zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

First, in terms of longevity, keep in mind that Omega has a business in and of itself that it dedicated to restoring its older watches. Has parts, expertise. So, that's something that comes w/ Omega.

Second, nothing lasts forever. It's always a matter of care, maintenance, and repair. Always trade-offs, too. Quartz may be more accurate, but if your seals leak, absolutely intolerant of getting wet: Whole mechanism replaced to "bring it back" (tho' at less expense than a mechanical movement), et cetera.

Third, I've already shared w/ you my thoughts on how reliable a co-axial movement that has not been on the market that long will be ten years from now. Not that I am "worried" about it; just that, as a cost-of-upkeep consideration, I don't think that's fully known. Status? Yeah, I think it has more status than my 1120 caliber.

But I'm gonna pay $300 for a complete service every 4 years on my 2254.50, and at 10 years that works out to be (um, 4 goes into 10...?) $750 per decade. How much more are you paying for the co-axial movement, which is then due for maintenance in 2016?

Fourth, I'm all well and good w/ owning a watch you love forever. But remember, I'm a divorce counselor: Folks don't keep spouses more than 7 years on average (partially due to lack of proper maintenance, but that's a side issue). As yourself what you have today that you had 15 years ago that you're passionate about perpetuating.

Some of us here who love our "Bond" Seamasters from the last three 007 movies are keeping an eye wide open for what sort of Omega James Bond will be wearing in Casino Royale. And we'll get it. And, you know, maybe that will become our new favorite for the next 10 years.

Be honest: If you owned an original 105.012 Speedmaster with the 321 caliber movement, I can see that being "the" watch for you, and you saying, "this is the same watch Neil Armstrong took to the moon." But, ten years from now, you're gonna be wearing a "Bond" Seamaster and saying, "this is the same watch as the guy two actors ago wore in 3 of the 007 films"? Or, "yeah, that new tri-axial movement may be nice, but I'm sticking w/ the co-axial that's been tried and true since the turn of the Millenium"?

Finally, you made mention of watching your mechanisms. You know, there are Omega watches w/ "display" backs, right? So you may want to consider expanding your look at least for now to see if any of those grab you.

Another great Posting, Brett. Keep asking questions!