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Re: Explorer2 or Schumacher Speedmaster Chrono?

In Response To: Explorer2 or Schumacher Speedmaster Chrono? ()

: Schumi Chrono has: day-date-month-am/pm + other
: chrono goodies. but explorer2 is, well, a
: rolex damnit! what to do! will the
: speedmaster last a life time like a rolex
: will? hmmm...does anyone have any scientific
: documentation to support omega's supposedly
: "rolex caliber" movements/ overall
: make?

It doesn't matter if it 'would last forever or not'. Rolex is just that, name only. Nowadays most high end watches are equal in quality. What you mainly pay for is the jewlry type finish. I also think the price factor is 3:1. I don't believe one Rolex will out last one let alone 3 Omegas.

IMHO

Ron