March 2018, 05:07 PM	#39
marcellomatt5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Marcello Location: Rio de Janeiro Watch: 16610lv / 16610LN Posts: 146	The new-old seamaster is categorically ugly. Certainly i will have nightmares with him. __________________ Rolex 116520 Black \| 116622 Platinum \| 16710 Coke \| 16610LV \| 16610LN \| 1601 Omega Speedmaster Professional JLC Reverso Grande Taille Longines Legend Diver

22 March 2018, 06:45 PM	#47
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	Sorry not even close as well! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

22 March 2018, 06:49 PM	#49
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	Rolex had a great basel this year for a lot of people. It didn't tick any boxes for me, but the releases were not bad. Only Patek had a better year, but Rolex did well. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

22 March 2018, 03:27 PM	#34
Steerpike999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Melbourne Watch: A few..... Posts: 910	I Love Omega, If you don't like the range of 300 watches / variations they released this week, just wait a week and they will release 300 more. Not counting special editions / limited editions / Olympic tie ins / Bond Movie tie ins........

22 March 2018, 04:34 PM	#35
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Huge Omega fan.....I don't think I'm buying any of the Basel reveals for various reasons.....I think the heart was in the right place for many of these but missed the ball on a lot of key points to summarize.

22 March 2018, 04:55 PM	#36
Sandpit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Middle East Posts: 1,809	This year was a bit disappointing all round. The DJ41 in steel last year was fantastic but I'm not at all a fan of the jubilee GMT. Just looks wrong. Was never a fan of the SMP 300. The 1948 looks ok but a little bland. Tudor on the other hand nailed it. I'm hoping for more releases over the next few days from both omega and rolex but not holding my breath. I think I'm actually relieved they didn't change the Sub this year as it's on my list.

22 March 2018, 04:58 PM	#37
Fleetlord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 5,920	Nah...poor showing for Omega this year.

22 March 2018, 05:09 PM	#40
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,400	I am an omega fan, and I was quite disappointed. The new dial on the seamaster is ok I suppose, but the rest of it a bit meh. They had a tremendous Basel last year with the trilogy, so I guess it was possible this year would be flat by comparison. Rolex was ok, but I sure won’t be trading my 16710 any time soon. The winner by a clear margin for me was Tudor.

22 March 2018, 05:10 PM	#41
sya "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Asia Posts: 187	not and never been a fan of the wave dial. the SM 300 master co-axial looks much better than their new releases

22 March 2018, 05:16 PM	#42
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,276	I like Omega, I do and I have a few rare examples in the collection, but this year I think was a huge fail for new releases from their stable. So I respectfully disagree.

22 March 2018, 05:46 PM	#44
geebob "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Here Watch: SpeedyPro Explorer Posts: 235	I really like the new Seamaster Professional 300m...the blue one. I like the date position at 6 o'clock and really like what they do to the minutes markers. I can't wait until it shows up at the Omega Boutique to try it and possibly getting one.

22 March 2018, 06:28 PM	#45
RolexPD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Hawaii Posts: 253	Some amazing watches this year, but nothing from Omega that impressed me much. Would love to be in the market for a dress watch, and I could otherwise be quite happy with that Tag chrono. All in all, though they’re not pictured, I thought Patek owned Basel (and I’m not a huge fan of Patek).

22 March 2018, 06:34 PM	#46
Exploradori "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Frank Location: Bethesda Watch: 214270, 1803 Posts: 399	Agree on Omega. Maybe one in my future. Given Rolex gimmicks, they will be in the doghouse for a while. You don't want my hard earned money? I'll buy something else. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

22 March 2018, 06:53 PM	#51
colonelpurple 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Posts: 390	I thought Omega's releases were also rather anaemic On their web site they call them "Basel world novelties" This is good for Omega Omega has done a good job of being a "master brand" even though owned by swatch. Its 8xxx and 9xxx movements are gorgeous, if somewhat nuttily over engineered. but hell they are good to look at !!!

22 March 2018, 07:01 PM	#53
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Don’t care for a single Omega offering this year

22 March 2018, 07:09 PM	#54
Ste_J "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Ste Location: Merseyside Posts: 380	Agree with OP. Love the new wave dial sea master with exhibition case and wave dial. Also love the fact it’s about half the price of a sub and I should be able to buy one before my summer holiday. I also really like the black/gold one on a rubber strap.

22 March 2018, 09:03 PM	#55
Heartlandblaster "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Watch: Humble but mine! Posts: 482	Not really a fan of the seemingly constant barrage of "special editions" offered by Omega. They do make a few pieces that I appreciate but overall, I appreciate the steady, constant, reliable offerings by Rolex. I have a number of Ball watches, but once again, they seem to miss the mark for me by offering lots of models seemingly for the sake of just getting another model on the table. Well done TampaShooter!

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