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The Seamaster "Non-America's Cup" Chrono is $1000 Retail less on bracelet versions. It's also rated to 300 meters rather than 100 meters. Broad Arrow holds the lead on the bracelet. One of the best bracelets in the Omega line-up. Seamaster "Non-America's Cup" Chrono has applied markers and logo.
The Legend is $1000 less comparing bracelet models.
The DeVille Co-Axial Chronograph is only $200 more Retail on strap than the BA on strap, and it has the Co-Axial Escapement and Sapphire Caseback.
The BA was introduced at a time when Omega was being too ambitious about going up market. It's overpriced in comparison to similar models. The Seamaster America's Cup Chronograph was originally slated to be released at $3895. This reflects Omegas struggle with going up-market in a down US and Global economy.
The same comparisons can also be made in the pricing differences between the Seamaster Aqua Terra Line and the DeVille Co-Axial line. The DeVille Co-Axials were released about the same time the Broad Arrows were released, and fell prey to the same ambitious pricing structure. The DeVille Co-Axial Chronometer on Strap is $2995 US MSRP. The 38mm Seamaster Aqua Terra on strap was $2395 US MSRP when it was released, and it has a Sapphire Caseback and 150m WR compared to 100m WR of the DeVille. In April, the Aqua Terra price was raised by $200. The DeVille price was left unchanged. In fact, none of the DeVille Line went up in price.
All this said: Sometimes you just have to have a certain model. The Broad Arrow is certainly a fine watch (bugs aside).
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