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I like them both, but...

Post by JDC222 » Tue Feb 02, 2021 8:50 am

...which one would you choose? I have some "pocket money" and these are both for sale locally. Both have full kit and are within a few hundred $ of each other.

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Re: I like them both, but...

Post by River Rat » Tue Feb 02, 2021 8:58 am

The Tudor a no brainer you should not have to ask.

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Post by tmw » Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:00 am

Omega, by far.

As much as that is a good BB, the larger case with the BB (vs) the 58 - is just not as clean and proportioned.

The omega is a classic - and hard to find. The original 1120 movements will run forever, and are omega's original workhorse.
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Post by demer03 » Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:15 am

Omega. The case sits so much better.
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Re: I like them both, but...

Post by Batt14 » Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:29 am

The Omega. I too like the way it sits on the wrist.
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Re: I like them both, but...

Post by unsub073 » Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:39 am

Typically like Tudors, but between those two, I would go with the Omega.

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Post by sierra11b » Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:40 am

demer03 wrote:
Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:15 am
Omega. The case sits so much better.
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Re: I like them both, but...

Post by Zidane » Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:47 am

2231 for me. Awesome watch. Wish I hadn’t sold mine.

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Post by JP Chestnut » Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:47 am

I don’t like watches that use a soft grade of TI. They don’t hold up at all. I also don’t like that BB. I’d skip both and go with a 2254.

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Re: I like them both, but...

Post by hoppyjr » Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:50 am

You should get the Tudor and hook me up with the Omega.

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Post by Joeprez » Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:55 am

I would take the Omega because it will fit me better on natos, which is how I would wear that Seamaster. I had the original blue Seamaster "Bond" (similar case to that one) and on bracelet it was a tad too thin for my liking. As soon as I tried a PO, I sold it to get a PO.

That Tudor is really, really nice, but it's big for my wrist on natos. If I was to wear it on the bracelet or a rubber strap, I would go for it.
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Re: I like them both, but...

Post by toxicavenger » Tue Feb 02, 2021 10:02 am

the ti omega wears excellent

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Post by namor » Tue Feb 02, 2021 10:06 am

River Rat wrote:
Tue Feb 02, 2021 8:58 am
The Tudor a no brainer you should not have to ask.

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Post by BBK357 » Tue Feb 02, 2021 10:11 am

Omega by a Mile and a half.


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Re: I like them both, but...

Post by Mr_Pacman » Tue Feb 02, 2021 10:12 am

The Omega for sure. if you decide to pass on that one and it's in Canada, I would be interested in getting in line to buy it.

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Re: I like them both, but...

Post by JBZ » Tue Feb 02, 2021 10:19 am

I'd go with the Omega. More comfortable and easier to sell if it doesn't stick. I actually like the design of the BB better, but I've really tried to like that case and I just can't.

But if you can find a 2254 (as was suggested), that's the way I'd go.
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Re: I like them both, but...

Post by deepcdvr » Tue Feb 02, 2021 10:23 am

I've had them both within the last year and I also would go with the Omega for the following reasons:

- Omega wears like a dream, Tudor not so much. Kind of top heavy and weirdly 'big', imo
- Tudor in house movement: I've had issues on both watches I've owned with that movement. Admittedly, Tudor fixed both problems, but it was a pain to ship/wait, etc...

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Re: I like them both, but...

Post by JDC222 » Tue Feb 02, 2021 10:24 am

Wow, Omega is killing it!! I do like Ti too...hmmm.
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Re: I like them both, but...

Post by Bradystraps » Tue Feb 02, 2021 11:01 am

Love that Omega and always have but... that Tudor is special. It is on my short list so I vote that way.
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Re: I like them both, but...

Post by 59yukon01 » Tue Feb 02, 2021 11:17 am

Omega no doubt.

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Re: I like them both, but...

Post by CGSshorty » Tue Feb 02, 2021 11:44 am

Omega by a landslide for me. You never see the titanium versions anymore.
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Re: I like them both, but...

Post by JDC222 » Tue Feb 02, 2021 11:47 am

CGSshorty wrote:Omega by a landslide for me. You never see the titanium versions anymore.
Thanks guys, I’ve been leaning that way too...
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Re: I like them both, but...

Post by AtomicTom » Tue Feb 02, 2021 1:07 pm

I actually love that Black Bay Dave. :) 8-)

But I think the Seamaster in titanium mode is a little different, so maybe
would slightly lean in it's direction. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: It's a tough one though. Wow,
good luck in your decision here !

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Re: I like them both, but...

Post by Abmw » Tue Feb 02, 2021 2:56 pm

Omega feels really light in stainless steel. I imagine in titanium it will wear even better.


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Re: I like them both, but...

Post by ChuckW » Tue Feb 02, 2021 3:49 pm

I confess, I have a weakness for the Peter Blake style SMPs.

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