Brilliantly distinguished. Yet, now I’m tortured. Had made up my mind several years ago that I wanted to own the Grey Side after trying it on at the Omega Boutique in Chicago. The sandblasted platinum dial blew me away. And I prefer the crocodile strap over the textile on the Dark Side. But after you beautifully & accurately described the face of the Dark Side as a freshly waxed car with premium product, I remember why I fell in love with the Dark Side when it was introduced. That glossy, wet looking dial drew me in. Then I thought, I must have them both. But I can’t afford them both! Decisions, decisions. I’ll have to go back to Watch Box and see if you have a like new Dark Side. (Already know a grey is available.)
@wwade21694 жыл бұрын
I will always prefer the grey side of the moon personally. I was able to try them both on side by side. The Dark side visually comes off "plastic-like" to the eye. Didn't like that perception at all, ESPECIALLY given the price point. The grey side on the other hand looks very much like a polished and brushed steel plus that absolutely show stopper of a dial. Not even close for me. Grey side all day.
@InfernoPhilM4 жыл бұрын
Love the old videos too. Calmer, gentler Tim
@GeorgeDimakis19 жыл бұрын
In depth, knowledgable interviews with high frequency. Hands down, the new best youtube watch channel. Keep up the good work!
@bentleygt37162 жыл бұрын
2 GORGEOUS Pieces, and impossible to pick just one . i LOVE them equally. i'm in Pain. my Brain and my Heart hurt as i don't know which one i like more. thank you Tim for the torture. Great video.
@jpk1126 жыл бұрын
Great review. I have had the Grey Side since 2015 and it is my daily watch and has held up extremely well. You are so correct on the platinum dial it shows off so well in the day light.
@JimmyL1214 жыл бұрын
Has the thickness bothered you using it daily?
@jpk1124 жыл бұрын
@@JimmyL121 Not at all. The watch is very comfortable on my wrist.
@logpos7 жыл бұрын
"this space race is tied" indeed. Keep up the fantastic reviews Tim!
@SP-pn7xx7 жыл бұрын
I love the Grey Side, but the Dark Side wins for me. It is just so badass...
@danielt.muller70098 жыл бұрын
Great comparison, Tim - well done!
@the1916company8 жыл бұрын
+Daniel T. Müller Hi Daniel, thank you! We only had both of these watches in-house for about 48 hours before they sold, and I realized that I had a small window to film a cool comparison. I'd love to expand the series once a few of the new 2015 full-ceramic Speedmasters begin to find their way to my desk. Best, Tim
@danielt.muller70098 жыл бұрын
+watchuwantinc Hi Tim, I was on the go after seeing the video and kept it brief wot the comment. Well done pinpointing of the differences - not just: This one is black... that one is grey.. ;-) Great that you used the short time to make the video! Looking forward to more quality comparisons! Cheers from Germany Daniel
@plustriosamjedan9 жыл бұрын
great video, love the way you compared those two masterpieces!
@the1916company9 жыл бұрын
+stealth762 Hi stealth, thank you! I never imagined where this video would lead when I shot it in June, but I wound up meeting one of our UK fans of the channel during his visit to Florida. He stopped by our office with his wife and his brother, and he wound up buying a Grey Side from us as a souvenir of his visit. The dude and his party braved a four-hour round trip car ride from Orlando to Miami to see where I shoot the videos... I never imagined I'd start getting fan visits! Best, Tim
@supremegalacticcommander27839 жыл бұрын
Grey Side for me! Platinum dial? That is amazing, and love those movements! Thanks Tim, great comparo!
@the1916company9 жыл бұрын
Peter Morley Hi Peter, welcome back! The Grey Side would be my choice, too. The platinum dial is explosive in sunlight, and the Grey Side really thrills with its ability to shift between drama and discretion from moment to moment. Best, Tim
@ThanawatWongsrisathaporn6 жыл бұрын
Love Dark Side of the Moon. Looks LIT!!
@traipsed7 жыл бұрын
+watchuwantinc I purchased a GSoTM primarily based on the strength of this video comparison!!
@martinevans65448 жыл бұрын
Sedna Black is simply fantastic
@bnick253525358 жыл бұрын
beautiful review both watches have my eye hard to decide but the dark side I'm leaning toward
@FlyingSorrow8 жыл бұрын
very nice review, thanks for sharing.
