Re : Incoming - New 2018 Omega Seamaster + Pic & Discussion Thread".

[Rolex Essex]

Originally Posted by benlee

In boutique indoor lighting, the finesse of this dial can't show itself. You need to see this watch under natural light, even under better sunlight.The dial *pops* like almost nothing I have seen.

Absolutely!
I took this at my local AD and their store lighting was absolutely awful

[Justindo]

Congratulations! Great looking watch and a great value. Omega hit a home run with this watch with the possible exception of the HE valve, which I can live with and is, after all, part of this watch's history.

[CoveWatch]

Beautiful
Photos! Congratulations

[Takonwong]

I've got a grey dial waiting for me when I get back.
This watch really has me wondering and questioning the price of other luxury watches because of quality and spec of it. I know it's not all about objective measures but how much of the money you pay is for the brand rather than the product?


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[timlaw]

Originally Posted by Takonwong

I've got a grey dial waiting for me when I get back.
This watch really has me wondering and questioning the price of other luxury watches because of quality and spec of it. I know it's not all about objective measures but how much of the money you pay is for the brand rather than the product?


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or in the case of our favourite brand the cost of advertising, sponsoring golf tennis etc and money paid to brand ambassadors

a good chunk of the price of a rolex is undoubtedly these costs but it is money well spent for rolex as no doubt those who want a "status symbol" will be encouraged by the advertising

now omega spend a fair bit but I did read somewhere that rolex annual spend is more than twice that of omega

[benlee]

Originally Posted by Justindo

Congratulations! Great looking watch and a great value. Omega hit a home run with this watch with the possible exception of the HE valve, which I can live with and is, after all, part of this watch's history.

Originally Posted by CoveWatch

Beautiful
Photos! Congratulations

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Takonwong

I've got a grey dial waiting for me when I get back.
This watch really has me wondering and questioning the price of other luxury watches because of quality and spec of it. I know it's not all about objective measures but how much of the money you pay is for the brand rather than the product?


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A lot goes to the branding I believed. Many people wear the brand, not the watch. Can't say it's wrong as they feel good about it. To each their own.

[Takonwong]

I guess so. I'm not saying it's wrong, we associate with brands in all aspects of our lives and identify with different brands for different things. But looking at my APRO and my LV which are on two different levels in most people's opinion then looking at the Seamaster, branding aside I'm struggling to see or justify £12200 or £3350 of difference. Don't get me wrong, I love them both, it's just the Seamaster has put things in a different light for me.
At the same time it makes Omega's other offerings look a bit over priced.

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[1William]

Congratulations. A great looking watch with a lot of history. I tried it on at a local AD but they only had it on the rubber strap and I found it to be inadequate for the watch. I am waiting to see the watch on the bracelet and will probably add this watch to my short list once they start turning up pre-owned for 50% off retail.

[Justinmg]

Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations. A great looking watch with a lot of history. I tried it on at a local AD but they only had it on the rubber strap and I found it to be inadequate for the watch. I am waiting to see the watch on the bracelet and will probably add this watch to my short list once they start turning up pre-owned for 50% off retail.

I have it on a bracelet but I ordered the rubber strap for boating and diving, I keep hearing it’s thin. Do you think it’s worth adding if you had the bracelet?

[benlee]

Originally Posted by Takonwong

I guess so. I'm not saying it's wrong, we associate with brands in all aspects of our lives and identify with different brands for different things. But looking at my APRO and my LV which are on two different levels in most people's opinion then looking at the Seamaster, branding aside I'm struggling to see or justify £12200 or £3350 of difference. Don't get me wrong, I love them both, it's just the Seamaster has put things in a different light for me.
At the same time it makes Omega's other offerings look a bit over priced.

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Law of diminishing returns I supposed in high end luxury goods. You pay a lot more for incremental increase in quality.

[benlee]

Taken on a plane today. That dial is crazy.

[benlee]

Under certain lighting, the blue dial "converts" to silver. No camera tricks required!

[jrs146]

Originally Posted by benlee

Under certain lighting, the blue dial "converts" to silver. No camera tricks required!

Beautiful pic!


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[timlaw]

I think Ben is quite fond of his new watch - but he is right to be - I have had mine a month now and still am amazed by the "amount" of watch on offer for the money

it hasnt made me question my 16710 coke in the collection but it has made the VC look a bit expensive

I suspect that Omega may well have damaged Planet Ocean sales with this model as several reviews have said there doesn't seem a lot of point in spending twice as much for a watch that is so much bigger unless you are a very serious diver or really want a 46 mm watch

I bought another watch this year which gives an equally huge value for money - Black Bay GMT

I think this Tudor and the new SMP 300m really do make you wonder about watches at 2 and 3 times the price as if the dearer watches are "better" than these 2 it really isn't by vey much at all - if at all

they aren't good watches for the money - they are just good watches period.

