Apollo 8 - The Best Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Edition

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Robert-Jan

·Nov 12, 2019·#SpeedyTuesday

When Omega introduced the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon back in 2013, I was destined to buy one. An amazing full ceramic piece with their in-house developed chronograph. What more could you wish for? That came only five years later, with the introduction of the Apollo 8. Well, a year later (2014), Omega introduced […]

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dsio

·Nov 12, 2019·Ash @ ΩF

Agreed! This is such a brilliant piece!!

 

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speedydownunder

·Nov 12, 2019

Mine says hello.

A great piece on the wrist.

 

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stevec14

·Nov 12, 2019

Rapidly turned into my favourite watch and rivals my 16710 for wrist time. With the black black strap on it is surprisingly versatile and I’ve worn with a suit. Terrific watch.

 

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stevec14

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Om3ga321

·Nov 12, 2019

One of my favorite modern Speedmasters.Thinner than the DSOTM and manual winding.Dial is simply stunning.

 

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DeepBlue

·Nov 12, 2019

Looks good but a bit too much going on on the dial for my taste.

 

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kelsey

·Nov 12, 2019

Disagree with one point in the article, imo the minute racing dial is a highlight!

 

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scapa

·Nov 12, 2019

Lots to like about the Apollo 8 but found it an awkward fit on my smallish wrist. A very striking and even engrossing piece for sure.

 

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dsio

·Nov 12, 2019·Ash @ ΩF

scapa

Lots to like about the Apollo 8 but found it an awkward fit on my smallish wrist. A very striking and even engrossing piece for sure.

Eat more pizza

 

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MalaMD

·Nov 13, 2019

I think it looks much better in person than in photos but I'm not very keen on the yellow details, would've preferred if they were white to keep it simpler.

 

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Omega-Q

·Nov 13, 2019

I feel the same way...but, I still have yet to have one in my collection! I'm still waiting on my wallet to recover from the 50th purchase!

 

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T4Rdooh

·Nov 13, 2019

Can’t stop wearing mine

 

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Mouse_at_Large

·Nov 13, 2019

As a detached observer, I can understand how this model appeals. However (and in my opinion only) The PCA limited edition is less cluttered and just as good a use of yellow accents 😀

 

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Evitzee

·Nov 13, 2019

Mouse_at_Large

As a detached observer, I can understand how this model appeals. However (and in my opinion only) The PCA limited edition is less cluttered and just as good a use of yellow accents 😀

Maybe, but with only 99 made and the current market price of around $18-19k it's not a viable option for many people.

 

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Fabrice M

·Nov 24, 2019

I was looking at this watch, I like it, but not sure about the yellow...

 

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larryganz

·Nov 26, 2019

I also love this watch - it's on my list. My dilemma is that I've been waiting for a Rolex Deep Blue and might have to pay for one at a moments notice when it comes in, and so I've had to hold off buying other cool watches like the Apollo 8. If I love the Deep Blue >>> I might sell my SD43 to help fund the Apollo 8, with more than pocket change left over. Or, if I get the call for my ceramic Daytona which do I choose?

 

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stevec14

·Nov 26, 2019

larryganz

I also love this watch - it's on my list. My dilemma is that I've been waiting for a Rolex Deep Blue and might have to pay for one at a moments notice when it comes in, and so I've had to hold off buying other cool watches like the Apollo 8. If I love the Deep Blue >>> I might sell my SD43 to help fund the Apollo 8, with more than pocket change left over. Or, if I get the call for my ceramic Daytona which do I choose?

I’d go Apollo (and I’ve had the black ceramic Daytona). There are only so many Rolex I could have as they all follow a similar pattern. The Apollo 8 would be a great change up.

 

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larryganz

·Nov 26, 2019

I'm leaning towards the Deep Blue first (my AD knows I'm ready to pay the day he calls), and then pick up the Apollo 8 if I decide to sell the SD43 after I get the Deep Blue.

I think the ceramic Daytona will wear a little small on my wrist - I've sold all my 5 digit Rolex and only have the Maxi case models now, for a 7.5" wrist.

 

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stevec14

·Nov 26, 2019

larryganz

I'm leaning towards the Deep Blue first (my AD knows I'm ready to pay the day he calls), and then pick up the Apollo 8 if I decide to sell the SD43 after I get the Deep Blue.

I think the ceramic Daytona will wear a little small on my wrist - I've sold all my 5 digit Rolex and only have the Maxi case models now, for a 7.5" wrist.

It does wear more like a 5 digit, yes. See how you go. I thoroughly reccomend the Apollo 8. It really is a great watch - so light and comfortable.

I never thought I’d like it, but it steals wrist time from my 16710 and I never thought that would happen.