I am a watch collector, but this is my first Omega. It arrived today!! Until now, in the upper price department I have Rolex and Breitling and some others a little bit more middle range like Tissot, Certina, Hamilton and lots of japanese (also very good!!)…All are beautiful timepieces but also watches you can wear with a suit and tie (the size of this Omega is perfect) or with jogging pants…This Omega is a great sports watch but also a great dress watch..I don’t like those watches with a lot of complications and so expensive that if you have the money you’d rather buy a Lexus!!
This Omega is beautiful and useful, but the main thing is that you have a quality watch…

First off, you have to love the price, I looked at a few higher end watches in an Authorized Dealer store, and not a single watch (including this Omega was under ($2500). I purchased this Omega, the 2253.80 for just under $1600 with express shipping. You can buy the Quartz version (Omega 2265.80 I believe) for only $1300, I think it is better to buy this higher quality self winding version. It is small difference in price, and I think in the long run is a wise decision. Should the day come when you want or need to sell it, self winding/automatic watches have a much higher resale value than Quartz. I see this watch as more of a wearable investment rather than a watch, sort of like fine art. You can buy a decent cheapo watch for $100 or 200 but you just won’t get a lifetime or more of use.

The workmanship on this watch is great, everything is topnotch. The crown is designed well, the band is nice, not cheap looking, and the hands are easy to read, unlike some of the more modern designs. The locking clasp is perfect, as with all Omegas. Omega presents it to you beautifully, the case is red leather, and the ID/chronometer cards are held in a white leather portfolio-style case

The watch itself is stunning. It is sophisticated, somewhat conservative but with a modern flair. It compliments a dress suit, business casual, or even just a t-shirt. The bezel/face is the perfect size for any size wrist. 35mm is slightly on the smaller side for a men’s watch, but I have large wrists (8″) and it is just the right size. Some of the larger watches, are just too large and bulky to wear, this Omega is perfect. It is sturdy, but not heavy, and is perfect for almost any occasion.

Finally, my gripes. These are barely worth mentioning, but a review would not be complete without mentioning the negatives of a products. First, Amazon did a sub-par job packaging it for shipment. It did have bubble wrap, but the box was too short for Omega’s box so there was a significant bulge. Once you open the box, you will most likely notice there is some black smudging on the thing holding the watch in Omega’s beautiful leather/velvet-y case. This is yet again, Amazon’s fault. They put a bar code sticker to identify the watch, and the ink rubs off.

My conclusion, if you are in the market for a watch that will get you attention and snob appeal look elsewhere (diamond/gold Rolex). This watch, while unique, and stunning isn’t going to get average people to look at you. Only people that know about the quality of watches, or are somewhat keen on good things will know to identify it. You can walk into a bar with gold Rolex and heads will turn. Whether or not you want that attention is probably determined by some sort of self loathing or the need for attention.

If you are looking for a high-quality time piece that has value and style this is the perfect gift for the one you love, or yourself. I personally own a Rolex Stainless Submariner, Tug Heuer, and a Citizen Eco-Drive and this Omega is my favorite watch.