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I Completely Disagree...

In Response To: You want the reason??? ()

: The honest answer to your question is Rolex has
: far more value than Omega! Rolex has
: superior design ( classic) that is why it is
: the most copied (fakes) watch worlwide.

Classic design, yes. Superior? Absolutely not. The oyster bracelet is a joke compared to Omega bracelets, and even most Rolex owners who actually ARE watch enthusiasts will admit this. The cyclops date magnifier is hated by as many people as those that like it. Omegas designs look far more modern than anything Rolex makes.

: Omega can never beat Rolex even if they get all
: the Hollywood stars even get James Bond to
: endorse their product. Rolex will still beat
: them. 'ROLEX HAS THE REPUTATION OF BEING THE
: BEST IN THE WORLD' Those people who buy
: Omega are those people who want second best,
: who clearly want a Rolex, but cannot afford
: one just yet!

Give me a break!!! I owned a Sea Dweller and sold it because I liked the look and feel of my Bond SMP better. To imply that we are "settling" for an Omega is ludicrous. Some of us just realize that Rolex is grossly overpriced and don't want to waste our money on a "status symbol". We want the best value for the money, and Omega is the clear winner here.

: This may be an Omega forum, but I'm just being
: honest. Don't et me wrong, I had bought an
: Omega Seamaster 2531.80 watch, but once I
: had the money tospend, I replaced it right
: away with A Rolex Sub which is the original
: watch Of 007!

I'm being honest, too. However, it does get sickening when people imply that those of us who buy Omega are "too poor" to afford a Rolex. I CHOOSE not to buy a Rolex despite the fact that I could easily afford one. My money is a terrible thing to waste, and spending that much money just for a status symbol is not something that interests me at this point in my life.