Which watch?

[Boomroasted]

Evening everyone,
After years of various Tag watches I’m looking at taking the plunge into something a little more exotic. My options so far are an Omega speed master moonwatch or a Rolex sub (non date). Happy to be on an AD waitlist for the Rolex so no issue there. Really just looking for opinions from people with more knowledge than me….thanks

[paulguitar]

Boomroasted said:

Evening everyone,
After years of various Tag watches I’m looking at taking the plunge into something a little more exotic. My options so far are an Omega speed master moonwatch or a Rolex sub (non date). Happy to be on an AD waitlist for the Rolex so no issue there. Really just looking for opinions from people with more knowledge than me….thanks

I have a Speedmaster 50th and have had Rolex subs, both date and non-date. To be honest, there is no answer to this really. They are both lovely watches but very different. The speedy is a chronograph and a sub much simpler two hand model. Basically, they are both superb design icons, I think you'll be delighted with either.

[covmutley]

Id personally prefer the omega to the rolex i think.

If looking at those types of watch (sporty/more casual/diver) I'd also be looking at:

https://www.watches-of-switzerland.co.uk/Blancpain...

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/jaegerlecoultre/jaeger-...

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/glashuetteoriginal/glas...

[Boomroasted]

covmutley said:

Id personally prefer the omega to the rolex i think.

If looking at those types of watch (sporty/more casual/diver) I'd also be looking at:

https://www.watches-of-switzerland.co.uk/Blancpain...

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/jaegerlecoultre/jaeger-...

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/glashuetteoriginal/glas...

The third one is a gorgeous watch, never heard of it..

[toasty]

Of the two, I’d go Omega just because everyone and his dog have got a Rolex Sub. You also might have trouble getting on an AD list for a Sub.

In that price range, I’d also be looking at Grand Seiko who have some lovely watches of great quality.

[Geffg]

I’ve got a couple of tags and just last month took the plunge and bought an Omega Seamaster.
Does feel a bit of a step up. Go to an Omega shop and try different ones on as one I liked online wasn’t so keen in person.

[Boomroasted]

If I’m being totally honest…I’m leaning towards the Omega, availability/ price and dare I say a little against the grain of the sea of subs…

[Cupid-stunt]

Omega was the first 'big boy' watch I bought (from having a TAG).
Loved it and cannot fault it.

Got a Sub a few years ago (date) and it is nice, but in all honesty, I think the OMEGA is just as good.

Ultimately it's down to opinion. How about you get an OMEGA and by the time the ROlex AD offers you one, it'll be a good time to add to the collection.

But overall, you should try them to see what feels right for you.

(I have a Grand Seiko as as well, and it i nice, not sure I like it more than the other 2)

[miniman]

If you go for the Moonwatch (as I did) give Dom Hackett a call.

[CrippsCorner]

I was looking at what a significant upgrade could be for me at various price levels. Surprisingly, Omega just didn't win out for me.

At £4k I like... Breitling

https://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Breitling-Navitimer-A...

At £5k I like... Bretiling

https://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Breitling-Top-Time-De...

At £6k I like... Breitling

https://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Breitling-Top-Time-B0...

At £7k I like... Breitling

https://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Breitling-Premier-Her...

I just really surprised myself there! I have a vintage Omega handed down from my grandpa so always wanted to work up to getting myself one, but they just don't stand out to me really. To be honest my favourite is one of their cheaper ones...

https://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Omega-Speedmaster-Div...

Sorry I think I've gone off piste here!

[Lotobear]

Speedmaster reduced would be a good choice - personally I prefer the smaller size and, for me, an auto movement is a must for an everday watch

[Dicky Knee]

Zenith Sport El Primero

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/zenith/chronomaster-spo...

Or blue face:

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/zenith/zenith-chronomas...

Edited by Dicky Knee on Wednesday 31st January 11:48

[Ninjin]

Boomroasted said:

Evening everyone,
After years of various Tag watches I’m looking at taking the plunge into something a little more exotic. My options so far are an Omega speed master moonwatch or a Rolex sub (non date). Happy to be on an AD waitlist for the Rolex so no issue there. Really just looking for opinions from people with more knowledge than me….thanks

Subconsciously or consciously, you have picked the most hyped entry level watches, one from Omega and one from Rolex.

The omega will be walk in and most probably with some discount and the Rolex, will be wait list but those lead times are reducing.

If you want to take the plunge into something 'a little more exotic', then Omega and Rolex do a wide range of watches at those price points. No need to limit yourself to the moon watch and Sub.

The Omega SMP300 is the direct competitor to the Sub.

FYI, the Moonwatch is a manual movement not automatic, so will require handwinding every couple of days.

[marine boy]

I'm having a similar conversation with myself

Sub is a design icon, Omega too but I'm drawn to a Grand Seiko diver more than any of them

[toasty]

Dicky Knee said:

Zenith Sport El Primero

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/zenith/chronomaster-spo...

Or blue face:

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/zenith/zenith-chronomas...

Edited by Dicky Knee on Wednesday 31st January 11:48

I do like a Zenith.

[Mezzanine]

What are you actually looking for in a watch?

Or is it just a recognisable ‘classy’ watch you want?

[Crook]

miniman said:

If you go for the Moonwatch (as I did) give Dom Hackett a call.

This is good advice.

[OMITN]

marine boy said:

I'm having a similar conversation with myself

Sub is a design icon, Omega too but I'm drawn to a Grand Seiko diver more than any of them

You mean like this….

[Debaser]

OMITN said:

marine boy said:

I'm having a similar conversation with myself

Sub is a design icon, Omega too but I'm drawn to a Grand Seiko diver more than any of them

You mean like this….

[OMITN]

Sorry OP..!

ETA: the GSs above are old - mine is a 2013. Since then the branding has separated so that Grand Seiko is distinct from Seiko (think Lexus vs Toyota).

The dials on the divers have also been brought in line with the amazing finishes you see in the sports and dress watches. For example (ref SLGA023):

https://chrono24.app/grandseiko/grand-seiko-evolut...

Edited by OMITN on Wednesday 31st January 17:25