My First Omega

[worktolivelife]

do you guys rate the speedy broadarrow or a 45mm PO , was going to get a panerai but still not sure i get the pam thing!

thanks
steve

[worktolivelife]

any suggestions would also be appreciated, this is me first real look at omegas! pictures with comments would therefore help greatly. prefer current model line up thereby available new from AD

many thanks
steve

[mamas]

Steve, the broad arrow which you show in your first picture is an excllent watch, its coaxial movement is based on the piguet 1285 movement, and although there were problems when this movement was released, things have been ironed out, i think of the choices you show.. this would be my choice. Here is a good review of it by jean michel:
forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=125

It woukld help if you narrowed it down as to whether you are looking for :
1) a diver
2) chrono
3) dress watch)
4) something in between?

may be worth looking at aqua terra line, here is a review from'frank':
213.237.13.198/nik/reviews/AT1/

and ofcourse dont overlook the speedmaster professional.. but again depends what your requirements are..

[Sam]

Steve....that's good information Mamas gave you. I think the main thing to decide is if you want a diver, chrono, etc. I know you have the Dweller & Daytona...anything else in your collection right now?

[CHIP]

The Broad Arrow is a fantastic watch.
Have you considered the AT chrono? The MSRP is a lot less at USD 3995 and the main difference between the 3303 in the BA and the 3301 in the AT is the level of decoration, as the AT is not offerend with a case back. The AT also has 150 meters water resistance and the pushers can be operated under water.
When I bought mine, I had both the AT and the BA in my hand, and I liked the AT better. The dial on the AT is stunning in person.

Here are some pics of mine. It is a great watch and the most accurate mechanical I have ever owned. It gains a second a week.

[mike]

With the Daytona and Dweller have you considered a GMT?
The Co-Axial is very,very nice. Both mine have been scary accurate.

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[Sam]

Then there's the OTHER GMT! I don't think we're helping your decision are we Steve.

[mike]

Good point Sam,maybe a white watch WOULD go well!

[Adam]

You really cant go wrong with any of the choices. The PO and Broad arrow are both great watches, I will throw in a plug for the regular SMP



You cant go wrong with this one or the Bond, both are fantstic watches and among Omegas most classic.

there is also the speedmaster pro as mamas mentioned
(pic borrowed from the net)



If I were buying my first Omega these would be my first 2 choices since they are among the most classic and oldest designs and either would compliment the seadweller very well. However the PO is also a great choice, I do like the smaller version though.

Good luck,

Adam

[worktolivelife]

Thanks guys!

need to get myself a catalogue and sit myself down on the loo, and do some thinking!

steve

ps. Is it only me that reads watch catalogues/brouchures on the loo
need to get myself a magazine rack!!!

[CHIP]

worktolivelife said:

Thanks guys!

need to get myself a catalogue and sit myself down on the loo, and do some thinking!

steve

ps. Is it only me that reads watch catalogues/brouchures on the loo
need to get myself a magazine rack!!!

I read car and bike magazines.

[mike]

worktolivelife said:

Thanks guys!

need to get myself a catalogue and sit myself down on the loo, and do some thinking!

steve

ps. Is it only me that reads watch catalogues/brouchures on the loo
need to get myself a magazine rack!!!

Some of my best watch plans have been made "in chambers"