Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary in Steel - Expectations

DT1066 · Apr 18, 2019

S.H.
Yes, a full gold very limited and a SS less limited I'd understand, but a poor man's gold watch ? At this price level? indeed.

End of the day this is all speculation and rumour I mean who came up with the 6969 pieces, can you PROVE it? No, just speculation. Two tone, speculation, Neil Armstrongs armpit hair encased on the back, speculation. It drives us crazy guessing

LeonDeBayonne · Apr 18, 2019

@taz101 True, there is a lot of speculation and there is no fact nor pics to support this. On the other hand, I was told again by the guys managing one of the boutiques in Paris: steel with gold bezel, a luminous sign in the second subdial (like ST2) and price c. 9 K€. Nothing else.

Stufflers Mom · Apr 18, 2019

M Matty1
So speaking with some of the same Ob in London they now “appear” to have a list. I asked to be on one and confirmed what position I’m on. Was hesitant to say, but in a position over 100! Doubt I will get one then.

A list with that many names on it sounds a bit daft, how many watches do they think they will see at that store?

Screwbacks · Apr 18, 2019

queriver
This about as far as you can get away from a toolwatch in appearance. A$17,400 is ridiculous.

looks ideal as a ladies watch to me

Omega-Q · Apr 18, 2019

queriver
This about as far as you can get away from a toolwatch in appearance. A$17,400 is ridiculous.

Perhaps, but have you seen it person? It's actually quite amazing the way it shines in the light and changes colors from a light gray to a dark gray (almost blackish). Mine comes in next week.

But back on topic, my OB informed me that there will be gold accents on the SS version, but no additional details. We can only wait to see...

Matty1 · Apr 18, 2019

I bought the standard moonwatch in the end. From a OB with a free service thrown in and some omega goodies. I’m happy. T considering the time value of money having a free service in say 10 years time is better than money off now in my book as it’s a watch for me

shoota70 · Apr 18, 2019

I like your move @Matty1

My father has reserved his place in line for the 50th....

I keep telling him to buy a regular old Speedy and save all that cash. The regular Speedy is the "every" anniversary edition celebrating all NASA and Omega Speedmaster achievements.

queriver · Apr 18, 2019

Omega-Q
Perhaps, but have you seen it person? It's actually quite amazing the way it shines in the light and changes colors from a light gray to a dark gray (almost blackish). Mine comes in next week.

I haven't seen it in person, only the email from Omega today, and accept what you say about the colour effects. It doesn't appeal to me and that is without even taking into account the price. Putting Ti and Au together in a single watch doesn't make a lot of sense, Ti is light and works in a toolwatch, Au is heavy and works for a luxury dress watch, but having the two together is just confusion in my opinion.

Skyrider01 · Apr 18, 2019

rominvicta
Same concept like latest Apollo XVII? All gold and steel and gold separate iteration. Apart of materials they don’t differ in anything else? Even dial is the same?

I’m not sure about that. There are a lot of rumors and speculation on other forums as well. Some say the same movement as the all gold version, some say the new 321 movement. Also rumors of a commemorative medallion with the lunar module at 9 o’clock. We will just have to wait and see.

Evitzee · Apr 18, 2019

taz101
End of the day this is all speculation and rumour I mean who came up with the 6969 pieces, can you PROVE it? No, just speculation. Two tone, speculation, Neil Armstrongs armpit hair encased on the back, speculation. It drives us crazy guessing

There are details available on the internal Omega website used by AD's and OB's, what is coming is NOT speculation. I stood over the shoulder of the staff at an OB last month and saw the details, including the pictogram card, but obviously no pics yet. The reference number is set and has been stated previously in this thread, it will be a 6969 piece edition, the number picked for obvious reasons. It will have 'moonshine' bezel and Ceragold insert. That is a fact. There will be some gold on the dial and a special plaque but no one knows what the dial will look like exactly. Pushers and crown are steel. The back of the watch will have a commemorative seal of some sort. The bracelet has a unique ref. number and is expected to match the design of the special moonshine model previously announced, but not confirmed. It will be all steel. The movement will be the 3861 with silicon hairspring and co-axial escapement. Forget the 321, that is a wet dream that will not happen in this watch.

Don't get hung up on the two-tone aspect, moonshine gold looks very pale and not like natural yellow gold which has its own fairly bold color, and I expect the overall look will be very understated, it will look more of a high grade tool watch than a bling-bling job.

Many people are talking about the premium price. Yes, it's a big premium over the standard Speedmaster, but this is a special watch for a special anniversary. Some can't justify the extra cost and that's fine, nothing wrong with the standard edition. But perhaps that extra premium will fade once we know what it looks like. In any event buy what you like and what fits your budget.

