Omega PO: Aspire Vs Trustytime

[tag]

I'm considering buying a PO.

Trustytime's is 248$, Aspire's is 159$.

Aspire's seems less accurate (size 41x10 instead of 42.5x14) but its movement is better (ETA 2836 instead of ETA 2824).

Has anybody written or read a review between these 2 models?
By-Tor, do you have any clue?

Thx

 

[takashi]

I beg to differ in your personal opinion that ETA2836 is better than ETA2824. I believe both movements are very much similar and have relatively the same reliability. The only difference is one has day and date support and the other has only date support.

 

[pugwash]

Trustytime's is 248$, Aspire's is 159$.

Just going by dealer, Trusty has a better reputation. Much better.

 

[takashi]

Well... Pictures speak a thousand words. May I have some pictures please? Case dimension and movement type alone can't tell how good a rep watch is. Remember that the 4th generation PO that ttw carries is really close to the genuine. Again, movement difference is negligible in this case (i.e: ETA2824 vs 2836).

 

[tag]

Thanks for your advices on movements.

Here are the pics :
http://www.aspire-eshop.com/product_inf ... cts_id=759
and
http://www.trustytime.com/index.php?mai ... ucts_id=25

I suspect Aspire's to be gen's pics (time at 10:10).
Isn't Aspire called also Paul? I read many good reviews of this dealer.

 

[takashi]

Not to discredit Aspire/Paul, there were scandals involving he/she/they a while back. My suggestion is, buy at your own risk.

 

[pugwash]

I suspect Aspire's to be gen's pics (time at 10:10).
Isn't Aspire called also Paul? I read many good reviews of this dealer.

Paul sets his watches to 10:10. You may have read good reviews because he was offering a free watch for a good review ... Caveat Emptor.

 

[crumpdaddy]

I suspect Aspire's to be gen's pics (time at 10:10).
Isn't Aspire called also Paul? I read many good reviews of this dealer.

Paul sets his watches to 10:10. You may have read good reviews because he was offering a free watch for a good review ... Caveat Emptor.

You are kidding, right?

Hell, I can whip up a helluva review for a Destro, if need be~!

 

[takashi]

No kidding, cd! It's been going on for a while now.

 

[crumpdaddy]

Are his watches that cheap that he can give them away for just a mere review????

 

[tag]

Aspire's

Aspire's pics are not gen, that's right.

One flaw: the "SWISS MADE" inscription should be right at the bottom of the dial and not sit on top of marks.

 

[seank]

Not to discredit Aspire/Paul, there were scandals involving he/she/they a while back. My suggestion is, buy at your own risk.

You haven't read many here or at trc. Aspire's rep is questionable and that is being kind. I'm not going to tell you how to spend your money and I'm minimizing 100.00 but I would gladly spend the extra 100.00 to 150.00 on Andrews watch. He's a good dealer and the watch is darn nice. I have one.



Sean K

 

[takashi]

On the 4th gen which is from ttwg, I have no doubt it's certainly an excellent piece. I am sure that will fit a genuine Omega SMP dial (I have done this mod, using gen 007 dial) and also a gen bracelet clasp will fit well.
I tend to agree with you seank.

 

[cwai02]

Maybe some of my PO threads can help you make the decision?

http://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/vie ... highlight=

http://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/vie ... highlight=

I have a few other PO threads at RWG and TRC, that you may check.

 

[Nebakanezzar]

I bought a 196 from paul. great watch, great service. there has been talk though that Paul sold the business, and whoever is currently running it is getting bad reviews...

 

[sevomd]

When i first started with this hobby, i bought several watches from Paul and had no problems, but have not attempted to do business with him since the whole "big sale" fiasco last year.

Eddy

 

[hk45ca]

trusts watch is much more accurate. aspires has many more flaws thats why it is much cheaper.

 

[miamiron]

The infamous "CRAZY SALE"

Not to discredit Aspire/Paul, there were scandals involving he/she/they a while back. My suggestion is, buy at your own risk.

You must be talking about the infamous"CRAZY SALE" which was the reason I left
this wonderful hobby. I have recently returned after almost a year hiatus and the
watches have improved to such a degree that I may just have to spend more money
than I have(some things never change)

Some people think Paul had to sell the business because of the "Crazy Sale"
since it ruined his reputation but regardless with the number of trustworthy
dealers available why would someone even chance it.

I for one will always abide by the number one rule
PICK AND CHOOSE YOUR DEALER FIRST!!!!

Sorry to bring up the "CRAZY SALE"one last time,

Glad to be back,

MiamiRon

 

[e36wchmstr]

Lol, those were the good old days when there was like 1 maybe 2 boards.

I've purchased a few times from Andrew. Always good reps with good delivery time.

Paul does seem to have better prices, but if you're looking for a piece to hold on to I'd go w/ Andrews or look around for a MBW/luckyy.

 

[crumpdaddy]

Can someone enlighten me on what exactly was offered in the Crazy Sale? That was pre-Crumpdaddy....