zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: John, you make a great point. To be honest, I
: wasn't even aware that there were 'issues'
: with the movement in the Racing.

Omega's 33xx series has been plagued with chronograph malfunction issues since its inception. Granted, there have been fewer complaints recently, but there have still been complaints nevertheless. The movement is a Piguet-based column wheel chronograph movement that is very intricate, and thus, more expensive to produce. That's why most models equipped with a 33xx movement are $4000+.

In the interest of full disclosure, I did buy a Broad Arrow last year equipped with one of these movements. However, the only reason I took a chance was because I love the look of the watch, and given that I bought it "like new in the box" (never worn with all boxes and papers) for only $1900, I couldn't pass up the deal. However, I would never have taken a gamble on a 33xx series movement on a new one with a price tag near $5K. Mine hasn't given me any problems (knock on wood), but there are a lot of people who have had problems and Omega has been very slow to address and correct the problems.

: I agree that the Speedy Pro is more of a
: classic. I just happened to see the Racing
: alongside the Speedy Pro in the jeweler's
: case yesterday and had never seen it in
: person. It's quite an awesome dial.

I agree that the dial is very unique, but I tend to prefer more "conservative" looks, so I personally find it a bit too busy. Only my opinion, though.

: But the more I think about it, I think the
: Speedy Pro 'talks' to me more. The price
: difference is quite a bit between the two.
: In my mind, I want to be sure that the piece
: I get won't leave me one day yearning for
: the other!

I'm yearning for the sapphire sandwich right now!! There's no doubt in my mind that you could wear that watch the rest of your life and it would still look like the classic that it is. Some watches just have that timelessness about them. For me, it's my Bond Seamaster. I can honestly say that it's the only watch in my current collection that I could never do without. I can see myself wearing it as an old man and it still looking good on my wrist.