How tough? Omega.
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Please excuse my utter ignorance of this subject.
How strong are modern Omega watches? I've been offered a 2007 Seamaster (Long story) and I'm wondering how strong they really are. I quite like it. Simple. Blue Face nothing hectic. 300m. Serviced - very clean. Thing is I'm pretty notorious for breaking things (I'm extremely careless) and lead a fairly active life. For this reason I wear a G-Shock, itself pretty battered. I often don't wear a watch and only wear the G-Shock if I need to keep an eye on the time.
How tough are they? I assume very.
How strong are modern Omega watches? I've been offered a 2007 Seamaster (Long story) and I'm wondering how strong they really are. I quite like it. Simple. Blue Face nothing hectic. 300m. Serviced - very clean. Thing is I'm pretty notorious for breaking things (I'm extremely careless) and lead a fairly active life. For this reason I wear a G-Shock, itself pretty battered. I often don't wear a watch and only wear the G-Shock if I need to keep an eye on the time.
How tough are they? I assume very.
If your G is battered, you're probably going to destroy the Omega. Does it have a silver bezel? I'd probably get it and save it for weddings, christenings and funerals...
NeMiSiS said:
How tough is an Omega? Pretty tough, but if you drop it from the 12th floor onto the sidewalk it will break.
A G won't. NeMiSiS said:
How tough is a Hummer? Pretty tough, but if you drive it flat out into a bridge support it will break.
How tough is an Omega? Pretty tough, but if you drop it from the 12th floor onto the sidewalk it will break.
The OP hasn't specified whether it's an auto or a quartz. I'm having a guess here because I don't know, but I'd have thought that the quartz ones would be a bit more resilient to shocks than an auto, as it doesn't take a huge drop to knock the balance wheel out of kilter irrespective of whatever shockproofing system is fitted.How tough is an Omega? Pretty tough, but if you drop it from the 12th floor onto the sidewalk it will break.
That said, I doubt either will be as tough as a G Shock.
Quartz analogue watches are inherently more shock resistant than mechanical, and digital are even more so.
That said, people tend to under-estimate the resilience of mechanical watches. Don't forget that two world wars were fought with people wearing mechanical watches, the majority of which didn't even have basic shock protection. At least until the early '80s, mechanical was also the norm for any active sports and out-door types.
No, you can't beat an Omega (mech or quartz) like you can a G Shock, but you still have to go some to damage them seriously. In fact, from the cosmetic POV, a steel Omega will probably stand up better than a plastic G.
That said, people tend to under-estimate the resilience of mechanical watches. Don't forget that two world wars were fought with people wearing mechanical watches, the majority of which didn't even have basic shock protection. At least until the early '80s, mechanical was also the norm for any active sports and out-door types.
No, you can't beat an Omega (mech or quartz) like you can a G Shock, but you still have to go some to damage them seriously. In fact, from the cosmetic POV, a steel Omega will probably stand up better than a plastic G.
Variomatic said:
Quartz analogue watches are inherently more shock resistant than mechanical, and digital are even more so.
That said, people tend to under-estimate the resilience of mechanical watches. Don't forget that two world wars were fought with people wearing mechanical watches, the majority of which didn't even have basic shock protection. At least until the early '80s, mechanical was also the norm for any active sports and out-door types.
No, you can't beat an Omega (mech or quartz) like you can a G Shock, but you still have to go some to damage them seriously. In fact, from the cosmetic POV, a steel Omega will probably stand up better than a plastic G.
I quite agree, my daily wearer is a Seiko 5. I do aircraft sheet metal work on a daily basis using rivet guns and a variety of hammers, I spanner for a friend on his hillclimb car, fix my own classic car all wearing this Seiko. The glass is a bit chipped and scratched, the case has a few dings, but it just keeps going (unless I take it off at the weekend).That said, people tend to under-estimate the resilience of mechanical watches. Don't forget that two world wars were fought with people wearing mechanical watches, the majority of which didn't even have basic shock protection. At least until the early '80s, mechanical was also the norm for any active sports and out-door types.
No, you can't beat an Omega (mech or quartz) like you can a G Shock, but you still have to go some to damage them seriously. In fact, from the cosmetic POV, a steel Omega will probably stand up better than a plastic G.
Yes, be careful dropping on a tiled floor etc, but for daily use don't underestimate the resiliance of an automatic watch.
Thanks for the advice. I've come to accept my carelessness to the point where I have a small fund set aside at the beginning of each tax year which covers things like parking tickets, lost keys, phones and all that. That way I never get too pissed off when I lose/break something or get fined for some idiocy. Anything left at the end gets spent on luxuries. A recommended policy if, like me, you are a bit all over the shop. I think I'll get the watch, it looks quite grown up and is not too flash. On the wrist it's not too obvious and is rather a lovely thing in itself.
Go for it :-) life is for living not worrying about what might happen.
I bought my 39mm Rolex Explorer almost 2 years ago and was initially a bit concerned to have £4300 (well I paid £3850 from an AD) plonked on my wrist.
Over time it just became a watch that I wear everyday and love.
Possibly moderate when you wear it, but if you are anything like me you will feel a bit lost without it on your wrist.
I do remove mine when under the bonnet of my '81 500 SEL and any other potential bash potential situations, it looks well worn and to be honest I prefer it in this state as it tells a bit of a story - for example I know 1 minor scratch came from putting the childrens buggy into the boot on holiday in Cornwall last year :-)
I bought my 39mm Rolex Explorer almost 2 years ago and was initially a bit concerned to have £4300 (well I paid £3850 from an AD) plonked on my wrist.
Over time it just became a watch that I wear everyday and love.
Possibly moderate when you wear it, but if you are anything like me you will feel a bit lost without it on your wrist.
I do remove mine when under the bonnet of my '81 500 SEL and any other potential bash potential situations, it looks well worn and to be honest I prefer it in this state as it tells a bit of a story - for example I know 1 minor scratch came from putting the childrens buggy into the boot on holiday in Cornwall last year :-)
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