Omega is now laughing at Rolex

[jbsmith]

My money is safe from Rolex yet again, unless ad calls with a ss Daytona or maybe another hulk?
Omega recently took my money on this beauty though. Loving it.

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[Alex_TA]

Originally Posted by mk2jag

do we know of new omega releases yet?

Now they're showing new releases in Zurich for retailers only, will open to public in May.

[t65tampa]

Nothing among the Omega offerings has me terribly interested. Nice watches, but nothing I really want.

[leooooo]

Most consumers laugh at Omega more than they laugh at Rolex

[Xtralarg]

Originally Posted by Sandpit

What a ridiculous thing to say

Couldn't agree more, the 2018 semester ceramic is a stunning piece...its also half the price of a sub, and available!

[johneh]

Originally Posted by j-watch

Right, talk about fanboy????

I've opened my eyes, and actually own several Omega's. Nice watches, but not the same as a sports Rolex. Never have, never will be and always trying to play catch up to you know who.

Love your comment, "Rolex becoming a joke". Yeah......if you say so.....

If you're implying that I'm some sort of fanboy, you couldn't be further from the truth. I expected a reply like yours from a place like this, so no surprise there...Clearly I know which camp you fall in.

[arcentaur]

InB4 the lock

[Montremoi]

Originally Posted by Northern

Omega... might ass well buy a Tissot.

[j-watch]

Originally Posted by johneh

If you're implying that I'm some sort of fanboy, you couldn't be further from the truth. I expected a reply like yours from a place like this, so no surprise there...Clearly I know which camp you fall in.

Not true. I have several Omega's and enjoy both brands. Simply put, one is not equal to another, and buyer's won't be flocking to the Omega boutiques any time soon when they find out the wait times for the Rolex they wanted.

You're the one that threw out the "Fan Boy" comment looking like troll bait in a Rolex Forum

[kog]

Nobody laughs at Rolex, they thank them for the extra business for a bite of the cake.

[ras47]

Originally Posted by hassantg

the Gold speedmaster. Apparently there is a steel Apollo 11 speed master (to be released this week) and a James bond sea master coming.

Yup, another "limited edition" from Omega. 1000 gold Speedmasters and 5000 stainless steel Speedys.

"You keep using those words "limited edition." I do not think it means what you think it means." -- Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride.

[kingSubTT]

Originally Posted by arcentaur

x2

x10

[Frank McKay]

And I’m laughing at Omega. It’s Omega.

[Wrist Watcher]

Originally Posted by greywolf617

Nice! I like the wave dial.

Originally Posted by oldman2005

Beautiful!

Originally Posted by rudestew

Cannot argue with that.

Originally Posted by deedle

Looked at this yesterday with the grey face! Love it!


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Thanks guys! I love the Rolex Sub (particularly my LVc) and the GMTs (BLNR and Pepsi in particular), but I also love this SMPc - honestly a lot more than I ever thought I would. It's a fantastic watch, especially for the price.

[bronzeband00]

Whatever they do. I await their release

[johneh]

Originally Posted by j-watch

Not true. I have several Omega's and enjoy both brands. Simply put, one is not equal to another, and buyer's won't be flocking to the Omega boutiques any time soon when they find out the wait times for the Rolex they wanted.

You're the one that threw out the "Fan Boy" comment looking like troll bait in a Rolex Forum

Call 'em like I see 'em, champ.

[Greenwich Mean Time]

If Omega wants to topple the king, it's going to have to make some serious changes to their lineup. I think Omega is a just okay brand. Nothing exciting, just okay. I'd like them a lot more if not for the stupid fart valve. And their hands; yuk!! I'm also not fond of the bracelet. YMMV.

[AdamW]

Originally Posted by ras47

Yup, another "limited edition" from Omega. 1000 gold Speedmasters and 5000 stainless steel Speedys.

"You keep using those words "limited edition." I do not think it means what you think it means." -- Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride.

Robert - BEST COMMENT ON THE BOARD ALL DAY! I needed this laugh! Thanks!

[rolexinfl]

Originally Posted by Greenwich Mean Time

If Omega wants to topple the king, it's going to have to make some serious changes to their lineup. I think Omega is a just okay brand. Nothing exciting, just okay. I'd like them a lot more if not for the stupid fart valve. And their hands; yuk!! I'm also not fond of the bracelet. YMMV.

