I have noticed that the Omega logo in the hesalite crystal is upside down. I saw this also earlier on the net. Is this just bad luck, or a joke from Omega? I can live with it, but somehow a bit annoying.
What are your observations?
I do not have the resources, it´s just a thing I happened to notice. Believe me, neither Omega nor any other company for that matter cares who ist bying their watches and whether they are being flipped or not as long as they SELL. Just as any other company Omega is aiming for profit -which is only natural. And these couple of 60´s Speedies for 11k+ are the best advertisement you can think of to create desire for these timepieces.
"The clash of the legends: the last addition of the 1957 Seamaster collection, the first model of Speedmaster – CK2915 and the latest model, the 2017 Speedmaster 60th Anniversary, Ref. 311.10.39.30.01.001"
Article and photo's found here:
https://www.deployant.com/omega-1957-trilogy-event-baden-baden/
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Your original question was: "I wonder why they all hide their LE-number".
The short answer: when you will take delivery of your LE watch, tell your Omega dealer that the market value of the watch is now much higher, and that you will therefore immediately sell it to make a quick profit.
And then ask your dealer if he will consider you again for another highly sought after LE watch in the future....Good luck!
"The clash of the legends: the last addition of the 1957 Seamaster collection, the first model of Speedmaster – CK2915 and the latest model, the 2017 Speedmaster 60th Anniversary, Ref. 311.10.39.30.01.001"
Article and photo's found here:
https://www.deployant.com/omega-1957-trilogy-event-baden-baden/
You do not need cojones for this, only common commercial sense. If you were an Omega dealer, what would you prefer to do: sell to a flipper only because he is always among the first in ordering the limited edition watches, or attribute the watch to a good recurring customer or collector who is regularly buying also other watches from you?
Ive rung 3 boutiques (in the UK) ive been on the list for since they were announced and they have no idea when theirs are coming... has anyone in the UK that is on the list had any calls yet?
Just another point of view - Omega probably doesn't mind the flippers because it creates hype/demand for their product. Like @No.15 mentioned, as long as the AD or OB is not colluding to flip every LE, Omega won't look into it. For those who missed out on the current LE, they would likely buy a consolation prize (i.e. new railmaster) or stay on top of the game for the next LE release. Driving up demand is essentially the point of creating an LE in the first place, isn't it? This doesn't sound too far-fetched either, knowing how Omega is pretty big on marketing as well all can see.
First come first serve, that´s all that counts. Maybe a little luck, too 😉
Just another point of view - Omega probably doesn't mind the flippers because it creates hype/demand for their product. Like @No.15 mentioned, as long as the AD or OB is not colluding to flip every LE, Omega won't look into it. For those who missed out on the current LE, they would likely buy a consolation prize (i.e. new railmaster) or stay on top of the game for the next LE release. Driving up demand is essentially the point of creating an LE in the first place, isn't it? This doesn't sound too far-fetched either, knowing how Omega is pretty big on marketing as well all can see.
I can see this point. It makes sense.
That is the way you sell hamburgers. Selling Swiss watches is a completely different business. Maybe that is the reason why the US does not even have one single significant watch brand.
