What do you make of this watch? Honest opinions gratefully received!

Participant · 21 Jun 2008 at 17:36

I'm going on a shopping trip tomorrow, and will be trying on (again) the below and the Planet Ocean (shown at the bottom).

A decision will be made tomorrow between one of these two!

Thoughts?

Youstolemyname · 21 Jun 2008 at 17:36

Omega is nicer of the two.

Rotty · 21 Jun 2008 at 17:37

Youstolemyname said:
Omega is nicer of the two.

Begbie · 21 Jun 2008 at 17:38

Yep Omega for me.

Amps · 21 Jun 2008 at 17:42

Omega is nicer looking but after my experiance with Omega i wouldnt touch them with a barge pole!

Cybermyk · 21 Jun 2008 at 17:42

Assuming it's just a crappy picture then the top one. I prefer a watch that has numbers rather than numerals or marks though. Not that I've actually worn one in around 10 years.

Participant · 21 Jun 2008 at 17:45

Hmm ok on looks alone I agree but the PO is also 3.5 times more expensive

and the Oris is good quality for the cash, and has a clear back for that something extra. Not sure how amenable dealers are to discounts on Oris though - should I be punting for 20% or is that taking the mickey? It's a high street retailer.

The Oris is 44mm but wears small, and the PO just looked the perfect size, but the Oris has a curved back so fits better and closer than the PO. Although the PO looks better, the Oris just somehow fitted better.

Another problem with the Oris is the slightly blingy and wider bracelet compared to the PO.

Just can't make my mind up!

Rotty · 21 Jun 2008 at 17:49

not sure re the Oris but 15-20% discount will be easy with the Omega

wedgie · 21 Jun 2008 at 17:50

Bottom one.

Sonea Fifer · 21 Jun 2008 at 17:52

I'm with the Omega crowd here as well

Vampire · 21 Jun 2008 at 19:45

Oris looks nice but I prefer the Omega PO.

Gepetto · 21 Jun 2008 at 19:59

Amps said:
Omega is nicer looking but after my experiance with Omega i wouldnt touch them with a barge pole!

I'll ditto that.

I have no personal experience of Omega (and now never will) but my mate had to take his back, and back, and back, etc. Then they replaced it, and he had to take that one back, and back, and so on. :eek:

Eventually they swapped it for a Tag Heuer.

A.N.Other · 21 Jun 2008 at 20:03

Youstolemyname said:
Omega is nicer of the two.

Aye.

Participant · 22 Jun 2008 at 17:52

Well I tried them both on and I thoroughly didn't like the Oris but totally adored the PO, which is bad news for my wallet! The Oris is too chunky looking and I didn't like the polished strap. Also the face is actuall uglier than in the photo.

I almost bought the PO but they only offered a derisory £150 off the RRP (7.5%) for which I almost wet my pants and told them to go whistle (this was Goldsmiths so perhaps no surprise). Anyway I'm going to hunt round for some smaller independent dealers in the hope of finding a better discount, but the good news is I have found my watch.

P.S. - maybe I should go second hand?

Dark_Angel · 22 Jun 2008 at 17:52

Youstolemyname said:
Omega is nicer of the two.

This in my opinion.

Super_Sonic · 22 Jun 2008 at 18:02

Both are very generic and boring imho.

Feek · 22 Jun 2008 at 18:03

Robbie G said:
P.S. - maybe I should go second hand?

Second Time Round are good, I've used them.

G-MAN2004 · 22 Jun 2008 at 18:03

Youstolemyname said:
Omega is nicer of the two.

Glaucus · 22 Jun 2008 at 18:04

Super_Sonic said:
Both are very generic and boring imho.

But then I think that about 99.9% of watches.

Nitefly · 22 Jun 2008 at 18:05

I prefer the top one.