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Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary in Steel - Expectations

  1. padders Oooo subtitles! May 17, 2019

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    Both were seen on the Speedy Tuesdays so while welcome, nothing really new (or old)
     
  2. Dirty Tool May 17, 2019

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    Sub dial logo is pretty messy but the case back is beautiful.
     
  3. gyromiterob May 17, 2019

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    I think it's quite lovely. Was hoping for hesalite but oh well. Cork strap is weird.
     
  4. nokaoi1 May 17, 2019

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    thats pretty cool

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  5. Evitzee May 17, 2019

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    Waiting list on Omega's website. Demand will exceed supply by wide margin.

    That bracelet is a killer. A1 job by Omega.
    Beautiful caseback, NAIAD too.
    Like the grey textured dial plus black.
    Meh on the subdial, but not a deal breaker.
    Nice packaging, not over the top.

    Overall, a handsome rendition. Worthy effort.
     
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  6. queriver May 17, 2019

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    Available in stores from July 2019.
    Initial impression, a bit underwhelming.
     
  7. nokaoi1 May 17, 2019

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    not digging the cork strap
     
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  8. richamby May 17, 2019

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    I agree the cork strap looks out of place, wore but it's a very nice watch. The two tone is well done and not over the top. I like the pushers being stainless.
     
  9. nokaoi1 May 17, 2019

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  10. nokaoi1 May 17, 2019

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    wait, did Neil Armstrong say "one small step for a man" or "one small step for man" ?
     
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  11. Watchongrave May 17, 2019

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    It is devoid of a strong impact to me.
    I'm not sure if I like it or not yet.
    It would have been better if the footprint was etched on subidial and that astronaut on the back IMO.
     
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  12. snake.doctor May 17, 2019

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    but still the price is so high... Have some trouble justifying it...
     
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  13. CaptDngr May 17, 2019

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    He said "One small step for a man" but the radio crackled when he said "a" so he's been misquoted as saying "small step for man."
     
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  14. CaptDngr May 17, 2019

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    If he truly said "for man" then it's redundant with saying "for mankind" and thus his whole line wouldn't make sense. :)
     
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  15. nickw May 17, 2019

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    Is this the same bracelet as the trilogy set?
     
  16. Linzer May 17, 2019

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    Don't be too picky. At least there is no "manking" this time. :D
     
  17. c2500 May 17, 2019

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    To be honest, I'd prefer a standard "upgraded" speedy with this configuration (sapphire/3861). This release doesn't "spark joy" for me, though it is cool.
     
  18. Matty1 May 17, 2019

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    Wish the bracelet was all brushed. Getting a bit to dressy for my liking.
     
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  19. Evitzee May 17, 2019

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    They will sell all of them, and when they put this movement in standard version the price gap will be a lot less. Can't compare this watch with current SMP.
     
  20. padders Oooo subtitles! May 17, 2019

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    That’s 19mm so no. Similar design but I think the links may be shorter here.
     
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