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speedolex
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Gratuitous wrist shots of 60th Anniversary Speedmaster. Can't wait to get mine in a couple of short months.
OMEGA 1957 Trilogy Limited Editions – Railmaster, Seamaster 300, Speedmaster’57
Gratuitous wrist shots of 60th Anniversary Speedmaster. Can't wait to get mine in a couple of short months.
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arcadelt
·Man it looks small. I hope I like it in the flesh.
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niko4891
·Perhaps Omega are perversely trying to improve the demand of their Veblen goods in your market by increasing the price since you American didn't buy enough of them last year.
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/l...hville&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=watchville
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veblen_good#Rationale
The thing is I'm not from America and the price I paid for is about the same as the price in America.
Niko
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niko4891
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First ones I've found online. Some great shots of the '57 on the counter, in the hand, but very few on the wrist.
The bracelet looks amazing, quickly becoming my favorite part of the overall nostalgic vibe.
Yes, these are the first ones I get to see on the wrist. The bracelet is looking great on the wrist. Amazing!
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rominvicta
·I'm sure there are individuals that want the inscription... Hence you see me offering Omega options for those that don't want it (from the boutiques around here, it is almost unanimous to all that's ordered from the feedbacks the managers told me about).
To me I wanted all three and the exclusivity of three matching numbers (hopefully sentimental getting one of the ones I picked). I had low to no chance at that happening ordering the watches individually so I switched back to the trilogy set knowing that I can always do a dial swap down the line as the worst case scenario.
I'm sure it might not make a difference but if enough people speak up, something might be done. Better than just complaining on Internet forums and doing nothing imo.
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sensui
·@sensui i admire both eagerness and dedication of yours. Why do you think it is easier to make Omega change the dial of the trilogy set or make options for it rather than making them pick up one and the same number from each of 3557 pcs? The second request should be of no obstacle to them. I already asked my AD for that and got confirmed. Of course i have my doubts whether at the end it will work so will eagerly await to have it seen.
I'm glad your ad can /think they can secure the numbers for you, I wish you good luck but let's just say my profile changed from trilogy set (eager excitement), to ordering them individually (finding out the dial inscription), and now back to trilogy set (figure I can swap dials anyway but better to have matching set) within two days after Basel. I've been in close touch with my local boutique over this. They are stunning watches and I would love to collect them "right."
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rominvicta
·I've ordered limited editions from boutiques in the past and have always gotten one of my picked numbers. I talked to the boutique rep/manager and they agreed with how hot the trilogy is and that the number allocations happening worldwide... The chances of getting three of the same number would be low. And I wouldn't know until near pick up time. IMO if I weren't after a matched set of these, I would just order the speedy and pick up the rail/seamaster at a discount after release... I think the chances of that happening is high.
I'm glad your ad can /think they can secure the numbers for you, I wish you good luck but let's just say my profile changed from trilogy set (eager excitement), to ordering them individually (finding out the dial inscription), and now back to trilogy set (figure I can swap dials anyway but better to have matching set) within two days after Basel. I've been in close touch with my local boutique over this. They are stunning watches and I would love to collect them "right."
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brownwld
·It looks that thanks to a friend I will be able to get a speedy as well 😀
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arcadelt
·The thing is I'm not from America and the price I paid for is about the same as the price in America.
Niko
Oh well, sorry about that but I cannot see your location in your profile, so just assumed. Price is similar in Australia too, so there is a wide variation across different markets. Only Omega would be able to explain why.
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niko4891
·Oh well, sorry about that but I cannot see your location in your profile, so just assumed. Price is similar in Australia too, so there is a wide variation across different markets. Only Omega would be able to explain why.
It's alright, mate!
Yes, I do hope Omega would give some kind of an explanation as to why prices differ across different countries.
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zinzan8
·I've ordered limited editions from boutiques in the past and have always gotten one of my picked numbers. I talked to the boutique rep/manager and they agreed with how hot the trilogy is and that the number allocations happening worldwide... The chances of getting three of the same number would be low. And I wouldn't know until near pick up time. IMO if I weren't after a matched set of these, I would just order the speedy and pick up the rail/seamaster at a discount after release... I think the chances of that happening is high.
I'm glad your ad can /think they can secure the numbers for you, I wish you good luck but let's just say my profile changed from trilogy set (eager excitement), to ordering them individually (finding out the dial inscription), and now back to trilogy set (figure I can swap dials anyway but better to have matching set) within two days after Basel. I've been in close touch with my local boutique over this. They are stunning watches and I would love to collect them "right."
Man, seems like your putting yourself through a lot of stress and additional expense in the hopes of getting matching printed numbers that you won't even keep on your watches.
I would think Omega would only consider a change if no one wanted the trilogy printed on the dial and they thought they would have trouble selling them as is. It doesn't sound like they are worried about the demand.
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Mr Gadget
·50% deposit required for both the trilogy set and speedmaster which I have ordered.......ouch
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speedolex
·Man it looks small. I hope I like it in the flesh.
It's not just the width, CK2915 reissues tend to look small because of the steel bezel, there is less black so it can make the dial look small.
My re-issue from the late 90's is above, there's a lot of steel to the eye from the case and the bezel which de-emphasizes the dial. I happen to think its one of the best features, its why I view this watch (and the 60th) as a cool changeup to my standard moonwatch, but I can see where those who are used to today's oversized watches could be put off.
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eugeneandresson
·Dammit dammit dammit guys! You should stop doing this please...some of us REALLY have a hard time dealing with patience...and would like to sleep between now and that glorious day when we can look at the PHat smiles on our faces reflected off that beautifully mirrored case-back...
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