I faced the same decision several years ago when I bought my first Omega, a seamaster 300. I really wanted the Sub, but I could not justify the exorbitant price. Would I like to have a Rolex Sea Dweller, of course I would, but not at that price. And consider the Speedmaster. It has remained virtually unchanged since the 60s when It was introduced, and is the only watch to have been worn on the moon, and is considered by many one of the finest hand wound chronograph movements ever made.
You know, I still every now and then have those what ifs, but I simply could not live with myself if I paid that much for a watch when in my mind, the only benefit would be to say I own a Rolex. Its the accountant in me and I have never been one to make a purchase based on name recognition. I am completely satisified with my decision to go with Omega over Rolex, and my two Omega's have been extremely good watches for me. And, no one has ever asked me if my watch is real or fake!
WOW, great rpley
I think you right when it come to price, I mean having a 2000-3000 $ is much more sutible and "easy" than 5000-6000 (it is twice the price o| )
about the SPEEMASTER PRO - I love watches, but want an AUTO one, not hand wind, even thought I will get myself one day this watch because it is a classic
Also, I don't like that much CHRONOs, I want a "simple" watch with hours, seconds a minutes markers, nothing more "sophisticated"
About the name, well Rolex is a good name, but so is Omega!
So I don't care that much about the name
I do care about the durabilty and strong of the watch, and being have a good mechanical movement - but both have a very nice, so it is hard to choose.
and about people asking me if it is real or fake, not even that I don't care;
I am a shy guy, so I will probably say its fake;-)
As long as I know what its worth, that what important.
I've got the PO and really like it. I've been contemplating purchasing a Sub date, but I can't justify spending the extra money on one. I'm sure the Sub. is a stellar watch, but I've been very pleased with the PO. :-!
REally? how good is the PO ? it look damm nice, but will it design be something that will last? what if Omega decide to turn it off few years from now or something?
I don't want to offend any Rolex owners so I'll preface this by stating this is only my opinion, not fact. I think the Rolex beats the Omega in these areas:
1) The Sea Dweller's movement has been around much longer than the Planet Ocean's, so it has a much longer history of reliability, durability, and accuracy.
2) The Rolex clasp has a "fine adjustment" capability, which is lacking on the PO. I think the overall quality of the Omega bracelet and clasp is better, but the Omega's clasp lacks the fine adjustment ability.
3) The Rolex has a greater depth rating and has a built-in, automatic helium relief valve (unlike the PO's which has to be opened manually). However, unless you are a serious diver who plans to use the watch below 600 meters, I doubt either of these things will mean anything to you.
4) The Rolex has no outer anti-reflective coating on its crystal which can easily be scratched. Of course, the Rolex also has no inner coating, and its crystal is flat, so the PO's domed crystal is better at reducing glare. The outer coating can also easily be removed if it becomes too scratched up for your liking.
5) The white gold encased dial markers add a nice, classy touch to the Sea Dweller's dial.
In all honesty, though, I am in 100% agreement with those who feel the Rolex is greatly overpriced. After all, $5375 is the current MSRP for a Sea Dweller, and you won't get a discount from that price. With a PO retailing for $3400 and 30% discounts to be had, you could buy two PO's and still spend less than you would on one Sea Dweller. I don't for a minute believe that the Sea Dweller is actually worth $5375, but I believe Rolex is simply doing what any company in their position would do - they are charging that much because people will pay it. The Rolex name alone is worth a lot of money to people, so if people will pay it, Rolex will charge it.
Just my 2 cents....
WOW, totally agree with all that you said!
I do think that Omega bracelet and clasp are much better than Rolex, also sea depth and helium escape arn't important for me, because I am not a PRO diver, can't see myself dive for more than 60 M
The Sea Dweller's movement is an amazing one, sure beat Omega here I think
even thought it isn't that much decortaed as Omegs.
Also I prefer having a watch with anti-reflective, because I love to see my watch clear in all conditions.
The white gold encased dial markers - this is something I really liked!!! give some good points cradit for Rolex, also the "black" style of Rolex is cool!
The only problem I guess is the PRICE , Rolex is just over over rating their price, I don't think the SD is worth more than 3800$, and taking for it 5500$ is just too much
I think you pretty much hit the nail on the head.
It all comes down to what you want.
I would pick whichever one you think looks the best on you and makes you the happiest.:-!
Yep, just need to have the money too ;-)
I'm in total agreement with John, too.
But the trouble with Rolex is, once you've been there, you can't go back. You may wear your other watches and all, but when the occasion calls for it; whether you want to make an impression or for a significant event even if no one see it, the SD gets slapped on again.
Being a new owner of the 42mm PO, it's the current flavour of the week. But once the novelty wears off and all things being equal, it'll be the SD back in it's 'rightful place' again. Don't get me wrong, it's not a snob thing. Just this intangible feeling that this thing is indestructible and if it does get banged up, biting off more than it can chew, the elves in Rolex-Singapore will be around to do their magic. I tend to baby my other watches, but never with the SD. But with what I've heard about the Customer Service for Omega, I might change my mind about babying the PO too much as well.
Here in Singapore it's S$5100 vs S$8400($7800 being the norm) list. Of course, discounts of above 20% can easily be had for the former. The PO remains a whole lot of watch for the money and IMHO, the ONLY shortcoming being the external AR coating. Period.
BR,
w a y
What you mean by "But the trouble with Rolex is, once you've been there, you can't go back"
I mean what is wrong with wearing Omega as a dress watch and as a "tool" watch?
and what about Customer Service ? wich one is better?
So, I could't understand, Do you like the PO or not? and why not wearing it?
For what it's worth........
I have been seriously looking at buying a Planet Ocean for a few months. Money is not an issue and I love the look and feel of the watch. But.............I wear, everyday, a beautiful Rolex Thunderbird that I've had for 25 years and can't imagine I would wear the PO enough to do it justice. The T-Bird still catches my eye even after owning it this long. As mentioned above, this is only my opinion but once you go Rollie........
Good luck!
WS
Yeah well for it's worth is a lot of money, I would but even higher rate watches like patek philippe - but the $ is still and issue<|
If possible you should visit a store that sells both and handle both.
You may be surprised.
I used to be sure I wanted a Rolex sport watch of some type and I knew I mostly wanted the "name" (I'm shallow like that).
I made the mistake of visiting a jeweler and trying on some Rollies while wearing my Stowa Seatime, a 900$ German watch.
The Subs n such just felt like plastic on the wrist after the Seatime.
Not that heavier is necessarily better but all aspects of my relatively cheap german diver, to my eye, were at least as nicely done.
I'd wager anything that if you could find 100 mythical people that had no clue about the Rolex name and have them handle it and my Stowa and have them put a 900$ price on one and 5k+ on the other in a blind test, the Stowa would win in a landslide. I may very well still get A Rolex one day, but I'll be careful what I wear to the jeweler!
Yep, I saw the PO, really loved it, so it is an hard choise, also I am a man that get used to things, so I guess allmost any watch that isn't too much small will look and feel nice on me
