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OMEGA 1957 Trilogy Limited Editions – Railmaster, Seamaster 300, Speedmaster’57

  1. Speedmasterfan88 Mar 23, 2017

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    Am I the only one thinking that the new SM, whilst the flat link bracelet looks very nice, will look amazing on a NATO or Perlon? Just something about the case/lugs, would love to see a wristshot.
     
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  2. stabilizer Mar 23, 2017

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    Thank you
     
  3. night0wl Mar 23, 2017

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    Me 4?
     
  4. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Mar 23, 2017

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    Thank you for the correction. Evidently (per MWO) some 2915-1 indeed have a seamonster caseback. As I do not own a 2915-1, I can not speak from personal experience. My 2914-1 Railmaster and 2913-1 Seamaster both lack a seamonster on their casebacks.
     
  5. g-boac Mar 23, 2017

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    19mm, per FratelloWatches hands-on this morning.
     
  6. g-boac Mar 23, 2017

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    Yes and no - lug width of Speedmaster Professional (which includes the Ultraman) is 20mm. Lug width of straight-lug Speedies is 19mm.

    . . .HOWEVER, this 1mm difference will only result in .5mm gap on either side of the endlink, which could offer us the nice, classic endlink rattle just like the vintage links. ;)
     
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  7. demchocholips Mar 23, 2017

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    The speculation angle is very interesting if you compare Speedy Tuesday with Speedy 60th. All 2,012 reservation spots for Tuesday are gone, but securing a spot did not require financial qualification. The main factor was timing. If you were around in the reservation time window, speculating on the Tuesday was essentially costless. With the 60th, speculation requires 100% deposit. This financial hurdle weeds out the “casual” speculators. It’s not crazy to assume that the current % of speculators to “true” buyers of the 2,012 Tuesday spots could be higher than the % of speculators to true buyers of the 3,557 60th spots. Of course, the quality of the Tuesday pool will improve as the less dedicated drop their spots and are replaced by waitlist buyers.
     
  8. omegadave Mar 23, 2017

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    I think the awkward trilogy text is what will distinguish these pieces in 100 years. Like branded retailer dials, i.e.: Tiffany & Co, etc.
     
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  9. adi4 Mar 23, 2017

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    Spend $20k so your grandkids can (possibly) reap the benefits.
     
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  10. Meme-Dweller Mar 23, 2017

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    Well, if an actual Speedy from 1957 had the numbered Trilogy tag today, I don't think anyone would value it. Tiffany & Co is still much cooler.

    Also, this tag comes with baggage because if you're missing the other two watches, you now have an incomplete set and the value will likely take a hit.
     
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  11. arcadelt Mar 23, 2017

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    Not necessarily in every country.
     
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  12. Taddyangle Convicted Invicta Wearer Mar 23, 2017

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    I think too many made for this to be an option.

    I think if they had made 1,000 fewer CK2998 that they would have held close to MSRP. Now, the CK2998 can be picked up by a savy collector for 20% less than msrp. Factor in tax, if paid and then its ~30% below msrp.

    I would expect something similar with the 60th Speedy, and I think @BenjaminT adds to the argument with the flood of LEs that are being released this cycle.
     
  13. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Mar 23, 2017

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    Perhaps the original purchasers of this white elephant thought the same?

    SPEEDMASTER MISSIONS COLLECTION SUITCASE
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  14. Meme-Dweller Mar 23, 2017

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    My prediction is that the Speedy will hold its value and the SM and RM will be the ones that you can find for less than MSRP. I also have a feeling the Trilogy set may dip to as low as 18k simply because no mother could love those dials
     
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  15. pitpro Likes the game. Mar 23, 2017

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    Maybe to look more like the vintage they will come with some
    of the lume falling out LoL This picture looks like some lume is missing at 1 and 4 LoL
    How about green markers LoL :p
    [​IMG]
     
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  16. pitpro Likes the game. Mar 23, 2017

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    Love to see a closeup of the dial surface if anyone has
    one.
     
  17. pitpro Likes the game. Mar 23, 2017

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  18. ATWG Mar 23, 2017

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    no denying, it's quite an attractive package....much different that the CK2998, this one really captures your attention.
     
  19. pitpro Likes the game. Mar 23, 2017

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  20. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Mar 23, 2017

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