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Walrus
·Well written, I agree, winding things is just dumb
Forbes - Moonwatch is Overrated
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noelekal
··Home For Wayward WatchesI've always greatly enjoyed the plain ol' monochromatic aspects of the plain ol' styling of the plain ol' Moonwatch best of all the variant Speedmaster editions.
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Foo2rama
··Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...I've always greatly enjoyed the plain ol' monochromatic aspects of the plain ol' styling of the plain ol' Moonwatch best of all the variant Speedmaster editions.
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DSotW
·That sentence threw me as well. But there are those persistent rumors that many poor souls have been forced to buy the new Speedmaster at gunpoint. 😲 And driving away collectors? How is Swatch Omega doing that exactly? By refusing to supply parts for my 1969 Speedmaster? Oh wait, they continue to do that for their vintage models unlike, for example, Rolex. 😕 Who IS this author?
He's a "contributor" to Forbes (not an employee per se), so it's not a Forbes article.
The Author: https://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewcatellier/ he also runs this blog: https://www.watchreviewblog.com/ on which he offers a Shop with horrible looking (imo) watch cases. In other words, a low rent Teddy Baldassarre.
Scanned his article, it is not worth reading, essentially: "I don't care about the 1969 moon landings, so I don't care about this watch, and oh here's some more useless drivel about them being tacky". Just some opinionated BS.
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Barking mad
··Prolific Speedmaster HoarderWell, if everybody liked them we wouldn’t be able to afford them and wouldn’t be able to get.
Sound familiar😉
Sound familiar😉
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speedyproftw
·My favorite line: "The #speedytuesday hashtag movement appears as innocent fun, but there is massive monetary influence as a driving force behind it." I know we've all been turned off by all those photos of RJ on his private jet flights and luxurious yacht trips with Leonardo DiCaprio. We see you RJ! 😀
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Pastorbottle
·Some things stand the test of time, design classics by their very nature prove this, designs like the Rayban Aviator sunglasses and the Omega Speedmaster watch are indeed design classics. They share characteristics, form follows function, without frivolities like gimmicks or unnecessary adornments, they’re high quality, sturdy and well made.
Which is why they never seem to go out of style.
What’s wrong with buying something that will with care, last the wearer for many years and whist not at the leading edge of fashion, still able to hold it’s own with enduring style.
Not only is does this make such purchases more sensible with their enduring value, but in a disposable world where waste is increasingly being frowned upon, these design classics are more environmentally responsible too!
And seriously what’s so bloody hard about winding a watch?…… Have we become that lazy, weak and stupid?
Which is why they never seem to go out of style.
What’s wrong with buying something that will with care, last the wearer for many years and whist not at the leading edge of fashion, still able to hold it’s own with enduring style.
Not only is does this make such purchases more sensible with their enduring value, but in a disposable world where waste is increasingly being frowned upon, these design classics are more environmentally responsible too!
And seriously what’s so bloody hard about winding a watch?…… Have we become that lazy, weak and stupid?
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Watch my Whisky
·No one worth taking seriously reads Forbes.
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Annapolis
·You know, I’m starting to wonder if the Omega Forums crowd isn’t the target audience for this article…
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Aroxx
·His next blog post, “Omega fanbois go crazy when Moonwatch is criticized. Compares to Rolex.”
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vbrad26
·Me OMW to the OB to try on Speedies...
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RevZMan123
·Wait a minute. You wear a Speedmaster while roller blading?! And while distracted by music? You’re just asking for trouble.
They are only grass-certified.
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BAJJ
·It's not an article... it's optimised content for driving search traffic. Or some other bullshit.
I love my speedmaster, the hesalite crystal, the MANUAL wind, the dial texture and depth, the twisted lugs that 'fool' the eye into thinking they come to a sharp point, the legibility (I'm not getting any younger), etc, etc. However this is my opinion, just mine, we're all entitled to them, and so is Matthew, just a shame its wrong😁
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ras47
·Unlike Rolex watches, you can actually go to an Omega Boutique and walk out with a Speedmaster. Try finding a Rolex Submariner at a Rolex boutique.
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Mad Dog
·Unlike Rolex watches, you can actually go to an Omega Boutique and walk out with a Speedmaster. Try finding a Rolex Submariner at a Rolex boutique.
Omega AD purchased 3861 indicated by red circle below…and the Omega AD didn’t even mind that I parked my Honda Monkey directly outside their front door! 👍
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RevZMan123
·Omega ADs too! 👍
Omega AD purchased 3861 indicated by red circle below…and the Omega AD didn’t even mind that I parked my Honda Monkey directly outside their front door! 👍
Is that the KoP store or do they all just look alike?
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Mad Dog
·Is that the KoP store or do they all just look alike?
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DSotW
·His next blog post, “Omega fanbois go crazy when Moonwatch is criticized. Compares to Rolex.”
One time, on a more generic watch forum, I dared to criticize RoRex AD sales tactics.. Rarely in my life have I seen so much venom and bile thrown my way... mostly by children wearing adult's clothing...
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gbesq
·One time, on a more generic watch forum, I dared to criticize RoRex AD sales tactics.. Rarely in my life have I seen so much venom and bile thrown my way... mostly by children wearing adult's clothing...
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