My experience:
I hesitate to wear more expensive watches.
That for me even applies to more expensive MR-Gs, too.
Its more the money sunk into a watch that let me reconsider then the brand.

 

Any watch, can drop down, especialy to concrete floor!

Several years back, I casualy droped down my Orient Triton. In some Boutique. Fortunately, it's Chock-resisted.

But, it was very clear sign for me: more expensive Watch you buy, - more chock- resisted it must be! Cause: look my first sentece above....

 

I can’t speak for the exact Omega you posted, but I have handled several other Seamaster models. I do currently own the MR-G Frogman, and it is an exquisitely made watch. Many scoff at the price for “just a G-Shock”, but that’s usually people that have not seen one in person. The case is made right alongside Grand Seikos in the same factory, and it shows. The machining, finishing, and DLC coating are some of the best I’ve seen; certainly on par with what Omega delivers at the same price. Yea, the quartz module is a cheap item compared to the movement in the Omega, but I’d wager Casio spends significantly more money producing the case of the MR-G than Omega spends on the Seamaster case, with all of its intricate parts and complex machining of a more difficult metal. The price is what it is for a reason.

That said, the MSRP is still very high for a quartz watch, and a lot of people will think you’re a moron for spending anywhere close to what they ask for it. Only you can decide if you care about other peoples’ opinions enough to sway you towards the more popular, traditional choice. Only you can choose which watch excites you more. Will you regret it? No way to know until it’s in your hands. You buy some watches and love them, others you don’t. You just have to pick one and take the plunge to really find out.

 

The case is made right alongside Grand Seikos in the same factory, and it shows.

Are you sure about this?
Do you have a citation to support it?

Edit: Never mind. Found an old WUS thread. Interesting…

Visiting Grand Seiko case Manufacture

Visiting the factory making #grandseiko watch case in koriyama. This Was the culprit of my trip to Japan. I was invited to visit the factory in hope for me to work with them and produce a line of watches of my own This factory based in Fukushima prefecture, produces the weatch case of seiko...

www.watchuseek.com

 

I will choose a MRG over the omega, but mostly because i collect only g shocks, but if you like collect another brands depens on the variety of your current collection and your budget.

 

Always get the piece you want, because that will be the one you wear.
I've made a number of purchases of the ‘one I should have in my collection’ vs the ‘ones I wanted to have’ and inevitable the ones I should have remained unworn untilI i swapped them for the ones I wanted.
good luck on your decision.

 

Funny, I just picked up a SMP today (previous version, not that one). I also have a MRG, but I'm not sure how to really answer this question because it's really just a personal decision and on top of that, luxury purchases don't and never will make sense, so you cannot really apply a whole lot of logic because it's essentially irrational to begin with or a nicer way to put it would be it's a decision made with the heart and not the head.

Anyway, I'll do my best. I'm not really going to get into aesthetics or anything, but try to put forth the bit of logic that I can. In your situation, as much as I love Casio (my favorite brand) and my MRG, I'd still suggest the Omega, but not for the reasons you probably think. I'm speaking objectively here because I'm actually not a fan of that version of the SMP, but I trust Omega as a brand when it comes to long term parts availability and servicing. Omega has a long history selling and servicing luxury watches, whereas Casio I'm less sure about. I'm not suggesting you can't trust them, but they really only got into the luxury game within the last 10 years, so I'm not nearly as confident in them. Another thing to think about is wearability. The SMP is going fit under sleeves better and just be more versatile in general, along with more strap options if that is important to you.

I'll offer my own personal perspective and maybe that'll provide something useful. For me, since I have multiple watches, I'd keep my MRG over my SMP any day of the week. It's one of two watches that'll never leave my collection. I do consider my MRG to be one of the most aesthetically interesting watches that I own, while a diver is just another diver in many ways to me. Sure, I love my SMP, but if I had to sell it so be it. I wouldn't feel that way about my MRG. I hope that helps.

 

Having just sold a vastly over priced for what it offered metal Casio Oak I would take the Omega any day. A better watch in every way. G-Shock are better value at entry level.

 

Meh, you'll always lose money. If that's a concern, buy second hand, grey market, or just don't buy expensive watches at all. The SMP I bought today was a $4,400 watch that I purchased for under $2,000. That's less than 50% of the value. I'm pretty sure the MRG would be fine. Someone sold one on here recently for $3,800 which is nowhere near 50%. I understand my SMP is older (2017) and that 6 years down the road the Frogman isn't going to be selling at $3,800, but I still think it'll be comparable to other 6 year old non-Rolex watches.

 

The MRG has MB6 tech. If you live in a location where you can receive the signal, your MRG will always be dead on accurate. Nice feature that the Omega does not offer.

We trudge on (accurately).

 

Easy : OMEGA, for fancy events, special occasions, or when you feel like it.

And the G-Shock below when you want to wear a worry-free, maintenance-free watch:

 

He is comparing a specific G-Shock to the Omega. Not this one.

