rolex or omega???

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mbarbi

mbarbi

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Jun 8, 2006
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#1
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!!! :smile1:
 
#2
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.
 
#4
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.
 
#9
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.
 
#11
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 :)
 
#12
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.
 
#13
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.
 
#15
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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