Beautiful watch: the slimmer silhouette, the slightly domed crystal, the titanium shades... and that bracelet: it is a killer!

But... I don't like much the Tropical thing and hot temperatures...

I'm more a cold, ice person... what if they make a frozen version?

 

According to the Hodinkee podcast, they sold 7007 of the 25th anniversary watches and had a waiting list of over 20000. That's at least 13000 unfulfilled potential sales. We see it from the "watch world" perspective, the general public or specialized communities around movie franchises or space enthusiasts don't see it that way.

 

My apology in advance for the uneducated enquiry.
To my view, this is a strikingly beautiful and functional piece: Vintage oceanic aesthetics, lightweight, versatile, and uncomplicated. In weighing up the relative merits of the bracelet and NATO options, I was wondering if anyone has had any experience of recent Seamaster spring bars failing? I do know someone who lost a Planet Ocean LM LE by such cause whilst actually in the ocean; understandably, he did not find this concurrence amusing.

Just wondering the consensus opinion: If this is a real risk worth the security of the NATO, or rather is so unlikely as to be a non-factor in the decision. Any advice, thoughts, and experiences would be greatly appreciated.

 

I just want to get this bracelet for my old wave dial Ti Seamster chornograph ...

 

so basically, a second Casamigos collab

 

It's not lithium, man! It'll be fine

 

Actually, I was thinking about the Ultradeep or some versions of the Aquaterra...

 

It shows that general public is interested more in fictional James Bond than moon landing story..

 

I really think Omega are pricing themselves out of the market even the titanium is only grade 2. I have a Bremont Terra Nova limited to 300 pieces made of titanium and its almost half the price. The NTTD watch is nice but the price is not.

 

Planet Ocean in titanium is grade 5 and priced 8800 USD, but it is higher in their internal hierarchy. I think the price tag for this 300M is mainly associated with James Bond.

 

I think that is where the over saturation of the limited editions comes in. All the limited edition Speedys that come out plus the standard versions are too much for the general public. A watch with the connection to an iconic movie character that is released around the movie generates much more buzz than a watch connected to an event that happened 50 years ago. Almost no one is excited about space missions and events.

 

Honestly though, if we could just nuke the booze connection here and just co-opt that colorway, I'd be pretty psyched. It's gorgeous in person.

 

Let it go..... Let it Gooooooooooooooooooooo

 

Huh. For me it was the engraved Seamaster (chrono?) present from Elle McPherson to Alec Baldwin's character in the 1997 Anthony Hopkins film "The Edge" written by David Mamet.

 

For me it was GoldenEye when I was 10.

 

The FW pictures, make me want the watch more & more. Would be nice to view this in person when released.

The cynic in me regarding Craig and Omega watches in generally (full interview on the website he recommends the Moonwatch as the 1st one to purchase into the brand) feels more like PR & marketing spill. Craig is a watch guy, but from what I remember a heavy vintage Rolex guy and not Omega. Usually sporting an vintage Daytona or Bamford style sub. Although romantic to think he owns the PO from Casino & Brosnon version of the SMP, as a watch guy maybe he does and nice touch if involved in the discussion for the recent one.

 

My Bond OHMSS finally came today... it's actually much more attractive in person than pics. Gotta move this into the rotation with the BB58....

 

Looks great. I saw one in person for the first time this morning as my AD has one. Much more subtle in real life and I think I prefer the swirl to the waves. Was sorely tempted but I don’t want to use my budget for my Apollo 11.

very nice watch - congrats

 

That is some serious limitation, serious price and it comes with a car..
https://www.fratellowatches.com/the...t-comes-with-the-neimann-marcus-fantasy-gift/

 

The only dealbreaker I have is the aluminium bezel. I'm fine with an aluminium bezel, but not at that price. You're paying a lot for a watch with an aluminium bezel. They went a few steps forward with the titanium, but took some steps backwards with the aluminium bezel.