zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: Hi John,

: One doesn't buy the Navitimer or the Bond SeMPC
: because of it's movement. In both cases, the
: movements are rugged and reasonably accurate
: but neither will ignite any fires with
: "movement snobs".

: One buys the Navitimer because of it's
: connection to aviation, it's wonderfully
: detailed and finished dial and top notch
: bracelet; and it's a *classic*. And damn, it
: just looks good. And this thing really looks
: good on a leather strap. However, I tend to
: stay away from dials that are that busy
: simply because my eyes are not that good!

: One buys the Bond SeMPC because of it's water
: rating, the Bond look/connection, and the
: fact that you can use the pushers under
: water and to the full W/R. But the dial work
: on this watch cannot match the Navitimer,
: nor can the bracelet. And it just will never
: look as good on a leather strap. But it is
: one heck of a diver's watch, which the
: Navitimer is not!

: As for the Seamaster 300M chronographs with the
: 33XX movements, you get a more
: "interesting" movement (though I'm
: sure you are aware of the problems that
: these have had).

: The PO and the Bond GMT are both great because
: of the coaxial escapements, and each has
: it's own "look". And, they are
: divers! But I do not see them as direct
: competitors for the Navitimer.

: While the particular movement would be a factor
: in my own purchasing decision, it would not
: be the only factor nor would it necessarily
: be the overriding factor. (A watch is more
: than just a movement.)

: I love the simplicity and the features of the
: PO. But I also love the Navitimer. (And if
: it weren't for my eyes, I'd own a Navitimer
: -- I'll soon own a PO.) As for MSRP prices,
: you should note that in the case of the
: Navitimer, the bracelet is a big chuck of
: the price -- if you will always want to wear
: the watch on leather (and it looks really
: good on leather), then getting it that way
: will bring down the MSRP significantly.

: Sorry, I'm not much help in this situation.

: Best regards
Movement snobs? No. I will never say that the 7750 is a high range movement because it is absolutely not the case. A watch is not only a movement but a movement is something very important, it what powers the watch and makes the value of the watch besides the brand.
The 33xx problems seem only to have touched the U.S.A because I have never heard of an European owner complaining of these movements, not that I am aware of.
Paying over a 4450$ for a valjoux 7750 chono is pure crookery.
BTW the omega sempc bracelet is very comfortable. Omega bracelet have always been known for their comfort.The dial of the navitimer is too busy and lacks soberty for me.