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Absence DOES Make the heart grow fonder
Posted By: Alan
Date: 2/8/07 18:16 GMT
It has now been over a month since I brought my Omega in to fix the clasp. Little did I know that my SMP Chrono (yes, blue) would need a complete overhaul. The price quoted was steep- nearly $600. The SeMPC (Bond) is a GREAT watch... Nearly 8 years ago I called it the best all-around sports chronograph on the market. Today, I still feel the same way.
While I have been waiting, I have been looking at possibly every other watch out there. My thoughts even drifted towards selling the watch when it came back, and buying something else.
No more, I have been looking at plenty of watches, primarily Rolex, and there is nothing like the Omega. Truthfully, I can't really afford a Rolex, but I dont think I would buy one even if I could stretch to do it. The Submariner and GMT are lovely watches, but do not have the heft of the SMP. And, if I may, they suffer from a uniqueness issue. And unless you get a Daytona (read PRICEY) they don't have a chronograph... How boring! =)
At the risk of having insults thrown at me, I did also consider a Tag. Everyone in my office has one, they look nice, and they too have a lineage. But why take a step down in watch? There is nothing wrong with looking at TAG-Heuer. TAG-Heuer is making as many if not more interesting watches today as they have since TAG bought out Heuer in the mid 1980's. Now the old Heuers are definately worth looking into and considering, but some of the newer models, especially the AquaGraph 2000, are definately worth looking at.
Now they tell me that my watch is in quality control at Omega, and it should only be a few more days. I feel like a kid on December 23rd. I can't wait to click the watch back onto my wrist. I am excited by my SMP once again, like the day I got it. I can easily understand. My SeMPC is my "Go-To" watch. If I'm wanting to wear a watch and I can't make up my mind in a minute or two, typically I Go-To the SeMPC. It's the best all-around sports chronograph out there!
Cheers and Good Hunting! |