 

I would take a G-Shock MRG any day of the week. What Omega has done in the last few years by making flipper specials have made me lose whatever little respect I had for this brand. These days, paying for the latest and greatest technology matters as well. People shell out nearly $2k for some of the smartwatches out there so spending the asking price for a well built quartz that is going to last a long time is not that much of an ask anyway.

 

Multiple G-Shock owner here, along with other mechanical and quartz from different brands.

Instead of asking yourself "this MR-G vs the Omega", my advice is to ask what your goals are for the watch. What do you want it to be? What I mean is trying to be clear with yourself what you want in your multi-thousand-dollar watch. Some examples, though not an exhaustive list

- Do you want it to be recognized and respected by WIS?

- Do you want it to be recognized and respected by non-WIS?

- Do you want it to be bulky....or wear a bit smaller?

- Do you want it on a bracelet....or a strap.....or do you want a "strap monster"?


After reading your post, I realize you not be interested in mechanical watches anymore. That is fine. If you want a MR-G, go for it. If you want something more along the lines of an Omega, both Omega and Grand Seiko offer quartz watches (as do other brands).

 

Your money, you need to make the best decision for you.

 

Buy what YOU like and can afford. If it fits your lifestyle, go for it.

If you really love the expensive Omega or MRG but are afraid you scratch / damage it because of certain things you are doing with it, buy yourself the Omega or MRG and a much cheaper G-shock for those moments that require more protection.

I can’t help you if you care what others think about you watch.

 

Personally I think this (or another) analogue Frogman looks better than that MR-G

It's also 4 times cheaper than the MR-G so you can spend the money left on another more fancy/dressy watch (like the Omega or something else)

 

I actually forgot to add that I am a proud owner of the Amazon Poison Frog. Its amazing and the next step is to go up a level. Here it is:

 

If on 5 years you regret it, sell it and buy an Omega. Don't forget that the Omega should be serviced every 5-8 years (for the cost of a nice Gshock)

 

You should get the Omega for one reason: in 5 years you won't be able to afford one as the price keeps rising to ridiculous levels. You can always add the Frogman later.

 

Don't £6k Omega fashion watches miss the point of their original intended use of being tool watches for divers?

If you like it, its in your fashion!

 

I think the MR-G is a cool watch, and I agree that handling one makes all the difference. It’s definitely not just another G. However, I think it would be cool for today, but the Omega would have more longevity and flexibility. That’s where my money would (and did) go.

 

As much as a like G-Shocks, and I think the MR G Frog is very cool, I'd much rather have an Omega, IWC, Breitling or Rolex. But that's me.

 

I think you want the G but are struggling with the idea of dropping the $$$$ for it. The way I read what you wrote also indicates you’d wear the G and the Omega would only come out to play rarely. So G-Shock makes much more sense.

 

These watches are so different that I'd go for the one you really want right now, then save up and get the other as well. Both will fit nicely in any collection. In my experience collectors of Swiss mechanicals who get into Gs like to collect both concurrently. Gs appeal to collectors in all income brackets, which is what sets the brand apart.

 

As the big brands become ever more ludicrously priced I find myself buying more Seikos and G-Shocks. There's also a lot to be said for not having a clichéd collection full of the same classic watches as everyone else.

 

Wow I didn’t realise how pricey these were. Omega all day for me in that price bracket; it will last you a life time in any situation, the Casio not so much.

TBH i think g shocks look like toys. That’s fine if using in the situations that demand their robustness, or with very casual outfits; but once you are past a certain age bracket, then IMHO they won’t work so well outside those settings. To me they are the very definition of a situational tool watch that in worst case will not be a disaster if it gets wrecked. I can’t imagine dropping thousands on one!

 

Buy the Omega. I feel that G-Shocks that cost more than 100€ miss the point of a G-Shock (disposable watch)

Don't £6k Omega fashion watches miss the point of their original intended use of being tool watches for divers?

 

The value of the Casio is based on technology, which will likely be obsolete in 5 years as newer technology is developed.
The Omega's value is based more closely on its role as a luxury accessory, and should remain desirable almost indefinitely.
Even in the short-run, the MRG targets a very specific audience, while the Omega has much broader appeal. (think WUS vs non-WUS)
IOW, should the need arise, the Omega will be much easier to sell and retain more of its value.

 

Buy the Omega. I feel that G-Shocks that cost more than 100€ miss the point of a G-Shock (disposable watch)

 

You never studied the point in the first place.

 

I own 2 expensive watches that I purchased brand new in the late 1980’s and in 1995 and I used to wear them for a few years, then I put them in storage. I don’t wear my expensive watches anymore because I don’t want to go through the hassle of getting them stolen from my wrist and also spending any money (I’m a big cheapskate) for repairs and for servicing 2 expensive watches.
I prefer to buy and wear$15, $20 and $30 Casio watches like the f91w, f84w, f105w, w59, w86 and the ae1200whd-1av Royale.