That was the price when discontinued ie now I think. From memory, when launched back in 2012 the RRP was below £3k inc VAT so circa €4K then (inc VAT/TVA), or ~$4K USD before sales tax. I have tried to search the launch publicity for a price but can't find it in USD or GBP.
Was it launched at a price premium to the Pro? I know in Canada it sold for slightly less by the end.
This thread is relevant to my interest 😀
I’ve been wanting to get another Speedy (I sold my first one) and I’m it sure whether to go with the FOIS or the Pro.
I think this is the main reason for FOIS being discontinued, adding also new calipers to come:
I am hopeful that there is confirmation soon of whether the 321 bracelet fits on the fois.
Nine pages and not a single photo of what’s being imitated? I can’t resist.
I think the FOIS fails to reach the original’s beauty. Little things that are different and make a difference to me: flat hands, revised minute track, unconvincing AML, sapphire crystal and that unnecessarily thick caseback. Where’s the guy who complained that that caseback was tattooing his wrist?
And yeah, 15,000 editions.
Obviously, even an idiot like me isn’t using a 2998 as a daily watch, but I’d love to wear something everyday that really looked like it. When I first saw the FOIS, I was disappointed. Omega’s revised EW 321 is a better homage to that original than this is.
If I was shopping for a Speedmaster to wear everyday in this price range, I’d either be looking at a new hesalite or, more likely, a really nice 70’s 145-022. Maybe Omega will do a better job next time.
My two cents. I’ll sit down and shut up now. 😗
New Forstner bracelet, coming soon:
Anyone have a Forstner and US to compare which one is preferred? Right now I'm in the US camp because he did the 1171 bracelet first.
I managed to pick up the FOIS in the Ernest Jones sale.
I own a Moonwatch so don’t want to put it on a stainless strap but am not a fan of the brown leather,
Looking at either the black NATO with white border or black NATO with grey border. Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks!
I managed to pick up the FOIS in the Ernest Jones sale.
I own a Moonwatch so don’t want to put it on a stainless strap but am not a fan of the brown leather,
Looking at either the black NATO with white border or black NATO with grey border. Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks!
A flat link bracelet is different enough to your Pro, and looks astonishing.
A flat link bracelet is different enough to your Pro, and looks astonishing.
