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Toughest Omega... Posted By: Tyler BBB Date: 1/27/07 17:53GMT

Hey Omega masters... Tyler again.

Hi Tyler!

I am sure that someone out there is as tough onwatches as I am...

I have been in the past...

I have accidentally ridden over a watch with my mountain bike, washed one inadvertently in a hot wash/drycycle (serious thermal shock I am sure),

Ouch!

and have countless bumps on an hourly basis. I plan on purchasing an omega for several reasons, but hope that someone might steer me towards a particularmodel.

I hope I can help some...

Are there any Omega watches that are more durableto abuse?

I wrote this up last year when considering chronographs... It consists of my opinion of the way to go if you're looking for a chronograph.

If marketing is to be believed, I would say a James Bond watch should stand up well, or perhaps a moon watch?

Bond watch yes, Quartz would probably be the better choice when it comes to shock resistance. Similar non-bond models would also be as good.

Moonwatch, no. First off it has a pretty anemic water resistance (the latest models claim 50m w/r, earlier models were 30m), and I would recommend regular machine washings in any instance. I also do not imagine that you'd be happy with a Hesalite crystal which scratches fairly easily.

On the other hand there is something to be said about CBP (Cheap Black Plastic) watches like the G-Shock and Ironman... High-risk environments are the reason to be for these watches and it certainly makes a lot more sense to beat the death out of an inexpensive expendable LCD watch and keep your expensive investment out of harms way. Not trying to disuade you, just mentioning it...

Needless to say, I am going to an AD since I am sure to be having regular maintenance done.

Sounds like a smart move. Email me if you need a referral to an excellent AD on the US Eastern Seaboard who will giv you a great price.

Ever-grateful for advice... Tyler

Hopefully the enclosed article is helpful...

Cheers!