zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

Although it might not be popular to say it, but I agree with you 100%. There are other aspects of the price politics which I also find difficult to comprehend. Why does a stainless steel Oris or Mido certified chronometer with a Valjoux Cal. 7750 movement, for example, cost upto $2000 less than a stainess steel watch from another Swiss brand with the same movement?? My only explanation is that a substantial amount of what you are paying for a particular Swiss watch goes for the brand name. The more "popular" the brand name is, the more you pay. Some say that it's the workmanship that makes the price difference. I'm not a watchmaker, but from what I see, I'm not convinced by this argument.
The reason why I bought an Omega Seamaster AT is that Omega still is the only watch brand that uses the innovative Co-Axial movements.
Had there been another brand with a Co-Axial movement available, but only for half the price, I would have certainly given a second thought about buying my Omega, eventhough I like this product alot.

Common man

: If the metal work was performed by hand
: operated equipment that mat be true but in a
: CNC machine as used by Omega Titanium is not
: that much more difficult to work with. I
: would agree that the cost should be higher,
: maybe $200.00 dollars but not the present
: amounts.