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Did your store have a big selection?
I actually started looking at Omega Aqua Terra after going to look at Rolex's, the local store I went into had what I thought was a good Rolex selection and I didn't see one thing there I liked. So I decided Rolex obviously wasn't for me!
Then I went into Bachendorf's last year to look at ring settings and was shocked to see half a dozen ladies Rolex's I totally wanted! It was ALL about stock, I was caught off guard. Now I want a Rolex again![]()
Did your store have a big selection?
I actually started looking at Omega Aqua Terra after going to look at Rolex's, the local store I went into had what I thought was a good Rolex selection and I didn't see one thing there I liked. So I decided Rolex obviously wasn't for me!
Then I went into Bachendorf's last year to look at ring settings and was shocked to see half a dozen ladies Rolex's I totally wanted! It was ALL about stock, I was caught off guard. Now I want a Rolex again![]()
I think Rolex makes a better two-tone than Omega. There is just something about the jubilee bracelet and even the oyster bracelet which looks so much more polished and refined than the Omega one. As for face and movement, they are pretty on par with Rolex. (Apparently NASA did a bunch of tests with Rolex and Omega, and they found Omega outperformed Rolex only because Rolex failed the humidity test!)
I just turned 25 a few weeks ago and I want a Rolex. My mom has one but I don't think it looks like an older person watch at all. I don't even mind the 26 mm face. Some might say it looks outdated, but I think it looks quite dainty and lady-like. But I agree the larger faces (mid-sized, 36mm) are more "younger" and modern looking.
The store I went to seemed to have a pretty good selection. They have a leased space inside the downtown San Francisco store and they had most, if not all, the ones I thought I wanted online. I think the thing that got to me the most was the bezel of rolex watches. I don't like fluted look, and the smooth seemed too smooth in that it didn't flow well with the bracelet? However, I love thier mens selection! I was there to look for DF more than myself anyways so maybe I'll have to give the womens section a better look over next time.
Happy belated! Ill be 25 in a few weeks too!
I've also wondered if the "younger" looking larger face will be out of date and trendy. When I went to hong kong in 2005 or so all the girls were wearing huge watches and I remember at the time thinking these girls are crazy! Haha i fell into the fad there and got a large face white d&g watch to test it out and when i got back people told me it looked weird but now it's completely normal and I like the look more.
I think Omega for yourself and Rolex (or even Omega) for your DF would be really nice. I just priced a Seamaster Aqua Terra Chronometer for my DF and nearly fell outside of my seat at the price! It is so much cheaper than the Rolex!
Thank you! Happy early birthday! Are you an Ares??
I tried on the mid-size and I really like it. I think it fits my smaller wrist perfectly without looking TOO large and in your face. I would think 34mm would be perfect for you as well. I don't mind the Rolex look at all but I think I kind of like the "masculine" look.