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Re: Decision - 3573.50 or 3552.59?

: 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+.

Could be a stupid question, but even though the Racing is a 35XX, it has the same troublesome movement?

: 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.

Wow, that is an amazing deal. I think the Broad Arrow is beautiful.

: 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.

: 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.

Totally agree! Man, I think I want to go out and buy my 'sapphire sandwich' Speedy Pro now! Still saving though!

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