The Watch Thread - Part 12

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Iniesta08

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Contemplating between these 2 for entry level watch. Any advice? Thanks in advance!
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Contemplating between these 2 for entry level watch. Any advice? Thanks in advance!
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honestly, the rolex.

the omega not as swee. can get a better looking omega with the same money
 

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Contemplating between these 2 for entry level watch. Any advice? Thanks in advance!
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There's no competition. Rolex. New Rhodium Dial Newer movement.
 

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BBN on isofrane. thoughts? yay or nay?
have a spare rubber like this lying around, thought it might be a good fit. lol
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but it sure looks good on the pelagos

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BBN on isofrane. thoughts? yay or nay?
have a spare rubber like this lying around, thought it might be a good fit. lol
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but it sure looks good on the pelagos

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Looks great on both watches really, but it complements the Pelagos a tad more imo.
 

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the rolex damn ex sia. haha

if discount shld be around low 6. chor man.

omega, if grey, that model shld be around low 4s or high 3s

7.4k if after discount is pretty expensive IMO furthermore it's only a base model. Could have gotten pre owned sub with that money
 

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Contemplating between these 2 for entry level watch. Any advice? Thanks in advance!
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the standard frivolous watch thread in-joke answer:

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a more considered answer:

it depends on what you already have, the genre of watches you prefer and your lifestyle.

the rolex oyster perpetual:
- is more of a casual, dress down, time only watch
- with only a 100m water resistance
- has a proven, bulletproof, workhorse movement that's rated +/- 2 sec/day accuracy and a comfortable service interval of 10 years (provided it passes it's QC, etc)
- has a simple clasp/bracelet with no comfort/micro-adjustment
- looks and feels thinner & lighter on-wrist

the omega seamaster professional:
- is a rated diver with date and elapsed time function from its unidirectional bezel
- with a 300m water resistance
- has a newer co-axial movement that's thicker but a shorter history compared to the OP's
- has diver's extension built into it's clasp/bracelet
- looks and feels beefier and more substantial on-wrist

if you're a younger, more active chap starting out on a serious watch collection, i'd suggest you start with a diver, as it can take more of a beating, projects your image accordingly and you'll feel more assured in any environment from the meeting room table to the pool table and the swimming pool.

black-dial divers like the sub/smp can also pull double duties in business suits and weekend activities.

if you already have a diver, and wishes to diversify, go for the OP. although i may suggest a leather band dress watch for those "serious, formal" occasions if you haven't got one already.

if you already have a diver, and is a dive watch lover, it's a no brainer - get another dive watch! roflmao.

my personal preference are the out-of-production sword hands, wave dial, big triangle ref 2254.50 seamaster professional chronometers and ref 2538.20 seamaster GMT chronometers with ETA 2892-A2 based movements that you can only get pre-owned now. a strong cult classic among dive watch lovers in-the-know.

you can also consider the tudor black bay or pelagos.

the OP is more suitable for casual settings. get it if you really love the design, look & feel. and if you've already accumulated your complement of diver, dress, chronograph, pilot, field/miltary, GMT, etc watches.
 

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Recently very excited for the Speedy Tuesday release. It will be my first chrono. Any hype among those here who have reserved one as well?
 

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the rolex damn ex sia. haha

if discount shld be around low 6. chor man.

omega, if grey, that model shld be around low 4s or high 3s

This Rolex model shud be able to get slightly higher than $6k. Agree if got $6k budget, go for rolex.
 
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