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Added to the collection but not allowed to have it. Plus price rise coming.

  1. Josh Bear Dec 17, 2016

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    hi all

    Have added to my small collection but not allowed to wear it until July! It is a gift for my 20th wedding anniversary (July 19th) from my other half and something I have wanted for a while. We bought today to beat the 8 to 12 percent price increase coming in the UK in Jan. Two OB team members from two shops have told me that HQ is unhappy with the price they are selling the watches at in the UK so the price rise is inevitable.

    Anyway, very happy with the purchase and looking forward to July. During the visit to the OB today I also had a look at the new moonphase watches but my heart was set on this one. I didn't go for the sapphire version as side by side with this one I preferred the look of the none sapphire.

    Regards
    Josh

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  2. Faz Dec 17, 2016

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  3. Josh Bear Dec 17, 2016

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    In her defence I bought her a ring from Tiffanys today and I am holding that "Hostage" until the same date. May wait until Jan and then negotiate a prisoner swap. :)

    Josh
     
  4. Jaacck Dec 17, 2016

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    No way you will make it till July! Said before but my partner has bought me a speedy for christmas, we bought it about 5 weeks a go and I have one week left to wait! Still under the tree
     
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  5. SpeedyAV Dec 17, 2016

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    How have you been able to resist till now? But, you've made it till now so not too long left to go.
     
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  6. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 17, 2016

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    In her defense it is not like you are suffering :D
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  7. abrod520 Dec 17, 2016

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    Jesus... and we thought the guy who had to wait for Christmas for his was having a hard time !
     
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  8. Josh Bear Dec 17, 2016

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    Dammit don't join her team! ;)
     
  9. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Dec 17, 2016

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    Are you at least allowed to play with the accessory toys that come in the Big Black Box? Loupe, bracelet tool, Velcro strap paperweight?
     
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  10. CaptDngr Dec 17, 2016

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    Why not observe the "holiday" today and be done with it? :)

    Just like how we observe Christmas on Monday if it falls on a Sunday (and give everyone the Monday off)?
     
  11. GBTRIUMPH Dec 17, 2016

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    I bought this DeVille as a Christmas present for Bond Girl in July (that's when it was available...I didn't hesitate). She found it and has been rotating it since September. You'd think she likes her watches? You think her husband can stop her? ;-) P1030408.JPG
     
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  12. Jaacck Dec 18, 2016

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    Pure will power. I don't own any other Omega's like this gentleman so has been even harder. At least he can switch between multiple nice watches while he waits!
     
  13. BruceTheManLee Dec 18, 2016

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    So you already have a Speedy Professional and you just bought another one?



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  14. Screwbacks Dec 18, 2016

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    wearable only in july? :thumbsdown:
     
  15. Josh Bear Dec 18, 2016

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    Yes, :(. Just getting ahead of the price rise in Jan.
     
  16. Josh Bear Dec 18, 2016

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    Yes. To be fair they hardly look the same. :)
     
  17. al128 unsolicited co-moderation giverer Dec 18, 2016

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    By not wearing it you are giving away valuable months of warranty ... Just saying... ;)
     
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  18. SpeedyPhill Founder Of Aussie Cricket Blog Mark Waugh Universe Dec 18, 2016

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    It must be hard to hide the BBSB - Big Black Shoe Box ::confused2::
     
  19. Josh Bear Dec 18, 2016

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    I like the way you are thinking. This will definitely be part of my argument for early access.
     
  20. zrleopold Dec 18, 2016

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    Exactly. It would be irresponsible to not at least test it out now ;)
     
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