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Welcome and thanks for this post!

 

One of the greatest descriptions I've read of the often tiny things that keep fanatics like ourselves from buying certain pieces.  For pete's sake, I was talking with someone the other day who was put off by the tiny "2" in the Habring logo!  These choices are deeply personal, and it's a relief to hear that one is not alone in being "particular" about features of watches.

That Omega is a beaut, and the co-axial movement a worthwhile advance, IMHO.  One question: I had a Speedy for years, and finally sold it off because the bracelet and its cheap-seeming clasp finally drove me nuts.  Is the new version better?  I would guess that it might not be on the level of the X-71 or the GO, or the really tasty (in my view) Maltese Cross bracelet on the VC OS, but it must have been at least "improved enough"  to pass your discerning tastes -- this would be good news for me, as I'd love to own another Omega at some point...

Thanks again for sharing -- I did read from first word to last in one sitting!

Best,

Gary G

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GO / IWC / Omega / Rolex Purchase Journey

 
By: RogerP : June 3rd, 2012-12:51
Greetings all. Fair warning – this is not short. For those adverse to long, meandering stream-of-consciousness watch posts, flee or scroll as you see fit. It had been a good long while since I bought a premium contemporary watch. At least a few years. I h...  

The Speedy is the nicest...

 
By: chaser579 : June 3rd, 2012-13:09
IMHO. The Rolex is 'overdone', everybody makes a model that copies them in one way or another (Seiko does a pretty good job, my solar diver looks like a Sub, for example). I'll pass. The GO is dressy and fabulous, but not rugged enough. The IWC is very ni... 

It's obvious you know the answer....

 
By: Andy : June 3rd, 2012-13:20
you post 1 pic of the Rolex, IWC and GO and 5 pics of the Omega It obviously speaks to you more which means it's the one for you. Am I correct..? Yours, Andy.

What a superb post Roger!

 
By: foversta : June 3rd, 2012-14:28
It is exactly what I like: to understand the process of a choice! Thanks a lot for the pictures and the text. Fx

Enjoyed the read!

 
By: JMan : June 3rd, 2012-15:51
Roger, Great write up. The decision making process for each is unique and you described yours very well. It took me back to mine - which has been over a year ago. Now to convince my wife that the she should forget my promise of not wanting another etch fo... 

Thanks, Roger, for sharing . . .

 
By: Dr No : June 3rd, 2012-21:29
. . . the journey. It's a bond we all have in common here . . . the stops may differ, but the destination is always the same. And, as a fan of both Omega and Glashütte Original, I was right there with you - virtually, of course! Cordially, Art

firstly welcome to the forum Roger.

 
By: G99 : June 4th, 2012-03:22
you may have lurked here for some time or be a long time poster on another forum, but a first time post on purists always gets a welcome. i'm with Andy on this one. 5 pics of the Omega says it all. i'm also a life long Omega fan so very biased. on top of ... 

Thanks for the comments...

 
By: RogerP : June 4th, 2012-04:56
... and the welcome. I suppose it was easily lost in all of my rambling, but the Omega did come home with me at the end of the day. Stock photos were shown of the other three, the photos of the Omega are mine. I'll happily add some more thoughts on the wa... 

great post...great read..

 
By: ocwatching : June 4th, 2012-09:51
I have to admit..I admire your watch selection process.. I, on the other hand, suffer from "flipper-itis" where I don't appreciate the selectino process and often find myself making mistakes (and paying dearly for them) Congrats!

Welcome and thanks for this post!

 
By: Gary G : June 6th, 2012-03:52
One of the greatest descriptions I've read of the often tiny things that keep fanatics like ourselves from buying certain pieces. For pete's sake, I was talking with someone the other day who was put off by the tiny "2" in the Habring logo! These choices ... 

Hi Gary,

 
By: RogerP : June 6th, 2012-06:06
Thanks for your kind comments. On the bracelet, I think you have the correct assessment: better than it was, but not in the same league as GO, Blancpain etc. The current issue of Watch Time has as the cover story a comparison between the 9300 and the regu... 

Thanks for the further impressions

 
By: Gary G : June 7th, 2012-03:18
As with everything in this world (at least in my experience) there are tradeoffs to be made! Once in a while we indulge here in a "design your perfect watch" thread -- where the GO bracelet could meet the handsome utility and movement innovation of the Om... 

Hi Roger

 
By: 41northpole : June 8th, 2012-08:19
Super post. I am completely with you on the date wheel of the IWC (and everyone else who does it) Seem the best possible way to ruin a dial design to me. Congratulations on the Omega. Such a step up for them with this movement (I still like the POC as wel... 

great post Roger!

 
By: flightmaster71 : June 9th, 2012-23:02
I enjoyed the read immensely. Your description of the redundancy of the 3 dates view window on the IWC perfectly sums up my own thoughts on that design. So unnecessary. I think you made a great choice. Regards, Zac