Any watch lovers here????

The white one is a double domed sapphire crystal. You can see some of the bevel between the bezel and the edge of the crystal. The black one has a flat sapphire crystal with blue anti-reflective tint. I like the look of it better. It is more flush with the bezel insert. Did you replace the crystal gasket? On both of these I replaced the bezel too so it may not be a good comparison.

Does anyone have any junk mechanical watches laying around? I need to buy a few to practice taking them apart.

 

Simply gorgeous mod--superclean!

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/30/...?action=click&module=Features&pgtype=Homepage

Interesting article about the industry in general.
Thought some might like the read.

 

Ok. So I have been wavering lately....16570 polar explorer II or 2538.20 SMP "great white".
Ive always loved the 40mm exp II but prices are now ~5-6K. While a nice great white can be had for 2.5-3k. Both are older models, white face, chronometer level GMT.

I just cant see the name "Rolex" being worth 2x the Omega.
I need some watch advice from my fellow addicts....

Thoughts??

 

I have a 300m GMT and it was a "bargain" and I couldn't find a new steel bezel Rolex GMT at the time (they had switched over to the ceramic and I was too stupid to consider the Exp II). Great watch but it's worth less then I paid while the GMT would be worth more. As a watch to wear, use and abuse, the Omega.

Of the two you posted, I'd do the Exp II.

 

I love the ExpII and am on the waiting list. I prefer the 42mm to the 40. Just a personal preference.

 

I'd buy the Rolex, no question. I do like both of them.

 

I should have this beauty for sale next week. PM me if you're interested. Avg. Mkt Value on TRF is around 15.5K - I'll sell to a Wera member for 14.5K

 

Okay, there is a waiting list for the 42mm II? Man, I am way out of the loop on SS Rolexs anymore.

 

Agghhhh. I know I know Rolex.....but damn thats a lot of money for a watch. And if Im honest with myself for that coin I would rather go 2nd gen Seamaster 300. Aggghh. So many watches so little money....

 

@ChemGuy If you want 3 time zone function, take the Omega. If you don't, take the Rolex.
Of the two posted, I'd take the Rolex.

To my eye, there's something odd about the crown on the Omega.
Just figured out it's because the crown is recessed into the case, not split, like in the Rolex.

 

Sorry max price on the beeb is tree fiddy.


Nice watch BTW.

 

Are you planning on keeping and building a collection or wear it for a while and then upgrade? Pretty good chance you'll lose $0 on the Rolex. Not sure what the Omega resale market is doing.

 

So far I’m enjoying this one.

 

It would be to keep and wear.
Yeah the Rolex could potentially go up, but i think the rolex market is over inflated.

The Omega is pretty level and they do go up or hold value, but not as much as the Rolex.


I was really hoping you ninnys would just say buy the Omega....Maybe Ill jump back into Rolex's with a EXP II then.

 

I love my Omegas. I do have to say though that I'm not a fan of the broad arrows on the hands of some models. This one isn't bad at all though.

 

The 'rona likely saved me many thousands of dollars. I wouldn't say this any place but here with others who might also have some discretionary income (I hate that 'disposable' crap). I had booked a weekend get-away trip to Chicago back in January to hit some of my favorite eateries and just pretty much hang out in one of my favorite cities. The thought had also been in the back of my mind to visit the Omega Boutique on Michigan Ave and maybe (probably) buy a Seamaster to replace the one that I gave my son. I really like the look of the newest 300Ms.

All of those plans have, of course, gone into the shitter and I really do feel awful for those who have been much more severely impacted than I have been.

 

I've started some online watchmaking classes. It's been fun. He has you start with a Chinese ETA 6497 clone movement. I managed to get it apart. Now things get more difficult.

 

Steve, that's so cool. That definitely takes patience and dedication I'm sure.

 

Steve, that is pretty kick ass but for me, hells to the no.

Parts are too small and I don't have the patience to do it right. I'd get pissed and bring out the hammer. I thought about doing a '007, watched a video on a dude doing one and just lost the drive.