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·Do you see the undersides of your straps and bracelets when wearing your watch then?
Agree with Evitzee that I haven’t seen a nicer strap than the yellow perforated one yet, IMO.
"Dark Side of the Moon" Apollo 8 Arrivals
Agree with Evitzee that I haven’t seen a nicer strap than the yellow perforated one yet, IMO.
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stevec14
·I have to agree I don’t like the yellow/red clash. Watches should be aesthetically pleasing even when not on the wrist (after all they spend more time OFF the wrist than on), so for me even though the red isn’t visible when on the wrist it would annoy me.
Agree with Evitzee that I haven’t seen a nicer strap than the yellow perforated one yet, IMO.
Well as is great about these things, everyone has their own preferences. When I’m not wearing mine, it’s in a safe anyway. I actually like both straps (underside clash aside), but actually IMO this looks best on the omega NATO’s both black and yellow. The straps taper quite a lot, and for me a little too much given the diameter of the watch. The NATO’s are a straight 21mm which gives some added presence and bulk.
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Metoxes
·The Apollo 8 looks to be sold out on Omega’s website. I wonder if it’s available at the OB’s?
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Evitzee
·M MetoxesThe Apollo 8 looks to be sold out on Omega’s website. I wonder if it’s available at the OB’s?
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speedydownunder
·Congrats T4Rdooh
a lovely piece 👍
a lovely piece 👍
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jolyon
·Here's hoping that it becomes semi-affordable on the second hand market..! It's incredible but the price is pretty steep considering it has no 9300
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Evitzee
·Here's hoping that it becomes semi-affordable on the second hand market..! It's incredible but the price is pretty steep considering it has no 9300
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jolyon
·Ceramic case and unique finishing on movement drives up the price. Spendy, but worth it. As far as what these will go for on the secondary market, it will depend on how many they make. If they discontinue it relatively soon, like when they introduce the 3861 standard Speedmaster late this year or early 2020, it could hold its value long term. Omega has been coy about the future of this model.
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Evitzee
·Yes, it is very unique and limiting this model would really make it a desirable piece in the second hand market since you can't find anything like it anywhere else. I have to admit that even though it has the less-desirable 1861 calibre, I still want one! However, what if Omega make a new one with their re-issued 321? It would kill this one!
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Exarkun12
·What i would really like to see is the original DSOTM upgraded to the new 9900 series movements...meanwhile I am undecided on whether i should get the Apollo 8 or wait for this to happen 😁
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3nicewatches
·What i would really like to see is the original DSOTM upgraded to the new 9900 series movements...meanwhile I am undecided on whether i should get the Apollo 8 or wait for this to happen 😁
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stevec14
·Yes, it is very unique and limiting this model would really make it a desirable piece in the second hand market since you can't find anything like it anywhere else. I have to admit that even though it has the less-desirable 1861 calibre, I still want one! However, what if Omega make a new one with their re-issued 321? It would kill this one!
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kelsey
·The 1869 was one of the main reasons I chose the Apollo 8 over other ceramics.
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·I had to chance to try this on a few weeks ago at an AD, and it's a fascinating piece. Very balanced to wear, though a bit large for me, and astonishing texture throughout the design, the first watch I've ever worn that I felt I was looking into rather than looking at. Would definitely consider picking one up down the line as a piece of wrist art -- was deeply impressed by it.
