BMW E60 5-Series Forum | 5Post.com  
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Today's Posts  

Go Back   BMW E60 5-Series Forum | 5Post.com > BIMMERPOST Universal Forums > Off-Topic Discussions Board > Watches

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      09-30-2019, 07:01 AM   #1
F10CPROG
Private First Class
81
Rep
169
Posts

Drives: BMW F10 M5 Competition
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Essex, UK

iTrader: (0)

Next Watch

So I'm struggling between 2 brands and 4 styles for my next watch. I have a 4k Budget and already have some nice watches.

Rolex vs Omega

I have always been sceptical about Rolex, to me they are the "Ferrari" of the watch world, the goto swiss watch. Very good but too common. More so everyone seems to have one or a fake one at least.

I have always liked Omega, the orange SM Planet Ocean was my favourite but as that's now discontinued I have my eye on either a Sea Master 300m (Grey Face Blue Bezel) or the SM Aqua Terra (all silver with blue hands)

The Rolex's are either the Oyster Perpetual (Black Face) or the Explorer?
__________________
BMW F10 M5 Competition
Hyundai i30N
Porsche 986 Boxster S
Appreciate 0
      09-30-2019, 07:57 AM   #2
Grumpy Old Man
Lieutenant Colonel
Grumpy Old Man's Avatar
Canada
6467
Rep
1,966
Posts

Drives: Porsche 993, 2015 MB GLK
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Niagara on the Lake

iTrader: (0)

"Ferrari" of the watch world, the goto swiss watch. Very good but too common. More so everyone seems to have one or a fake one at least.

Ferrari is common?

Ok, both watches are great if you want a decent watch. My wife has a Planet Ocean with Orange bezel and strap, and she loves it. Rolex is a great watch, I wouldn't call either common. You might have a look at an Omega Speedy.

The other option if you want a PO is used. There are great options out there at decent savings.
Appreciate 1
      09-30-2019, 08:33 AM   #3
MJBO
Lieutenant Colonel
MJBO's Avatar
Australia
3375
Rep
1,732
Posts

Drives: 2023 G81 M3 Touring
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Melbourne, Australia

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
My first "real" watch was an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 42mm, and after that I was hooked.

Treated myself at the end of last year to a watch I'd been eyeing for magazines for three years, the all-ceramic 45.5mm Deep Black, love this watch!
Attached Images
  
Appreciate 2
ny325892.00
      09-30-2019, 08:46 AM   #4
N54Yankee
Lieutenant Colonel
N54Yankee's Avatar
United_States
2708
Rep
1,916
Posts

Drives: N54 135|Cobb|M3 control arms
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Just reading the OP it seems clear to me what you want
__________________
__________________
"The Constitution was never construed to authorize Congress to infringe the just liberty of the press, or the rights of conscience; or to prevent the people of the United States, who are peaceable citizens, from keeping their own arms.” Samuel Adams
Appreciate 0
      09-30-2019, 09:16 AM   #5
blau iii
Lieutenant
131
Rep
451
Posts

Drives: 2008 335i schwartz on scwartz
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Pittsburgh

iTrader: (0)

I'm in a similar boat... I current have a PAM and Tag but want something with a GMT feature since my new job has me covering multiple timezone.... or at least that my justification for buying some new bling..

I was planing on getting a polar Explorer II but am starting to fall in love with the Tudor GMT that was just released. It's about half as much at the Rolex and for those in the know, they get it but it's much more subtle than a rolex.

I really wanted a Batman GMT but the price premium is just silly right now.
Appreciate 1
      09-30-2019, 09:21 AM   #6
F10CPROG
Private First Class
81
Rep
169
Posts

Drives: BMW F10 M5 Competition
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Essex, UK

iTrader: (0)

Ferrari to me is the common supercar yes...

You see more of them than McLaren, Lamborghini etc. The Porsche 911 is the only more common, but Porsches own admission they are "sports cars" not supercars. Except the GT2 RS

The Omega PO in the last photo is epic... Hmm...
__________________
BMW F10 M5 Competition
Hyundai i30N
Porsche 986 Boxster S
Appreciate 0
      10-01-2019, 08:06 AM   #7
Nivarox
Quadrex
Nivarox's Avatar
1115
Rep
1,432
Posts

Drives: W212 Mercedes=Benz E Class
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Close To German Car Dealer

iTrader: (0)

I think Rolex is some sort of Mercedes-Benz ,it does hold its value better than Ferrari as well as Omega
You can also encounter fake Omegas albeit number of Rolex fakes are higher
I would pick silver dial Date Just but if you are some kind of person who likes any color as long as it's black when it comes to black (sounds familiar with this quote ) then black is the way to go
__________________
Comparing BMW i8 to Tesla Is Like Comparing Apples to Pineapples
Appreciate 0
      10-01-2019, 08:52 AM   #8
stalkem
New Member
2
Rep
6
Posts

Drives: 2015 F15 35D
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: NY

iTrader: (0)

Love my Milgauss. Plenty of Rolex options out there.

