omega, any good?

[verminator]

the wife asked what watch would i like for my birthday. i said a used rolex, she said go and look at some so i did. thing was, as much as i wanted to like a rolex i just had to be honest with myself and admit that i just didnt like any of them. what i did like straight away was an omega constellation automatic with 18ct and diamond numerals. somehow it didnt look quite so "LOADS OF MONEY" if you know what i mean. any way, how do they stack up in the world of watches?

[tertius]

verminator said:

the wife asked what watch would i like for my birthday. i said a used rolex, she said go and look at some so i did. thing was, as much as i wanted to like a rolex i just had to be honest with myself and admit that i just didnt like any of them. what i did like straight away was an omega constellation automatic with 18ct and diamond numerals. somehow it didnt look quite so "LOADS OF MONEY" if you know what i mean. any way, how do they stack up in the world of watches?

Decent mid-tier Swiss maker, with a good history, esp. the Speedmaster Moon watch.

Have to say the one you describe doesn't sound overly macho ...

[bigsi]

Omega watches are great, i have owned many and all have been tremendous time keepers. They are clearly more discreet than a Rolex, other brands you might consider that you might consider around the price you are looking at would be TAG or Breitling, also great watches for the price.

If you are happy with a second hand watch take a look at cartier as well.

happy shopping!

[verminator]

If you are happy with a second hand watch take a look at cartier as well.

did look at a cartier and liked it, but was told they only buy in their movements as they dont make their own. was also told that i would just be buying an expensive braclet and not a "proper watch".

[CmdrBond]

I love my Seamaster - was a present to myself Christmas 2000 (I was in the air force stationed in the Gulf for 4 months) and it has yet to put a foot wrong.

[markmullen]

I had a Speedmaster Reduced (didn't fancy manual wind) for a while and it was great.

If you're going for a constellation you're more than likely looking at the coaxial movement which is amazing.

Go for it

[jvaughan]

Just bought this watch

[Marki]

Nooooo get a mans watch not a gay Omega get a Rolex

[verminator]

[quote=Marki]Nooooo get a mans watch not a gay Omega get a Rolex [/quo
if its good enough for those two well known gays, pierce brosnon and james bond, its good enough for me.

[jshell]

Constellation is a piece of class. Very elegant when you're dressed up for a night out and it's not 'right' to wear a big sports watch like the Speedy/Seamaster/Rolex. I've got a Constellation, a Speedmaster and a Rolex Yachmaster, but the Constellation is by far the most elegant.

[_TC]

jvaughan said:

Just bought this watch

I have one of these. its my favourite watch in my small collection.
Good choice.

[Freddie von Rost]

markmullen said:

I had a Speedmaster Reduced (didn't fancy manual wind) for a while and it was great.

Go for it

Seconded. Excellent watch, very accurate and unusual in comparison to Rolex.

[jvaughan]

Marki said:

Nooooo get a mans watch not a gay Omega get a Rolex

Well, I have a Tag 2000 Millenium edition and am buying a Submariner next month ... 50th aniversary model .. with the green beizel.

Then .. might just get a Breightling B1 for Christmas. Oh the Joys of commission

[jshell]

[quote=jvaughan]
Well, I ......am buying a Submariner next month ... 50th aniversary model .. with the green beizel.
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At least you'll get a huge discount on that one, they can't give them away! Get the blue one!

[Obiwonkeyblokey]

_TC said:

jvaughan said:

Just bought this watch

I have one of these. its my favourite watch in my small collection.
Good choice.

I got one of these at the weekend as well. 45mm, weighs a ton but looks great.

I also ahve the speedmaster moon watch and an older geneve, all great watches.