Omega Specialities Olympic 1932 Chrono ChimevsRolex Yacht-Master II

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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Specialities Olympic 1932 Chrono Chime

Yacht-Master II
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
16.9mm
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
60h
72h
highest
MSRP
$586,000
$60,700
lowest
Movement
Omega 1932
4162
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
6 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Omega Specialities Olympic 1932 Chrono Chime for its complex minute repeater and split-seconds chronograph movements, its vintage stopwatch aesthetic, and the lustrous Sedna rose gold finish. Some reviewers note the watch is big and heavy, with one owner finding the weight the most notable impression. The price tag is considered a significant barrier by many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Omega Specialities Olympic 1932 Chrono Chime highly for its impressive technical capabilities and unique chiming chronograph function.
Owners widely praise the Rolex Yacht-Master II's ingenious mechanical complexity, specifically its programmable regatta countdown timer with a flyback function and retrograde minute hand. Reviewers note the redesigned model features a 72-hour power reserve and accuracy to -2/+2 seconds per day. The 44mm case size is considered large by many, and its bold, "in your face" styling and busy dial are polarizing, with some finding it ugly and others gorgeous. The regatta timer complication is seen by some as overly niche and impractical, while others appreciate its unique aesthetic and satisfying flyback functionality. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Yacht-Master II highly for its unique and complex regatta timer complication, despite its polarizing design and size.
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