OMEGA, please STOP doing this!

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Adrian Barker

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@BarkandJack Жыл бұрын

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@arnovda9479 Жыл бұрын

Hey Adrian, which color of strap are you wearing on the Explorer II? Grey or dark grey?

@BarkandJack Жыл бұрын

@@arnovda9479 I wear it on the Grey Ribbed. The Dark Grey is only in 19mm and 21mm at the moment.

@spikeellis8511 Жыл бұрын

Hey Adrian I’m on the East Coast of the US and my AD has the green Seamaster 300 diver with the green rubber strap in stock. They are offering a 15% discount off retail. No sales tax here either. Let me know if you are interested I’d love to hook you up.

@TheCed5000 Жыл бұрын

@@spikeellis8511 how is it 15% off?!!?!?

@spikeellis8511 Жыл бұрын

@@TheCed5000 Certain brands in the US depending on the AD will sell below the advertised retail price. A few of them that you can always ask for a discount on are Omega, Breitling, and Tag Heuer. Omega Boutiques in the large cities will not discount but if you go to jewelry stores that sell more than one brand and are authorized dealers you can most always ask them to reduce the price and give you a deal because these brands are so available.

@tapirdeaalex7104 Жыл бұрын

I feel like more companies are forgetting what made them so popular in the first place. If you fail to attract loyal customers, the hype-beasts will eventually go to the next hot thing and you are left with a small customer-base.

@oysterman962 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately social media created the hype beast & that's the target market now. Look no further than MoonSwatch. Can't blame these companies for wanting that piece of the action. They fight to maintain relevance

@garretthu2466 Жыл бұрын

Of course they forget, they are a corporation with a bunch business managers tasked to hit revenue goals.

@PorscheCayenneS Жыл бұрын

That’s why PANERAI is so successful. They make bad decisions but as long as you have loyal customers, you rock

@oysterman962 Жыл бұрын

@@PorscheCayenneS Agree. Also in the case of AP you have a cult following on one design that they all love.

@OpheliaNL Жыл бұрын

Obviously it's working otherwise they wouldn't keep doing it. Most people don't give a shit and buy things that are trendy.

@carlodelavera9735 Жыл бұрын

Starting to see Casio do this as well, every time I go to the AD (Walmart) they're sold out of the F91W smh

@simonhalkyard4427 Жыл бұрын

Completely agree Adrian. Omega should be the antithesis of Rolex, have stock, have employees that don’t make you feel like sh*t / just supply watches that are pound for pound better value.

@slashdotism Жыл бұрын

If you want pound for pound value then look no further than Ginault. Their Silent Service is knocking it out of the park.

@SimulatorWhiz Жыл бұрын

@@slashdotism anyway

@w00borg34 Жыл бұрын

@@SimulatorWhiz lmfaooo

@DustandPiers Жыл бұрын

Totally with you. When I was told to get on a list for a CK859, I started looking at Zenith and Oris instead. I love the CK, but I'm not doing that shit. I went to Omega after the silliness at Rolex when I tried to get an Explorer a few years prior, and now I've gone elsewhere. If I want to buy a watch, I don't want to buy some other watch that I don't want first, I don't want to put down a monster deposit on a watch I have never even tried on, and I don't want to feel like I'm lucky that they "gave me the opportunity to buy." No thanks!

@caspar_gomez Жыл бұрын

exactly. I feel like luxury watches should have some sense of occasion and stability if that makes sense, like I can want a watch for 5 years get a promotion and be able to finally go out and buy it. I don't want it to be a limited edition, sell out, get resold for silly money to where it's unobtainable and then I can start grovelling for the opportunity to by something I never wanted.

@LeftThumbBreak Жыл бұрын

totally agreed 💯. For some reason these watch brands think that people enjoy having to go on waiting lists or paying 20% over retail. No, if I like I want to buy it and if you try to scalp me, I'm taking my business elsewhere incl. not buying a watch at all.

@ramontscharner6516 Жыл бұрын

I work as Sales at Omega in Switzerland. I understand your point but: When you walk into a Omega Boutique in Switzerland you still can get 85-90% of our catalog😅 People just always want whats rare, so they want all the watches with waitlists🤷🏻‍♂️

@UserKR13 Жыл бұрын

This doesn’t explain why Omega hasn’t been getting enough Seamasters in Green and the Aqua Terras in 38.5mm. They have been out for about a year and its almost impossible to see them at the ADs and boutiques

@ramontscharner6516 Жыл бұрын

@@UserKR13 i think it depends on where you live. We have the green Diver and the Aqua Terras.

@roybuosi3398 Жыл бұрын

No need for the rarity the Green seamaster had no reason to be rare wouldn’t you rather sea an omega on every wrist instead of a Seiko ? We live in crazy times 🙏

@rayleeaustralia Жыл бұрын

Haha... Scarcity creates demand. That's human nature. Everyone wants those that's not attainable

@UserKR13 Жыл бұрын

@@ramontscharner6516 the UK and the Asian markets are much bigger markets than Switzerland. Regardless of stock availability in Switzerland, the fact of the matter is those models are very difficult to obtain in other markets - the problem people are pointing out.

