Victorinox Ambassador

[jimmyboy]

To me victorinox has always been associated to Swiss army knives and I never fancied to find it on a watch.

When I saw it, I absolutely fell in love with it. Despite its Rolexy look I am sure it will look good on any wrist. Gonna have one unless they are not

http://www.swissarmy.com/Timepieces/Pages/Product.aspx?category=ambassador&product=241072&

Any comments are welcome.

 

[Anopsis]

Hmm, I don't know about this one. Reminds me a lot of the Rolex Day Date II. I mean sure, I see the difference, but I get the same vibe from it.

 

[guanaco]

For $700 why not? Though I'd suggest a Rep Rolex Day-Date [or DD II] with a clone ETA movement for $300 or less.

 

[jimmyboy]

I agree re Rolex rep. However Gen is a Gen.

My one and only rep is a Radiomir from Robert. Great rep but I am sure Gen feels better on wrists!

Any much worse on pockets!

Anyone help me with a basic Omega PO rep. I am after something which is closer to Gen. Looking for a short cut to some article here as I am sure a lot of us have done the research.

 

[tommy_boy]

This has an ETA movement and can be had for far less than its $400 list price.

 

[guanaco]

My one and only rep is a Radiomir from Robert. Great rep but I am sure Gen feels better on wrists!

Not really, from all my gens and reps some reps feel better than some gens and vice-versa. Most of the time the same type of metal is used, so the difference is very minimal.

 

[jimmyboy]

So you think buying a Gen Speedmaster for everyday wear is actually not a sensible option given the reps are very good and will produce the same result for a fraction of the price. I might have to reconsider my near final plan to buy the speedy.

 

[jimmyboy]

Tommy_Boy !Yup I found your hamilton for USD 336 on a site.

Seems I will need to refrain from spending money on my Omega Speedmaster. Although i am getting a good offer on it.

 

[guanaco]

So you think buying a Gen Speedmaster for everyday wear is actually not a sensible option given the reps are very good and will produce the same result for a fraction of the price. I might have to reconsider my near final plan to buy the speedy.

The Speedmaster is another story, I love my gen speedy moon, but truth be told I rarely wear it. No rep as of yet can replicate it well, but let's say, a Rolex Date-Just, well, I'd rather buy the rep. So, it depends on what we're comparing, and how we manage it, for example, oiling the bracelet will make it really comfortable and smooth.

 

[jimmyboy]

guanaco thanks mate.

I reached exactly the same conclusion. I bought the Gen speedmaster date. Waiting for it to come through yet. A new one with warranty! want to wear it every day in office.

I am sure i will be happy with an Omega Gen on my wrist. As you said Rolex will be a rep. I bought a PAM and now its Aquaracer 500's turn ! i missed on one today but will get one ASAP.

In short you are right. Gen is a Gen if the price is in limits.

Cheers!

One more minor point! After seeing Hamilton's now I love em. Gonna get one for everyday wear. Afterall they got Gen ETA movements.

 

[guanaco]

No prob. Here's another thought of mine, Hand-Wind PAMS for example, I love them, however I'm not paying $3,000-$30,000 for a gen with a modified base ETA movement inside, it's ridiculous, if they were $1,500 or less I'd consider it, but since that's not happening I'll stick with reps.

 

[jimmyboy]

I agree again. Thats why i got my first rep a Radiomir hand wind swiss from Robert.
Will test my photography skills once I get my Speedy.