I was going to pre order the trilogy until I saw the hideous extraneous text. I will now only get the 3557 LE Speedy. So the only other purchase this year will be the Speedy Tuesday. Thereafter, I'll wait 2 years for the 50th ann moonwatch in 2019. That should be one heck of a year for Omega.

 

@Mad Dog and I both want that new Grey NATO!

 

Photos updated of full set with accessories:

 

Interesting thoughts, I think it will be interesting to see what the prices will do

 

Yes!!! That grey Nato is a stunner

 

That would be good news as those are the ones I’m more interested in. You don’t think people will see the Railmaster as an Explorer alternative more than the Aqua Terra?

 

@dsio I hope your prediction is accurate. I REALLY want a Railmaster, but won't be in a position to pick one up for 12-18 months. Hopefully they'll still be around and below MSRP.

 

That's what I said about the Spectre Seamaster 300 that was limited to "only" 7007 pieces and I've only seen it once under MSRP by $200 and used. Now it's impossible to own without paying a premium.

 

Oh man when I saw the omega release video I was super excited for the SM300... now as the wristshots surface it looks extremely shiny with all this polished surfaces. That was what put my off the last SM reissue. I will have to wait for the Boutique invitation evening to see this in person. In the end I might stick with vintage if this looks as shiny in person as it does in the pictures .

 

Yeah, I kind of think these will be the same. 3557 is a decent amount, but given the overwhelming reaction I'm thinking it will sell out and become difficult to acquire...at least for the speedy. I've been speaking back and forth with the NYC boutique and they've said they're "flooded with calls" about it. I'm not one to typically buy a new watch from an AD, but I'm really happy I was able to reserve one.

 

I don't want the grey NATO...I want this...

 

Putting that trilogy text on the watch dials is heresy. It's an abomination.

 

Yeah. While I am getting one no matter what, it baffles me why Omega feels the need for all the high polishing on a piece like this. Like you said, same w the last SM which to my eye was a bit distracting with so much shine. With the trend of many mfg's going back to their archives and releasing vintages, they should consider bringing in a little consulting from the vintage watch community (or perhaps polling) on some of the sticking points that are important to vintage loving consumers. That said, all and all they did an amazing job this go around and as a vintage guy, never been more excited to obtain a newly made watch .

 

At least with the speedy, the brushing on the bezel should help offset the lugs a bit. I agree though, it's very shiny. I've still ordered one, but I wish they had done a bit less polishing. I think that was a big part of the reason why the speedytuesday edition was so popular with its entirely brushed case.

 

I don't think anyone should complain about the polished surfaces of their watch until they've owned a Breitling Chronomat lol

 

Deposit placed for the Speedy. Is it summer time yet??

 

Me too

 

For me the reason to not go for the trilogy set.