: Hello everyone,
: I was hoping to get some objective advice. Im
: in the market for a lxury watch, and I am
: strongly considering an Omega. The watch in
: particular is an Automatic Deville with a
: two-tone metal bracelet. I really would just
: like to know how Omega compares to Rolex on
: every level imaginable and is this a good
: choice for my first Omega. I am under the
: impression that Omega and Rolex are quite
: similar in quality, what are your opinions?
You already have some great advice from John and Georges. I have a Rolex and I am about to buy an Omega. That is probably the best solution. No one should have just one watch. Get them both.
Rolex's are overpriced , just like my other favorite... the BMW 5 series. People push the prices up with demand. People that can't drive BMW's and people that have nowhere to wear a Rolex.
Omega's are undervalued. So like they say , you get more for the money. But even Omega's are overpriced now. By the way, two tone is bling-bling. If you want a dress watch, get the Rolex. If you just want a great watch, stick with the stainless steel. BTW Rolex uses a higher grade of surgical steel than Omega.
As far as the movements , you can logically figure out that the Rolex has the better movement. ETA is a generic company. Rolex is in house. But as John said, is it worth the extra thousand dollars. They are not similar. They both have their strengths and weaknesses. My Rolex is not a real diving watch.
Both will keep great time. Both are more accurate than you will probably ever require. When I bought my Rolex DateJust in 1985 , it was the current price of an Omega SMP. Now the cheapest you will get it new, is way north of $3K.
If you want a Rolex, buy it used. If you want a new watch, the Omega should be fine. A new Rolex is not a good value, a new Omega still is. But that could change if people start thinking they are chic or a status symbol.
