In the end there will be people buying it for the historical side, and others from personnal preferences... But it will get sold out.

 

Yep^^^^^^

 

You say that but 6969 is a lot. The Speedmaster 70th Anni was widely acclaimed as an excellent release but the ~3500 size of the edition means it is likely the last ones in the network are still being shifted today. Yes there may be more of a buzz around this but there are lot of challenges to selling nearly 7K of them. The two tone finish and likely massive price will be real hurdles*. I think there is a real chance this may be sitting in dealer windows for a year or more. I don't want to sound like a Jonah or Cassandra (or miserable sod for those of a less classical persuasion) but there is a real chance it won't fly...


*they are certainly hurdles to me. I am on a list but if it looks like the speculative renderings, likely wont be buying.

 

For the speedmaster 70th anni, we'll know somewhat later, e.g. in 8 years time

 

60th. The Speedmaster hasn’t reached the 70th milestone yet.

 

dont forget even the Spectre 7007 sold out within a few months

 

I have to commend Omega on containing the image leaks so far.

I think a lot comes down to how they handle the subdial. Some of the previous limited editions have been real misses.

 

Quite so. Am getting my number mixed with the Seamaster 70th. You know the one they should have launched in 2018...

 

I think it will depend on how amazing it looks (or how controversial the appearance is)...

 

I do not think the 50th will lose value, but I also do not think it will necessarily offer a significant markup overtime. The historical event is significant but the LE run is very large.

The Seamaster Spectre was a surprise for me, I did not expect that watch to have a positive pricing trajectory after launch, indeed Spectre should be considered a possible caveat in terms of predicting the 50th's pricing performance post launch of almost 7000 LE watches.

One thing that I believe needs to be taken into account is the higher starting price of the 50th LE at US$9.6K. Any significant valuation brings the watch into the US$10-15K range, which is a very competitive market. I think Omega are launching the 50th fully aware of the market space opened up in the US$8-13K range by the Rolex supply restriction for SS sports models .

 

I just hope that Omega doesn’t start limiting the watches as Rolex. I have been in a waiting list for the ceramic Daytona for 3 years and they can’t even tell me where I am at in the list.

 

Very unlikely. The only watches that are limited are the LEs. I thought the Apollo 8 DSOTM might be a watch that would follow a boutique only distribution and a possible Rolex sports model pricing trajectory...but nope it seems to be readily available and even below retail pricing.

 

...3 years! You could order and take delivery of an Airbus A380 sooner!

 

Personally, at close to $10k and “limited” at 6900 pieces, this just isn’t limited or justified in price.

I’m willing, and have a deposit down, for the Breitling AOPA 806 1959 reissue, at $8600 because it is a beautiful watch that is true to its roots, beaded bezel, AOPA wings, dial, slide rule, etc. AND Limited to 1959 pieces.

In that sense, if this 50th Apollo 11 had the 321 and DON, limited to 1969 pieces, I’d be all over it and more than willing to pay 10k. A little moondust and footprint just don’t do it for me.

This is just my opinion and the reason why I’m not even planning to o step into OB.

 

Well this is just guessing...it’s matter of time. We’ll see in next 2-3 years.

Just don’t forget Eyes on the Stars is LE of 5441 pieces and the prices are just insane...on the other hand Manga 999 is limited to 1999 pieces and the price is still very reasonable. I know Manga is a bit weird LE, but still...

 

It sat at New Delhi Omega Boutique window for more than 2 years! And they had few inside as well.

 

Future value will depend on so many factors that I would not dare making projections for this watch, or any Daytonas or Navitimers of this world. That being said, if Omega manages to scale up the brand image as they try to do and if general appetite for watches remain strong, this LE (like others) may not lose in value. The only thing I'm certain of is that, at present, the 60th anniversary offers a much better value / price ratio than this forthcoming LE.

 

Completly different scenario. Rolex drive

I heard exactly the same about the snoopy silver award just saying

 

I may be proven wrong, but getting a Speedmaster with the new 321 for $10K might be wishful thinking.

 

I feel like Omega is going to release the 321 in a platinum watch, limited to 50 or 100, price ??