Omega has been milquetoast for quite some time.

There's a reason they sit on shelves...

[greywolf617]

Why can’t Rolex be Rolex and Omega be Omega. Both manufacture fine watches at their respective price points.

[Hibbyx]

Don't see it myself, like Omegas but would not buy one as it's a good deposit on a Rolex

[Chester01]

Originally Posted by GreatScott

This is like a dream come true for them. They get a year with no new hot releases from the crown. Yeah yeah, I know Rolex will sell a ton of watches, but if Omega has a huge release this could represent a banner year for them!

Omega is slated to release a 321 speedmaster. However, I have been into watches since the early 1980's and can tell you this year was indeed classic rolex, not a let down. So many Rolex models have become icons exactly because they do not change with every shift in trend or taste. Many brands constantly bombard with new models and different versions. I don't want an apple watch, meaning I don't want to pick a rolex plunk down my 10 grand, and feel like I have to buy another next year. My 16610 is on my wrist as I type, unchanged for 20 years. Interestingly, take a look at the 16610, older pepsi, exp II etc, you will find interest is up on the old models. A model has to stick around and get noticed long enough to develop into an icon.

I have an original speedy pro and purchased it last year. In that year, I have been bombarded with like 9 LE's. I did have some interest in the Speedy Tuesday I, but then bam, the speedy tuesday II version came out. That level of change makes me dizzy and why i have the one and only original version.

Rolex now and has ALWAYS been about very slow, incremental tweaks. For those folks just getting into rolex over the last couple years, with the BLNR, BLRO, Daytona changes, this was far faster than rolex has changed historically. People clamoring for red subs, 44mm subs, ceramic Explorer II's, not gonna happen that fast...if at all. When we think of Icon watches, the rolex sub/gmt, date just/President, Speedy Pro, Navitimer, etc...these watches still look very similar to the way they did 50 years ago. Will the speedy tuesday I or II (Homage to other watches) version ever reach that level of icon status, doubt it. Just my 2 cents.

[Sandpit]

Originally Posted by Frank McKay

And I’m laughing at Omega. It’s Omega.

Yeah I mean it’s not like they’ve made one of the most important watches in history or anything like that.

[Alex_TA]

Originally Posted by Sandpit

Yeah I mean it’s not like they’ve made one of the most important watches in history or anything like that.

[arcentaur]

Originally Posted by Sandpit

Yeah I mean it’s not like they’ve made one of the most important watches in history or anything like that.

Well Omega watches don’t have fancy nicknames, so checkmate Omegatards.

[Thanos]

Originally Posted by Greenwich Mean Time

If Omega wants to topple the king, it's going to have to make some serious changes to their lineup. I think Omega is a just okay brand. Nothing exciting, just okay. I'd like them a lot more if not for the stupid fart valve. And their hands; yuk!! I'm also not fond of the bracelet. YMMV.

People forget. Omega used to be the 'King'. Omega may not have the brand perception they once did or current market resale value but arguably they make a better watch and are much more innovative.

[Thanos]

Originally Posted by arcentaur

Well Omega watches don’t have fancy nicknames, so checkmate Omegatards.

True. It doesent get much better than 'Bluesey'.

[Bobby100]

Originally Posted by Northern

Omega... might ass well buy a Tissot.

Are you perhaps mentally ill?

[jedy617]

Originally Posted by Bobby100

Are you perhaps mentally ill?

I agree with this guy And for the one guy above who said, "yeah Omegas are fine...but they don't compare to Rolex sport models" I mean subjectively the Omegas are more advanced in the movement department by a fair bit, and finishing on them is comparable, they are both for the most part mid level luxury swiss watches. I absolutely understand liking the aesthetics of a sports Rolex more than an omega, I really do. However on the most part quality of finish on both are very similar, while Omega edges Rolex out on innovation.

That's not to say one is better than the other, even if Omega has more tech in their watches, or Rolex is more popular and harder to get a hold of. Watches are a matter of taste. I have had Rolex, now I have Omega, and I'm planning on adding another Rolex back in.

[Thanos]

Onion Lover speaks the truth

Dont shoot the messenger



Onionlover22·28 minutes ago
Rolex has not been ‘on top’ in the movement game vs Omega in a long time - and continues not to be. If the argument for Rolex being on top of Omega are their movements and not their branding and the like, then we’ve clearly not been looking at the same brands over the years