I need help, I can source a 2017 seamaster for c A$5K or a Tutima at A$3.5K

I have never seen the tutima in the metal. If it calls to you buy it. The seamaster would resale better if that matters.

Check out oris aquis 41.5mm with the 400 calibre (10 years warranty) IMHO thats a collectors watch from an independant house (similar style to the tutima) . I do not like the seamaster either (maybe the newer once but also not special because a ton of people own it)

My second tip and more impotant one: Please do not get it the wrong way as I am having the same issue picking up my next watch, but collect for yourself and express your own style. If you only consider a watch to be a "serious" collector than thats not an watch enthusiast for me but rather someone that tries to please and impress others and for me that is missing the point. I started considering a rolex watch only because in my office everyone wears one but before I was against the idea of being part of the AD games and showing off something, so I simply decided against it and am looking now for something special that expresses my style.

Thanks that makes perfect sense, I was leaning that way but being the weak pathetic creature I am, needed the opinion of someone else who has been in a similar position.

Resale not an issue for me,cheers

Thanks for the input, resale not really a consideration for me as I don’t turn over my watches. I guess that’s why I agonise over the decision as I’m a keeper of watches once purchased. Cheers

I love German watches though. But that will only be appreciated here and likely ignored in the real world. Even more reason to go tutima.

https://www.definewatches.com.au/shop/tutima-watches/m2-seven-seas-s-black-6156-01/

Never heard of Tutima until this post but looked up & found link.

Looks nice. I’m biased to the Seamaster but sounds like the SM doesn’t appeal to you.

Based on what you said, DO NOT buy the Seamaster. You should not feel obligated to own anything because it is popular. That is how we end up seeing boxes filled with basic "must haves." Yes, they are basic and popular for a reason (guilty here too), but if didn't do anything for you then, honestly it will not now. I say this as a Seamaster owner, get the Tutima if that is the one you like, it is a far more unique.

New, it looks like M2 Seven Seas S runs about $3100 CAD, likely far less if you can find a used on.

That’s so true. I was in with my cardiologist yesterday & he had the Seamaster,300m with rose gold trim which he was very proud of & that’s where I tried it on.

I was wearing my Tutima grand flieger chrono which I took off for him to try, he had no idea what it was & had no interest in trying it on😂

Clarity, thanks👍

I have 2 Seamasters and I love them. But they will in no way complete your collection or even enhance it if you really don’t love the watch. I say this all the time - get what speaks to you. You don’t need any specific thing to make your collection whole, other than the watches that you enjoy and want to wear.

I would get the Seamaster. You will probably keep it longer and retain more value than the Tatima. However, you should get what YOU want.

I would think that the value of a collection would be measured in pleasure and not money. And if you feel the Seamaster calling in the future, it’s an itch that can be scratched.

Get what makes you happy and that you can afford. Cheers 🍻

Regardless of anything by else, when you’ve had enough of either watch, you will be able to move the Omega WAY easier than the Tutima.

Seamaster!

Seamaster, every time!!

Never feel you like you should own anything. Buy what you love.

Ok I see 😆 my bad.

In this case Tutima is good bang for buck.

I have a Seamaster and a Tutima Pacific automatic which I have had for years-it’s my go too comfortable watch and travel watch and it’s as tough as nails - I love my Seamaster and my Tutima-in time just get both

Sinn - maybe an alternative worth considering if you are open to it. Omega will give better resale but you will pay upfront for that. Tutima - would literally be a "tough resell."

Thanks! I believe the strap is made from Kevlar. The finish is DLC so it is really tough. No scratches yet.

Good thought, that Seamaster with the solid hands is also a better look for my taste. It’s interesting how. Tutima seem to nail the comfort factor.

I’ve got three Sinns but not a fan of their dive options,resale not really a major consideration vs how it looks & feels to own,but I get your point.

Only watch collectors are likely to be interested in a used Tutima.I guess it’s a price you have to pay for not following the crowd. Cheeers

Also, for what it's worth - Tutima is a great brand, well executed, high level finish. Here in the US I have yet to find an AD close to where I live... Whereas Omega has a standalone boutique and no less than five AD's within a 40 mile radius (64 KM.) good luck.

Five AD's? that's amazing. It's interesting that Omega is a luxury brand when there's absolutely no shortage of Omegas of every model,size,colour,etc etc i.e. you could say Omega's are as common as muck & are easy to find so why the desire to own what everyone seems to have? There's something a bit special about owning a watch that's still made by a "family" business, another reason I'm drawn to Titoni. Cheers, That's a magnificent fig tree by the way, we would call that a Morton Bay fig here in QLD.

You don’t have to have a specific model to call yourself a „collector“.

Same discussion as „a speedmaster belongs to every collection“… that’s bullsh*t in my opinion. Rather get the Tutima and spend the saved money on an additional Christopher Ward or Hamilton :)

Haven’t noticed that it’s Australian $. Seems reasonable now the price.

I‘d still go with the Seamaster.

Do you want to pretend to be James Bond If so omega, do you want to be your own man? Buy that slab of German engineering!!!!!!!! Achtung baby!!!!!!!!!

Bit late to be channeling JB, so German engineering it is !! Cheers

das ist der Geist!!!!!!!!!!!!