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A320Driver
·Also strange that they choose to get rid of the luminouscent bezel and crown. I like this feature on my Apollo 8.
Introducing: The New Omega Speedmaster Dark Side Of The Moon Apollo 8 — Featuring The...
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dinexus
·Omega has a long history of not giving folks what they've been waiting/asking for, but this feels borderline disrespectful.
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Speedmaster411
·Thanks for comment @Robert-Jan .
Kind regards,
Kind regards,
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ErichPryde
·Definitely a watch targeting a completely different group than is largely represented by Omega forums.... this has a very modern, very casual, "I'm a 20-something that just watched clips of The Right Stuff on Tik-Tok while posting on reddit" type vibe.
Look but seriously- if this is your speed that's totally ok. Omega needs to have some modern references (much like that titanium sport PO that recently came out) that look like they were made in 2020.
Look but seriously- if this is your speed that's totally ok. Omega needs to have some modern references (much like that titanium sport PO that recently came out) that look like they were made in 2020.
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pdxleaf
·"Now it’s 2024, ... kicking off what we expect to be a great year for Speedy lovers."
This is an intriguing statement from RJ.
This is an intriguing statement from RJ.
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ErichPryde
·"Now it’s 2024, ... kicking off what we expect to be a great year for Speedy lovers."
This is an intriguing statement from RJ.
well, we're still waiting on the astronaut standing on the moon dial, and the red astronaut disco seconds counter, and the plain issue white-dial, right?
Sounds like a great year for me to pick up a regular speedy pro tbh
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Aludic
··@SpeedyBirthYear"Now it’s 2024, ... kicking off what we expect to be a great year for Speedy lovers."
This is an intriguing statement from RJ.
Exactly, there must be something in store for this year, which I'd hope to be more interesting than this piece... I love the model rocket, but not at this price.
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Evitzee
·The last real limited numbered release was the Tokyo 2020 Speedmaster series in 2018. Since then we've had the limited production Snoopy, and the small 321 line, which are refreshing but are hard to get, but other than that it's been a wasteland for Speedmaster fans. Omega is going for the new, never owned an Omega demographic customer. Pre 2020 is where the interest is now, at least for me.
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Meme-Dweller
·I don't know why everyone is hating on a revised Apollo 8. It's one of the best watches Omega has ever made IMO and I'm glad they made it better instead of having second-hand prices skyrocket to make it unattainable for regular people like the older Moon to Mars or TinTin, when those are nothing special but a different dial.
The Apollo 8 is one of those watches that feels like it should be more expensive than it actually is. If Rolex, AP, or Patek did something like this, it would be over 6 figures in price-- guaranteed. It's a 10/10 in my book and I would buy it again (the new version) once the price settles down. The rubber strap is probably the biggest upgrade to it from a daily wearer's perspective. The little rocket and updated case shape are just extra goodies from their discontinuation of non-METAS movements.
Not sure why those who haven't tried it on are complaining about the size.... it wears smaller than a modern 42mm Seamaster 300. Pretty much the same thickness too, but much lighter.
The Apollo 8 is one of those watches that feels like it should be more expensive than it actually is. If Rolex, AP, or Patek did something like this, it would be over 6 figures in price-- guaranteed. It's a 10/10 in my book and I would buy it again (the new version) once the price settles down. The rubber strap is probably the biggest upgrade to it from a daily wearer's perspective. The little rocket and updated case shape are just extra goodies from their discontinuation of non-METAS movements.
Not sure why those who haven't tried it on are complaining about the size.... it wears smaller than a modern 42mm Seamaster 300. Pretty much the same thickness too, but much lighter.
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dstfno
·A new movement is a minor change?
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Hoddspur
·So Omega are copying Swatch now in producing 11 versions of the same watch but with different hands. They’ll be queuing round the block I tell thee! 😁
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kilofinal
·I would have expected that rocket on a subdial of a Moonswatch...maybe Swatch/Omega are sharing the same parts bin now
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twizit
·The last real limited numbered release was the Tokyo 2020 Speedmaster in 2018. Since then we've had the limited production Snoopy and the small 321 line which were refreshing but hard to get, but other than that it's been a wasteland for Speedmaster fans. Omega is going for the new, never owned an Omega demographic customer. Pre 2020 is where the interest is now, at least for me.
Now very glad I made the decision to purchase a Tokyo Rising Sun at the weekend - currently awaiting its arrival. Am with you on the above for sure. Don't mind this new release as such, but no way for £13,500 in the UK. That's proper punchy and just silly pricing.
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Evitzee
·I don't know why everyone is hating on a revised Apollo 8. It's one of the best watches Omega has ever made IMO and I'm glad they made it better instead of having second-hand prices skyrocket to make it unattainable for regular people like the older Moon to Mars or TinTin, when those are nothing special but a different dial.
The Apollo 8 is one of those watches that feels like it should be more expensive than it actually is. If Rolex, AP, or Patek did something like this, it would be over 6 figures in price-- guaranteed. It's a 10/10 in my book and I would buy it again (the new version) once the price settles down. The rubber strap is probably the biggest upgrade to it from a daily wearer's perspective. The little rocket and updated case shape are just extra goodies from their discontinuation of non-METAS movements.
Not sure why those who haven't tried it on are complaining about the size.... it wears smaller than a modern 42mm Seamaster 300. Pretty much the same thickness too, but much lighter.
I enjoy my Apollo 8 that I bought back in 2019, but the price is almost 50% more now, I don't see where the extra money is. Some inflation for sure, a bit more for the 3861 based movement, but the rest, I dunno. The rocket?
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PandaSPUR
·A new movement is a minor change?
I think its the fact that the Apollo 8 was supposed to be "special" but here it is again.
A refresh of the actual DSOTM, GSOTM, etc would make more sense. Also not very exciting but probably wouldn't annoy people as much.
Imagine if a few years from now they release a Snoopy 60th with the same exact color scheme but just with a new movement.
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A320Driver
·Don't get me wrong, I love the initial release. I just don't understand this release. Why not make something different? Apollo 8 as a mission deserves more attention than it's getting. I would've loved a 55th anniversary release. But I don't see any reason to upgrade. I know that the 3869 is the better movement but for my daily use I don't see enough benefits to justify the price increase.
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Om3ga321
·I feel cheated.
Apollo 8 when released was supposed to be a limited production watch.
Now its a run of the mill regular model.
At least they got rid of the stupid pin buckle.
Apollo 8 when released was supposed to be a limited production watch.
Now its a run of the mill regular model.
At least they got rid of the stupid pin buckle.
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blufinz52
··Hears dead people, not watch rotors.Never saw the appeal of the DSOTM and this new release is just gimmicky imo. Can't beat the tried and true Moonwatch.
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littlmej
·I really like the rocket detail, but overall, especially for that price, I think it won’t be a hot seller…
