[Blksnowflake]

Originally Posted by vsix

Please explain me, why would you choose an Omega over an Rolex.

Did not know that was an option. In this context, I'd choose the Rolex Exp ll. It is a better watch, the size suits me and the time function is more useful, it holds it's value better and arguably looks better. It is a much more robust and durable watch than the other two.
However, it is not a Diver, although it's water resistant for 100m. My only gripe with the Exp ll is that it has a Twin-lock crown which is rather small compared to the Trip-lock of the Rolex divers. However, I'd go with the black satin dial unless I had many black dial watches.

There are some Omegas I'd choose over Rolex but not within these choices.

Originally Posted by vsix

Gotcha. Whats your oppinion about the recently spoken new watch candidate?

--> Rolex Explorer 2

Rolex.

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by vsix

Gotcha. Whats your oppinion about the recently spoken new watch candidate?

--> Rolex Explorer 2

Haven't looked at that one. Do have rolex sea dweller not my favorite. Guess im.more of a leather and guy also.

[neverdone]

I feel like that particular Rolex is just sub par as far as looks go, between them all, in my opinion anyways. There are much better looking Rolexes than that one. I had a Seiko 5 that looked very similar, even better than the Rolex even.

[Blksnowflake]

Originally Posted by neverdone

I feel like that particular Rolex is just sub par as far as looks go, between them all, in my opinion anyways. There are much better looking Rolexes than that one. I had a Seiko 5 that looked very similar, even better than the Rolex even.

Highly doubt that, but better is subjective to needs and preference.

[neverdone]

Originally Posted by Blksnowflake

Highly doubt that, but better is subjective to needs and preference.

This is my Seiko 5. It's got very similar features to that Rolex, and IMO it actually has a better look....for $200. It's no Rolex obviously but still, that would be something I think about everytime I look at it.

[TortugaX5]

By it has similar features you mean it's round, has numbers, and hands on the dial?

I'm not sure how one could compare the Seiko to the Rolex. I'm not even talking the price tag or provenance. Just simple aesthetics. The Seiko is much more chunky and 'dive-ready', it has a rough edged bezel - rotating at that and it's grooved for the diver to easily rotate while under-water. The Explorer on the other hand, is much more subtle and clean looking, with a smooth bezel- non-rotating and clean numerals without markers on the bezel. The hands and lume markers - I'll give are similar- in the sense that they are round and glow-in-the-dark. Not much that I could see that would compare even a little bit. It would be like me comparing a fiat to a m2. They are basically the same thing - they have wheels, an engine, and they go vroom!

I'm sorry but I couldn't disagree more with your comment.

[neverdone]

Agree to disagree. I said it's no Rolex. The functions don't matter as I simply said they are similar in design and they are. They both have similar bezels(not chunky, but still similar), and the dial is pretty well the same (different material?)

You can't argue that if it had the same colors, that it wouldn't look alot alike.

[K19BMW]

I think you need to spend more time looking at watches and the different components that make them up because that Seiko 5 looks nothing like the Explorer II. The only thing those 2 watches have in common is they both tell time

[neverdone]

Clearly the Rolex is more refined, but looking at hem side by side, you can't deny the similar features. My point is, this watch IN MY OPINION, Rolex or not, is not anywhere near as nice IN DESIGN as an Omega PO and makes me think that it's not as lesser quality, but doesn't look up to par with the Omega.

[Blksnowflake]

Originally Posted by TortugaX5

I'm sorry but I couldn't disagree more with your comment.

Same here, after seeing the Seiko, I'm dumbfounded they would even be compared.

Originally Posted by neverdone

Clearly the Rolex is more refined, but looking at hem side by side, you can't deny the similar features. My point is, this watch IN MY OPINION, Rolex or not, is not anywhere near as nice IN DESIGN as an Omega PO and makes me think that it's not as lesser quality, but doesn't look up to par with the Omega.

Similarities? In the context which you describe the similarities are they are both watches and tell time. As a watch enthusiast who worries about such details and changes in references as the writing on the dial, where the direction of the brushing on the case can change the whole personality of a watch, I am finding it difficult to take this comparison seriously.

These two aren't even in the same context regarding usage, aesthetics, and definitely build quality. There are many Seikos I like, from $200-7k, like the GS Snowflake, this one sorry to say is in the same league as a Casio G-Shock(of which I've owned many btw).

As far as comparison to the PO, of course this is more reasonable but will also be subjective and based on personal preference. Near as nice in design and which is lessor quality depends on needs. There are Omegas which I find superior in this regard to a Rolex, for example the new Seamaster Master Coaxial vs the 114060. It's movement is a generation ahead and aesthetics can be argued to be better, but again that is subjective. But it's a-magnetic movement, ten year service requirement and new swiss METAS standard set it apart from the Rolex.
However, from the choices the op presented the superior watch in my understanding is the Exp ll. The only clear advantage the PO has it that it can dive. As for this Seiko, I humbly must admit I find it humorous that anyone would consider it a competitor to the Exp ll.

[TortugaX5]

Still...no!

And moreover... NO!

[neverdone]

Originally Posted by TortugaX5

Still...no!

And moreover... NO!

Looks better in the black/orange. Meh, I still think they have similarities. Different opinions.

[vsix]

There ya go

RLX EX II 16570 WD
So comfortable to wear and enough for my wrist.
The Breitling M2000 is a nice occassion watch but definately no daily rocker.
Heres a picture of my daily rocker, thanks everyone for beeing such a great help!

[TortugaX5]

Congratulations on your purchase vsix ! Wear it in good health!

[vsix]

Originally Posted by TortugaX5

Congratulations on your purchase vsix ! Wear it in good health!

Thanks, will do

[1MOREMOD]

I just can't get into daily with my rolex. Not comfortable for me like a leather band watch

[vsix]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

I just can't get into daily with my rolex. Not comfortable for me like a leather band watch

It depends on wrist size and what kind of rolex you actually sport. (DJ, Ex,Daytona,Sub)
From my experience the Explorer II ( underdog, not everybody gets or has it).
you wear an RLX ) is incredibly comfortable. Just the perfect watch for people that have an 46mm diver. It is really night and day comparing these two.

What kind of Rolex do you have?

[1MOREMOD]

Sea dweller

[vsix]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Sea dweller

Thats not a big deal, get yourself something else, like an Submariner. So much better, when it goes to comfort.

Comfort is a big theme, man. Don't underrstimate it like I did 😉

Here's an comparison:
Sea Dweller - to my Explorer.
Just ignore my nasty looking hand's, they're fucked up, due to an allergic reaction I had, a few day's ago.