@backyardcigars8670 Жыл бұрын

You keep setting the bar higher with your content. If the fan boys cant see that you are questioning for a good reason then they are missing the point. Love your take on this.

@rdvgrd6 Жыл бұрын

Whenever I see one of your video pop up in my feed, I have to get me a mug of coffee and chill out watching you

@peter3800 Жыл бұрын

I bought an Omega Seamaster 300 Heritage Blue sandwich dial because was never really a fan of the helium escape valve on the 300m...Then I saw the green dial Seamaster 300m (Seaweed) and it was mesmerizing. The green dial was so stunning in the sunlight and discrete indoors that the helium escape valve no longer mattered. I had to have it. It's an absolutely amazing watch.

@andreyvtr.2162 10 ай бұрын

Felt same with pearl white dial

@silent-killer429 Жыл бұрын

Walked in and bought the exact omega I wanted. Was treated fantasticly.

@markriley5863 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree Adrian. Well said. 👍

@user-uv6zn7iu2u Жыл бұрын

WELL SAID ON POINT AND ABSOLUTELY RIGHT

@watchthepoint1604 Жыл бұрын

100% agree with you Adrian. Over the last few years, basically since Covid kicked off all watch brands have done the same. They have all put massive increases to their prices, look at Bremont, Grand Seiko, Tag Heuer along with Omega. Tudor as well to a degree but for £4£ you do get more watch for your money compared to the fore mentioned brands.

@VoodooMike Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I love Omega, but that's partly because they're supposed to be accessible and not designed for hype, and yet every bit as good (or better) than a Rolex. It'll be sad if Omega loses that.

@beerkegaard Жыл бұрын

Omega... you mean SWATCH

@markotoole7937 Жыл бұрын

@@beerkegaard Tudor... you mean ROLEX.

@slapshot0074 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Sadly I think they have already gone too far down this path. Extortionate price rises and shrinking of the ready availability of most models. There's a reason we like Omega,because it didn't follow the same path as Rolex. That's not the case now and customers will move elsewhere. Shame.

@bluemystic7501 Жыл бұрын

If they make a certain number of watches and sell out of them, is that their fault? Are we saying they do this on purpose?

@VoodooMike Жыл бұрын

@@bluemystic7501 If that didn't used to happen, but now it happens repeatedly, and at the same time they keep implementing large price increases, it certainly suggests that something is going on.

@jayc3484 Жыл бұрын

I was in my local AD in Ontario, Canada earlier today and they had 2 of the green dial Seamasters. Beautiful and available. Still like my white dial better, but it got me thinking.

@grafkirk Жыл бұрын

Entirely thought there would be a Mission to Moonshine Gold mention in this vid before watching! Great vid, thanks Adrian.

@blakehirsch1022 Жыл бұрын

0:47 says someone with a majority of Rolex in their collection 🤔 .... 🤣

@BarkandJack Жыл бұрын

I've got: 5 x Seikos 5 x G-Shocks 4 x Rolexes 4 x Omegas 1 x Grand Seiko Sorry to ruin the fun. 😉

@blakehirsch1022 Жыл бұрын

@@BarkandJack ok, ok. I see you Adrian. You have my attention. Had no idea you had that many Seikos and Omegas. Usually see your Rolexes on cam mainly. Mad respect to that list and your tastes. ✊🏻

@GuyVanderAa Жыл бұрын

I totally agree. The green Seamaster is gorgeous. Omega is amazing. Availability makes my face go green though… But scarcity increases the demand I guess. 🙄Rolex taught us that 😅

@u4tubular Жыл бұрын

The purchasing experience at an Omega Boutique is something to experience though.

@IridiumZero Жыл бұрын

The problem with the Seamaster is that the bracelet looks like something from Argos

@SolomonsWisdom Жыл бұрын

This is why I love companies such as Citizen, Orient, Seiko, Etc… quality, affordable, modest pieces at attainable prices.

@supfoo3638 Жыл бұрын

Yup same with Frédérique constant and alpina

@supfoo3638 Жыл бұрын

Yup same with Frédérique constant and alpina

@negoego2692 3 ай бұрын

Or you re poor :)

@craig.watson Жыл бұрын

I bought my AquaTerra (my first major watch purchase) last year before the whole new range of colours were released. Primarily because of the aesthetics and the classic, unobtrusive subtle design, but also secondarily because Omega aren’t (or weren’t) playing the stupid Rolex games. Then we had the MoonSwatch debacle and now wait-lists. I’m not “done” with Omega, and I love the Speedmaster and Seamaster designs, but my next watch will be a Grand Seiko, without a shadow of a doubt.

@dxonoxd 11 ай бұрын

agree, just ignore other people opinion and go for the watch you really want to buy! that is the only way your watch will be appreciated and rewarding! good for you, keep it up chad

@carlgouder Жыл бұрын

Last weekend, Omega AD in Bluewater, Kent. Green Seamaster on the bracelet was in the window. I was there for some warranty work. The Goldsmith employees said they have made their way through the list now and can finally start putting them in the shop window. Hopefully if someone is on the hunt for one, it’s still there. 👍🏼

@user-xb7wy4oe9t Жыл бұрын

I can't agree more!Omega is a approachable watch!

