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Posted: 9/26/2018 7:22:18 PM EDT

Can’t decide. Pros and cons of each?

Posted: 9/26/2018 7:29:05 PM EDT

[#1]

Omega cuz James Bond.

Posted: 9/26/2018 7:32:43 PM EDT

[#2]

how is this even a question?

Posted: 9/26/2018 7:59:22 PM EDT

[#3]

be a badass and get a 1675.

or a 16710 like Chuck.

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The choice here is obvious, don't get me wrong I love Omega's but GMT all day.

Only Omega that beats a Rolex (based on my opinion) is a Speedmaster over a Daytona. Would take the Speedy every day.

With the GMT Master II you can get a pepsi, coke, and black bezel insert and have three different watches.

Posted: 9/26/2018 8:40:50 PM EDT

[#4]

I dunno, the co-axial Omega movement is arguably the best automatic out there.

Posted: 9/26/2018 9:05:40 PM EDT

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Seiko spring drive is better technology.

The This is really one of the better GMTs on the market in terms of specs and movement. It’s better movement than the current Rolex GMT evolution.

Posted: 9/26/2018 10:25:06 PM EDT

[#6]

I'd go with the Rolex, a BLNR if you can.

I love the Planet Ocean but the GMT models don't look right to me.

Posted: 9/27/2018 12:50:16 PM EDT

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Seiko spring drive is better technology.

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I dunno, the co-axial Omega movement is arguably the best automatic out there.

Seiko spring drive is better technology.

The This is really one of the better GMTs on the market in terms of specs and movement. It’s better movement than the current Rolex GMT evolution.

Spring drive is cool, but not really a completely mechanical movement. The Tudor is a solid choice, but I can hear it now: "Tudor eh? Didn't have enough to get the Rolex eh?"

Posted: 9/27/2018 5:50:03 PM EDT

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Spring drive is cool, but not really a completely mechanical movement. The Tudor is a solid choice, but I can hear it now: "Tudor eh? Didn't have enough to get the Rolex eh?"

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I dunno, the co-axial Omega movement is arguably the best automatic out there.

Seiko spring drive is better technology.

The This is really one of the better GMTs on the market in terms of specs and movement. It’s better movement than the current Rolex GMT evolution.

Spring drive is cool, but not really a completely mechanical movement. The Tudor is a solid choice, but I can hear it now: "Tudor eh? Didn't have enough to get the Rolex eh?"

Those people are idiots then.

I'd own a BB GMT right now but I'm a case thickness snob

Posted: 9/27/2018 7:06:24 PM EDT

[#9]

BNIB current diver or GMT- Rolex
BNIB current chronograph- Omega

Posted: 9/27/2018 10:54:27 PM EDT

[#10]

I love Omega, but this is an easy choice if you have the dough.

Posted: 9/28/2018 11:22:26 AM EDT

[#11]

IF you can get your hands on the Rolex, thats hands down the best one.

Omegas just sit on the shelves. They arent selling.

Posted: 9/28/2018 11:35:17 AM EDT

[#12]

Omega

But that's just me, as I would never buy a Rolex.
Don't get me wrong, have no doubt in their being excellent time pieces, I wouldn't turn one down.
I think the name has been over hyped; the "Budweiser" of 'luxury' watches.
There are so many other more worthy options out there IMHO. YMMV

Posted: 9/28/2018 12:17:35 PM EDT

[#13]

My daily watch

I like it a lot

Posted: 9/28/2018 1:44:05 PM EDT

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Omega

But that's just me, as I would never buy a Rolex.
Don't get me wrong, have no doubt in their being excellent time pieces, I wouldn't turn one down.
I think the name has been over hyped; the "Budweiser" of 'luxury' watches.
There are so many other more worthy options out there IMHO. YMMV

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Omega

But that's just me, as I would never buy a Rolex.
Don't get me wrong, have no doubt in their being excellent time pieces, I wouldn't turn one down.
I think the name has been over hyped; the "Budweiser" of 'luxury' watches.
There are so many other more worthy options out there IMHO. YMMV

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IF you can get your hands on the Rolex, thats hands down the best one.

Omegas just sit on the shelves. They arent selling.

Omega just expanded their "availability" to several jewelry stores here in town as the boutique wasn't moving product as expected. You can get killer discounts, I've got a good relationship with one of the GM's here at the boutique - he wears a Milgauss when not at work.

Posted: 9/28/2018 4:16:54 PM EDT

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Omega

But that's just me, as I would never buy a Rolex.
Don't get me wrong, have no doubt in their being excellent time pieces, I wouldn't turn one down.
I think the name has been over hyped; the "Budweiser" of 'luxury' watches.
There are so many other more worthy options out there IMHO. YMMV

Such as?

There are plenty Swiss and German watch makers that put out just as good or better products.

Are you buying for the name, movement, looks, quality or what?
My post wasn't to 'dis' anyone choosing a Rolex. if that's what you want.
A lot of people recognize the name and that's as far as they get; oblivious to the rest of the world

Posted: 9/28/2018 5:47:45 PM EDT

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There are plenty Swiss and German watch makers that put out just as good or better products.

Are you buying for the name, movement, looks, quality or what?
My post wasn't to 'dis' anyone choosing a Rolex. if that's what you want.
A lot of people recognize the name and that's as far as they get; oblivious to the rest of the world

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Omega

But that's just me, as I would never buy a Rolex.
Don't get me wrong, have no doubt in their being excellent time pieces, I wouldn't turn one down.
I think the name has been over hyped; the "Budweiser" of 'luxury' watches.
There are so many other more worthy options out there IMHO. YMMV

Such as?

There are plenty Swiss and German watch makers that put out just as good or better products.

Are you buying for the name, movement, looks, quality or what?
My post wasn't to 'dis' anyone choosing a Rolex. if that's what you want.
A lot of people recognize the name and that's as far as they get; oblivious to the rest of the world

I just like options.

In house movements, solid construction, and classic designs.

I’ve stated before I wish Rolex didn’t have its stigma and was just a professional enthusiast brand.

This is why I got rid of my SubC and went with the 14060m.

Posted: 9/28/2018 6:00:55 PM EDT

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I just like options.

In house movements, solid construction, and classic designs.

I've stated before I wish Rolex didn't have its stigma and was just a professional enthusiast brand.

This is why I got rid of my SubC and went with the 14060m.

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Omega

But that's just me, as I would never buy a Rolex.
Don't get me wrong, have no doubt in their being excellent time pieces, I wouldn't turn one down.
I think the name has been over hyped; the "Budweiser" of 'luxury' watches.
There are so many other more worthy options out there IMHO. YMMV

Such as?

There are plenty Swiss and German watch makers that put out just as good or better products.

Are you buying for the name, movement, looks, quality or what?
My post wasn't to 'dis' anyone choosing a Rolex. if that's what you want.
A lot of people recognize the name and that's as far as they get; oblivious to the rest of the world

I just like options.

In house movements, solid construction, and classic designs.

I've stated before I wish Rolex didn't have its stigma and was just a professional enthusiast brand.

This is why I got rid of my SubC and went with the 14060m.

Yup. My two favorite wearers are my Seiko MM300 and my Sub for the reasons you listed.

I'm also with you on the Rolex stigma piece. The Seiko suffers the exact opposite issue (which I like), flying completely and totally under the radar despite sporting one of the best movements out there, along with being 100% manufactured in-house.

To OP, of those two choices get the Rolex and don't listen to anti-snob snobs.

Posted: 9/28/2018 6:17:31 PM EDT

[#18]

Get the GMT cause original James Bond.

Posted: 9/28/2018 7:24:40 PM EDT

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hot fire

Posted: 10/9/2018 12:48:30 PM EDT

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I have a GMT 1675 as well. You can never go wrong with a 1675.

Posted: 10/9/2018 5:56:57 PM EDT

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Is this the same GMT master that's selling for $20k?

Posted: 10/9/2018 6:27:59 PM EDT

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Regular steel 1675s can go between $9k to $20k.

About ten years ago they went for $5k to $7k.

Posted: 10/24/2018 6:17:27 PM EDT

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Has the New Omega Seamaster 300M Got Rolex Beat? | Watchfinder & Co.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0Y8MB0jGZg

Posted: 10/24/2018 11:37:03 PM EDT

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Damn Jason is still looks pretty!! You sure you are wearing that thing enough???

Posted: 12/4/2018 2:06:05 AM EDT

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Rolex has beat the hell out of Omega in marketing. The newest sport GMT is selling about 80% over msrp on the gray market.

Posted: 12/5/2018 6:41:41 PM EDT

[#26]

There can be only one.

1675

I have a 1972 on a Jubilee.

Posted: 12/5/2018 6:48:53 PM EDT

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Rolex has beat the hell out of Omega in marketing. The newest sport GMT is selling about 80% over msrp on the gray market.

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I'm not sure that's so much marketing as it is just a cultural trend. I see much more ads for the sub date in scuba and sailing magazines and that can be had for much less.

Posted: 1/4/2019 12:54:35 PM EDT

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Out of those two watches, I like everything about the Rolex GMT more except the goddamn cyclops. God I hate those.

That being said, I'd still take the Rolex. IMO that Omega is hideous.

Now, the new Omega Seamaster Diver 300s...Rolex has some catching up to do in the sexy department.

Posted: 1/4/2019 12:59:27 PM EDT

[#29]

I think the Omega looks better. But that just my opinion. Can't really go wrong with either one.

Posted: 1/4/2019 5:15:51 PM EDT

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Out of those two watches, I like everything about the Rolex GMT more except the goddamn cyclops. God I hate those.

That being said, I'd still take the Rolex. IMO that Omega is hideous.

Now, the new Omega Seamaster Diver 300s...Rolex has some catching up to do in the sexy department.

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you can always remove the cyclops or get a 114060 / 116600 (but lose the GMT function)

Posted: 1/4/2019 5:42:40 PM EDT

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you can always remove the cyclops or get a 114060 / 116600 (but lose the GMT function)

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Yeah I've seen vids of the removal. Some say there is always residue. Yes you can replace the crystal entirely. Just wish Rolex would dump it or offer the option. It's a dumb "feature".

Posted: 1/4/2019 6:28:39 PM EDT

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Yeah I've seen vids of the removal. Some say there is always residue. Yes you can replace the crystal entirely. Just wish Rolex would dump it or offer the option. It's a dumb "feature".

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you can always remove the cyclops or get a 114060 / 116600 (but lose the GMT function)

Yeah I've seen vids of the removal. Some say there is always residue. Yes you can replace the crystal entirely. Just wish Rolex would dump it or offer the option. It's a dumb "feature".

It's Rolex's panty line. To me it screams "Rolex", thus I despise it.

Posted: 1/5/2019 10:33:45 PM EDT

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Yeah I've seen vids of the removal. Some say there is always residue. Yes you can replace the crystal entirely. Just wish Rolex would dump it or offer the option. It's a dumb "feature".

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On the newer Rolex's if you remove the cyclops there will be an A/R line. On the older ones there is not one. You can use a razor blade to take off any glue after removing it. Or buy a service crystal without the cyclops and exchange it out. Super easy fix.

Posted: 1/5/2019 10:37:17 PM EDT

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be a badass and get a 1675.

or a 16710 like Chuck.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/164007/Chuck-Yeager-Rolex-GMT-Master-684163.JPG

The choice here is obvious, don't get me wrong I love Omega's but GMT all day.

Only Omega that beats a Rolex (based on my opinion) is a Speedmaster over a Daytona. Would take the Speedy every day.

With the GMT Master II you can get a pepsi, coke, and black bezel insert and have three different watches.

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That’s the one I have. Have both a Pepsi and Coke bezel for it.