39.7mm or 42mm moonwatch...?

abrod520 · Oct 20, 2015

Hard to predict which new watches will appreciate, at least those that aren't super-limited Pateks....

Keep in mind the FOIS is not limited-edition; it's a "numbered" edition, meaning they will just add an individual number to as many as they can sell. They've already depreciated something like ~50% on the secondary market, so if buying, be sure to pick it up that way. Be sure you're buying it from someone legit though 😉

For a similar situation, see the Bond "limited editions" from the past 10yrs or so - too many units made, crazy depreciation, likely not to rise anytime soon 😗

abrod520 · Oct 20, 2015

But-! This should not be taken to mean that you shouldn't purchase it if you like it - if it speaks to you, and you can afford it without stretching the budget tooooo much, do it! And then post photos here 😀

Moonwatch78 · Oct 20, 2015

I asked a slightly different question ( FOIS or vintage speedmaster ?) on a recent thread. I also threw in the possibility of my buying a newer 3750. It may help you to know that I chose the FOIS and that the main reason for that was as many forum members advised - I went for the watch that spoke to me, that I felt I could make my own. By the way both look fantastic on your wrist so don't worry just about the size

davy26 · Oct 21, 2015

I had a Reduced-type Speedy (for the Japanese market) for 20 years and replaced it with a 3750.50 this summer. The full size Professional is so much more satisfying to wear/behold. Clearly the marketing works for Omega, but, from a purists viewpoint, I'd suggest that no 'junior' versions should ever have been made. It's a bit like the Mercedes passenger car range where the original A and B Class models were unimpressive in their own right and tended to devalue the Brand.

Peppe · Oct 21, 2015

davy26
I had a Reduced-type Speedy (for the Japanese market) for 20 years and replaced it with a 3750.50 this summer. The full size Professional is so much more satisfying to wear/behold. Clearly the marketing works for Omega, but, from a purists viewpoint, I'd suggest that no 'junior' versions should ever have been made. It's a bit like the Mercedes passenger car range where the original A and B Class models were unimpressive in their own right and tended to devalue the Brand.

Simply do not agree that the FOIS is a second grade version of the PRO. Very odd comparison I must say.

As mentioned he should go for what feels best because that is what determines if he will enjoy wearing it or not. For me the FOIS won simply because it fits better on my wrist and the fact that I think the watch with its vintage design simply is more attractive.

I think no one can help you more... so go with your feeling and post a picture on what you bought 😀

oddboy · Oct 21, 2015

Peppe
Simply do not agree that the FOIS is a second grade version of the PRO. Very odd comparison I must say.

I think he was comparing the reduced to the pro. In that case, the reduced is like a junior version of the pro.

Peppe · Oct 21, 2015

oddboy
I think he was comparing the reduced to the pro. In that case, the reduced is like a junior version of the pro.

Could be, but then that would have no relevance to the discussion since we talk FOIS vs Pro. Agree though that the version referred to as reduced is not the most attractive of the line-up.

davy26 · Oct 22, 2015

oddboy
I think he was comparing the reduced to the pro. In that case, the reduced is like a junior version of the pro.

Sorry if I confused things! My comment about the 'junior' version specifically related to the 'Reduced' lines. I'm not thinking that the FOIS is a Reduced-type model, but I do wonder why Omega decided to make this version in the smaller size - after all we mere males are always being told that 'size matters'! I do think the FOIS looks good in a way that Reduced models never did and I really like the brown strap.

I do think it important for makers to keep a reign on themselves in regard to the number of variants introduced to a model range - a scatter gun approach can lead to confusion. The Speedmaster is such an iconic watch that it can withstand potential devaluation-through-cavalier-marketing better than most, but Omega is really tugging the envelope with that White Side . . .

abrod520 · Oct 22, 2015

davy26
Sorry if I confused things! My comment about the 'junior' version specifically related to the 'Reduced' lines. I'm not thinking that the FOIS is a Reduced-type model, but I do wonder why Omega decided to make this version in the smaller size - after all we mere males are always being told that 'size matters'!

The FOIS' case dimensions were modeled after those of the early straight-lug Speedmasters, which measured 39mm in diameter.

Rockmastermike · Oct 22, 2015

I put a few thoughts together on both the 3570 and FOIS here:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/fois-and-3570.30298/
Hope it helps

39.7mm or 42mm moonwatch...?

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