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CaptDngr
·The Eyes on the Stars was not a good seller and was even offered at discount by ADs.
Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary in Steel - Expectations
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Screwbacks
·now that competing watches are revealed at basel's with their respective and indicative prices, could it influence the outcome of 321 pricing? to me, there is no competition against the new 321.
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Ree
·There was no risk putting down a deposit, as they were reportedly 100% refundable. So it the release turned out to be desirable, and a low number, you would be set because you made the deposit. And if the release was a bit more iffy, and/ or in much higher #s, then you can go back to Omega and get the deposit refunded.
With savings accounts paying 0.2% interest, it's not like it costs anything to make sure you have one reserved.
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rominvicta
·actually, Omega released the gold 50th anniversary with not so exciting 3861, just about the same time the basel's. but instead it was a downer for all 321 lovers. possibly the much awaited new 321 may have underwent a back to drawing board reengineering. i do not expect to be100% or exact redo of the old amazing moonwatch. better yet, if aside from undeclared better material used, i will be willing to wait if it is known to be a modern 321 inside an aerodynamic design of a case retaining the shape of 105.003/012.
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rominvicta
·The flip side is if it had been an LE of say 950 watches, and they were ss (w/ no gold accents), those who did not make deposits would be left to battle it out in bidding wars for stock held by the resellers.
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BlackTalon
··This Space for RentReally? Do you think Omega will make a LE SS in 950 pcs?
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rohnin
·I cannot stress enough how much they need to limit this to 1969 pieces!
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LeonDeBayonne
·Another reason that just came up to me. Perhaps they wait to release the more commercial pieces in order to be able to sell first in the all-gold-anniversary model?
I don't think. Each new release gets a lot of attention, publicity and talks. So why would they release all new watches at the same time? What is surprising though is that nothing has been leaked from the meetings Swatch Group and Omega had with resellers in Zurich. These meetings end tomorrow so maybe, we'll hear something by the end of the day tmrrw.
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bazderome
·The flip side is if it had been an LE of say 950 watches, and they were ss (w/ no gold accents), those who did not make deposits would be left to battle it out in bidding wars for stock held by the resellers.
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robinhook
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BlackTalon
··This Space for RentKeep in mind that a deposit would have no where near secured a piece at all since omega was not involved with this, the deposit would have secure a piece in whatever stock allocation your boutique had, so if 950 pieces were made and 20 of you had made a deposit in your boutique there is high chances some of you would have just get the deposit back.
Yes, it is possible a deposit would not guarantee a watch, but it would largely depend on how the reservation system was run, and how often reservation #s were passed on to HQ.
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Pepe Lucas
·Omega was involved with it (or at least Omega USA) -- this did not occur until about a week ago. The boutiques were supposedly given the go-ahead to secure deposits from interested customer (I actually emailed them about 2 months ago asking to be on the contact list when they started reserving watches).
Yes, it is possible a deposit would not guarantee a watch, but it would largely depend on how the reservation system was run, and how often reservation #s were passed on to HQ.
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abrod520
·the SS version will have rose gold on the bezel, and a lunar landing module at the 9 o'clock subdial
Rose gold on the bezel sounds fine, can be done nicely. But putting the LEM on the seconds subdial sounds tacky and dumb.
The more I hear about it, the more I think I'm not gonna want it...
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Stufflers Mom
·Rose gold on the bezel sounds fine, can be done nicely. But putting the LEM on the seconds subdial sounds tacky and dumb.
The more I hear about it, the more I think I'm not gonna want it...
I've been chuckling away for a few days now at the naysayers getting their panties in a bunch about a little bit of gold, let's just wait a bit longer and I'm sure it will all have been worth the wait, but until then here's a little bit of gold.
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robinhook
·I've been chuckling away for a few days now at the naysayers getting their panties in a bunch about a little bit of gold, let's just wait a bit longer and I'm sure it will all have been worth the wait, but until then here's a little bit of gold.
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Ian_km
·I've been chuckling away for a few days now at the naysayers getting their panties in a bunch about a little bit of gold, let's just wait a bit longer and I'm sure it will all have been worth the wait, but until then here's a little bit of gold.
Agreed, it can be done well on dial and bezel, it’s if the bracelet is two tone that will be a no from me.
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nismo
·Agreed, it can be done well on dial and bezel, it’s if the bracelet is two tone that will be a no from me.
I very much doubt the bracelet will be two-tone at the price point my OB quoted me at $9,600-$9,700 USD. It would have to be probably $5k more added on to that price if it was "full" two-tone considering a 100% Moonshine gold version is $30k+.
Regardless, gold on the bezel, hands, and subdials on a Speedy is not for me. The only gold accents I can deal with on a watch is a very dressy Patek like the 5102g. It's got a very cool gold moon and stars that replicate the sky above Geneva throughout the year. But I don't have a quarter mil to drop on that...
Different strokes for different folks. Hopefully those that are still hopeful are not disappointed as I'd like to see Omega succeed and keep pushing the envelope.
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hansmaulwurf
··Senior Snoopy OwnerSedna Gold on a Brezel and Hands … there is an Apollo11 45th Anni which is still very popular at OF:
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SpeedyPhill
·Summary of this topic so far:
It might be a two-tone Speedmaster with a lunar landing module at the 9 o'clock subdial 🍿
Post Scriptum: meanwhile a bunch of guys I know went for the Rolex Yachtmaster with ceramic bezel...
It might be a two-tone Speedmaster with a lunar landing module at the 9 o'clock subdial 🍿
Post Scriptum: meanwhile a bunch of guys I know went for the Rolex Yachtmaster with ceramic bezel...
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BuzzProject
·Today is the ends of Time to Move, wil we have some news?
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