zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: better off getting the real thing--a vintage
: Omega Seamaster or Constellation. The
: movement will also be of higher quality than
: a new movement."

I don't necessarily agree that the older movements are better. Both the older and current movements are excellent and exceed the quality needed in an everyday watch.

What I do agree on is that the older watches are often a better value in getting a superior watch movement. A vintage Seamaster of Connie will cost you MUCH less than a comparable new model with equivalent quality movement.

One thing to note... in the past, Omega made watches at several quality levels. Back in the 1950's and 60's, the Connies and DeVilles often used movements that were superior to those used in Seamaster or just 'Omega'-labeled watches. And with few if any exceptions, only the flagship Constellation line got the chronometer-grade movements. That is why you see some older watches labeled 'Seamaster De Ville'--to show that it had the waterproof capabilities of the Seamaster, but the more upscale movement of the De Ville line.

Now all the product lines of Omega are made of equal caliber. They no longer make any models that are a 'step down' from the rest. Matter of fact, you can now find many cases where a single Omega movement (such as the 1120) is used in Seamaster, De Ville, and Constellation models!