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My 2 cents...

In Response To: OK. My view ()

I happen to agree with Steve that the 3612 movement has just been released so it is entirely too early to judge its reliabilty. Once those lucky enough to be able to afford 3612-based watches start posting feedback on them, then we'll have some credible numbers to work with. Right now, it is mere speculation at best.

As for the 33xx series, I really have to wonder if Omega did indeed address the problem at a higher level than we may be aware. After all, they are now going to be putting the 3313 movement in the Planet Ocean chronographs. I'm sure Omega's marketing department knows what a success the original Planet Ocean has been, so the last thing they want to see is a new chrono version gain a reputation as being unreliable. I can only surmise that Omega has done everything possible to correct the 3313 problems BEFORE sticking them in a new model that should prove to be quite popular.

That's not to say that there isn't an inherent design flaw in the 33xx series that Omega hasn't caught and fully corrected. That is a possible scenario. However, I have to give Omega the benefit of the doubt and believe that they have done everything possible to fix these problems.

Like I said, just my 2 cents...