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Re: ROLEX vs OMEGA
In Response To: Re: ROLEX vs OMEGA ()

: Why is a Rolex the watch which is copied the most? Your waiter and
: car watch were wearing imatations but I just shows you, even
: they like a Rolex. What I cannot understand is why you guys are
: so upset? Uncertin about the real value of your Omega toys? Know
: why a Rolex costs more than An Omega? Because the material used
: to make a Rolex is better. My Omega, even with co-axle movement,
: could not keep proper time. My Rolex is a jewel as far as that
: is concerned. Waterproof? In the '60's they fixed a Rolex Oyster
: to the bow of a yacht, under the waterline, and sailed from Cape
: Town to Rio. On arrival at Rio, the Rolex was found bonedry
: inside. The helix relieve valve on your Omega is a gimmic. No
: one, yes no one, can dive so deep that helix will form inside a
: watch. So, that little valve is only there to create problems.
: An Omega which is water resistent to 1000ft is a gimmic. No one,
: yes no one, can dive to that depth and stay alive. Rolex
: registers 60% more watches os chronmeters than Omega. But,
: please tell me, why are you so upste? If you KNOW your watch is
: good, why so upset? If someone tells me a Lexus is a better car
: than my Jaguar, I don't have to defend my Jag. I know I have a
: good car. If you think the suit you are wearing is smarter than
: my Armandi, so be it. If you reckon your army boots are nicer
: than my Gucci's, I'm not gonna argue with you. To build a Rolex
: costs more than to turn out another Omega. Why?? Because a Rolex
: is a better watch than an Omega. Period.

Well Pieter, I see you've dropped the Rolls and Rolex investment strategy, good move. If you really
want some sound investment advice, I'd be on the lookout for a good spell-checker program.........David

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