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Post by rw16610 on Mar 19, 2015 16:36:13 GMT -6
Even with all the James Bond marketing the younger generation of watch buyers seem caught up in Rolex, Hublot, and Audemars Piguet for higher priced pieces. I bought my 2220.80.00 "Casino Royale) Seamaster back in 2007 brand new from an AD for $3,300.00 tax included, out the door. I only even bought it because the Rolex was too much money for me to spend at that time. I'm kicking myself in the behind because it was only (HA! only) $5,750.00 CAD tax included, out the door back then!!!! With prices virtually on par I can't imagine as many wanting Omega because they're still tougher to sell with softer resale. It's sad to see what's happening here because I did like the brand a lot but everything has a value in my eyes. I'm yet to see Omega's higher priced watches take off with the celebrity market other than those who were paid to be brand ambassadors.
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Post by iceman on Mar 19, 2015 16:43:23 GMT -6
It would be nice to not have to worry about the resale price but unfortunately we're not made of money. The way the prices are rising I'm pleased I've managed to get hold of my favourite Omega & Rolex. So owning another would be nice but it's not something that gets to me.
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Post by diamonddream on Aug 6, 2015 11:28:11 GMT -6
I think the price point is where it should be. A clean, elegant, and not overly showy timepiece.
The globemaster's design existed way before Rolex ever introduced their timepieces.
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Post by carl on Sept 23, 2015 20:26:17 GMT -6
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Post by CHIP on Sept 24, 2015 8:21:09 GMT -6
It's certainly a great looking watch, and with a nice discount it might be a good buy as well.
In reality, it's a more advanced watch than a DJ, from almost any angle. Too bad they are competing against the Rolex marketing machine with that price point.
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Post by rw16610 on Sept 24, 2015 9:08:41 GMT -6
Looks good on you, Carl! I'm loving the new Omega movements and the fact they're displaying them more now.
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Post by carl on Sept 28, 2015 22:03:11 GMT -6
Well, I keep going back to the pics online - and the carnet models at the Boutique - and it's definitely my favourite of the new Omega models. However, I have to be honest, and say that when I come back to my Grand Seiko auto with the ivory dial, I just cannot come up with anything more beautiful: When the time does come, and the Globemaster is available, I will really be thinking seriously about just staying with what I have. Every time I go to the Boutique and look at, and try on, all the models I can't find anything that I like better than my Speedy Moonwatch. I don't even miss my Mark II, not even for a minute. The Speedy is as big a watch as I ever want, and I still think it's the most beautiful chronograph. Cheers, Carl
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Post by Baco Noir on Sept 29, 2015 0:39:15 GMT -6
Carl, I respect and agree with your views. The GS is amazing first of all. Secondly, the Speedy is an iconic watch. Finally, the Globemaster is beautiful, but IMHO would make a nice addition, but is not a reason to sell off anything at a loss to fund a replacement. Very well reasoned my friend.
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Post by rw16610 on Sept 29, 2015 18:01:52 GMT -6
With that beautiful Seiko and a Speedmaster there isn't much else to want really. They're total opposites and for the long run this keeps things sort of refreshed. Rotating those pieces throughout the week you'll never get bored. I'll admit, that pie pan dial looks great BUT, it's got nothing on your Grand Seiko based on pictures I've seen. Only time will tell what you'll end up deciding, but even after seeing this Globemaster in person I get the feeling you'll still be over the moon for your current pieces.
The one thing I do currently know for certain is the fact that either way you won't regret the choice made in the end. Regarding the Mark II, that's exactly how I feel about my previous Planet Ocean and Seamaster Professional. OH yeah, a few days ago I saw a guy wearing the new Planet Ocean Chrono and it didn't look so massive. He by no means had large hands or wrists but it just worked. Takes some getting used to is all I guess and this is a trend with men's watches now anyway. In regards to comfort, there's no doubt in my mind that your Grand Seiko and the Speedmaster are easier to wear for 12-14 hours in comparison to something like the Mark II.
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Post by carl on Sept 29, 2015 18:28:13 GMT -6
With that beautiful Seiko and a Speedmaster there isn't much else to want really. They're total opposites and for the long run this keeps things sort of refreshed. Rotating those pieces throughout the week you'll never get bored. I'll admit, that pie pan dial looks great BUT, it's got nothing on your Grand Seiko based on pictures I've seen. Only time will tell what you'll end up deciding, but even after seeing this Globemaster in person I get the feeling you'll still be over the moon for your current pieces. The one thing I do currently know for certain is the fact that either way you won't regret the choice made in the end. Regarding the Mark II, that's exactly how I feel about my previous Planet Ocean and Seamaster Professional. OH yeah, a few days ago I saw a guy wearing the new Planet Ocean Chrono and it didn't look so massive. He by no means had large hands or wrists but it just worked. Takes some getting used to is all I guess and this is a trend with men's watches now anyway. In regards to comfort, there's no doubt in my mind that your Grand Seiko and the Speedmaster are easier to wear for 12-14 hours in comparison to something like the Mark II. I must admit the Mark II was very comfortable. Sometimes, though, we can't explain - and I never try to justify - the pleasure we get out of wearing one watch as opposed to another. I love the Planet Ocean XL, but I know by now that if I was to get one, it just wouldn't work for me in the long run. I had many years of fun buying, selling, flipping watches, not it's just time to settle in with what I know will work over a long period of time.
