Re: Need Help With Watch Decision: Omega vs. Rolex
: ETA makes the movement in the Seamaster for
: Omega (the same movements in Tags, Luminox,
: etc.), but Rolex makes their own movements?
: Could someone please advise me as to which
: of these watches is the better timepiece, or
: are they equal?
One of Rolex's strongest selling points is that their movements are made "in-house" and are not modified ETA movements. However, Omega starts with a Swiss ETA movement and then HEAVILY modifies it to create the 1120 movement used in the Seamaster. You could argue that the Omega movement is cheaper to manufacture since they start with a generic ETA movement, but as far as timekeeping goes there is really no evidence that the Rolex movement keeps better time. My Seamaster keeps much better time than my Rolex Sea Dweller did, and I have friends who complain about losing a few minutes a month on their Rolex Submariners.
: Retailers say the Rolex will hold more of it's
: value and possibly increase over time,
: whereas the Omega will most likely decline
: in value......
Both watches will decrease in value, since they become "used" watches as soon as you wear them (and especially after the warranty expires). However, the Rolex is definitely the better investment if resale value is your biggest concern. Because the Rolex name is so well known, people are willing to pay more for a used one than they would for a used Omega.