[DasKptl]

Originally Posted by timlaw

if you buy on the bracelet the rubber can be bought from an AD or a Boutique at £220 if you need the buckle as well

The rubber strap with the buckle is £220?? That's kinda too much. That's in the same league as Patek Aquanaut rubber straps and Rolex Oysterflex straps.

I saw this new Seamaster with the rubber strap. And the quality of the strap was not really good. And it didn't even have the deployant clasp, but only a cheap prong buckle.

[Daryl]

thanks for the photos

[benlee]

Happy to report that after 48 hours, the watch only gain 1.5 secs, so within the METAS Specs.

[Rolex Essex]

Originally Posted by DasKptl

The rubber strap with the buckle is £220?? That's kinda too much. That's in the same league as Patek Aquanaut rubber straps and Rolex Oysterflex straps.

I saw this new Seamaster with the rubber strap. And the quality of the strap was not really good. And it didn't even have the deployant clasp, but only a cheap prong buckle.

Rolex OF strap is £230 PER strap and if you need two different sizes then it would be £460 but then again the Omega rubber strap feel doesn’t feel very high quality and it looks quite skinny.

[Takonwong]

Let's hope Rubber B steps in and shows Omega how it's done.

[Hollie_Rollie]

Awesome pick up! Your pictures make me even more anxious for the arrival of mine. I went with the blue dial to add color to my 114060 and BLNR


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[Mach]

Originally Posted by benlee

Taken on a plane today. That dial is crazy.

Congrats! I finally saw the blue dial in the flesh at the OB in Berlin during a recent business trip. Unfortunately, it was on a rubber strap, which didn't really move me. Yet, I was intrigued. Then, yesterday, I had the opportunity see it on a bracelet at my local AD. My response: "Let's size the bracelet. I'm taking her home."




Lume shot:


Mocha latte art says it all:

[Daryl]

i want to see it on rubber:)

[timlaw]

Originally Posted by Mach

Congrats! I finally saw the blue dial in the flesh at the OB in Berlin during a recent business trip. Unfortunately, it was on a rubber strap, which didn't really move me. Yet, I was intrigued. Then, yesterday, I had the opportunity see it on a bracelet at my local AD. My response: "Let's size the bracelet. I'm taking her home."




Lume shot:


Mocha latte art says it all:

well done and welcome to the club - at risk of obsessive repeating of myself the blue and grey striped omega nato will look amazing on the watch

I am loving the look and feel of the black/white edged omega nato on mine

[Justinmg]

[timlaw]

Originally Posted by Justinmg

yep that is the one - looks stunning on that strap

[timlaw]

I have posted photos of my black dial on a nato omega strap in black with white edges

[Jakx]

Congratulations!

Great pictures because they absolutely do justice to the mesmerizing blue dial/bezel variations (2 weeks into it for me with the blue dial as well). The bracelet is a big improvement for Omega. In short, you're just getting a lot of watch. Box is truly beautiful as well though I'd prefer it with a smaller footprint.

[Jakx]

Originally Posted by Justinmg

I've wanted to see it on the grey/blue NATO so thank you for sharing. Looks good!

[benlee]

Originally Posted by Hollie_Rollie

Awesome pick up! Your pictures make me even more anxious for the arrival of mine. I went with the blue dial to add color to my 114060 and BLNR

Thanks! You have made an excellent choice. I am sure you will enjoy this Omega.


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Originally Posted by Mach

Congrats! I finally saw the blue dial in the flesh at the OB in Berlin during a recent business trip. Unfortunately, it was on a rubber strap, which didn't really move me. Yet, I was intrigued. Then, yesterday, I had the opportunity see it on a bracelet at my local AD. My response: "Let's size the bracelet. I'm taking her home."




Lume shot:


Mocha latte art says it all:

Congrats on your new Omega. This is a great watch.

Originally Posted by Lausanne

Congratulations!

Great pictures because they absolutely do justice to the mesmerizing blue dial/bezel variations (2 weeks into it for me with the blue dial as well). The bracelet is a big improvement for Omega. In short, you're just getting a lot of watch. Box is truly beautiful as well though I'd prefer it with a smaller footprint.

Thanks. The dial itself is very photogenic hence the pics. I can't recall ever seeing a sub 5K watch that I was this excited about and I own many watches. Omega absolutely nails it on this. I am encouraging all my WIS friends to check it out for themselves.

[Jakx]

Originally Posted by benlee

Congrats on your new Omega. This is a great watch.




Thanks. The dial itself is very photogenic hence the pics. I can't recall ever seeing a sub 5K watch that I was this excited about and I own many watches. Omega absolutely nails it on this. I am encouraging all my WIS friends to check it out for themselves.

Ditto. I've had 114060 and 116600 and this is by far the most exciting of the ceramic divers. You add to the fact dealer discount and it's altogether a great deal.