James Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 The opinion on the Omega is not just mine but the view of a professional jeweller of 40 years standing. and it was all done a little tongue in cheek. Anyway the whole point of the reference to watches was to illistrate a point not start another arguement. He didnt happen to sell Omega did he? trust me they are not better than Rolex that is a very bold statement to make if they were they would be charging and awfull lot more for them. Im not trying to start an argument only express a valid opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilwillis Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Depends on whether you buy a watch to tell the time or just to look expensive on your wrist I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilux Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 just to look expensive on your wrist Thats me TAG Baume and Mercier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 just to look expensive on your wrist Thats me TAG Baume and Mercier Baume & Mercier nice quality watches not as well known about as they should be but that all comes down to how much money youve got to throw at advertising! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilwillis Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Isn't class about subtlety? Rolex - Scrap Merchant Baume & Mercier - Metal recycling Consultant Timex - Robin Hood owner Nuff said? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Rolex - Scrap Merchant Baume & Mercier - Metal recycling Consultant Timex - Robin Hood owner Seiko - Westfield owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Isn't class about subtlety? Rolex - Scrap Merchant Baume & Mercier - Metal recycling Consultant Timex - Robin Hood owner Nuff said? your not wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilwillis Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 I have Seiko's first ever LCD watch at home - apparently it's worth a bit now. I paid £152.00 in the Knightsbridge NAAFI for it in 1978. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 I have Seiko's first ever LCD watch at home - apparently it's worth a bit now. I paid £152.00 in the Knightsbridge NAAFI for it in 1978. that will be the one that you couldnt see at night or in bright day light Fantastic!! It will be worth a few bob to collectors, ide hang on to it for a bit its value can only go up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilux Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 I forgot, I have one of the original G-shocks too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 I forgot, I have one of the original G-shocks too mmm maybe not worth quite as much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the bear Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 He didnt happen to sell Omega did he? trust me they are not better than Rolex that is a very bold statement to make if they were they would be charging and awfull lot more for them. Im not trying to start an argument only express a valid opinion He sold both and based it on the watches in for repair and the response of both companies to any problems. At the time I could afford either and had the view on the Omega confirmed by a jeweler in Jersey. Incidentally that is where I bought it. Major saving. Both our opinions are valid after all they are only opinions. But we are back to the same question then. Wait for it ........................................ Is the Cateringvan a better car than a Westfield just because they charge more for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 I think the answer is no the caterham is not worth the extra unless you purticularly want the badge! I am afraid I still disagree with Omega being better than Rolex, I know the import company for Omega well and belive me they are a knightmare to deal with, Omega are good and so are Rolex, but to be bold there are other manufacturers that produce better quality than either of these at equel to or lower prices the only down side to them is they are not very well known about, but that comes down to the badge again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilwillis Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 It all comes down to one thing and one thing alone.... Personal preference. Sensible people just prefer Westfields, and Don't wear Rolex watches lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the bear Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Differing personal choice and personal experience then, we agree to disagree. In the end it is all down to marketing, image and customer perception. We could ask the same question Bentley or Rolls Royce VW Golf or Seat. Westfield or Caterham The reality of any purchase however is value for money. To me the Rolex was not worth over twice the price as the advice I had was that it is not twice as good. I agree there are other makes that are better than both and I considered a few alternatives, on that score it came down simply to looks, I liked and like the Seamaster better. I know someone who paid more for a Gucci than I did for my Omega, now that's buying on image. We agree on the Caterham though, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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