Basel 2018 - Omega Wishlist

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The current GMT Aqua Terra is a mess. The dial is terrible. Those V-shaped hour markers are the worst thing I've ever seen. The 24-hour numbers are also awful. The dial is overladen and the numbers are too small. I love the GMT feature on a watch but Omega's version is a kludge.

One thing I've always loved about Omega is the attention to function and usability. They have gone too far with a bad design style, completely sacrificing usability for someone's insanely poor judgement about style. Hence my choice of a Rolex GMT2 at nearly twice the price of an AT.
 
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Most of us have given up dreaming pre-BaselWorld... although Omega did a great neo-vintage job at BaselWorld 2017 👍

1978-2018 = 40 years Alaska III
a great opportunity to bring out a historic correct neo-vintage black radial dial Speedmaster to commemorate the Space Shuttle program
Space Transportation System
1968-2018 = 50 years Apollo VIII
Fingers crossed... There'll be a manned spacecraft around the Moon in December 2018, commemorating Apollo 8... if the 2 men crew would wear an Omega that would be a great tribute... although today I have seen other things by another great make 😗
 
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On the contrary, all they would really need to do is replace the fluted bezel with a rotating GMT one, add a GMT hand, and basically leave the rest of the watch alone. To me, a Globemaster like that would be a home run, something Omega could proudly hold out as their flagship GMT model that stands up well against any of the Rolex GMTs.

Kinda like this you mean?

😗
 
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Ceramic Speedy that is not 44mm but something more like 40 - 42 mm. aka Smaller Side of the Moon.

Ceramic seamaster that is not a hockey puck but more like 40 to 43 mm.
 
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FYI 👎
The organizers of Baselworld, the world’s largest watch and jewelry fair, have recognized that it is in a state of decline. At a time when the fair has reached the milestone of 100 years, fair organizers announced that they are reducing the 2018 edition by two days...
 
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The organizers of Baselworld, the world’s largest watch and jewelry fair, have recognized that it is in a state of decline. At a time when the fair has reached the milestone of 100 years, fair organizers announced that they are reducing the 2018 edition by two days

We may be on the cusp of a return. Great section in the NYT on watches, and at a recent fountain pen show, spoke to a few young guys who are keen on making their own mechanical watches. I sense a techno-backlash is afoot...
 
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All I want is a Omega online shop for accessories. Straps springbars and the like. Doesn't have to be watches.

Save having the half hour conversations to a Omega Boutique just to order a strap or a buckle. ( even after I have the part number )
If they only knew how much $$ they have lost over the years from me.
It kills me how premium watch brands are restricting parts supplies. I get it - there is big $$ in it for them via authorized service centers and boutique walk-in traffic . But it’s damn inconvenient for folks that just want a simple accessory.
 
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We may be on the cusp of a return. Great section in the NYT on watches, and at a recent fountain pen show, spoke to a few young guys who are keen on making their own mechanical watches. I sense a techno-backlash is afoot...

Big difference between making a watch and slipping in a movement and actually
" Making a Watch "
 
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You will see an skeleton dial dark side of the moon. "mark my words"
 
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Breitling did something with flying a bunch of watches around the world in a vintage plane. Omega should send a bunch of LE Speedmasters to space and back
 
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Breitling did something with flying a bunch of watches around the world in a vintage plane. Omega should send a bunch of LE Speedmasters to space and back
Already done
 
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Updated SMP 300m with MC caliber, solid Naiad case back, Liquidmetal inserts, redesign bezel font, redesign bracelet with adjustable clasp and price below 4.500€.
Keep wishing ... That's roughly the same price point as the current model. The upgrades suggested would raise the price by about $1K, I would think.

Not that it wouldn't be worth it ...
 
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How about a re-release of a sixties era seamaster?

Wasn’t the Seamaster created in 1948? 70th anniversary in 2018