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dscoogs
·Great find on the side by side comparison Scott. Just wished the "Swiss Made" was placed in the original position, but that's a minor quibble. 👍
Thinking about the 60th 57' on the ST leather strap ...
60th Anniversary '57 Speedmaster
Thinking about the 60th 57' on the ST leather strap ...
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Kpdp54
·I remember calling an Omega boutique in London during Basel (I'm in Norway): there was like 50 people on the list already... But I managed to be the first or second in the Paris boutique 😁
That same boutique said end of July / early August.
That same boutique said end of July / early August.
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KJH666
·I remember calling an Omega boutique in London during Basel (I'm in Norway): there was like 50 people on the list already... But I managed to be the first or second in the Paris boutique 😁
That same boutique said end of July / early August.
There has been lots of talk of ST speculators cashing in, but it sounds like the 60 is where the money is if anyone sold one. Be interesting to see one on the second hand markets.
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gbh76
·There has been lots of talk of ST speculators cashing in, but it sounds like the 60 is where the money is if anyone sold one. Be interesting to see one on the second hand markets.
Very different approach to the selling of the watches. Given the need (in most markets) for a sizeable, or even 100% deposit I suspect very few speculators on the 60th Speedy. Hopefully most watches will find their way to genuine collectors who will likely keep, and shock horror maybe even wear the watches.
Despite the larger run of watches, I think far fewer will find their way to the secondary market.
The ST was an exercise in social media marketing, which has unfortunately led to many genuine collectors (esp those on the Pacific coast) missing out.
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gbh76
·I don't know who snapped up the UK allocation, but not come across anyone who managed to bag one yet and that includes about 30 people who got a Speedy Tuesday without any difficulty.
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Alex_TA
·How about the rallye style strap? The original was a racing watch, right? I have the 19mm with deep brown oiled strap coming in from Heuerville that I think I am going try on the watch when I get mine...
https://heuerville.wordpress.com/heuerville-straps/deep-brown-oiled/
Looks good for the price.
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SouthernScot
·I don't know who snapped up the UK allocation, but not come across anyone who managed to bag one yet and that includes about 30 people who got a Speedy Tuesday without any difficulty.
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KJH666
·I would also be interested to know is what the UK allocation was. My AD has two shops and ended up with only one 60th Speedmaster for each shop. I got the one in the Winchester shop and through the forum I know who got the one in the shop in Kent. I got in very early, before my AD even knew about it, because having missed out on the ST I received an advance email from Omega. I think quite a few on the forum who have one reserved are UK based. I agree that these are less likely than the ST to appear for sale anytime soon, most likely with collectors who actually want to keep the watch, I certainly do.
You did very well getting in early and I agree that the 60th Speedmaster is going to be a true gem this year that most buyers will keep - and that's how it should be. I have already seen three ST being sold on TZ and others are talking about moving theirs on, so these do not appear to have gone to die hard collectors or enthusiasts.
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Kazyole
·You did very well getting in early and I agree that the 60th Speedmaster is going to be a true gem this year that most buyers will keep - and that's how it should be. I have already seen three ST being sold on TZ and others are talking about moving theirs on, so these do not appear to have gone to die hard collectors or enthusiasts.
Yep, I tend to agree. Even though they may not be sold out just yet, I don't think that's due to lack of interest. I know a lot of people put themselves on the list for the ST because there were no consequences, with the intention of deciding if they really wanted/could afford the watch once they started shipping. With what they're selling for, I can't imagine anyone deciding to not pick it up at this point. Easy money if you were lucky enough to get a slot.
I'm thinking the 100% deposit requirement and having to call an OB or AD to make the reservation (rather than just filling out a form online) for the 60th pretty much ensures that most people who have ordered already really want the watch. And I think there's a lot more demand out there, just people who weren't comfortable with putting up 100% for a watch they wouldn't see for a couple of months. I seem to remember seeing a lot of posts in the '57 threads from people expressing basically that sentiment. I'm assuming that any remaining stock will disappear pretty much instantly once the watches start arriving.
I agree that we'll see a lot fewer of the 60th anniversary speedies on the secondary market, and I think people will be fighting to get their hands on them once they do start showing up. At least for me personally, I've been waiting for Omega to make this watch for years now, and for most all of us it's the closest we'll ever get to a 2915. Seems like a bargain when you're comparing it to +150k
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josephgsy
·this is what happens when you have too much time to play with photoshop and illustrator
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boltman
·G gbh76Very different approach to the selling of the watches. Given the need (in most markets) for a sizeable, or even 100% deposit I suspect very few speculators on the 60th Speedy. Hopefully most watches will find their way to genuine collectors who will likely keep, and shock horror maybe even wear the watches.
Despite the larger run of watches, I think far fewer will find their way to the secondary market.
The ST was an exercise in social media marketing, which has unfortunately led to many genuine collectors (esp those on the Pacific coast) missing out.
Just ordered it from OB in Tyson's corner. Paid 100% upfront. They said they would email me with delivery date. Should have delivery date info within next 2 weeks.
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boltman
·I will also keep my Speedy Tuesday when it arrives. One less that will never be resold. So now only 2011.......
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wkimmd
·There is a new ad on the OMEGA instagram feed, with Buzz Aldrin and George Clooney, and it ends with a caption, "landing 21.07.17." Thoughts?
