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21 March 2019, 10:03 PM | #151 |
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Yes, very possible that the GMT LN will come back updated in Mid-Summer, and maybe something else, Rolex are not quite used to such universal neg criticism these days, esp at Basel, and they just might want to do something about it this year rather than leave this bad/indifferent taste lasting until next.
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21 March 2019, 10:04 PM | #152 |
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Rolex were hibernating this year which is fair play, tough days are coming in the days ahead... for finally... Winter is Coming.
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21 March 2019, 10:09 PM | #153 |
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Omegas belong in the garbage dump right next to Panerai and Tudor ....just my opinion. Landfill wristwear at best.
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21 March 2019, 10:21 PM | #154 |
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When you have waitlist a mile long for Daytona's released in 2016 and Pepsi GMT's in 2017 they weren't exactly compelled to have brilliant Basel offerings.
I like Omega and in particular the new re-edition of the gold one given to Apollo crews. I am also intrigued by the new/old 321 and what they will do with it. I don't own any currently as they just don't give me the warm and fuzzy's my Rolex do. I'm sure I will own another Speedy one day but not in a hurry. |
21 March 2019, 10:24 PM | #155 |
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21 March 2019, 10:27 PM | #156 | |
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I am sure there are people who are as passionate about those brands as we are Rolex. We all have our reason's to like what we like but it doesn't make other brands dog**** in the words of you know who. |
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21 March 2019, 10:42 PM | #157 |
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21 March 2019, 10:49 PM | #158 |
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Wow, the coolaid runs deep with some. It’s fun to have a favorite brand but there is a great big world of horological history outside of Rolex. Give your self a few more decades in the hobby and you will see to appreciate so many more manufactures.
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21 March 2019, 10:56 PM | #159 |
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Indeed, still a good chance for the Mods to clean the forum up of those just here to bait and provoke and lower the civilised tone of the forum.
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21 March 2019, 11:12 PM | #162 | |
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This statement could not be further from the truth. Sure Omega maybe trying to play catch-up, but there was a tome Rolex was playing catch-up with Omega. I suggest you get informed and know the history of Omega and the race between Omega and Rolex. Cheers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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21 March 2019, 11:17 PM | #163 | |
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Just bought an Apple Watch 4 a couple weeks ago purely as a fitness watch to replace my Godawful Garmin Fenix 5, and to check out the concept. The Apple watch really is very impressive from a pure technology standpoint. The current major drag is you must have an iphone for it to work, and the latest iOS 12 seems firmly mired in the last decade...I wonder if anyone at Apple has even looked at recent versions of Android to see what 80% of the planet's mobile users use? Doubtful. The watch's other major downside is the battery that requires recharging at least every couple of days. I guess my point is to keep an open mind with everyone's products. I'm not the only person with both Rolexes and Apple Watches. Cheers |
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21 March 2019, 11:25 PM | #164 |
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I remember just 2 years back we were getting all the threads about how Apple is now the largest manufacture and how Rolex, Swatch and all other traditional watchmakers have dead businesses
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22 March 2019, 01:37 AM | #166 |
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There should be around the corner a "cancelled Apollo Mission" model.
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22 March 2019, 01:42 AM | #167 |
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I think Omega clientele is more price driven. For 2-5k you can get a reputable brand and amazing watch. I don’t think they compete with Rolex. Rolex is definitely on another playing field.
I don’t know why people would compare Omega to Rolex. |
22 March 2019, 02:01 AM | #168 |
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The Rolex fanboy snobbery never ceases to amaze me.
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22 March 2019, 03:47 AM | #170 |
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22 March 2019, 06:20 AM | #172 |
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Agree. Honestly, it's embarrassing. (And I'm a Rolex fan.)
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22 March 2019, 06:41 AM | #173 |
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Yep cant understand being that loyal to a brand that could care less about its customers, go check out a Rolex AD
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Omega is now laughing at Rolex
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Rolex was at least at Basel. Swatch chose not to attend the dance. 2017 and 2018 were both Rolex and Tudor’s years. By announcing no participation they took the pressure off the Crown. I think Rolex has one by default. I just don’t see Swatch kicking butt. Besides Rolex knew exactly what they were doing; introducing the new movement in staple products that could use some support and forcing buyers to buy at a premium if they are going to buy. |
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Take those Rolex rose-tinted glasses off for a second. Rolex introduced the new movement to the GMT line last year, this isn’t new at all. Slapping a BLNR bezel on the BLRO case and jubilee bracelet got you all hot and bothered?? Also, if they wanted to update “staple” products that desperately need it, how about the sub? The sub movement has been around forever and the case design since 2009. Go ahead, defend “the crown”.....
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22 March 2019, 08:07 AM | #176 |
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22 March 2019, 09:48 AM | #177 |
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This thread is terrible. TRF at its worst ugh.
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Because they attended a show?? I respect the heck out of Omega for having the gonads to not attend. Imho, as a brand they are doing literally EVERYTHING better. And now that the hubbub is over, I’m expecting some good stuff from Omega. Time will tell for sure. I like Rolex watches. I’m wearing one now. But I’m not blinded by a brand. And I’ll certainly be able to give credit where it is due. Both make great watches. Yet nothing quite like a Rolex fanboy. They are rabid.
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22 March 2019, 01:57 PM | #180 |
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