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pumpernikiel
·Must be depended on where you're clicking from. It is still available from Poland and apparently I saw them at ADs recently.
Is The Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 out of the Omega catalog?
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Stripey
·It doesn't look like it had the latest price increase though when you compare it to the Alinghi - isn't that usually a sign that it's no longer in the current range? The Apollo 8 is on £8,710 in the UK, but the Alinghi has increased to £9,680.
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Josh Bear
·Or in the OB in Warsaw - still there sitting quietly and waiting
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Evitzee
·It doesn't look like it had the latest price increase though when you compare it to the Alinghi - isn't that usually a sign that it's no longer in the current range? The Apollo 8 is on £8,710 in the UK, but the Alinghi has increased to £9,680.
Just because they are still in Omega Boutiques or ADs doesn't mean it is still in production, it will take months to clear all the inventory in the pipeline and in dealer stock. So it might be discontinued by Omega but still available in shops for quite awhile.
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pumpernikiel
·Alinghi has always been more expensive than the Apollo 8, for some reason.
I always wondered why is that. To me Alinghi was something like a copy cat of Apollo 8 so if they intended on a price difference it should be actually all the way around. But maybe it is just me... space mission seemed somewhat more appealing vs a race team that never heard of before... or after 😉
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chrisb732
·Can't trust the website. For example some Railmaster models can't be bought on there but they are still being made & available in stores.
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Dedlock
·I use the website as a barometer for stock, if they are unavailable on the website that means that there is likely no more stock available with Omega for some reason i.e.. discontinuation, or pause in production.
but that doesnt mean every Ad has sold out of its allocated shipment from before, so it is worth going and giving a couple a quick look to see if the watch is still available. another indicator i use is the grey market.
but that doesnt mean every Ad has sold out of its allocated shipment from before, so it is worth going and giving a couple a quick look to see if the watch is still available. another indicator i use is the grey market.
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Stripey
·Alinghi has always been more expensive than the Apollo 8, for some reason.
Just because they are still in Omega Boutiques or ADs doesn't mean it is still in production, it will take months to clear all the inventory in the pipeline and in dealer stock. So it might be discontinued by Omega but still available in shops for quite awhile.
I thought the Apoolo 8 increased when the Alinghi came out, but I must be misremembering. That's bizarre.
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Japanred
·Any updates on whether this watch is still in
Production? Or how many might have been produced?
The Apollo 8 DSOTM has always been on my hit list but I’ve never seen one in the flesh. I’m currently on holiday and the AD that I’ve just popped into has one for sale. Looks AMAZING in the flesh!! Like, really really good. Price = €10,860 but I can have it for €9,231 which is £8,052.
First glance looks like a really good price and I’m so tempted but I’ve already bought a TinTin this year.
Wife might not be happy about 2 in a year but I do work very hard for it….
Thoughts? I need someone to talk me out of it.
Production? Or how many might have been produced?
The Apollo 8 DSOTM has always been on my hit list but I’ve never seen one in the flesh. I’m currently on holiday and the AD that I’ve just popped into has one for sale. Looks AMAZING in the flesh!! Like, really really good. Price = €10,860 but I can have it for €9,231 which is £8,052.
First glance looks like a really good price and I’m so tempted but I’ve already bought a TinTin this year.
Wife might not be happy about 2 in a year but I do work very hard for it….
Thoughts? I need someone to talk me out of it.
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befobe
·It is amazing in hand... I can confirm 😁
Due to ceramic, you could also think about the second hand market. Double sapphire, ceramic case, ceramic bezel, a second hand watch looks exactly like a new one, -1keur
Due to ceramic, you could also think about the second hand market. Double sapphire, ceramic case, ceramic bezel, a second hand watch looks exactly like a new one, -1keur
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Sauzo
·I’ve always liked the watch but at 44mm, it’s too big imo. If you like it, I say go for it. YOLO.
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Japanred
·Thanks all haha. And thanks for the heads up on the 44mm. I will pop back in and re-evaluate the size, which I didn’t pay much attention to as the watch itself was just so god-darn beautiful. And heavy. Felt very heavy on the wrist. Any issues with this aspect of the watch?
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Evitzee
·Thanks all haha. And thanks for the heads up on the 44mm. I will pop back in and re-evaluate the size, which I didn’t pay much attention to as the watch itself was just so god-darn beautiful. And heavy. Felt very heavy on the wrist. Any issues with this aspect of the watch?
I've had mine for about three years, a great riff on the classic 1861 movement with a really interesting treatment that is un-Omega like. It came out in 2018 so I wouldn't be surprised if it's coming to the end of its production run, the Cal 1869 and the Cal 321 are about the only non-METAS, old-timey movements still in Omega's catalogue.
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SSGMT
·Mine is 97g on the Omega strap with ceramic/titanium deployment clasp. When I got it, the OB manager said they didn’t see many come through.
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Japanred
·It's not heavy, mine is 94 gms on aftermarket strap and Artem deployant buckle, a 3861 with Omega Cordura strap and Omega deployant buckle is 93 gms. Virtually the same. And I never considered the 44 mm size an issue, it wears well on my 7.5" wrist.
I've had mine for about three years, a great riff on the classic 1861 movement with a really interesting treatment that is un-Omega like. It came out in 2018 so I wouldn't be surprised if it's coming to the end of its production run, the Cal 1869 and the Cal 321 are about the only non-METAS, old-timey movements still in Omega's catalogue.