Archer · Apr 18, 2019

taz101
End of the day this is all speculation and rumour I mean who came up with the 6969 pieces, can you PROVE it? No, just speculation. Two tone, speculation, Neil Armstrongs armpit hair encased on the back, speculation. It drives us crazy guessing

The armpit hair is speculation for sure, but the rest is pretty solid I think...

MATERIAL: Steel Gold / Métal
Calibre: 3861
In collection: YES
qty limited series total: 6969

Will have MSG (MoonShine Gold, not Monosodium Glutamate) hands. Interesting that the three sub-dial hands are currently listed as all being the same hand...not the case for previous iterations of the movement, so this appears to possibly be more than just an escapement change at this point...

abrod520 · Apr 18, 2019

Archer
Will have MSG (MoonShine Gold, not Monosodium Glutamate) hands.

A little bit is very tasty.... a lot might make you a bit queasy. Makes sense 😜

Omega-Q · Apr 18, 2019

Archer
The armpit hair is speculation for sure, but the rest is pretty solid I think...

MATERIAL: Steel Gold / Métal
Calibre: 3861
In collection: YES
qty limited series total: 6969

Will have MSG (MoonShine Gold, not Monosodium Glutamate) hands. Interesting that the three sub-dial hands are currently listed as all being the same hand...not the case for previous iterations of the movement, so this appears to possibly be more than just an escapement change at this point...

Everybody needs some MSG in their life...well, 6,969 people will! 😀

JesterP · Apr 18, 2019

I have heard it all about this watch and if half of the guesses are true I will be glad to save the money to be honest. There are plenty more Speedys in the sea. ST1 and ST2 take some beating.

DT1066 · Apr 18, 2019

Archer
The armpit hair is speculation for sure, but the rest is pretty solid I think...

MATERIAL: Steel Gold / Métal
Calibre: 3861
In collection: YES
qty limited series total: 6969

Will have MSG (MoonShine Gold, not Monosodium Glutamate) hands. Interesting that the three sub-dial hands are currently listed as all being the same hand...not the case for previous iterations of the movement, so this appears to possibly be more than just an escapement change at this point...

I was in the OB overlooking the shoulder of the reps pc and definitely saw armpit hair

Omega-Q
Everybody needs some MSG in their life...well, 6,969 people will! 😀

What’s your feelings on NASA armpit hair?

SpeedyPhill · Apr 19, 2019

They might surprise us all and bring out a full steel " A11 50th anniversary " version after all 🤔

Screwbacks · Apr 19, 2019

SpeedyPhill
They might surprise us all and bring out a full steel " A11 50th anniversary " version after all 🤔

now that's real news!

kilofinal · Apr 19, 2019

$14K CDN for the 50th Ann. Apollo11? no thanks. Now it makes me wonder what the 50th Anniversary Apollo 13 will be priced at next year. On the secondary market, the 45th anniversary snoopy is retailing for over $30K CDN. By that measure, the 50th Snoopy would seem like a bargain if it were similarly offered at $14K CDN. crazy

W watcher1900
Hey all - happy to join the group and post my inaugural message 😀. Just to let everyone know, deposits are taken in Toronto, Canada. I placed deposits down for two Apollo 11s (for myself and my brother) and a friend put a deposit down for one as well. We put our deposits down all the way back in March. I think it was mid-march and for sure pre-Basel. I haven't purchased from the AD but they know I'm a collector and my friends have purchased there as well. I don't know why others have had an issue but try again or try somewhere different.

They called me recently and notified me that it would be all steel, steel bracelet and $14,000 (CAD), presumably plus taxes. Wth? Lol I hope it's a hell of a watch. I asked the AD if pictures are expected anytime soon and he said he expected something to be released over the next week or so--that was 5 days ago.

Omega-Q · Apr 19, 2019

taz101
I was in the OB overlooking the shoulder of the reps pc and definitely saw armpit hair

What’s your feelings on NASA armpit hair?

Perhaps the LE will come with some? 😁

Archer · Apr 19, 2019

taz101
I was in the OB overlooking the shoulder of the reps pc and definitely saw armpit hair

I didn't look over anyone's shoulder - that information comes right off the Omega Extranet when I typed in the reference number of the watch given previously in this thread. You asked for proof, and there it is.

Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary in Steel - Expectations

DT1066

LeonDeBayonne

Stufflers Mom

Screwbacks

Omega-Q

Matty1

shoota70

queriver

Skyrider01

Evitzee

Archer

abrod520

Omega-Q

JesterP

DT1066

SpeedyPhill

Screwbacks

kilofinal

Omega-Q

Archer

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