I put this in the other thread you posted int he Omega forum, but thought I'd post it here for you to.
I agree with Ulack, Rolex isn't the best option out there for the dollar, but try explaining that to a non watch enthusiast, especially a woman, is pointless... :w00t: :001_tongue:
Omega used to be one of the best bang for the bucks, but not anymore. Omega, IMO, has raised their prices so much in the past 2 years they're not worth what they're selling for anymore. In this case, given the slight price difference (overall) and the fact the Rolex has a gold & steel bracelet vs. the steel on the Omega, I think the Rolex is the better of the two for her. And that's not counting the silly 'prestige & awe' factor.
And don't allow some of the Omega marketing hype to take you either. I've owned the Co-Axial, and my Rolex's were every bit as accurate. I doubt one will outperform the other. Also, don't place to much stock in the service intervals. These aren't high-heat Formula One engines. Service when the watch starts to act out of character, not by some random date on the calendar. Many Rolex's IMO can go 8-10 years between service, especially if it's a daily wearer.
Let me give you another option. If you can get your wife to listen, have her look at some of the women's Patek Phillipes, you can pick up a ladies 18k or a gold/steel, either with diamonds, on a bracelet preowned for about the same price as that Rolex. And that IS one of the best watches out there. Hands down better than the Rolex or Omega. Her friends may not know the company name, but she'll know it's one of the best watches made by one of the best companies, period. And if she wants to enlighten her friends, she can take them on a ladies day out to a Patek dealer (many Tiffany stores are Patek dealers too) to show them the watches. I guarantee they'll leave jaw-dropped and your wife will be queen of the crowd. :thumbup1:
I agree with Ulack, Rolex isn't the best option out there for the dollar, but try explaining that to a non watch enthusiast, especially a woman, is pointless... :w00t: :001_tongue:
Omega used to be one of the best bang for the bucks, but not anymore. Omega, IMO, has raised their prices so much in the past 2 years they're not worth what they're selling for anymore. In this case, given the slight price difference (overall) and the fact the Rolex has a gold & steel bracelet vs. the steel on the Omega, I think the Rolex is the better of the two for her. And that's not counting the silly 'prestige & awe' factor.
And don't allow some of the Omega marketing hype to take you either. I've owned the Co-Axial, and my Rolex's were every bit as accurate. I doubt one will outperform the other. Also, don't place to much stock in the service intervals. These aren't high-heat Formula One engines. Service when the watch starts to act out of character, not by some random date on the calendar. Many Rolex's IMO can go 8-10 years between service, especially if it's a daily wearer.
Let me give you another option. If you can get your wife to listen, have her look at some of the women's Patek Phillipes, you can pick up a ladies 18k or a gold/steel, either with diamonds, on a bracelet preowned for about the same price as that Rolex. And that IS one of the best watches out there. Hands down better than the Rolex or Omega. Her friends may not know the company name, but she'll know it's one of the best watches made by one of the best companies, period. And if she wants to enlighten her friends, she can take them on a ladies day out to a Patek dealer (many Tiffany stores are Patek dealers too) to show them the watches. I guarantee they'll leave jaw-dropped and your wife will be queen of the crowd. :thumbup1:
