Right - narrowed to 2 but can't make my mind up

[Zippee]

Following on from my recent thread about a watch to commemorate my Father I have narrowed down to 2, been trying them on in Fraser Hart all lunchtime and just can't make my mind up.
First is this from the Longines master collection which I've been offerd at £1250;


Second is the Omega Planet Ocean for which I've been offered one at £2100;


Now I know it's a personal decision but I was wandering which of the 2 you would go for and why? Theres a fair difference in price obviously but thats not really the issue, I love both but in slightly different ways and am really to struggling to commit, 1 minute I'm adament its the Longines, the next I've changed my mind and its the Omega.

[CraigVmax]

both lovely, at the moment I'd go Longines but i think the Omega is the long term purchase really.

[Du1point8]

Omega... but then hopefully Im picking up that model at the weekend

[Zippee]

CraigVmax said:

both lovely, at the moment I'd go Longines but i think the Omega is the long term purchase really.

Thats was pretty much my argument with myself over lunch, especially given it'll be a keeper and also engraved. TBH I'm 90% there with the PO but do like that Longine.

[andy_s]

The points for me are -
Longines; shiney part of links in bracelet, roman numerals, cut-away numerals, black-on-white date - none of which do much for me although it's the more formal of the two.
Omega; bezel, baton markers (plus small numbers), non-chrono, white on black date, classic case, 'house' handset.

I'd opt for the Omega out of the two, although there's a world of choice at that price point.

[CraigVmax]

both lovely watches, out of interest (wildcard coming!)...

does it have to be new?

[Zippee]

CraigVmax said:

both lovely watches, out of interest (wildcard coming!)...

does it have to be new?

It doesn't have to be but I'd prefer it. I've looked at loads over the last couple of weeks from a Railmaster to a Rolex Datejust (used), Tag Carrera and various others but keep coming back to these. The only used watch I loved was a Rolex Milguass but that was way over my budget.

[Du1point8]

CraigVmax said:

both lovely watches, out of interest (wildcard coming!)...

does it have to be new?

Would that be a certain one that is in the classifieds for one of those?

I could be going this weekend to pick it )

[CraigVmax]

nope, not in classifieds here.

[CardShark]

I have a Longines myself though not that model, lovely watch but I'd still go with the Omega and, more importantly, the model you've posted (with no orange!) in the smaller case size. IMO the PO works best when subtle.

[Zippee]

CardShark said:

I have a Longines myself though not that model, lovely watch but I'd still go with the Omega and, more importantly, the model you've posted (with no orange!) in the smaller case size. IMO the PO works best when subtle.

I like the orange but IMHO it will date badly, not good when it's a keeper I'm after. I think I'll go for the Omega, the Longine is almost the sort of money whereby you can purchase yourself a pressie without feeling guilty.

Edited by Zippee on Wednesday 22 June 15:45

[CardShark]

Good choice, and a fair point about the orange as well.

It'll make a great keeper

[LordGrover]

Du1point8 said:

Would that be a certain one that is in the classifieds for one of those?

I could be going this weekend to pick it )

Is it you then?

[LukeBird]

Omega for me.
Don't like Roman numerals on watches I'm afraid.

[Du1point8]

LordGrover said:

Du1point8 said:

Would that be a certain one that is in the classifieds for one of those?

I could be going this weekend to pick it )

Is it you then?

fk!!! need to book the tickets... BRB

[LordGrover]

I'll have the Times under my left arm and a red carnation in my buttonhole.

Apols OP

[LordGrover]

On topic, the PO is and would be my choice again. Absolutely beautiful piece of kit.
Get yourself down to your local AD and wear one for half an hour while enjoying their coffee and biscuits. It'll make you feel like a million dollars.

[Pints]

I prefer the look of the Longines, but what I know about watches can be scribbled on the back of a stamp.

[fatvik]

+1 for the Omega as I prefer its looks.
-FV

[Du1point8]

LordGrover said:

I'll have the Times under my left arm and a red carnation in my buttonhole.

Apols OP

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