@HydroZxZInferno9 жыл бұрын
Really interesting comparison, love the dark side original but I have to say that the grey side has a really nice almost dressy touch to it...
@the1916company9 жыл бұрын
HydroZxZInferno The Grey Side really took me by surprise. I knew it would be the more versatile of the two from the first press photos, but its sheer charisma (ceramic with metallic finish!) and substance (THAT dial!) doesn't translate to photos or video as well as the Dark Side. In person, watch out! If you can, this video is worth running at 1080p for the best details of the Grey Side's case. Best, Tim
@HydroZxZInferno9 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, the camera does not do this dial and case justice (no offence) I was lucky enough to be able to try one on, they happened to have it brand new in a Shop I visit a lot in London
@the1916company9 жыл бұрын
Good stuff: this watch is a must-see in the metal, er.. ceramic! Best, Tim
@markolml9 жыл бұрын
I love this timepieces!! 😍 Nice Review!! 👍🏼
@the1916company9 жыл бұрын
markolml Thank you, sir! I'll do my best to keep the quality high and the videos fun :-) Best, Tim
@petercarston31638 жыл бұрын
Never really post comments, but had to say what a great review. Paced nicely and erudite.
@alexcellence219 жыл бұрын
Hi Tim, once again you have made a fantastic video, I'm so glad you compared these two watches. As I've mentioned before I have added the grey side of the moon to my wish list. Now you have convinced me to lock it in! I wanted to ask your opinion, I know everyone has different tastes but if you had the choice between the grey side of the moon and a Rolex yacht master platinum which one would be your pick? I already have my heart set on the JLC master geographic as my next watch which I'll be purchasing in the next 6 months but then I want to have my sights set on my next time piece . Any advice would be much appreciated. Regards, Alex.
@the1916company9 жыл бұрын
alexcellence21 Hi Alex, all of your choices are *very* good ones. You can't go wrong with a Grey Side or a Master Geo. The Yacht-Master SS/Platinum with platinum dial is a very impressive watch, but the Grey Side feels more *unique* to me. I prefer a watch on a strap, and the overall impression of the nuanced grey ceramic case is dynamite. With the blue sunburst dial rather than the platinum option, I might favor the Yacht-Master, but that's just because I love the color combo and not a substantive argument against the Grey Side. For sheer personality and innovative feature content, the Grey Side all the way. I would say that the best bet is to ask yourself four questions. First, do you plan to keep the watch long-term, or do you think you might sell in the near future? If buying new, the Rolex will retain more value. Second, do you favor a chronograph or time-only? Third, will you take the watch in the water? The Yacht-Master's 100M water resistance soundly tops the Grey Side's 50M, and the Rolex packs a screw-down Twinlock crown for greater peace of mind. Fourth and finally, do you prefer a strap or a bracelet? While (good) straps can be obtained for Rolex Oysters on the aftermarket, it's an additional expense, and the watch rarely looks as well integrated without the factory bracelet. Best, Tim
@jamesarthur69625 жыл бұрын
Its a hard choice, so why not have both...I already have the Dark Side in my collection, but never wear it often in my rotation.
@robegerton89232 жыл бұрын
It's Grey Side all day long for me!
@luisguillermolopez52225 жыл бұрын
Hi Tim, i got this watch this week preowned excellent condition but i had to returned it i noticed the date window was slightly off center. Also when i change the date using hours and minutes the date changed almost 7min before 12am. Unlike my omega PO 8500 and rolex that change dead on 12am. Is this normal ? My dealer said that all this models displayed the date the same way and that all of them had the date changed a few minutes before 12am i am undecided not sure of what to do
@brelaxed135 жыл бұрын
the tach doesn't lume on the dark side. i own one. nor does the crown like the other models
@pavy4158 жыл бұрын
dark side of the moon for me but sadly to big Max size for me is 42mm
@the1916company8 жыл бұрын
+pavy415 Sorry to hear that- have you had a chance to try these? They're physically large but of reasonable mass due to the ceramic. Best, Tim
@mikejones-dx8bx5 жыл бұрын
The pin on the buckle with large holes looks horrible. Otherwise, great watches.
@mcmiloy33227 жыл бұрын
this or the daytona?
@traipsed7 жыл бұрын
I went for the GSoTM over the Daytona. It just had a bit more gravitas imho