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14 December 2006, 05:32 PM | #1 |
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Rollie and Omega
Do any of you like to change back and forth between your Omegas and your Rollies? I have a Seamaster and I really like it. It does not have the ultimate "gravitas" of the Rolex, but it is definitely nice and I find the two to be kindred watch spirits. What do you think?
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14 December 2006, 05:39 PM | #2 |
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I think that is one hell of an idea. I am trying to talk my wife into a SMP share wrist time with my SD.
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14 December 2006, 05:41 PM | #3 |
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I used to swap between my TT sub and classic seamaster but I haven't worn the Omega in quite a while. I'll never get rid of it as I bought it new around about 1974 and it was my first classic watch. I used to swap between a Panerai and the TT sub until last February when I decided the sub was a much better watch and had more charisma. Whatever I swap with, I always return to the sub.
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14 December 2006, 05:42 PM | #4 |
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Adrian,
Can you post a pic of your vintage Seamaster? |
14 December 2006, 05:47 PM | #5 |
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Sorry I got carried away for a minute, it's a speedy.
You'll have to put it down to my age.
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Once I open up my present which has the Omega SMP, it will definitely be sharing wrist time with the Breitling, Rolex and Steinhart.
I love the feel of the Omega bracelet as it is very comfy.
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15 December 2006, 01:48 AM | #7 |
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I swap between my Panerai PAM01 and my Seiko Black Monster, and my Rolex ExpII sits in teh box, gathering dust.
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15 December 2006, 03:19 AM | #8 |
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I think the Pani is the type of watch you just cannot put in a box and forget about. Its outrageous
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Some of their models like the Submersible and the GMT are truly superb, especially on their classical SS/Ti bracelets. Only brand you are allowed to smash around is RADO!!
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I agree that the Omega SMP bracelet is a great work of engineering. I love how solid it is. It seems less subject to bracelet laxity over time than the oyster bracelet.
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I just can't get into the Panerai's. I know they are very very good watches and the ones I have seen look great, but I just can't see one on my wrist.
An Omega Speedy would be nice though...
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15 December 2006, 12:59 PM | #14 |
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I think Pan.'s are nice. They have a style that really is unique.
But, the Speedy's and Sub's will always be in style. They are classics. |
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Just for the record, the Panerai Radiomir has remained basically unchanged since 1938, and the Luminor since the early 1940s. They too are classics that will always be in style.
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Adrian,
Thanks for posting the pic. Great watch; which I will refer to as "timeless" as to avoid the age thing. |
15 December 2006, 03:37 PM | #17 |
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I'm afraid I was thinking something different than I was typing.
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Adrian,
I now realize you were talking about your misprint in the previous post. Should make you feel good about your age. I am 31 and overlooked the obvious! |
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Omega and Rolex
This is a frequent thread in my watch collecting profile.Omega,Rolex,Omega,Rolex etc etc.
As I don't have a big budget I normally only have the one watch at a time and when it is an Omega it will be a Seamaster. Ist Omega I owned was an Ian Thorpe LE followed by a 2254.50.00 a co-axial Bond GMT was next, and finally my White GMT, Each time between the Omegas Ihave had Rolex Submariners or GMT Masters.I would dearly love to keep some but as I said before I am on a budget. Aaron |
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I'd feel a lot better if I was 31 again.
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I don't wanna be 31 again unless I can take my 44 year old brain with me.
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I'm having too much fun at 63 to want to be 31 again.
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Yes me too!
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or even this: buy now I have this one, which is a keeper: BTW, I like your Co-Axial Bond GMT, that was a nice model. Nice photo's as well! |
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Thanks Steve.
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When I get fed up of this Rollie....
...I'll switch over to this one!!
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Nice choices to have JJ
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17 December 2006, 03:51 AM | #28 |
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Yes indeed, Paulie!!
Tell me, do I make it that obvious that I love Rolex, especially Subs?
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Ummm, no
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