Buy Omega Instead of Rolex? - Honest Watch Dealer

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Charlie (THWD)

[JK-cjmy]

Only person that will tell you a watch is an investment is a watch salesman

[grahamwallace]

Spoken like a true grey market dealer!

[lucaamedeowilber]

if you're buying it as an investment you're fucking up in the first place

[pablozorro]

“Build quality is two different levels”. I have to disagree with you on that point, unless you mean to say Omega are better movements, have more complications, and have no fear showing their movements. When Rolex do (I.e. new Platona) one can’t be impressed with what you see. People are only impressed with it because you can finally see a movement. Omega has some fantastic watches, excellent movements, has lots of heritage, and some great designs, plus they are better value IF (and only if) you intend to keep them and enjoy them.
Rolex is a better “investment” on the whole but has much less soul IMHAO.

[chriseyre]

A second hand watch dealer will always back rolex.
Its his money earner.

[ok.]

How to say you're a Rolex seller who sells it overpriced without saying it:

[oscarpeters]

if you want to wear your watch rather than have it as an investment, omega is a better option

[nitenitesucka]

people who buy watches as investments are dumb. if you cant stand to lose a few thousand in value on a watch that costs 5-10k, you shouldn't be buying that watch in the first place.

[nipstyler]

Buy the Omega... You don't have to give the AD a hand job just to buy one... Like you do with a Rolex

[matthewdam]

There’s a reason why NASA chose Omega over Rolex. Because the build quality on omega will last through a lot more than a Rolex.

[harry]

If you want to wear a nice Watch and not get it stolen, don’t wear Rolex

[limeem]

What if i told you that some people dont buy watches because of their resale value? If you enjoy wearing Omega then buy it

[DeadBunny]

Rolex Owners: "How much would you give me for my Rolex?"

Omega Owners: "Why would I sell my Omega?"

[minjin]

I would buy the Omega over the Rolex every time. If someone gave me a Rolex I would sell it and buy 3 Omegas and have watches that I love.

[nick]

Reseller pushing a reseller brand… I own 3 Omega watches, I love them for what they are not what they’re worth - saying that none of them are at a 50% loss.

[elsibarita]

Used Sub: $14k
Used: Seamaster $4K
The Omega won't depreciate at this point, just like the sub its used price might increase only by inflationary forces. Your money will be safe in either one. Buy what you like.

[BruBish]

What nonsense. I own both brands. I can tell you now, Omega build quality is no difference to Rolex. Rolex has an allure from a desirability POV, but I don't own Omega because I didn't want to deal with Rolex. I own Omega because I love the watches. Moral of the story is, buy what you love. Will you lose some purchase value on Omega? Yes. Will it hurt you? No. Change your mindset. You didn't need the money in the bank, that's why you swapped it for a watch. You get to own this incredible thing that you love. Should you need to raise some quick cash for whatever reason, you can easily sell it. Just buy what you love to look at, buy what you enjoy wearing. If NASA trust Omega for build quality, so do I

[johanvandersandt]

I completely agree. Omega's are in a different league. They are better watches in every measurable way. Rolex might be the better investment but not the better watch.

[geno]

Rolex build quality isn't on a different level. They are equal. Rolex just sells for more because of marketing.

[chrislim]

I don't understand the appeal of Rolex.
My grandfather wore Rolex 35 years ago but these days it's become this crass, sketchy brand admired by people who act like Rolex is the only luxury watch.