Omega Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Moonwatch Gold and Steel. Any in the wild yet?

Redadmiral2

Yes I understand your point I just wondered if it’s possible that omeg May contact me to say they have a watch for me after registering an interest with them

MTROIS

Always possible in theory, but unlikely (since you got one)... and hopefully impossible (if Omega does its screening job and since all watches are supposedly allocated).
But as we can see here, some are still on the fence so may be a number will eventually be released again. Who know.... let's keep enjoying the pictures....

Redadmiral2

I’m thinking of gifting it to my son so I’m leaving it be for now

MTROIS

...I would even argue that adding your DNA will increase (dramatically) the sentimental value of the watch. If your son disagrees, dishonest him and sell the watch. Easy! 😁

Stufflers Mom

I've always wondered who's taking that photo

Redadmiral2

I’d

my son is 26 years old and has developed a fetish for watches.
When he saw me ordering the watch he was green with envy and gets what the watch is all about.
He also want a Rolex submariner and gets what they are all about.and he’s got an eye on a Tudor blackbay 58 because he thinks it looks retro.and now some of his friends have started showing an interest.
I don’t think the age gap will dull the lust for nice watches.

stevec14

I bet he’d prefer the sub to the omega if given the choice. Just saying.

Redadmiral2

I received my watch from the boutique but I also registered by email direct to omega,
What are the chances of getting another

MTROIS

Make it 4……

jpjsavage

I think you're completely wrong on that front. They are different watches, for sure, but my two sons (18 and 24) have both really engaged with these 50th anniversary pieces in way which they haven't with my trusted and treasured 16610.

stevec14

That’s fine, and you clearly are very interested in the history etc. And that filters down to your kids which is great. There are many less so (or who know less about it) and I suspect the answer may be different. Horses for courses I guess....

jpjsavage

My point was that the Apollo 11 moon landing has a resonance with the general (non-Swiss watch buying) public and this enhances the desirability of a fine watch before we even consider the legacy of the Speedmaster in general and how this relates to the actual missions.

Martin_J_N

I would like to agree with you but my two boys (28 & 24) have absolutely no interest in this historic event at all, they are both very much looking at today's issues rather than those that happened before they were born, with only Remembrance Day getting any recognition as they do understand what is going on and why.

Unfortunately both have no interest in any of my watches, my youngest will wear a watch but it has to be a smart watch linked to his phone or a rugged Casio that he wears when out biking. The eldest refuses to wear a watch at all he doesn't see the point of watches, if he wants to know the time he will look at his phone, I hope as he gets older this view changes as he will inherit some of my watches.

LeonDeBayonne

I concur. I also must admit that most people aged c.25 or less I know have no particular interest in 1969 moonlanding and watches. They reckon the importance of the event and the beauty of some watches, but it's simply not their part of history and their obsession. It may be different in other societies (like emerging countries) where watches may still symbolize success / wealth, but in my environment (Western Europe) I do not see/feel any particular interest among young people.

LeonDeBayonne

I concur. I also must admit that most people aged c.25 or less I know have no particular interest in 1969 moonlanding and watches. They reckon the importance of the event and the beauty of some watches, but it's simply not their part of history and their obsession. It may be different in other societies (like emerging countries) where watches may still symbolize success / wealth, but in my environment (Western Europe) I do not see/feel any particular interest among young people.