Posted: 6/27/2009 3:56:22 PM EDT
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I want to purchase a new, manual-winding, Omega watch. I have lusted for a 'moon watch' for years but have decided to acquire a more limited-feature timepiece. Any recommendations? |
I've only owned one Omega and it wasn't cheap. And so far I'm not sure I'd do it again. Reasons are I paid a lot for a watch that is a Seamaster Professional Chronometer. Supposedly accurate and keeps time. Mine did not. Lost several minutes every week. I had the dealer send it back. It took over 4 months to get it repaired. 
Second issue is, I sometimes worry about wearing it as an attractant to thieves. Not so worried in the states but I spend a lot of time in Thailand. Only saving grace there is most of them probably think it is fake. If I were to do it over again I would get a battery powered one that is water proof and durable. And not too thick. Opinions will vary. Although, I still love the look and feel of mine. Titanium band/case with rose gold trim. And yes, it IS jewelry. 
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This is the Omega that I have, it's the Seamaster Chronograph. https://www.bacario.com//images/big/2225.80.jpg Ditto the above here - and I love mine. |
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Watchmaker here. Hard to go wrong with the Moonwatch. If you want a new, handwind Omega, it's the watch to get.
What other features are you looking for? Omega tripledate auto's are nice too, but are autos. Though you can handwind them too. Good choice of brand, regardless. Omega produces quality products without ridiculous markup. |
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Planet Ocean. I love mine. I concur. The only real improvement made to a mechanical watch escapement in 100 years is in the new Omega (George Daniels designed) coaxial movements. But the OP wants a handwind, and "more features" than the Moonwatch chrono...so, it's probably off his radar. |
