I've loved the PO since it was released, but will probably never pull the trigger on owning one as they are incredibly overpriced for what they are IMHO. If you could get a good deal on a preowned one, it would certainly make it worthwhile.Ducklakeview said:enzed4 said:Just read a couple of reviews for the Sea Urchin. Great looking watch, but without a screw down crown, and 100m rating, I'd be wary of any water duty beyond the occasional dunk. Still, did read that other owners have swum with theirs, so maybe I'm just being overly cautious.
Wouldn't stop me picking one up at that price though - please post up pics when it arrives
Will do..
Slight change of plan on the other watch front, now hankering after a Planet Ocean...
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Was at my best friend's house yesterday, and he has this one, with the rubber strap;
I LIKE it, but do prefer the stainless bracelet, along with either a blue or black dial/bezel.
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I LIKE it, but do prefer the stainless bracelet, along with either a blue or black dial/bezel.
Mike
I have an omega seamaster and wad hankering after a planet ocean then saw a customer with one and to be honest decided I like my seamaster best. It's 10 years old and on its 3rd battery. Only problem I've had is the divers clasp extension which isn't that tight any more. I sure that they both will look great.
Zoomer said:
BAttery? What is this newfangled technology you speak of Zoomer? 'Tis witchcraft & sorcery no less!!
Looked at Quartz, but I want something "mechanical" I like the thought of a complex little machine ticking away on my wrist..
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Yes Quartz. I thought I had done the wrong thing after but, it turns out that a service on a quartz is much much cheaper. I have looked at navitimers, Rolex diving types ( there quite a few) and omegas. I keep coming back to navitimers.. It must be the shiny bits on them.
Bloody hell, even Breitling are doing Quartz now then?
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Ducklakeview said:
Only for the last 30 years or so
enzed4 said:Cheaper? You obviously haven't checked out the Airwolf RavenZoomer said:. This is one lovely but very overpriced quartz. Don't know why, but I just love it.
And don't forget the Emergency series - quartz, expensive (but not to my taste really...)
10 yrs ago hunting my first "proper "watch I was against the quartz idea in principal but couldnt get the Bretling Aerospace off my want list , made the mistake of handling / trying one in Beaverbrooks & nothing else would do . Still my all time favourite even with a battery
I have to agree with you on the Omegas now RE the prices new ( same for Breitlings , Tags & most others i guess ) , great news if you already own or get chance of a good deal 2nd hand but topline a lot of money for what was initially a third of todays price
mr wilks said:I have to agree with you on the Omegas now RE the prices new ( same for Breitlings , Tags & most others i guess ) , great news if you already own or get chance of a good deal 2nd hand but topline a lot of money for what was initially a third of todays price
But a lot of models from those brands now have inhouse movements instead of (back then) often an ETA/Valjoux.
Take for instance the watch out of the TS. That has an ETA2892 with Dubois-Depraz module on it. Not very refined tech to say the least.
Current omega automatic chrono's have (I think) all column wheel chrono's with vertical clutch, which is much more refined from a horological pov.
GuidoK said:mr wilks said:I have to agree with you on the Omegas now RE the prices new ( same for Breitlings , Tags & most others i guess ) , great news if you already own or get chance of a good deal 2nd hand but topline a lot of money for what was initially a third of todays price
But a lot of models from those brands now have inhouse movements instead of (back then) often an ETA/Valjoux.
Take for instance the watch out of the TS. That has an ETA2892 with Dubois-Depraz module on it. Not very refined tech to say the least.
Current omega chrono's have (I think) all column wheel chrono's with vertical clutch, which is much more refined from a horological pov.
I was generalising as when i bought my Breitling Aero new in 2007 it was around £1200 / at the time a Omega Speedmaster was a bit less new . Now both are around £3000 , quite some jump in 10 years & imo you aren't getting any major improvement that would be noticeable to the buyer / owner ?
As i said its great if you already own but no way would i pay £3k for a Breitling or Omega but that's purely my opinion & the reason why i purchased a Oris BC4 2 weeks ago :wink: same swiss quality build & style but without bigname fanboy tax added on
Zoomer said:
Quite a achievement when you think about it , a tough 10yrs with little growth in wages or house prices , most everyday items have stayed roughly the same & some (Tvs , white goods , sofas , clothes , holidays etc ) have even become cheaper yet luxury items like watches that to my mind should cost roughly the same to produce have been cranked up year on year to 3 X what they were 10 yrs ago :?