The Watch Thread - Part 6

[balzebub]

The original Mark II

unlike the reissue the original was a mix of orange and red

signed crown (worse for wear)

simple engraving of the omega monster

better light shows off the detailed reliefs for the sub-dial

Very nice I am hunting for one too

 

[balzebub]

Is Omega using their own inhouse movement ?

I would consider the early co-axial calibres to be non in house as they are heavily modified ETA and certain chronograph movements. But I would consider the later co-axial movements like the 8500, 9300 and even newer master co-axial to be in house and exclusive only to Omega. But I would not consider them omega manufactured as not the entire movement is manufactured at Omega's building.

 

[a562140]

I would consider the early co-axial calibres to be non in house as they are heavily modified ETA and certain chronograph movements. But I would consider the later co-axial movements like the 8500, 9300 and even newer master co-axial to be in house and exclusive only to Omega. But I would not consider them omega manufactured as not the entire movement is manufactured at Omega's building.

a bit of "coaxial curio" - Omega acquired the co-axial escapement design from a now deceased british watchmaker. He tried hawking the design unsucessfully to all major watch brands and only after a long time, it was the CEO of Swatch Group (Hayek) bought it for the then struggling Omega in the 1990's.

Cynically it looked like a marketing attempt, but honestly omega has put in a lot of work to ensure that the design fulfilled its goals of bettering the usual swiss lever escapement.

Still a lot of work to be done and Omega had issues with the proper lubrication placement in its early 2500 coaxials, only for it to be fixed in the final and 4th version known as the 2500D, launched with the liquidmetal limited edition

The design was changed again and launched as a thicker movement as the 8500 for the Planet Ocean, but the slimmer 2500D still exists in other models today.

 

[Strawberry_Cream]

I wonder how much did GD sold his escapement to omega
cos almost every single automatic movement marketed by omega
is a co-axial

Sinn have something similar called DIAPAL.
I wonder what's the difference

 

[gt_5454]

a bit of "coaxial curio" - Omega acquired the co-axial escapement design from a now deceased british watchmaker. He tried hawking the design unsucessfully to all major watch brands and only after a long time, it was the CEO of Swatch Group (Hayek) bought it for the then struggling Omega in the 1990's.

Cynically it looked like a marketing attempt, but honestly omega has put in a lot of work to ensure that the design fulfilled its goals of bettering the usual swiss lever escapement.

Still a lot of work to be done and Omega had issues with the proper lubrication placement in its early 2500 coaxials, only for it to be fixed in the final and 4th version known as the 2500D, launched with the liquidmetal limited edition

The design was changed again and launched as a thicker movement as the 8500 for the Planet Ocean, but the slimmer 2500D still exists in other models today.

Liquid metal Planet Ocean still uses the 2500C. The 2500D was launched during the last few batches of the now discon PO and is still being used for current SMP Ceramic

 

[aerolord]

Thanks Yatto for the cufflinks!

 

[pwillie]

Nice. Wad calibre is this?

its a 3572 fitted with snoopy dial.

 

[Strawberry_Cream]

Thanks Yatto for the cufflinks!

ur hair glow back beri fast

 

[aerolord]

ur hair glow back beri fast

hate chiu

 

[Snoweagle]

it's worth every cent

Still expensive as Rolex ain't cheap but one day hoping to own one and my first choice will be the Sea Dweller as I absolutely adore dive watches.

 

[Furukawa]

Still expensive as Rolex ain't cheap but one day hoping to own one and my first choice will be the Sea Dweller as I absolutely adore dive watches.

im aiming the fullgold yachtmaster. im a rolex fan, and being a faithful one at it, i find it very difficult to pull myself out and explore other watches.

 

[Snoweagle]

im aiming the fullgold yachtmaster. im a rolex fan, and being a faithful one at it, i find it very difficult to pull myself out and explore other watches.

Wow full gold ones are even much more expensive. The GMT Masters are pretty attractive too. But for now it's just me and my TAG Heuer Aquaracer.

 

[All in a Day]

im aiming the fullgold yachtmaster. im a rolex fan, and being a faithful one at it, i find it very difficult to pull myself out and explore other watches.

More specifically, looks like u are a gold rolex fan hehe

 

[Jeremy1]

Hi all watch experts, just need some comments on below watch :

PreOwn at $8699 from Precision Watch Enterprise here :
Precision Watch Enterprise :: Rolex 50th Anniversary MARK VI SUBMARINER Ref 16610LV- Z series with Certificate

My friend is interested and eyeing for this one, is it safe buying from this shop ?

Is the price OK ?

Thanks.

 

[Jeremy1]

im aiming the fullgold yachtmaster. im a rolex fan, and being a faithful one at it, i find it very difficult to pull myself out and explore other watches.

I don't quite like Rolex as I feel the design more or less for the sport watches not much a difference.

No doubt it's one of the better watch in term of resale value but I will be looking at other brands like AP and Blancpain..................

 

[Henabi]

Hi all watch experts, just need some comments on below watch :

PreOwn at $8699 from Precision Watch Enterprise here :
Precision Watch Enterprise :: Rolex 50th Anniversary MARK VI SUBMARINER Ref 16610LV- Z series with Certificate

My friend is interested and eyeing for this one, is it safe buying from this shop ?

Is the price OK ?

Thanks.

Jeremy, Precision Watch can trust. their main business is trading Rolex watches. They won't try to do anything funny because they have a reputation to uphold.

Plus, Most of these shops will usually advise you to get your Rolex checked at RSC. if its fake, they will usually do a full refund.

But of cause, if your friend really want to feel safe, I will always recommend your friend to buy from AD.

 

[Thai_Rak_Thai]

Plus, Most of these shops will usually advise you to get your Rolex checked at RSC. if its fake, they will usually do a full refund.

But of cause, if your friend really want to feel safe, I will always recommend your friend to buy from AD.

Good advice bro...but i think this model, hard to get new from AD liao

 

[Henabi]

Thanks Yatto for the cufflinks!

matching cuffs areolord!

Speaking of cufflinks...Yatto dai gor... do you still have any more left?!

 

[balzebub]

Hi all watch experts, just need some comments on below watch :

PreOwn at $8699 from Precision Watch Enterprise here :
Precision Watch Enterprise :: Rolex 50th Anniversary MARK VI SUBMARINER Ref 16610LV- Z series with Certificate

My friend is interested and eyeing for this one, is it safe buying from this shop ?

Is the price OK ?

Thanks.

Precision watch okay la, haven't heard anything negative about them.
Honestly don't think it's worth to get the Kermit now...prices have gone up by a fair bit over the past year. I remember them going for mid 6k to mid 7k just last year to early this year; now they are 8k and up, NOS versions running up to 10k.

 

[Henabi]

Good advice bro...but i think this model, hard to get new from AD liao

haahah! cant even find in local rolex shops

Precision, Visiotime, Chuan Watch, HJ watch, JW Horological, are all very reputable pre-own watch dealers in Singapore...

Almost impossible to see them perform anything funny, because many of their clients trade watches with them frequently.
Many of their customers from regional countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam are very willing to fly into Singapore just to trade watches with them.

jeremy1, i would advise your friend to do more research about getting a pre-owned Rolex watch, especially one manufactured by Rolex to signify a milestone.

It will be good for your friend if he knows what are some special features of this Rolex 50th Anniversary MARK VI SUBMARINER Ref 16610LV- Z series with Certificate.

but I'm sure your friend has already done his homework on this piece of beauty.