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

Evitzee
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It still seems sketchy as to whether the 50th bracelet will work long term on a standard case. Is there no issue with that machined 'ridge' on the end link? And even if it can be made to fit we do not know if Omega will sell this bracelet separately in the future. Some say 'no', some say 'yes', but no one really knows what Omega's policy is going to be. If it's a special one-off design for the Anniversary watch they probably won't sell them separately, but if they make it standard going forward the probably will. Too much up in the air at this point.
 
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Just to clarify, we're talking about a Speedy Tuesday Ultraman and the new bracelet from the 50th Apollo 11 LE, yes? Did you try to refit it when it popped out? Because I definitely have had instances where the pin didn’t seat properly on a modern solid link bracelet on the first, second or even third try, but eventually did. Sometimes I could do it with one spring bar but not another.

Yes, a Speedy Tuesday Ultraman, which has similar case dimensions to the 50th. The small lip on the bottom of the end link prevents the entire link from fitting flush with the case. It keeps the spring bar from being able to fit into the hole from the vertical axis. Sometimes the end link can wedge in and feel at first as though it's secure, which I expect is what the Reddit fellow has experienced, but it'll pop out eventually - especially if he tries to wear it.
 
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If it gets most of the way there then I would bet skinnier or even curved bars would make it fit. I think this has rather debunked the myth that it won't fit other Speedies IMO. And I speak as one who has form for making bracelets fit there they shouldn't

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You can't fit curved spring bars through the bracelet - the passage through each end of the end link through the bracelet link is straight all the way through. If you could find super thin spring bars, maybe that'd work but I'd be concerned about their ability to hold the heavy bracelet in place.
I wouldn't call it a myth, and especially wouldn't call it debunked until you've tried it yourself and worn it - I know I'm not taking that chance.
 
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Stufflers Mom Stufflers Mom
What will you be doing to the AD other than handing over near £7400?
When she sees me over the next year not wearing it, I assume she will twig I’ve flogged it. Maybe it’s just me, but that’s not my style....
 
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My offer is not from WF.
I hope you lock on that offer. Your grey will go bust offering £9,800 on on that too regularly.

Even our friend taz didn’t get that....
 
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I hope you lock on that offer. Your grey will go bust offering £9,800 on on that too regularly.

Even our friend taz didn’t get that....
The offer is locked and is higher than £9800, but I'm sure they have figured they can sell it for more than they are paying.
 
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angschte angschte
Hi everyone,

Adding to the list - could pick up mine on July 20th, what a perfect date. OB was happy to see that plenty of friends are waiting to welcome the newcomer 😉.

The watch: I think it is a great piece! In the beginning I was critical when seeing the photos, especially about the sub-dial. In real-life: what a watch! And the bracelet itself is a small masterpiece, hope they will roll this out to the regular 3861 Speedies.

Have a great day!

Would the 21st not have been the best day to pick it up as that was the date they walked on the moon, while the 20th was when they landed.

Given the date in the box is the 21st I presume that is the best date. Interested what others think.
 
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Would the 21st not have been the best day to pick it up as that was the date they walked on the moon, while the 20th was when they landed.

Given the date in the box is the 21st I presume that is the best date. Interested what others think.

The 21st was the day I picked up my regular Speedy (My first Speedy) for exactly that reason. Sadly I missed out on the LE, but I am still hopefully on the list, and some point in the future I maybe lucky enough to get one.
 
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Would the 21st not have been the best day to pick it up as that was the date they walked on the moon, while the 20th was when they landed.

Given the date in the box is the 21st I presume that is the best date. Interested what others think.

True, however the 21st was a Sunday and stores here (by law) are closed 😉. Warranty card says 21st nevertheless...
 
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Just picked up my beauty today!! I didn’t got time to take more photos!
Managed to squeeze a bottle of bubbly and a NATO. 😀😀
 
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Not entirely on topic, but seeign as its Apollo related i thought worth a shot. The snoopy 50th, is that likely to be annouced prior to the date of Apollo 13th, or could it be any time? ( my hope of landing the apollo 11 is disappearing ( 50th on the list in HK and 13th in Malaysia 😜)
 
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Popped by the local AD to try and have a glimpse of the anniversary watches but only managed the Apollo 11 50th.

While i'm mostly a steel vintage type of guy, I was very pleasantly surprised with this one when on the wrist! The bracelet is really nice and comfortable and the light play on the gold bits contrasting with the black/grey is very nice too. 👍

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Cheers,
 
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m84 m84
Popped by the local AD to try and have a glimpse of the anniversary watches but only managed the Apollo 11 50th.

While i'm mostly a steel vintage type of guy, I was very pleasantly surprised with this one when on the wrist! The bracelet is really nice and comfortable and the light play on the gold bits contrasting with the black/grey is very nice too. 👍

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Cheers,
Was this one waiting to be picked up for whom it was reserved/sold to?
 
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YY77 YY77
Was this one waiting to be picked up for whom it was reserved/sold to?
Yes, I think this one was all were already sold/reserved. At least that was what the seller told me.
They didnt have any moonshine gold yet but said the ones they were going to get were already sold too.
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Yes, I think this one was already sold/reserved. At least that was what the seller told me.
They didnt have any moonshine gold yet but said the ones they were going to get were already sold too.
Luckily you saw it in the metal by chance, I'm jumping into my car as soon as I get the call it's in😀
 
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YY77 YY77
Luckily you saw it in the metal by chance, I'm jumping into my car as soon as I get the call it's in😀

Yes, it is such a nice watch, just sorry that I was too late to get on the list. Still there are always next years LE's to consider 😀
 
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Yes, it is such a nice watch, just sorry that I was too late to get on the list. Still there are always next years LE's to consider 😀
I'm going to ask to get on the list for the Apollo 13 when I collect this one, should be in time not to worry about being down the list.
 
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I'm going to ask to get on the list for the Apollo 13 when I collect this one, should be in time not to worry about being down the list.
i said that to my OB , but they said they not takign names yet
 
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i said that to my OB , but they said they not takign names yet
Hopefully mine will, it's going to be quite certain a 13 50th will be released IMO.
 
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Not entirely on topic, but seeign as its Apollo related i thought worth a shot. The snoopy 50th, is that likely to be annouced prior to the date of Apollo 13th, or could it be any time? ( my hope of landing the apollo 11 is disappearing ( 50th on the list in HK and 13th in Malaysia 😜)

Ring the Sydney Boutique I know someone that passed on theirs 😗
 
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