fivefive Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 Hey guys, I am thinking of getting a new watch, but not sure which one i should go for... anyway, just wondering if anyone know which of these is a nicer watch overall??? Omega UPO or TAG Aquaracer Chronograph? many thanks, five Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 UPO if you can wear a 45 mm watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 Hey guys, I am thinking of getting a new watch, but not sure which one i should go for... anyway, just wondering if anyone know which of these is a nicer watch overall??? Omega UPO or TAG Aquaracer Chronograph? many thanks, five I have the TAG for two weeks. Very nice watch. I think that UPO are not the most beatiful Omegas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 I have the UPO, and it is an awesome watch. I would personally buy the UPO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 ETA 2836 movement versus the Asian 7750... I would recommend the safer UPO, even though the 7750 might be reliable as well. Nevertheless, chronographs are always sexier! :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 BOTH!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 BOTH!!!!!! Seriously, you can't go wrong with either and you'll probably eventually end up with both. The question is are you picky like some of us and will go crazy with mods? If so, the Aquaracer will need a replacement day and date wheel, while on the UPO you can replace the insert/dial/crystal/crown/tube. At the minimum some UPO's suffer from the crown stripping in the tube so you would want to replace the crown/tube. I've invested 1k in mods for my UPO and I have a Aquaracer on the way and will have the day/date wheels replaced and the crystal AR'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 A vote for the UPO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 I got really bored with the UPO. I'd therefore go for the Aquaracer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 Easy for me...UPO all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 I liked the UPO...but when I tried on a gen PO, both the dealer and I went "...uuuuuh...no...not for you...too big for your wrist"...I have a 6.5" wrist. The Breitling SFSO / SOSF is pretty close to the same size but for some reason doesn't look as visually "heavy". I think the Tag looks better on smaller wrists than the UPO...YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 I liked the UPO...but when I tried on a gen PO, both the dealer and I went "...uuuuuh...no...not for you...too big for your wrist"...I have a 6.5" wrist. The Breitling SFSO / SOSF is pretty close to the same size but for some reason doesn't look as visually "heavy". I think the Tag looks better on smaller wrists than the UPO...YMMV. Everybody who wants a watch slightly nicer than a seiko buys a TAG. Everybody who wants a watch slightly nicer than a TAG buys an Omega. So get the PO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuDro Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 The Omega has more prestige, BUT the Aquaracer is more accurate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChronoKing Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 For me, UPO for sure- but I find anything under ~43mm to feel 'small'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivefive Posted December 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 Seriously, you can't go wrong with either and you'll probably eventually end up with both. The question is are you picky like some of us and will go crazy with mods? If so, the Aquaracer will need a replacement day and date wheel, while on the UPO you can replace the insert/dial/crystal/crown/tube. At the minimum some UPO's suffer from the crown stripping in the tube so you would want to replace the crown/tube. I've invested 1k in mods for my UPO and I have a Aquaracer on the way and will have the day/date wheels replaced and the crystal AR'd. get the Tag crystal AR'd?? is it not AR'd already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 get the Tag crystal AR'd?? is it not AR'd already? If it has AR it is one sided. I'm going to send mines off on one of the double AR runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 Go for the UPO, I'm about to purchase the same watch with both ss and rubber straps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 If it has AR it is one sided. I'm going to send mines off on one of the double AR runs. Bear in mind it doesn't need the double AR coating as the genuine doesn't have it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 When the UPO first came out, many of us considered it to be very accurate except for the Omega emblem. Now, many of us are modding the heck out of the watch - gen dial, gen crystal, gen hands, etc which is costly, but the end results are awesome. Never got into Tags - thought they were very simple watches. However, seeing this baby, would love to add it to my collection. Either watch - you can't go wrong. If you're still undecided - get em both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRiddle Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 Orange UPO best black leather strap you can find with orange stitching ...can't beat that hell.. truth be told I'd trade my PAM 082 for a UPO with a similar double ridged croc-strap with sport stitching only reason I let my UPO go was because I've already invested heavily on the pam strap (HKTan strap, ouch) but yea... I think UPO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2222 Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 get UPO and if it feels to big, just buy some nice strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivefive Posted December 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 may i ask if anyone know whether the TAG Aquaracer rep is AR'ed or not please?? many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokedose Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hey guys, I am thinking of getting a new watch, but not sure which one i should go for... anyway, just wondering if anyone know which of these is a nicer watch overall??? Omega UPO or TAG Aquaracer Chronograph? many thanks, five I have both and i think that the aquaracer is better quality and feels more solid (fooled an AD too!). That said the UPO is also a nice watch if you have the wrist for it and has the advantage of the swiss movement. If i had to make the choice between the two i would go for the Tag..but then that is just my opinion. Good luck with your purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 Jus an advice for the possible buyers of an UPO rep. Go to an OMEGA AD and try the watch. Probably you will run away and never will think again of buying it. I like Omega watches but UPO is ugly, so ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magagne Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Less is more... UPO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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