These are all sold out, right?

 

nope, you can still get them.

 

The Speedmaster was the last to be released but will probably sell out first. I can see the Seamaster and Railmaster being easier to get hold of in the future. It seems like the Speedmaster will command a premium.

The box sets seem to have been pre-ordered with little making it onto the market. There is one on chrono24 for 24,000 euros, I think the retail price was 19,500.

https://www.chrono24.fr/omega/omega-1957-trilogy-limited-editions--id6963320.htm

 

Then why are they going for such a premium on sale forums?

 

Wishful thinking. See the Railmaster offered here on OF for below retail, with nobody buying (yet)

Some bought these in the hopes that people would feverishly overpay for them, but Omega made more than enough to go around - for now. It's possible they'll appreciate in the coming years, but in the short term I'd bet they depreciate slightly. (Speedmaster excepted)

 

People are apparently already paying a premium for the Speedy. I've heard up to US$15000.

 

Not sure where you heard that, but they got a resounding, booming shite deal if they did. They're all over Chrono24 for $8,000 - 11,000, and there's one on OF here for under $10,000 that has been listed for 2+ days now without selling.

Like I said, I don't expect the Speedmaster to depreciate, at least not by much, but I don't think they're going to sell at huge premiums either, at least not in the short term.

 

Yeah, and if I don't sell it by Monday, I'm just going to size it and enjoy the damn thing!

 

I think you should anyway

The Speedmaster was the only one of the three I wasn't immediately sold on in the Baselworld photos, but they're looking really nice in the photos everyone's taking of theirs now that they're in-hand.

 

I have the flip disease. I need to sell this so I can buy another watch to wear then sell again next week.

 

Oops, my mistake. Went back and checked and the claim was AU$15000, so US$11700. I belong to waaayyy too many watch sites.

 

I think the Speedy will make a huge profit in the short term. Prices on the secondary market will go down to slightly above retail levels in 2 years, especially when Omega releases a new "LE", this time with lollipop seconds hand.

In 5 years, Omega's probably going to introduce their VINTAGE COLLECTION standard releases, with the Trilogy pieces playing a big part of it. In that event, pre-owned prices will dive.

When I bought my RMLE, there was no intent to make a profit out of it. I simply wanted to own and enjoy a beautiful "vintage" watch with a modern worry-free movement. I wanted to scratch that vintage itch. People who are buying these Omega LE's for future profit are buying the watches for the wrong reason.

 

Hi there, Gents! Could any of you lucky purchasers throw a guy a bone here? I’m curious to know what leather strap comes with the Railmaster LE. Would someone mind posting a photo of it, please? If it’s on your watch, so much the better! A solo photo of the leather strap would be fine too. What does the buckle look like? I’ve seen so many photos in this thread and the RM one, but I can’t pinpoint what actually came in the presentation box. Thanks in advance!

 

So good...

 

Do you happen to know if the CK2998 and the FOIS have identical lugs and lug holes? Please be so kind and also let me know once you find out which bracelet of the Trilogy would fit. Thanks in advance!

 

I actually the confirmation from an Omega Boutique. None of these bracelets can fit the CK2998 because the holds in the lugs do not match the space in the endlinks where the pin goes. I do not know for the FOIS, but I would be really interested to know. Can you ask the question to a boutique or does someone have the answer please?

 

Thank you LeonDeBayonne for your swift reply! As for asking Omega, they will tell you that it doesn't fit no matter which watch you'd like to equip with the bracelet. I've already asked Omega Germany. The Omega boutique in Munich/GER for example will not (officially) supply you with the bracelet either since they say the original CK2998/FOIS originally came on a leather strap only. The only way to get it is via grey market dealers or ADs who don't care. Maybe someone will try it out here and will hopefully fill us in.

 

I don't think I belong to enough!

I don't think so. 3,557 pieces (plus another 500 in the set) is quite a lot, and while I think there is higher demand, I don't think it's enough of a difference to support huge profits. There may be a few, maybe 10, that are sold for a decent profit, but considering not all have been delivered yet I don't think it's going to pop.

I also don't think Omega will release them as a standard line. They did the FOIS, which sold in OK numbers but nothing like the standard Professional. The SM300 MC is a great watch, but more of a modern interpretation of the older style. The truth is, reissue watches like the Trilogy might appeal greatly to watch nerds like us, but they don't have as much appeal to the type of person who just wants to reward him- or herself with something nice.

I do agree with your last statement wholeheartedly.

 

Damn, I should've gone for the Seamaster instead of the Speedmaster

 

Still waiting for my speedy but when I receive it I'll try the bracelet on my FOIS.