How should Omega and IWC choose?

IWC (left) Omega (right)

Give you 50,000, what kind of watch would you buy? It is estimated that many people will choose Omega and IWC. At this price, the voices of these two brands are the highest. If only one of the two is chosen, how to choose?

Universal atmosphere

Omega Ruya

In style, both have their own merits. IWC is keen on large dial models, very atmospheric, while Omega is more inclined to traditional models, with classic beauty.

IWC is known as "Senior Watch Engineer" . The classic style and ingenious design are elegant and refined, and the operation is very simple.

All countries have formal dress watches and sporty styles. The main series of the brand are Portofino, Portugal, Pilot, Ocean Timepiece, Da Vinci, etc., with rich styles.

The entry model is the Portofino series. The appearance and price are well balanced. The size is relatively small, the style is elegant, and it is suitable for both men and women.

Portugal and Pilot series are popular models of IWC.

The Portuguese series is elegant in style, especially the small second hand style with power reserve display on the white surface, which is popular with men. The entry model is basically more than 50,000 yuan.

The Pilot series is a sports-biased watch. IWC was named as a supplier of pilot watches during World War II. The entry fee is above 30,000 yuan.

Omega is a brand that is very particular about design, and each series of design has its own distinctive features. Of the many achievements of Omega, the most familiar is undoubtedly the timepiece it set in the 1940s to set the observatory competition record.

The main brands are Diefei, Haima, Speedmaster, Constellation series.

As an entry-level model, the Omega Butterfly Flying Series chronograph can be said to be comparable to IWC Portofino in all aspects, and it is more of a formal business type.

The constellation is a series of Omega that is very recognizable. From the design of the case to the style of the bracelet, they are all in their own way. The positioning of this series is also relatively high. Constellation women's watch is relatively good.

The hippocampus series is relatively waterproof and sporty.

Speedmaster series is Omega's legendary watch, as the Apollo Moon Chronograph, has been circulating to this day. This series of watches is equipped with a precise scale display on the outer ring of the dial, which is domineering and bold, and has a strong sports style.

Summary: In the choice of formal watches, all countries have Portofino and Omega have butterflies. In terms of choice of sports style, all countries have made great progress, and Omega has a seahorse and a supermaster.

Super Power of Pillerton

Omega coaxial escapement

Who wins?

The basic watches of IWC and Omega both choose ETA movements. To a certain extent, although they are not self-produced, they are also good in accuracy. At the same price, the movement of Omega is better than that of IWC .

The universal price of watches using ETA universal movements in IWC ranges from 30,000 to 60,000 yuan, while the public price of Omega watches using ETA movements is basically around 27,000 yuan. For smaller models, the self-produced movement 8500 is used.

On the high-end models, IWC chooses to use its own woodpecker and long-powered movement. Among them, the Portuguese 7-day watch is equipped with the Pirton super-long power movement produced by IWC and has a 7-day super-long power reserve.

The representative of Omega is the coaxial escapement movement. Its latest coaxial escapement movement has not only passed the Swiss official observatory certification, but also has super strong anti-magnetic performance, reaching the observatory standard, which is also currently promoted by Omega. Movement. Omega also provides a 4-year warranty.

This year's newly launched Omega Seamaster series 300 meters, equipped with 8800 to Observatory movement inside, achieved a remarkable improvement in accuracy, performance and anti-magnetic performance of the new watch.

The history of the development of Omega movement is also quite a story, starting from the 19th order movement 100 years ago, to the 30mm (30T) movement and 321 movement, as well as the 561 movement, the leader of the fully automatic era, have created a glorious history. Omega, which relied on the ETA movement in the 80s and 90s, is now gradually recovering its situation with its strength.

Summary: In the end, whose home-made movement is better? Some people say that IWC is slightly better in dial design, but the quality and quality control of the movement are slightly worse.

Choose IWC or Omega

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There are simple models to super complex for beginners, called "men's watches". There are tough styles and elegant and fresh.

Omega has deep skills in the design of chronographs and diving watches. It is not only an official timepiece designated by the Olympic Games, but also a precision timepiece for American astronauts.

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