Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary in Steel - Expectations

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DON bezel, old school Omega logo... I have to admit I kinda like it...
Both were seen on the Speedy Tuesdays so while welcome, nothing really new (or old)
 
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I think it's quite lovely. Was hoping for hesalite but oh well. Cork strap is weird.
 
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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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Available in stores from July 2019.
Initial impression, a bit underwhelming.
 
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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.
 
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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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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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wait, did Neil Armstrong say "one small step for a man" or "one small step for man" ?

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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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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Is this the same bracelet as the trilogy set?
 
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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."
Don't be too picky. At least there is no "manking" this time. 😁
 
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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.
 
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Wish the bracelet was all brushed. Getting a bit to dressy for my liking.
 
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but still the price is so high... Have some trouble justifying it...
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.
 
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Is this the same bracelet as the trilogy set?
That’s 19mm so no. Similar design but I think the links may be shorter here.