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a sense of style...I couldn't disagree more..

In Response To: Rolex, Omega, and a sense of style... ()

The whole reason that Rolex is a cut above Omega is their steadfast disregard for what's "in" and what's not. To put Rolex in the same sentence as Gucci, LV, et al is nothing short of amazing.

Montres Rolex is a watch "manufactur" who only out sources one movement (4035 Daytona Zenith El Primero, and this is now ending), they make a very limited line of tried and true models. Omega seems to have a new model every other year, the overwhelming majority of their watches use ETA (out of the box) movements, and this makes them closer to the Gucci and LV watches that you mention. I'm not degrading Omega, I've owned many models and plan to buy a Titanium Seamaster Chrono soon, but it is ludicrous to compare Omega with Rolex as an equal. The same as it is ludicrous to compare Rolex with Patek Phillepe. This whole disregard for Rolex watches that I see on Timezone in endemic of a witch hunt or an attack on success. People love to say that Rolex is a product of good marketing, but according to American Time magazine, Omega was the most advertised watch during the 50's and 60's, not Rolex. Rolex was out doing things and with the exception of the venerable moon watch, Omega has no serious accomplishments to match the dozens that Rolex holds.

Sam