I've only been collecting for about half that time, but I'd suggest that there is nothing in the past that is comparable to the current ridiculousness surrounding this hobby. I advise caution rather than hubris.

 

Really? You are a bit shy in years of membership for a person watch collecting for 40 years. Perhaps you should have said ... for a person being in watch business for 40 years?

 

Just something I so far was not able to comprehend. Latest Apollo XVII had also golden accents and was priced at less than EUR 6000 VAT inclusive. And all these rumours that we read here mention a figure as high as EUR 9000 VAT inclusive. So there should be something wrong. Either Omega wants to heat the pan for a significant price hike, or romours have nothing to do with forthcoming reality. IMO if really price went up to 9000 then ... it will be readily available in the next couple of years.

 

Yes price will be USD 9k+, yes there will be gold accent, yes we will have to wait until May to see pictures.
Yes we can then decide if we want to get the deposit back (looks like some of you paid more/less than me)
Its a game, you can pay to play or not play

 

Perhaps the caseback medallion is handmade + new movement + special moonshine.

 

Movement will be the 3861 for sure...

Nobody mentioned the cristal... And a moonwatch with a sapphire is not a moonwatch. Sapphire or hesalite then?

 

Apollo 11 45th anniversary also had gold accents (also on the bezel) + titanium case and still was nowhere close to 9k eur... that means gold elements do not justify the price. Of course we do not see full story now, but I'm afraid its another try from Omega to make moonwatch a premium proposition.

 

and it was limited to 1969 pieces...

Has omega released any LE in the last 20 years with more than 5000 units that has appreciated in value? i'm a HUGE fan of two-tone watches and even I think this is a bit delusional. The fact that they are asking almost $10k deposit with very little information is almost offensive as an Omega fan. I'm not putting any cash down until I see pictures, and I have zero concerns about being able to get one at or below MSRP if I like it.

 

Last I checked, the Spectre 7,007 pcs is surprisingly trading above retail.

 

So how come no other update since the release of the gold speedy with 3861 movement?

 

very funny 14 pages of guessing , speculation, whining and more speculation ..... keep calm and relax we will get the news all at the same time

 

The topic is about expectations so did you assume something different than speculation?

 

i just got a reliable word from an AD near us, who said Omega will actually not produce nor revive the 321.

 

there will also be a new Bond watch

 

An AD near me just said the Speedmaster is going quartz. You heard it here first. I’m expecting a new LE Speedy to honour me - the last ever mechanical Speedmaster.

 

No air to transmit the sound of flatulence...so eat the magical fruit all you want on your next trip to the moon...

 

Calm down and have a cup of tea.

 

the clock is black and at 9 the moon module in the black and white moon, behind the trace and the movement 321. the inside of the case instead of the cushion there will be a lunar module in which the clock will be exposed

 

Black? Is it going to be ceramic?

 

I was told a new 007 piece is amongst the new releases. No other details.