I’m new to watches and I wanted my first to be an Omega. I like them because of immature reasons like the moon thing and the James Bond thing, but after looking into them for a couple of days I see that they have low reserves compared to other brands. Rolex Submariner has 70 hours, and even the much lower-priced Tudor Black Bay has 70 hours, while Speedmaster and Seamaster come in at 50-55 hours. It seems like that’s an indication of worse design and engineering. Or, if not, what am I missing?
You’ll get over it. I also was overly concerned with Power Reserve, but then I realise that I either wear it daily so it doesnt matter as long as it still runs when I woke up in the morning (no need to adjust and wind at all) or I wear it in a weekly/monthly rotation, so as long as it run when on my wrist, it’s good enough (I will adjust and wind a different watch every day anyway).
That’s a good point!