@lukepullen3765 Жыл бұрын

A lot of this simply not true down south. AD near me has green in stock ready sell and two boutiques in London again has ready to sell no problem. Was speaking to boutique about moonshine speedmaster which wasn’t in stock and no deposit is ever asked for. When 95% of the catalogue is readily available, you can’t moan about that 5% being harder to get or limited production, there has to be something ‘special’ about the brand and small % is exactly that.

@paulhiggins8774 Жыл бұрын

That green dial is sublime, looks very simulate to nato green

@bettywong53 Жыл бұрын

Cannot be agree more. Used to worked for Omega HK. Missing Omega Green. It does look great.

@Rootforteeth Жыл бұрын

I love omega! They are awesome! I got both the green sea master and snoopy and I couldn’t be happier

@mikecardwell9205 Жыл бұрын

I don’t mind omega having a waitlist for some watches, because it’s an actual waitlist compared to Rolex’s preferred list

@brads1545 Жыл бұрын

This is so naive.

@mikecardwell9205 Жыл бұрын

@@brads1545 why

@brads1545 Жыл бұрын

@@mikecardwell9205 Anecdotally, I have friends who have been “on the list” for Snoopy and 321 Speedies since before COVID. They just keep getting the run around. Anyone paying attention to watches over the last 7-8 ish years has seen that Omega has very obviously wanted to do what Rolex has done, but just has not been able to pull it off. (Few can, of course, Patek, AP & Rolex as the main manufacturers). Omega’s “list” is every bit the same as what Rolex does, just on a lesser scale. This has been very obviously brewing inside Omega for years.

@mikecardwell9205 Жыл бұрын

@@brads1545 not the same what so ever. Omega had a few models that are waitlisted and they are still going through the list and getting the snoopys out there to people on the list. Rolex on the other hand have no intention of fulfilling orders that go onto the waitlist/prefer list. I know this first hand as I’ve been waiting 3 years for a Rolex but only 4 months for the omega. I know which brand I’ll be going back too.

@brads1545 Жыл бұрын

@@mikecardwell9205 Omega only has a few models that are waitlisted because they don’t have the clout to do what Patek, AP and Rolex do. But they are trying; hence, the 321 and Snoopy scarcity. If you “only” waited for 4 months for a watch that was NOT a 321 or Snoopy, it’s really irrelevant. What matters is Omega is trying to move towards the exclusivity model, and they are using their high leverage pieces to do it. You saying Omega is “getting the Snoopy’s out there” is the exact same as what Rolex is doing with its sports models. Speaking only for myself, I HAVE been able to get a blue/black GMT from Rolex, but I have NOT been able to get a Snoopy. So, in my experience, Omega is stingier with its waitlisted pieces than Rolex is with theirs. 🤷🏻‍♂️ YMMV.

@JamesJames-fz2ho Жыл бұрын

I’m yet to see an Omega boutique in the UK with a green Seamaster 300 in stock. I was in Europe last week and EVERY Omega boutique had them in (Salzburg, Prague, Berlin). Plus, no sales tax… about £1k cheaper on the bracelet. I didn’t have a choice but to get one…

@greenpulp. Жыл бұрын

But wouldn't you need to declare it in the UK? Only useful when VAT higher in the European country compared to UK?

@russellis6993 Жыл бұрын

@@greenpulp.you’d only declare it if you were a bit simple .. just wear it on your return

@JamesJames-fz2ho Жыл бұрын

No need to declare in the UK, only when leaving Europe. Fill in a form, get a customs stamp on exit and submit the form as you leave.

@greenpulp. Жыл бұрын

@@JamesJames-fz2ho Why wouldn't you need to declare at customs in the UK?

@tonyfarrant1095 Жыл бұрын

No one ever picks up on how hard these watches are to read in dull light those skeleton hands! I got so fed up with it I sold mine on and am now happy reading my Tudor 39. Keep up the great work All the best Tony

@zhan9207 Жыл бұрын

After spent two years waiting for my Submariner, waiting list is the one thing that makes me not want to buy a new watch

@icychap Жыл бұрын

One of the (many) things love about Omega is that it is not Rolex.

@NMD2047 Жыл бұрын

I enquired about the Snoopy and was almost laughed at...then was told for the list, they prioritise customers with purchasing history with Omega to fob me off.....ignoring the fact that I'm stood in the store literally wearing a Seamaster and my wife next to me with an Aqua Terra. Omega is the new douchebag AD in town. Looking at IWC or Panerai now. Great vid by Adrian as always.

@j.l.7264 Жыл бұрын

Honestly I think it’s all pretty shit for us consumers here. Just remember, all these brands are owned but the same few corporate groups. Iwc and Panerai are managed by richemont and I guarantee you richemont will push for this same sales tactic sooner or later. We are all getting fucked.

@danphilpot4662 Жыл бұрын

Green Seamaster was available for me to buy within 2 weeks of enquiring

@Watchmeifyoucan Жыл бұрын

I tend to agree this time - I am waiting for a Silver Snoopy about 1 year now and no news whether I actually get one… I immediately told my boutique I want the 60th anniversar JB when it came out still waiting no news if I will ever get one… the only good news I have that I have received the green one I was one of the first customers worldwide to get it, and I was over the moon… but I agree it is bloody annoying to wait without knowing if you will ever get one!!!!

