I thought that the box has its value. Back in 2014, with the price increase, it was almost 600 euros for the new box and I believe that you have to pay more for the packaging of the 50th determined.
We keep going around in circles on this watch.....one camp likes it, has bought it and is waiting for the delivery so they can enjoy it, another camp doesn't like it, thinks it is overpriced, don't like gold, don't like the subdial, don't like the movement, don't like the number produced, etc, etc. There has never been any object produced that wasn't loved by some and hated by others. It's life.
For those that think the price is out of whack, just wait. When Omega announces the 3861 will be the standard movement going forward the price gap between the anniversary model and the regular model will be a couple of thousand dollars reflecting the use of gold, ugraded bracelet and the significance of the anniversary version. I would venture a new price of $7,000 to $7,500, coming soon to a boutique or AD near you.
It's not the actual cost of the box, it's how it goes along with the product and its presentation. It's all part of the package. In this case the box, extra strap, good quality springbar tool, loupe costs Omega something instead of putting it in a cheap faux leather case. How much? I dunno'....$100 maybe.
I’m even thinking that Omega will start using ceramic on the bezel for the regular Speedy so that might add to a price increase.
We keep going around in circles on this watch.....one camp likes it, has bought it and is waiting for the delivery so they can enjoy it, another camp doesn't like it, thinks it is overpriced, don't like gold, don't like the subdial, don't like the movement, don't like the number produced, etc, etc. There has never been any object produced that wasn't loved by some and hated by others. It's life.
For those that think the price is out of whack, just wait. When Omega announces the 3861 will be the standard movement going forward the price gap between the anniversary model and the regular model will be a couple of thousand dollars reflecting the use of gold, ugraded bracelet and the significance of the anniversary version. I would venture a new price of $7,000 to $7,500, coming soon to a boutique or AD near you.
We'll never know....it's all baked into the cake. Just like we don't know what a strap really costs vs. what Omega charges, I suspect the difference is huge which is why makers are putting special straps on watches that force the owner to come back to them for strap replacements.
Yes, the new 3861 will allow Omega to move the price point of the basic moonwatch to the £5k mark. This would be on par with both Tag and Breathing. The Planet Ocean is already at the same price point as the Rolex Sub but the PO is available. The Seamaster will be the entry level diver to compete with the Tudor BB / Pelagos
Yes, and the seamaster is a level above the Tudor. Makes sense. Pick battles against the right watches.
This is omega reacting to the Rolex rubbish as far as I can see. There’s a gap for a very good watch which is available at the £5-7k range. You can’t buy a Rolex at that price.
Hopefully they will fill it.
I agree with most of what you say. That said, omega are clearly upgrading the movement and the materials in a shift more towards Rolex in my view. There will always be a premium for that. Let’s see. If you compare to something like the ultraman which sold quickly then the price kinda makes sense.
I suspect this is a sign of things to come with the new movement etc in the Moonwatch. Drawing closer to the sub which makes sense to me. The Moonwatch is effectively their cheapest watch but also the most known and popular.
How often will this new watch need to be serviced?
And what will the warranty be on it?
I’ve never bought a new watch before so sorry if these are daft questions.
Rumors are a platinum version, possibly with the 321 movement, in a very limited number of pieces.
How often will this new watch need to be serviced?
And what will the warranty be on it?
I’ve never bought a new watch before so sorry if these are daft questions.
The 0 piece where'd you see that?!
A road-show unit - was at my local OB for all of two days and now it's gone to the next port of call. I assume that each Region has at least one unit making its way among the region's OBs.
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Quick n dirty - I wanted to see what an all black dial would look like...
