Cartier vs Omega

[wEstSidE]

TAG Monaco has always been my favorite; Steve McQueen undoubtedly has influenced me.
But I've always had a soft spot Omega since my grandpa used to have one.

 

[HalfCanvas]

I don't often see new Omega's that I like -- they seem to do mainly sport watches now -- but their vintage pieces are extremely understated and, particularly if you find one in near mint condition, extremely beautiful. Also, I'm not sure when this stopped, but I believe that even in the early 1960s Omega was still making their own movements, as opposed to using ETA. If money IS an object, you're much better off trying to find a near mint/mint vintage Omega.

 

[zjpj83]

Originally Posted by RJman

Maybe even the penultimate classy watch...

ha haha

 

[Dmax]

Originally Posted by HalfCanvas

I don't often see new Omega's that I like -- they seem to do mainly sport watches now -- but their vintage pieces are extremely understated and, particularly if you find one in near mint condition, extremely beautiful. Also, I'm not sure when this stopped, but I believe that even in the early 1960s Omega was still making their own movements, as opposed to using ETA. If money IS an object, you're much better off trying to find a near mint/mint vintage Omega.


Omega still offers watches with non-ETA produced movements. This includes the in-house co-axial escapement movements as well as F.Piguet produced caliber 3301 and Lemania 5100 chronograph movements.

Cartier mostly uses basic ETA movements, except in their expensive and recently released Collection Privee. The Collection Privee uses movements supplied by JLC. JLC and Cartier (and a range of other watch brands) are owned by the Richemont Group.

 

[Tomasso]

Originally Posted by Dmax

JLC and Cartier (and a range of other watch brands) are owned by the Richemont Group.
Including Vacheron Constantin, Lange & Söhne, Piaget, IWC and Panerai.

Richemont

 

[Haroldwong]

Anyone know how much the cheapest Omega runs for?

 

[MZhammer]

Anyone know how much the cheapest Omega runs for?

You rez a thread from 2007 to ask that question?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChicagoRon

Any Omega? It's a no-brainer. Omega makes a rattrapante, a tourbillion, coaxial movements......I'm not aware that Cartier makes anything but nice jewelry with standard eta movements (I could be wrong about that, but I'm not aware).
No you're absolutely right. When it comes to horlogerie, Omega is far better than Cartier. They also use ETA movements, but I believe they are built following rigorous instructionds given by Omega.

You both couldn't be more wrong. It's amazing the uneducated +1s that exist.

http://www.qpmagazine.com/media/38864/QP24_Cartier.pdf

 

[ChicagoRon]



You both couldn't be more wrong. It's amazing the uneducated +1s that exist.

http://www.qpmagazine.com/media/38864/QP24_Cartier.pdf

Wow - not sure how long ago I posted that... I have been far more educated since. Dino has shown us his Piaget-based Cartier; I understand they have used other high end movements as well as their own manufacture (which I don't really know much about in terms of quality). That's a serious necro-quote, though.

 

[MZhammer]

Wow - not sure how long ago I posted that... I have been far more educated since. Dino has shown us his Piaget-based Cartier; I understand they have used other high end movements as well as their own manufacture (which I don't really know much about in terms of quality). That's a serious necro-quote, though.

indeed, a necro from 2007 to ask about pricing... Ay yay yay

Yea Cartier make some great pieces if you know where to look. Their new in-house caliber has yet to be proven but early signs seem to be positive. I'm still of the camp that I'd prefer a movement from a reputable maker like Piaget rather than a new in-house but everyone has their preferences.

 

[Haroldwong]

Guys any website where you can get a discounted Santos 100?