But next watch in the collection is definitely an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT with a blue face. Love it!

For your budget, you could also pick up a couple other well made brands. My other reliable daily wears are Tag Carrera and Raymond Weil Freelancer. Love having a bit of variety!
Attached Images
 

Last edited by stalkem; 10-01-2019 at 08:55 AM.. Reason: fixed picture
Appreciate 0
      10-02-2019, 10:40 AM   #9
F10CPROG
Private First Class
81
Rep
169
Posts

Drives: BMW F10 M5 Competition
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Essex, UK

iTrader: (0)

I love the Milgauss…
I am leaning towards the OP, but part of me would love an Omega.

I tend to have a lot of "sports" watches or "diving" watches, I think more of a dress watch should be next...
__________________
BMW F10 M5 Competition
Hyundai i30N
Porsche 986 Boxster S
Appreciate 0
      10-03-2019, 01:52 AM   #10
ny325
Brigadier General
892
Rep
3,140
Posts

Drives: Jet Black E90
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Gridlock

iTrader: (0)

I'm looking at the new 2019 Seiko 5 line. Especially the blue dial/bezel, and black dial/bezel model. It supposedly replaced the SKX model. My SS Submariner, Datejust, and Sarb033 are in my collection. Along with other watches.
Appreciate 0
      10-05-2019, 12:17 PM   #11
Finn Germai-Yaz
Private First Class
Finn Germai-Yaz's Avatar
United_States
218
Rep
148
Posts

Drives: 2017 M240i
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Las Vegas

iTrader: (0)

$4000.00 isn't getting you a Rolex. Stick with Omega.
Appreciate 1
      10-05-2019, 06:37 PM   #12
hogwldfltr
Private First Class
44
Rep
156
Posts

Drives: X3 35i Xdrive
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Newbury, MA

iTrader: (0)

Easy, get an Omega; they're available. I must admit that once I started wearing Rolex little else would end up on my wrist.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Nivarox View Post
I think Rolex is some sort of Mercedes-Benz ,it does hold its value better than Ferrari as well as Omega
You can also encounter fake Omegas albeit number of Rolex fakes are higher
I would pick silver dial Date Just but if you are some kind of person who likes any color as long as it's black when it comes to black (sounds familiar with this quote ) then black is the way to go
Bought a phony Planet Ocean Omega once; there are some really good fakes out there. Rolexes are becoming hard to get in the popular colors and models. They keep seeming to appreciate as well.

Last edited by hogwldfltr; 10-05-2019 at 06:44 PM..
Appreciate 1
      10-05-2019, 08:28 PM   #13
1MOREMOD
-
1MOREMOD's Avatar
United_States
11818
Rep
23,186
Posts

Drives: Race car->
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: check your mirrors

iTrader: (5)

More of a fan of omega have vintage speedmaster and newer seamaster that apes the 57 original. New coaxial movement with anti magnetic far better than the offerings in Rolex. Sold a seadweller never looked back.
Appreciate 0
      10-06-2019, 11:37 AM   #14
hogwldfltr
Private First Class
44
Rep
156
Posts

Drives: X3 35i Xdrive
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Newbury, MA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD View Post
More of a fan of omega have vintage speedmaster and newer seamaster that apes the 57 original. New coaxial movement with anti magnetic far better than the offerings in Rolex. Sold a seadweller never looked back.
Right, there are multiple revisions of the Omega co-axial movements; the first couple were prone to lock-up and required great finesse in servicing. The current Rolex superlative chronometer specification is pretty amazing (+/- 2 secs/day or essentially a minute per month). Rolex watches in general are pretty solid. I wouldn't want to get a vintage speedo wet either. Oh yeah there's the Omega depreciation to contend with unless you can get a hot model.
Appreciate 0
      10-06-2019, 01:42 PM   #15
1MOREMOD
-
1MOREMOD's Avatar
United_States
11818
Rep
23,186
Posts

Drives: Race car->
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: check your mirrors

iTrader: (5)

Quote:
Originally Posted by hogwldfltr View Post
Right, there are multiple revisions of the Omega co-axial movements; the first couple were prone to lock-up and required great finesse in servicing. The current Rolex superlative chronometer specification is pretty amazing (+/- 2 secs/day or essentially a minute per month). Rolex watches in general are pretty solid. I wouldn't want to get a vintage speedo wet either. Oh yeah there's the Omega depreciation to contend with unless you can get a hot model.
Well of course I wouldnt get a vintage speedy wet? I also wouldn't pay retail on new omega slightly used and price was really good on the seamaster.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:16 PM.




5post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST