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mbarbi · Jul 29th, 2008, 08:35 PM

hi...my birthday is coming up and i'm torn between these two...i already have 2 rolexes both jubilee bracelets (gray and salmon face)...i would want an oyster one...or a jubilee bracelet again with the blue face...the omega i like is the one with swarovski dial...which one would you prefer?? oh...it's going to be a birthday gift from dh....thanks in advance!!!

PorscheGirl · Jul 29th, 2008, 08:49 PM

If you are talking about which is the better watch, then Rolex is definitely the answer. Omega is more of a fashion watch than a serious watch, but of course it depends on what you want. If you like the idea of the Swarovski face, and you already have Rolexes, then look at it as a fun watch!
If you are asking which one I prefer, and I had 2 similar Rolexes, I would get a different model of Rolex or a Patek.

chanel-girl · Jul 29th, 2008, 09:54 PM

I would definitely get a another Rolex that is different from the 2 that you have. Personally I don't think omega holds a candle to Rolex

antakusuma · Jul 29th, 2008, 11:02 PM

agree with chanel girl n porche girl. I'd go for rolex. But if u want variety, u can explore other watchmaker brands. I personally like Audemars Piguet n Ebel's collection for women.

n of course Patek n Chopard.

cakelover · Jul 29th, 2008, 11:12 PM

^^I really like AP too, or go for the Rolex in a different style.

antakusuma · Jul 29th, 2008, 11:18 PM

hi Cakelover! i know where u lurk now.

burberryprncess · Jul 30th, 2008, 04:44 AM

I would go for anther Rolex in a different style than yours and in a different color.

lilach · Jul 30th, 2008, 05:10 AM

since when uses omega swarovski crystals? seems unlikely for them i am sure it must be diamonds

MaLu2004 · Jul 30th, 2008, 05:58 AM

I vote for Rolex although the Omega is a fine choice too. Are you just interested in these two brands or are you open to suggestions? I just love everything related to fine watches.

On a side note Omega is part of the prestige and luxury range of the Swatch group (with luxury brands like Breguet, Léon Hatot etc). It also is recognised by professionals as a fine watchmaking brand (like Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Chopard, Patek Philippe etc) while Ebel doesn't qualify.

mbarbi · Jul 31st, 2008, 02:57 AM

thanks so much for your replies!

lilach...that's what the lady told me...i just liked the colored stones...not really sure if it's swarovski or diamonds

Lunaty · Jul 31st, 2008, 06:35 AM

I personaly love the omega constellation iris watch...
The different colors are stunning and the watch looks even better in real life..

That said, i have never really looked at a rolex so i cant really compare :)

nvie · Jul 31st, 2008, 11:45 AM

Omega is definitely not a fashion watch and is a reputable watchmaker since 1848.I have both the Omega Constellation and Rolex Lady Datejust. Love both watches as they are different. It's like comparing LV and Chanel bags.

Since you have 2 Rolex Lady Datejust, you may want to consider the Rolex Cellini range or the Omega Olympic Collection Beijing 2008. If I am in your shoes, I would go for the Rolex Cellissima.

rubyjuls · Jul 31st, 2008, 12:31 PM

I don't know how comparable they are, but I have owned a two-tone Omega constellation watch with diamond bezel/diamond markers for five years and I still love it today as much as I did the day I got it. I don't think you'd be disappointed if you got an Omega.

I agree that the watch you were looking at most likely did not have swarovski crystals. It may have been colored sapphires.

Lady*Blue · Aug 1st, 2008, 12:54 AM

Hands down the Rolex!! Just go for a different style then the ones you already own.

How about an Oyster MOP dial??? That is my next Rolex!! Stunning!!

smalls · Aug 1st, 2008, 01:50 AM

I'll go against the grain here and say go for the Omega, since you already have 2 rolexes why not get something different. I have an Omega and I love it. I do admit that I picked it based on it's looks over a Rolex. I do agree that Rolex is finer watch with a very rich history, but Omega has a pretty impressive history as well. If you read about it you'll find stuff like it was the first official timekeeper of the olympic games in 1932, Amelia Airhart used Omega chronographs back in 1934, it was the first and only watch to land on the moon in 1969. I wouldn't discount Omega's as being purely fashion.

Jul 29th, 2008, 08:35 PM	#1
mbarbi OP Member Joined: Jun 2006 Location: philippines Posts: 2,558	rolex or omega??? hi...my birthday is coming up and i'm torn between these two...i already have 2 rolexes both jubilee bracelets (gray and salmon face)...i would want an oyster one...or a jubilee bracelet again with the blue face...the omega i like is the one with swarovski dial...which one would you prefer?? oh...it's going to be a birthday gift from dh....thanks in advance!!!
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Jul 29th, 2008, 08:49 PM	#2
PorscheGirl Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 312	If you are talking about which is the better watch, then Rolex is definitely the answer. Omega is more of a fashion watch than a serious watch, but of course it depends on what you want. If you like the idea of the Swarovski face, and you already have Rolexes, then look at it as a fun watch! If you are asking which one I prefer, and I had 2 similar Rolexes, I would get a different model of Rolex or a Patek.
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Jul 29th, 2008, 11:02 PM	#4
antakusuma Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 431	agree with chanel girl n porche girl. I'd go for rolex. But if u want variety, u can explore other watchmaker brands. I personally like Audemars Piguet n Ebel's collection for women. n of course Patek n Chopard.
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Jul 29th, 2008, 11:12 PM	#5
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Jul 29th, 2008, 09:54 PM	#3
chanel-girl Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: CT Posts: 930	I would definitely get a another Rolex that is different from the 2 that you have. Personally I don't think omega holds a candle to Rolex

Jul 30th, 2008, 04:44 AM	#7
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Jul 30th, 2008, 05:10 AM	#8
lilach diva on duty Joined: May 2006 Location: Kingdom Far Far Away Posts: 4,538	since when uses omega swarovski crystals? seems unlikely for them i am sure it must be diamonds
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Jul 30th, 2008, 05:58 AM	#9
MaLu2004 Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 77	I vote for Rolex although the Omega is a fine choice too. Are you just interested in these two brands or are you open to suggestions? I just love everything related to fine watches. On a side note Omega is part of the prestige and luxury range of the Swatch group (with luxury brands like Breguet, Léon Hatot etc). It also is recognised by professionals as a fine watchmaking brand (like Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Chopard, Patek Philippe etc) while Ebel doesn't qualify.
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Jul 31st, 2008, 02:57 AM	#10
mbarbi OP Member Joined: Jun 2006 Location: philippines Posts: 2,558	thanks so much for your replies! lilach...that's what the lady told me...i just liked the colored stones...not really sure if it's swarovski or diamonds
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Jul 31st, 2008, 06:35 AM	#11
Lunaty Loving purses Joined: Jun 2008 Location: New Zealand & Holland Posts: 308	I personaly love the omega constellation iris watch... The different colors are stunning and the watch looks even better in real life.. That said, i have never really looked at a rolex so i cant really compare :)
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Jul 31st, 2008, 11:45 AM	#12
nvie :) Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Asia Posts: 398	Omega is definitely not a fashion watch and is a reputable watchmaker since 1848.I have both the Omega Constellation and Rolex Lady Datejust. Love both watches as they are different. It's like comparing LV and Chanel bags. Since you have 2 Rolex Lady Datejust, you may want to consider the Rolex Cellini range or the Omega Olympic Collection Beijing 2008. If I am in your shoes, I would go for the Rolex Cellissima.
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Jul 31st, 2008, 12:31 PM	#13
rubyjuls ♥Rosemary♥ Joined: Sep 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,753	I don't know how comparable they are, but I have owned a two-tone Omega constellation watch with diamond bezel/diamond markers for five years and I still love it today as much as I did the day I got it. I don't think you'd be disappointed if you got an Omega. I agree that the watch you were looking at most likely did not have swarovski crystals. It may have been colored sapphires.
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Aug 1st, 2008, 12:54 AM	#14
LadyBlue Luv my lil'man* Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 567	Hands down the Rolex!! Just go for a different style then the ones you already own. How about an Oyster MOP dial??? That is my next Rolex!! Stunning!!
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Aug 1st, 2008, 01:50 AM	#15
smalls Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,048	I'll go against the grain here and say go for the Omega, since you already have 2 rolexes why not get something different. I have an Omega and I love it. I do admit that I picked it based on it's looks over a Rolex. I do agree that Rolex is finer watch with a very rich history, but Omega has a pretty impressive history as well. If you read about it you'll find stuff like it was the first official timekeeper of the olympic games in 1932, Amelia Airhart used Omega chronographs back in 1934, it was the first and only watch to land on the moon in 1969. I wouldn't discount Omega's as being purely fashion.

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