I really do like how the Planet Ocean XL fits on the wrist, regardless of the thickness. Always found it very comfortable.
My black dial GS Hi-Beat is unfortunately in the category of being one watch which inexplicably does not give me the amount of wearing pleasure I would like. My Speedy nearly always wins out over it. The GS Hi-Beat is definitely a watch that begs to be worn a lot. And as much as I really like it, I will undoubtedly end up selling it. Not necessarily to get another Omega, just because I can't bear to see such a beautiful watch go unworn.
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Post by rw16610 on Sept 29, 2015 18:50:07 GMT -6
That makes perfect sense as it does seem like an exceptionally well designed watch (all of them). My biggest concern for the thickness would be in winter, getting it under sweater sleeves, jacket sleeves, and those unattractive long gloves we have to wear on the bitter cold days. One of these days I'll give it a shot to see but I do know from owning a Fortis before you seem to get used to it after a while.
Once you finally find the other keeper It'll be so nice. Maybe only the Speedmaster is the keeper for all we know. My flipping days sort of ended before they could really get going. June of 2016 will be 6 years I've owned my Explorer II and I could not be happier. Chances of me parting with that watch are slim to none because it's one of those watches that like you say, works long term.
If the watch isn't getting any wrist time at all then the only logical thing to do is to sell it. The way you missed the Speedmaster after selling the first one speaks volumes and I'm still not convinced anything else can match this.
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Post by carl on Dec 5, 2015 10:54:58 GMT -6
Well, I guess opinions change, and mine certainly has. Since I got the Seamaster 300, which took me over a year to decide on, now can't wait to see the Globemaster. Should be at the Boutique soon. The only one I have seen is the carnet model, but what I really want to see is the silver dial model on the bracelet. This is the best pic I have seen so far: Having had a watch with a blue dial before, as much as I love the kind of slate blue dial, I know that it would be a mistake for me. The grey leather strap is beautiful, but I have a feeling that this bracelet will be a work of art, and itching to see it. The stainless steel dial and bracelet with the silver dial looks starkly simply, but the simplicity is what I love about the looks of this watch and this combo. And it really appeals to me that both the case and bracelet are brushed, except the fluted bezel. Having it made of tungsten carbide, I think will make the watch a fairly robust work companion. We'll see!
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Post by Baco Noir on Dec 5, 2015 11:09:20 GMT -6
The blue and RG ones are still my favorites from the initial photos. I'm really glad they brought this look back. The pie pan dials are just gorgeous.
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Post by Baco Noir on Dec 5, 2015 16:05:25 GMT -6
Well, I guess opinions change, and mine certainly has. Since I got the Seamaster 300, which took me over a year to decide on, now can't wait to see the Globemaster. Should be at the Boutique soon. The only one I have seen is the carnet model, but what I really want to see is the silver dial model on the bracelet. This is the best pic I have seen so far: Having had a watch with a blue dial before, as much as I love the kind of slate blue dial, I know that it would be a mistake for me. The grey leather strap is beautiful, but I have a feeling that this bracelet will be a work of art, and itching to see it. The stainless steel dial and bracelet with the silver dial looks starkly simply, but the simplicity is what I love about the looks of this watch and this combo. And it really appeals to me that both the case and bracelet are brushed, except the fluted bezel. Having it made of tungsten carbide, I think will make the watch a fairly robust work companion. We'll see! Ohhh, day-um! I saw this earlier on the phone and was left cold. On the PC - it's sweet! I like that a lot. All 3 look like home runs to me.
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Post by carl on Dec 5, 2015 16:18:12 GMT -6
Well, I guess opinions change, and mine certainly has. Since I got the Seamaster 300, which took me over a year to decide on, now can't wait to see the Globemaster. Should be at the Boutique soon. The only one I have seen is the carnet model, but what I really want to see is the silver dial model on the bracelet. This is the best pic I have seen so far: Having had a watch with a blue dial before, as much as I love the kind of slate blue dial, I know that it would be a mistake for me. The grey leather strap is beautiful, but I have a feeling that this bracelet will be a work of art, and itching to see it. The stainless steel dial and bracelet with the silver dial looks starkly simply, but the simplicity is what I love about the looks of this watch and this combo. And it really appeals to me that both the case and bracelet are brushed, except the fluted bezel. Having it made of tungsten carbide, I think will make the watch a fairly robust work companion. We'll see! Ohhh, day-um! I saw this earlier on the phone and was left cold. On the PC - it's sweet! I like that a lot. All 3 look like home runs to me. Yeah, it's like any other photo, depends on where you view it. On this Dell laptop of mine things are OK, but when I view pics on my iPad with the Retina Display, things really come to life. Since I only saw the carnet models earlier this year, I have been waiting anxiously to see these IRL. Also, the carnet models at the local Boutique did not include a steel bracelet, which looks amazing to me. When I saw the pics, it was definitely the blue dial for me, but when I saw the dials on the carnet models, the silver dial really shone for me. It took me so long to get my Seamaster 300, largely due to the fact I was waiting to see the Globemaster. When I saw the Seamaster on the leather, I couldn't wait any longer. If it turns out I like the Globemaster just as much, I am simply going to have to find a way to get it as well. Fortunately, not a LE model, and it's not going anywhere fast, so I will have lots of time. I can only imagine what that bracelet is going to be like, it has the butterfly clasp I believe.
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