Omega or Breitling?

Von Smallhausen · 8 Sep 2012 at 14:15

Really like the Spacemaster. Didn't think I'd like a digi analogue combo in a designer watch but I do with this one.

Ev0 · 8 Sep 2012 at 15:18

I've been wearing an omega po for the last couple of years now everyday and it's been great, ultimately get which one you like the most as you've got to wear it

oldbag · 8 Sep 2012 at 15:21

It would need a gold no-quartz movement to justify spending 2k on a watch.

King Damager · 8 Sep 2012 at 15:28

Housey said:
Omega are trendy posh watches at the moment, they are talked up very well at the moment, 10 years ago Breitling were the same.

I think the omega has always been quite high up ratings wise really...

kd

Kosmiche · 8 Sep 2012 at 15:31

oldbag said:
http://www.amazon.com/Casio-Dress-Digital-Watch-A168WG9/dp/B000L3A15A

cant beat it.

oh wow those 5 star reviews don't even appear to be ironic.

damn people.

Uncle Petey · 8 Sep 2012 at 15:58

'This is a Rouchefoucauld. The thinnest water-resistant watch in the world. Singularly unique, sculptured in design, hand-crafted in Switzerland, and water resistant to three atmospheres. This is the sports watch of the '80s. Six thousand, nine hundred and fifty five dollars retail! '

'You got a receipt?'

Look, it tells time simultaneously in Monte Carlo, Beverly Hills, London, Paris, Rome, and Gstaad.

'In Philadelphia, it's worth 50 bucks.'

moogie · 8 Sep 2012 at 16:09

I have a navitimer and while I love it, it isnt really tough enough for everyday use imo

have had to replace the bezel and glass etc several times over the last 20 years

GeezerButler · 8 Sep 2012 at 16:25

Omega for me - my Seamaster has been my daily wear for the last five years and still looks like new.

Housey · 8 Sep 2012 at 16:37

King Damager said:
I think the omega has always been quite high up ratings wise really...

kd

Not like it is today no. People were Rolex and Breitling 15 years ago, the masses were not really talking about Omega watches back then really, certainly not with the relish they are today. Omega has always been viewed as a good quality watch, no question of that and i have a couple coming my way from my father, but not popular as they've become today I'd argue. AP are probably the aspirational watch right now, but Omega is riding a wave. I hate my Breitling and Rolex's today, don't ware them anymore and will sell them when I've had them serviced but then at 45 I am not really a sports watch type person these days, give me a nice IWC Portuguese any day.

scrlk · 8 Sep 2012 at 16:40

Grand Seiko it's where it's at.

King Damager · 8 Sep 2012 at 16:42

Housey said:
Not like it is today no. People were Rolex and Breitling 15 years ago, the masses were not really talking about Omega watches back then really, certainly not with the relish they are today. Omega has always been viewed as a good quality watch, no question of that and i have a couple coming my way from my father, but not popular as they've become today I'd argue. AP are probably the aspirational watch right now, but Omega is riding a wave. I hate my Breitling and Rolex's today, don't ware them anymore and will sell them when I've had them serviced but then at 45 I am not really a sports watch type person these days, give me a nice IWC Portuguese any day.

Ah yeah, see your point now. I still have a Seamaster high up on my to own list, but that has been an aspiration for some time rather than a recent thing.

kd

Spamalot · 8 Sep 2012 at 16:53

I've got a speedmaster, worn it everyday for three years, and it wasn't new when I bought it.

It's a classic, it's not over warn like the seamaster... Basically I think for £3k there's no better watch for everyday use.

Bear · 8 Sep 2012 at 16:57

I have an Omega Seamaster and a Panerai PAM 320, the Omega doesn't get worn as I like the Panerai so much. An IWC Portugese will be my next purchase.

For me it would be Omega as I don't like Breitlings, they look too fussy for my tastes.

firstborn · 8 Sep 2012 at 17:10

Seamaster here, wear mine everyday more or less.

mollymoo · 8 Sep 2012 at 17:16

Wear whatever you like the most. You translate scripts for a living, it shouldn't matter.

PwnDirect · 8 Sep 2012 at 17:21

depends on which version of the Navitimer as they have different movements more info!

Chris344 · 8 Sep 2012 at 17:27

The new Seamaster Ceramic is simply stunning and comes with the new 2500 movement which can do 7-10 years before a service.

This is my daily watch:

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Castiel · 8 Sep 2012 at 18:43

PwnDirect said:
depends on which version of the Navitimer as they have different movements more info!

A Breitling Navitimer A23322 Black Dial v The Omega Seamaster Chrono Diver 21330424001001 Automatic Black Dial v Omega Seamaster 300M Chronometer Black Dial 212.30.41.20.01 or the James Bond Anniversary one.

Gilly · 8 Sep 2012 at 20:23

[FnG]magnolia;22727620 said:
Seamaster. Gilly will be along shortly to agree with me.

e : Rotty not Gilly. Whoops.

e2 : Well this is awkward.

That's ok, I bought mine from Rotty

meghatronic · 8 Sep 2012 at 21:30

Definitely, definitely the Omega.

I like the Omega Seamaster 300M Chronometer Black Dial 212.30.41.20.01.