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

  1. YY77 Dec 30, 2019

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    this issued was already noticed previously:

     
  2. stevec14 Dec 30, 2019

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    I like it. It’s something a little extra visual and follows the crystal and the step on the dial. No issue for me. But as with all these things it’s a matter of personal taste...
     
  3. ruziman Dec 30, 2019

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    Thanks for the link, i read a lot in this thread, but I think I red over this till now. The curved thing is not that bad on the second hand but why they did it at the main minutes hand ::rant:
     
  4. stevec14 Dec 30, 2019

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    Haven’t seen many other straps yet (or that many being worn). Anyone tried anything? I think the cork strap is a bit cheap and not quite big enough for me. I quite like this brown leather nato however. Brings out the gold.

    I would quite like a speedy Tuesday strap on this. Am also think black might look good.

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  5. Alex87 Dec 30, 2019

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    Hello everyone,

    Hope you all had a great Christmas. First post from me. I got my 50th Anniversary Apollo 11 Speedy just before Christmas (number 6xxx). I love this watch, pictures don't it justice. I love the contrast the gold gives, it just pops with the ceramic bezel. Anyone else noticed the different lug design (or is the case shaped slightly differently) from the standard Moonwatch Professional? Pictured next to my Rising Sun:

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  6. dscoogs Dec 30, 2019

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    Bulang and Sons black leather for me.

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  7. stevec14 Dec 30, 2019

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    That looks great. I’m thinking black May be best....
     
  8. stevec14 Dec 30, 2019

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    Cracking duo! I hadn’t noticed but there would appear to be more curve on the lugs of the regular case. Interesting...
     
  9. Evitzee Dec 30, 2019

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    Hard to beat the new steel bracelet, imo. Not a fan of NATO's, esp on this watch. Too casual. But to each their own.
     
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  10. YY77 Dec 30, 2019

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    Went for an alcantara strap matching grey dial and a GGB velcro strap.
     
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  11. Kingkongsfinger Dec 30, 2019

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    Love the gret alcantara strap, do you have a link please?
     
  12. YY77 Dec 30, 2019

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    1 on 1 request to have grey strap with stitching to match the gold bezel. He was very quick to come up with ideas, not cheap but worth it.

    https://www.aaronbespoke.com/
     
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  13. Alex87 Dec 30, 2019

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    The new bracelet is nice to look at and wear, but a little flimsy.
    Oh that's nice.
     
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  14. Evitzee Dec 30, 2019

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    The whole point of the A11 bracelet is to make it thin, like vintage bracelets, but with modern construction wth solid and screwed links. A thin bracelet will not be as bulky as a thicker one. I don't think of it as flimsy.
     
  15. stevec14 Dec 30, 2019

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    Yep, I liked it but think that sort of colour (or black) on a strap will be best.

    that said, I think like you say the bracelet is hard to beat. They’ve got it just right
     
  16. Pilot85 Dec 30, 2019

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    Both very good looking straps :)
     
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  17. Pilot85 Dec 30, 2019

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    I have 2 friends waiting for their Apollo 11 from different AD in Spain.
    Been saying next week since August....
     
  18. Evitzee Dec 30, 2019

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    'Next week' may never come, but hope for the best.
     
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  19. YY77 Dec 30, 2019

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    grey alcantara close ups.
     
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  20. Evitzee Dec 30, 2019

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    That's one of the nicest straps I've seen on this watch.