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Old 22 August 2012, 02:51 PM   #91
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I used to love Omega. I had a Broad Arrow Chrono, cal. 3303. I even bought a Speedy Pro cal. 1861 to use when the Broad Arrow was in the shop 3 times. But that plan backfired when I had to send the Speedy Pro in 5 times.

Then it dawned on me: with a dozen different Rolexes over 25 years of collecting, all my Rolex' were running, accurate pieces I traded for a variety of different watches over the years.

Bingo! Sold the Omegas, bought some Rolex'. No trouble since...
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Old 22 August 2012, 02:58 PM   #92
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How can you have a Speedy pro fail 5 times :\
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Old 22 August 2012, 10:32 PM   #93
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How can you have a Speedy pro fail 5 times :\
And thankfully, all under warranty. First the pusher at the top wouldn't push. Off to the OSC in Seattle. Broken screw,repaired. Shortly after, chrono stopped. Back to Seattle, repaired. Still stopped. Back to Seattle. Still stopped. Seattle says send it to NJ. Sent to NJ, repaired. Chrono runs, but erratic (stops, jumps to catch up). Sent to NJ, repaired. Sold immediately for a loss and peace of mind. Never say never, but for now, I won't touch contemporary Omega. I do, however, have a Constellation and a Geneve from the 60's.
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Old 23 August 2012, 12:24 AM   #94
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For some reason I suspect there might be a Rolex owner out there with complementary experience to the Omega story; just saying that populations are defined by a single data point.
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Old 23 August 2012, 05:25 AM   #95
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For some reason I suspect there might be a Rolex owner out there with complementary experience to the Omega story; just saying that populations are defined by a single data point.
Completely agree!
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Old 23 August 2012, 06:12 AM   #96
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From what I understand, Swatch Group was trying to push Longines up into the old Omega slot, and push Omega into a new high-end slot to be compared directly against Rolex. The newest high-end models from Omega are certainly compelling.
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Old 23 August 2012, 06:17 AM   #97
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I should probably add, I have a GMTII and a new PO 9300, and both feel very solid on the wrist. Bought the Rolex first, got the Omega a few weeks ago after trying it on at an AD. Was impressed enough at the AD to drop the cash on the spot, so that should say something.
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Old 23 August 2012, 06:24 AM   #98
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While still partial to Rolex for general sport versions. I had a look at the Seamaster Aqua Terra Chronometer, and thought it really a good looking watch.

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Old 23 August 2012, 10:59 AM   #99
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I've had several Omegas and the build quality is on par with Rolex imho. It comes down to personal preference.
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Old 23 August 2012, 11:14 AM   #100
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I used to love Omega. I had a Broad Arrow Chrono, cal. 3303. I even bought a Speedy Pro cal. 1861 to use when the Broad Arrow was in the shop 3 times. But that plan backfired when I had to send the Speedy Pro in 5 times.
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Old 23 August 2012, 06:24 PM   #101
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i've got a few omegas and they're solid pieces

their bracelets could do with a bit of work but other than that they're great watches
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Old 25 August 2012, 06:41 PM   #102
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While still partial to Rolex for general sport versions. I had a look at the Seamaster Aqua Terra Chronometer, and thought it really a good looking watch.
I've had my Aqua Terra Chrono for over 4 years now and still love it!

