zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

Jimmy:

I am not an expert but I'll attempt a few answers. I currently own 3 Omegas.

: Hi, I am new to all this watch business so bear
: with me.

: I have decided to purchase a watch that
: eminates the class and timelessness of a
: Swiss watch. As you can see I am about to
: purchase the Omega Seamaster Pro Mid Size
: Chronometer. Just a few questions in regards
: to the watch itself;

: 1). Are Omega build wise of high quality?

Yes however there are watches of higher and of lower build quality.

: 2). What to look out for in terms of flaws on
: the actual piece once I go to inspect it.

I can't say. I have looked all my purchases over fairly closley and have'nt noticed any flaws, however there may be micrscopic flaws in all watches.

: 3). Whats the service like from their after
: sales team?

Have'nt had any serviced but from what has been posted here, it seems best to send to Bienne for service.

: 4). Any problems that you may of have with your
: Omega Seamaster Pro.

None do date for the blk/blk seamaster, speedy sapphire, and white dial GMT.

: 5). Is this the right choice? I was choosing
: from a TAG Heuer Kirium Automatic
: (http://www.tagheuer.com/watches/detail.lbl?watch=WL5119.BA0700&search=s:5;F:21;T:0;C:s;)
: and the Omega Seamaster Pro Mid Size
: Chronometer
: (http://www.omegawatches.com/omega/co_watch?ID=1231&line=116&gen=G&sublineID=361)

Only you can answer that, it's your money and your wrist.

: I am pretty set on the Omega though but any
: second opinion is appreciated.

Go to a good jeweler and try on different brands, and don't listen to most of what they say. Many are grossly uninformed.

: I hope this isn't too much trouble, but IMHO
: something like this should be researched
: before purchase and I hope I have come to
: the right place. (I have posted this at
: Timezone and they seem to lean towards Omega
: as well, as they say something is wrong with
: TAG Heuer watches as a watch I don't know
: why haven't got a reply yet to that
: question).

: Many Regards (and Thanks)

: Jimmy