@kunal9346 Жыл бұрын

Here in India, Zeniths are also impossible to get over the counter…especially the chronomasters. Indefinite waiting period for these.

@devilalwayscry Жыл бұрын

That's because the AD dont want to stock up the watch, zenith is basically accessible anywhere

@petej2811 Жыл бұрын

Nevermind Omega…. I went into the Breitling boutique in Canary Wharf to buy a Premier Chronograph and was told ‘Breitling don’t do discounts’. I actually laughed out loud. I couldn’t help it. It just blurted right out. I was laughing as I left the shop. I don’t think they liked it.

@maartenvanbrakel2570 Жыл бұрын

Omega senior sales advisor here. To respond to your first critique about omegas availability. There is actually quite a simple answer to this. All of the pieces you showed on the video except for two (the snoopy and 321 speedmaster) are actually not on waitlist and are available to buy in store straight away. However here is the reason most people including you still think they are all waiting list pieces. See the thing is, most of the omega stores you see are actually not owned by omega and are authorized dealers and franchises ; for example, there is only 5 omega corporate boutiques in britain and they are all in london, every single omega store outside of these 5 are franchises and ADs . The problem is that unless you ask its basically impossible to distinguish between a corporate boutique and a franchise. So when you go to these franchises they usually never have the newest pieces because they do not have priority as the corporate boutiques do. So it takes way longer for them to receive new releases which is the reason why they create waiting lists for all these models and even take deposits as well, which we, at omega corporate do not. If you actually go to official omega corporate you can actually buy all of these new pieces straight away, and while we may not have them on display they are definitely in stock, we just dont display them because of the high demand. However i must make it clear that you can buy tgem, and if its not in stock today it might be in stock tomorrow. Now the reason the 2 speedmasters (snoopy and 321) are on waiting list is simply because of the incredible demand for it. As a reference i can confirm we get at least 20 daily requests to buy the snoopy, it would be simply impossible to mantain the supply for such high demand, and we receive these pieces once or twice every 6 months, hence the incredibly long waiting list for them. I hope this answers all your questions! Let me know if you have any other questions

@matthewheavin2783 Жыл бұрын

Great vid, I did see the new green seamaster in a Omega boutique in Chicago around New Years. The color does look better in person.

@superschwizer7856 Жыл бұрын

I think it depends on where you go. A month ago i went to omega zurich for the smp 300, they also told me the green was availiable, but ultimately i took home the black one. The green didnt do it for me. Plus i have the aqua terra in green, so im good with green watches.

@AZadeh-nd8vx Жыл бұрын

I'm with you, I have the green AT but the green SMP300 is hideous IMO

@superschwizer7856 Жыл бұрын

@@AZadeh-nd8vx i dindnt like it either... too much seaweed vibes😅

@dominiccravero6571 Жыл бұрын

Killer video - I love Omega but their stylistic direction and pricing recently has me a bit confused

@cheesball96 Жыл бұрын

Spot on.

@ulimuller7892 Жыл бұрын

I am just to confused for some Omega watches nowadays. Around 3.5k too confused on the Aqua Terra for example

@dannysimenauer5745 Жыл бұрын

I love Omega, but their new designs are just meh. I would even say downright horrible. Gold Speedmasters and dull colored Aqua Terras are so unappealing.

@oysterman962 Жыл бұрын

@@ulimuller7892 Stop whingeing. They released an affordable plastic Speedmaster for the budget conscious

@Timjacks01 Жыл бұрын

Adrian you speak perfect sense!

@501CM Жыл бұрын

Green Seamaster is easy to buy online, always in stock every couple of weeks, there was one in the Omega shop in Glasgow couple weeks ago.....

@PaulKaiser42 Жыл бұрын

I think it’s great that Rolex Ave Omega are wait listing….it has made me look at small brands that offer a better product for better prices. Additionally the smaller brands want your (everyone’s) business so they are happy to work with their customers.

@HaIsKuL Жыл бұрын

Not to me. Omega was the more subdued less-tacky and lesser-known brand that was an absolute gem. Other brands would and should flourish and grow their audience without a good one having to fall from grace.

@PaulKaiser42 Жыл бұрын

@@HaIsKuL they absolutely should but that doesn’t seem to be the path they are taking.

@oysterman962 Жыл бұрын

@@HaIsKuL Ummm!! MoonSwatch!?

@Semach Жыл бұрын

Yea. Like Laventure, Ming, and Anordaine. Easy to get one of those eh?

@PaulKaiser42 Жыл бұрын

@@Semach yeah…I guess I’m wrong 😂😂😂

@SlickRick135 Жыл бұрын

Well put, I agree 100%.

@91jorgec Жыл бұрын

Though I'm fortunate enough to have a green dial Seamaster, I agree with everything

@SB-Kiwi Жыл бұрын

Omega are cleverly playing both sides, both easily obtainable and exclusive "wait list". Fair play I say.

@speed1281able Жыл бұрын

100%

@goldencalf5144 Жыл бұрын

Except nobody will bother waiting for an Omega. Rolex on the other hand...

@SB-Kiwi Жыл бұрын

@@goldencalf5144 mate here in Switzerland alone there are well over 200 people waiting for a snoopy Speedy.

@dBsdecibels Жыл бұрын

@@goldencalf5144 Depends. I'm waiting on a Silver Snoopy. I won't get it, but I'm waiting!

@dannysimenauer5745 Жыл бұрын

@@goldencalf5144 I understand what you are saying, but the AD's have made buying Rolex at retail so unobtainable for most of us. The experience has turned me off and I have found so many other brands to collect.

@tonyhalpin1320 Жыл бұрын

Been on a wait list for a Submariner for over 3 years ( I know, there is no such thing as wait list and I will only get it by spending tonnes of dosh on something I do want want…so I’m not playing that game), so tried to check out the Tudor Pelagos 39…there isn’t even one around to try on, so, yep, I’m on a waiting list. Did try on the Omega and yes, black, white and Blue are lovely, but the bracelet which doesn’t taper and the helium release valve which looks like a wart stuck to the side of it, whilst tolerable, are stopping me from really really loving it. The thing is, I could have have walked out of the AD with the Omega, and yes whilst it is certainly as good as a Sub for €4K less, I don’t know yet if it is €2k better than a Pelagos 39? First world problems eh….

@rayleeaustralia Жыл бұрын

Good problem to have😂

@darrenjames5795 Жыл бұрын

Great with black dial on rubber strap, you want regret. A banger of a watch The steel bracelet is crap looking on the omega But the rubber is fire

@superschwizer7856 Жыл бұрын

God that intro made my day! "Yes i do" *shows moonswatch* xD great video

@NG-hw4ed Жыл бұрын

I inquired about a James Bond 60th anniversary Seamaster from a local boutique. Sales person asked me if I bought any watches from them before. I said not yet, and she said that they don't sell these to customers without purchase history. I told her to keep the watch and that I won't play Rolex games. In the watch world now, anyone now with half interesting watch feels like they are owed something. So then I bought a Speedy Pro... and from a different AD.

@dan15courtney Жыл бұрын

To be fair I don't think the wait list for omega is the outcome they want. I got put on a wait list for a green seamaster at my AD and was advised months of waiting. That evening I went on omegas website and bought the watch direct no wait and it arrived 3 days later. I think there are other factors regarding the wait list issues

@matty89ng Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly I'm confused to why have a wait list when anyone can buy it online via their website

@DeeKay1911 Жыл бұрын

That green Seamaster is a KILLER look. Would like the bracelet to be updated a bit like the speedy bracelet with some taper. Just a bit

@AdhamHossam165 Жыл бұрын

A taper would ruin the look

@billyboxcutter Жыл бұрын

Fully agree on a bracelet update for the Seamaster

@DeeKay1911 Жыл бұрын

@@AdhamHossam165 No it wouldn’t. Doesn’t need to be super aggressive but the current bracelet looks dated and way too chunky

@w00borg34 Жыл бұрын

Rolex has the best bracelet with the brushed oyster. I wish Omega would come out with something similar. Seamaster looks great but current bracelet is just... ugly

@eazye619 Жыл бұрын

Ive been told that id have to join a waitlist to get a Cartier Tank Solarbeat large

@frankmanitta4870 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you 1000% Adrian . If I am hungry for a Kebab and the food outlet says sorry you need to be on a expression of interest list . I feel like saying sorry I am Hungry NOW Keep your kebab I am going to have fish and chips instead .

@bjoernaltmann Жыл бұрын

Yes I miss the days when the Speedmaster was a £3500 watch. They shouldn’t be looking to Rolex too much. Omega have such great heritage, they can just utilise some of that - as they already do with the Constellation

@caspar_gomez Жыл бұрын

regret not buying the old model on leather a couple years ago, new prices are off putting for what is supposed to be a workhorse pretty much

@Valera_Scotland Жыл бұрын

A few things I would love from omega - thinner cases, better adjustable bracelets on things like Aqua Terra, maybe some recreation models e.g. 36mm Railmaster or any older thin Seamasters with solid case backs. I would love to see a heritage line which looks back in history. Too many modern pieces are chunky...a real shame Case in point. The Globemaster is stunning.... but make that 37mm, 10mm thin ... with modern upgrades... now that would be fantastic

@bdegrds Жыл бұрын

36-37mm is too small for a man. Any able bodied male should have a forearm with enough muscle mass to handle a 40mm watch minimum.

@Valera_Scotland Жыл бұрын

@@bdegrds ha ha I assume you're just making a funny joke 🤣 I love my 42mm G shock... and equally love my 35mm Enicar. I'm 6ft and have 7.5 inch wrists... but it's nothing to do with that man! And it's not "manly" to have a large watch. To me, the watches I've tried on which have felt the best on wrist have pretty much ALWAYS been 35-37mm... usually vintage seamasters, date justs... things like that... but I do appreciate some bigger watches like the Titanium Seamaster on that lovely mesh, or my old Speedy 1861..... Each to their own man....I prefer the feel of watches that are sub 10mm thick and case sizes that aren't too massive...Nomos does this well .... despite the weird lugs I'm finding myself looking at vintage Omega and Seiko .... which is why my comment was about Omega recreating that era of elegance.... it would take serious skill to create a thin 36mm Seamaster.... that would be my dream watch

@Gawriify Жыл бұрын

Well that would depend on the size of your wrist... 36mm would look like a toy on me..i wear 45.5mm seamaster and it fits me perfectly... but i do get it not everyone has huge wrists.. I am not sure i would agree with the solid case back comment... i love to see the movement. With the solid back what is the point of all those embellishments on it that noone will ever see? i might agree with you if we are talking about a quartz movement, but when it comes to automatic or full manual, i want to see the beautiful mechanism. Globemaster is not much far off your requirements, 39mm case with 20mm lug to lug and only 12.6mm thickness. I guess since it is a dress watch and if you have 2 inch wrist it will look a bit too big, but Constellation collection does have 36mm cases in it and they look much more modern to me compared to the Globemaster (i.e. bezels / dials and colors)

@Valera_Scotland Жыл бұрын

@@Gawriify well said. I disagree a little bit that it's to do with wrist size though. I think it's taste, and what feels comfortable... also I'm not saying that I only like small watches. I just prefer them for their subtle elegance ... its a totally different experience to wear a massive Seamaster compared to a little 36mm Explorer for example... both options are great in my mind, but practically I would prefer a small watch as a daily wear Regarding case backs, I do agree a little. I used to have a first gen Aqua Terra, and did enjoy seeing the movement... but for a daily watch I like things simple. The Rolex OP, Railmaster with that stunning engraved case back....I prefer the look of a metal case back in most watches

@Rabauke2.0 Жыл бұрын

@@bdegrds You do realize that on your wrist there is usually not as much muscle mass as on other parts of your arm. But I get your point. However, also 36/37/38/39mm watches do look good on an male’s wrist as well.

@arjunwalia2303 Жыл бұрын

Love your teardowns & EV builds!

@ricardocastrellon314 Жыл бұрын

I was extremly lucky to be able to walk into my omega boutique and purchse a green seamaster! I decided to get one after your Effing Watches episode and couldnt be happier but even my dealer told me they havent recived another one since almost LAST YEAR! Pretty crazy if you ask me!

@caspar_gomez Жыл бұрын

you're not lucky you worked hard and earned that money you deserve to buy what you like they're lucky to have your custom

@mrcom4359 Жыл бұрын

This is a true story. A pro-Omega commenter being derisive or attacking another brand is just over half as likely as a pro-Rolex commenter being derisive towards Omega as a brand. A "Rolex Fanboy" is twice as likely as an "Omega Fanboy" to include personal "ad-hominem" attacks in their comments. (IE "people who like X are awful and smelly.") I looked at hundreds of comments on creators’ videos, specifically ones who express a problem with "Fanboys." I am a nerd, but I was curious about why my experience in the comments section didn't align with the kinds of things that KZfaqrs say. I definitely encourage anybody to double-check my work. At first, I was really confused about why your perception would be so different from what is really happening down here. Then I watched a video from another KZfaqr who I really like. Talking Timepieces with Tony - "A drink and a rant! Ignorant comment from an Omega troll. Rolex haters." This video made the answer totally clear. I believe that you own Omegas, you respect Omega as a brand, and you might even like Omega. But, either openly or deep down in your heart, you prefer Rolex. Maybe Rolex is just objectively better, and that's why even the KZfaqrs who make videos titled "why Omega is better than Rolex" still actually prefer and would rather wear Rolex, but it is my belief that the reason why Omega fans are uniquely irritating to you, is because you see their disagreement with your personal opinion as a personal attack.

@midas1929 Жыл бұрын

"But, either openly or deep down in your heart, you prefer Rolex" Oh gee, that's why we love Rolex Fan Boys. They really do believe that. I can't get away with telling my wife every watch I buy is just 2'500 and if I could, my watch would be an F.P. Journe. Btw, I own Rolex and Omega and love both brands.

@mrcom4359 Жыл бұрын

@@midas1929 it’s funny that a surprising number of the comments I looked at said exactly this. It would go like this: Omega Fanboy “I like Omega for X reasons” Rolex Fanboy “No you actually like Rolex but you are in denial.” I genuinely saw this exact exchange dozens of times.

@nicolassteno4193 Жыл бұрын

It seems like because Omega fans get picked on so much they’re extra nice

@TheSantiayo Жыл бұрын

Hi! I recently purchased my first new Omega Watch, bought this watch from an AD at 20 % discount, didn't have to wait, didn't have to ask for the watch, I GUESS I WAS JUST LUCKY ! It is lovely, specially during daylight !

@VmanStudioz Жыл бұрын

Well said Adrian! and Omega! The Moonraker Bond does not want a Goldfinger MoonSwatch!

@seanhuynh5184 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Went into Omega AD today and asked about the Bond 60, Aqua Terra with the red dial, and was told I could put $1K down and they would call me when they had the piece to try on. I walked out pretty quick

@ramr7051 Жыл бұрын

Do they at least give a time estimate?

@younusimam-thesalamproject6340 Жыл бұрын

If there was a more subdued Seamaster with a date, tapering bracelet and great lume, I would start saving up today. Love the white Seamaster.

@JAW114 Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more! They could really do feel a little tweaks to the sea master to make it tough, but sexy watch with a ton of appeal. That bracelet not tapering is really the dealbreaker for me. Because of that it just lacks a bit of style.

@JJJosh949 Жыл бұрын

If the brought back the flat dial, went down to 40mm, lost the helium escape and updated the bracelet/tapered it. That would get me to buy one in a heartbeat

@zachkochan736 Жыл бұрын

The need to do something about the bracelet. It looks like what came on my citizen eco drive diver way back

@younusimam-thesalamproject6340 Жыл бұрын

@Johny J well said. They are so close to a Sub killer but the design is what stops me. Plus bezel needs to be easier to turn and more satisfying.

@jappojappy Жыл бұрын

@@JJJosh949 if they did that, you'd have to fight me for it 😅

@papac6831 Жыл бұрын

30 years ago i loved Omega and owned 2 but i got left a Sub off me grandad which i liked more and over time have come to a mindset of there just a watch which tells time like any othier and id like to spend my money on my kids and grandkids instead of the watch worship. ive still got me grandads Rolex but it sits in a draw and Im going to give it to my son on his 40th next year and let him have the worry of it.

@ImTheDudeMan471 Жыл бұрын

Just bought a JDM watch from Tokyo Taito KU 6 days ago. Got it yesterday by FedEx. Not going to my local AD anymore. If all I have to wait is less than a week, Tokyo you have my business..

@mitchellbarber4080 Жыл бұрын

I always find it funny when watch ‘influencers’ complain about supply issues and waitlists but then sing the praises of a watch and increase the demand for and ultimately make the waitlists worse. You guys have a part to play in the issue.

@bonvivantviveur Жыл бұрын

Adrian, I fully agree. I have never understood what Rolex is doing by creating waiting lists for potential buyers for, lets face it, watches, design-wise, which most of them have been around for years. There are many watch manufacturers who were in the same league in the early days with the Rolex price/quality and still are available for a fraction of the Rolex price for that same vintage watch today. With all respect it is an impressive Rolex marketing strategy which resulted bringing them to the elite level where they are to date. For me personally I believe there are many more "bang for buck" watches on the market than Rolex and surely Omega was one of them. It is very disappointing to see they are trying to follow the Rolex marketing philosophy. Surely will not follow this craziness as luckily there are many other established watch brands who are working so hard by creating great revolutionary watch designs with no long waiting lists and extreme pricing. Not forgetting to mention certain micro brands as well.

@patrickjean-philippe7679 Жыл бұрын

I don’t think Omega should implement waiting lists for their mainstream watches. The ones at $100,000+ may have to be specially ordered though…

@simonhalkyard4427 Жыл бұрын

Scarcity and waiting lists have just brought in people who have no interest in watches and just want to buy them to then sell on for more money and never wear them. It stops so many people who love watches from getting them and wearing them! Brings out the worst in some AD’s.

@daviseverywhere Жыл бұрын

I totally agree on the point that green omega seamaster are not available at any boutiques since its release one year ago.

@faruk3380 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@bruck177 Жыл бұрын

The GO SeaQ is the only other dive watch using that gorgeous shade of deep green/grey. It’s likely easier to find at an AD… though a bit pricier too.

@dukes70 Жыл бұрын

Def pricier! GO a higher quality finished watch but is it worth the extra $4600? Debatable for sure!

@OneManReviews Жыл бұрын

I love Omega. My first serious luxury watch was DeVille. But I agree with the frustration. It really does look like Omega uses every new release as an excuse to increase prices.

@affegorilla1299 Жыл бұрын

The green Seamaster is on the grey market everywhere even under retail I see no problem at all

@JacobLawrenceCanning Жыл бұрын

I would NEVER wait for a watch that has an AR coating on the outside of the crystal.

@megustamadrid Жыл бұрын

Adrian to be honest I walked into the Omega Boutique in my city last week and asked for the „prettiest Seamaster Diver please“. The guy immediately knew what I meant. He got it for me from the back room and was willing to sell it right away. They didn’t have it on display though which I found odd. Still huge difference to Rolex.

@affegorilla1299 Жыл бұрын

The green Seamaster was easy to get even on the grey market under retail!

@Markpaul9 Жыл бұрын

No its not

@govtfunded Жыл бұрын

"A rising tide lifts all boats" ... when the tide pulls back, many are left on the beach, too.

@nick5176 Жыл бұрын

Omega boutique in the Trafford Centre Manchester had a green on bracelet and were happy to let me try it on in December ‘22. Still bought the blue dial hahahah.

@gatzby6451 Жыл бұрын

Omega: What should we do next? Omega Fans: WE WANT A NEW BRACELET ON THE SMP 300 Omega: hmmmm, best we can do is racing checkers on a speedmaster lol.

@BarkandJack Жыл бұрын

hahaha.

@richardt6675 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video as usual, Adrian! I did something uncharacteristc and waited to buy the SMP300 because of its increase of .5mm, rather than reduction of the previous model's size. I picked up the green SMP300 a year ago and it is fantastic, as is your white version! These are just great pieces and I wish Omega would back off the Rolex playbook.

@3A5ps Жыл бұрын

This is only the case in US. Here in Germany everything is available on the shelf

@RitzCaraldo Жыл бұрын

That helium escape valve completely kills the look of the Omega.

@seiko_monster_legend Жыл бұрын

I must have got lucky Adrian because in the Omega boutique in Liverpool I enquired about the green seamaster and 2 weeks later they called me to say one has come in and would I like it. It was on the bracelet but they threw in the green rubber strap for free also. This was 5 months ago

@seiko_monster_legend Жыл бұрын

@MichelleKharebarkerwhat for

@J.R.Y. Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Omega should steer clear Rolex's douche business practices.

@ziminar93 Жыл бұрын

I think the UK market for watches is MEGA hot. I tried the Green SM Diver in Spain. They had it in Madrid in the Omega boutique. I went for the black, i wear suits a lot for work so wanted something easier to wear. But yeah, point being, UK Watch Market is SOOO hot that even omega cant keep up. Just buy the watch in Europe on your next weekend trip.

@patrickjean-philippe7679 Жыл бұрын

I got my Seamaster NTTD in April 2022 then I flew to Paris and collected it in May 2022. I ordered the one with Milanese bracelet but none were available due to high demand. Since I ordered two NATO straps then I got my NTTD delivered on NATO, the Milanese bracelet and extra NATO were delivered a bit later. No waiting list, no problem, no price hike and 15% discount plus 12% VAT rebate as I exported away. 😉

@drgunsmith4099 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree 100%, I was saving up for another Rolex went into a AD and Iv never been so rudely treated in my life, talked down to me and treated me like a piece of shat, wouldn’t even let me hold a watch let alone let me buy one, thing is I’m no muppet and if it wasn’t for my child being with me I’d of broken his fcuking jaw. Rolex can go fook. So I bought another Limited edition Breitling instead 😂 it’s on my channel.

@watcheswithabdullah Жыл бұрын

The unfortunate reality (whether we like it or not) is that if there's a place in the market for a second Rolex, with all the wait-list hype factor that comes with Rolex. I can see why Omega would want to fill that gap. Rolex's waitlist pushes desirability. When people can just walk in and pick the piece they want, it's no longer as exciting as 'working' for it. Then the plums feel like they've earned it. Human beings are complex beings indeed. We want to create problems just so we can feel good when solving them.

@MTbone7 Жыл бұрын

Everyone needs a watch a step above a beater

@KaiWolf Жыл бұрын

You did change your shirt while talking about Omega. Impressive 😂

@ramlim4314 Жыл бұрын

Dear Adrian, please stop being a hypocrite.

@Mega-zi7ys Жыл бұрын

Hahaha correct! He can't seem to see it in the mirror!

@BarkandJack Жыл бұрын

Maybe you missed the part where I address the perceived hypocrisy.

@mikescott4008 Жыл бұрын

Not looked at modern Omega recently, but I love my Seamaster 2531.80. Wear it way more than my Sub. That and a Tudor BB smiley are kings of my collection (6)

@Cull_Obsidian Жыл бұрын

Adrian: *spends years hyping up watches, including telling people they’re investments* Also Adrian: “I miss the days when watches weren’t overhyped and waitlisted”

@ThePhoneBook123ABC Жыл бұрын

Don't forget to buy a nato strap!

@W1LLt3hN1NJ4 Жыл бұрын

So incredibly, hilariously accurate.

@analoguestills Жыл бұрын

Yea.. I can't believe I waited almost six months for my Green SMP300 Croco here in Singapore! Mind you I still had to put a 20% deposit with the Omega Boutique. I've been told by numerous Omega Staffs across the globe that they made lesser of these watches. And just like any green watches here in Singapore.. the waitlist is long. Apparently the new colourful dial Aqua Terra has a long waitlist too! But boy oh boy, the Green SMP300 is an absolute stunner.. especially in the sun 😍💚🐊

@MA89. Жыл бұрын

Finally got my hands on the green seamaster when trying on the black version, is a stunner. The watch is dull on the bracelet but on rubber comes to life

@alwayspooh1588 Жыл бұрын

Omega boutique Regent Street London have the green Seamaster to buy when you walk in. I tried it in there. No waitlist!

@BarkandJack Жыл бұрын

Was it in the window?

@josemisv83 Жыл бұрын

Come on! this is business, obviously the brand needs to keep growing and having those strategies, so Omega shouldn't innovate and launch new complications and watches because that is Roger Smith money? I don't think so, that is what brands should do to position and grow, innovate, launch new things.

@tockingwatches2377 Жыл бұрын

Many brands have wait lists including but not limited to Kudoke, Holthinrichs, Gronefeld, Greubel, some Zenith, Audemars Piguet, most Patek…almost anything good and desirable.

@jasonkusters5607 Жыл бұрын

I love the green and want one! I’m not paying more than 5600 but not paying over that. The interesting part is it made me look at others and now I’m looking at oris…

@jasonkusters5607 Жыл бұрын

I want the green, but if I can’t get it, I’ll get the white dial

@Nightfury0695 Жыл бұрын

You can easily get it, just need to wait for few weeks to a month max since the color variant is in great demand. The video is just for name sake attention. You may even get some freebies to a discount on most Seamaster models.