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Old 26 August 2012, 06:34 AM   #103
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That Desmond does some perdy reasonin'. YEE HAW
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Old 28 August 2012, 06:53 AM   #104
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I have and wear both. But something has to be said about
The simplicity of sizing a Rolex Oyster band. One screw,
It's large, easy to work with. Omega now uses a double
Screw and pin set up. The screws are beyond tiny!
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Old 28 August 2012, 06:57 AM   #105
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I have and wear both. But something has to be said about
The simplicity of sizing a Rolex Oyster band. One screw,
It's large, easy to work with. Omega now uses a double
Screw and pin set up. The screws are beyond tiny!
The longer screws can back out if you don't have locktite on the end of them, its happened on my 93150 twice, both times I'd not bothered. The wrist snot in the center links over time grips the screw and turns it until it comes loose then it just comes out. The two screw design with a shaft separates the screws from any mechanical friction from the centerlink and is free of this issue.
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Old 28 August 2012, 07:12 AM   #106
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The longer screws can back out if you don't have locktite on the end of them, its happened on my 93150 twice, both times I'd not bothered. The wrist snot in the center links over time grips the screw and turns it until it comes loose then it just comes out. The two screw design with a shaft separates the screws from any mechanical friction from the centerlink and is free of this issue.
As you said without thread lock they may loosen. The
Other option is to check the screws every so often.
Any screwed item subjected to vibrations and movement
Can and will loosen over time.

My comment above was directed to the ease of adjustment only.
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Old 28 August 2012, 07:14 AM   #107
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As you said without thread lock they may loosen. The
Other option is to check the screws every so often.
Any screwed item subjected to vibrations and movement
Can and will loosen over time.

My comment above was directed to the ease of adjustment only.
Yea that's totally valid, the old Omega system was a bitch, the new one is slightly more complicated than the Rolex single screw though extremely secure in use, you can see in the pic how that threadless shaft takes the torque nicely leaving the screws untouched
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Old 31 August 2012, 09:50 AM   #108
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I've owned the PO 2500 twice. Both with orange and black bezels. They were great watches but were simply superseded by my Rolex pick ups. I have a speedy pro and that's stayed. Love it although it gets little wrist time with Rolex, AP and Panerai in the way.

I find the constant Omega vs Rolex threads and comments quite pointless. They are very different watches, and companies that have different ideals IMO.

Omega have a strong tradition and their particular place in the watch world. They can stand on their own. The new movements are definitely something but the aesthetics of the new PO have, surprisingly, failed to draw me in.

When I shopped for Omega I never was seriously considering a Rolex ... The last PO I bought was really because I couldn't justify the spend on another Rolex at that time. The watch felt very good on the wrist but I just didn't wear it in the end.

Perhaps marketing used to affect my choices early in my watch collecting days. But certainly not any more. The understanding I have gained has allowed clearer decisions based on personal taste and knowledge.
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Old 23 September 2012, 10:53 PM   #109
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I've had a 45mm (cal 2500), 45mm (cal 8500), longed for a Sub-c and bought a new one. I flipped it within a week as it was simply too small @ 40mm. Looked like a 'ladies' and I've only got average sized wrists. Now I've got desires for a 36mm silver dial datejust that just won't go away, so it's a toss between trying that or a brand new 42mm PO cal 8500 that is up for sale at almost a third off full retail.
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I've had a 45mm (cal 2500), 45mm (cal 8500), longed for a Sub-c and bought a new one. I flipped it within a week as it was simply too small @ 40mm. Looked like a 'ladies' and I've only got average sized wrists. Now I've got desires for a 36mm silver dial datejust that just won't go away, so it's a toss between trying that or a brand new 42mm PO cal 8500 that is up for sale at almost a third off full retail.
Consider the 42mm Liquid Metal, IMO that's the watch you'd really fall in love with given how you felt about the others, its detail and looks are just stunning.
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Old 24 September 2012, 12:27 AM   #111
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I spoke to a very nice and very bias (he loves Rolex) AD store owner. He is not an Omega fan but he does admit that Omega is now catching up to Rolex in the quality of their current linup.

Reason:
*Better bracelets with screw in pins
*Ceramic bezels

He says Omega is copying Rolex...

You can see from my signature below I am an Omega fan, I have 3 but used to own more. But I do respect Rolex and got to handle some for the first time at length the other day at this chap's store. I gotta admit the Rolex's I played with did have a certain quality about them. My next decent watch will be a Rolex (although I said that last time and ended up with an IWC).
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