Wow! That's the price in Malaysia? MYR23,200 is about 5,435USD. Maybe the cheapest in Asia.
In India it's INR 357,000 that is roughly equivalent to $ 5400.
the ST is understated and both elegant and expressive of functional integrity.
Very well put on the ST, but perhaps we should not judge / generalize on the motivations for purchasing a Ceramic Daytona? It is not on my personal short list right now, but I do think the new ceramic bezel Daytonas are actually more sporty / laid back than previous versions.
My comment was based on getting a Daytona at retail. I'm on a few lists, and promised within a couple of months, but I'm not holding my breath. I just wouldn't be able to afford to get both at the moment. If the speedy Tuesday is a knockout in person it makes more logical sense for me to hold onto that now and wait to buy the Daytona later since the Daytona is mass produced in the speedy is limited. However I'm not sure when I'll be able to get the Daytona in terms of funds after purchasing the speedy.
If you mean the 拢20K Cosmograph Daytonas, I see them as all flashiness and attention-seeking, whereas the ST is understated and both elegant and expressive of functional integrity. I'm convinced that many a Rolex is bought simply to impress others - and that's partly why the unwarranted high prices are paid, because that provides for additional boasting rights - and not just for the pleasure of ownership which I think characterises the Speedy experience.
My motivation for the Daytona is not based on trying to be a "show off." I've just simply always loved the aesthetics and it's been a dream watch of mine for a while. I think the history is interesting in the Daytona, but it's not a big factor for me to be honest. I think it's just a sexy beast, but the ST threw a major wrench in my plan as it had an appeal of its own.
Robert-Jan posted this on FB today:
"A short update: it is going to happen soon (as in: very soon). In batches, so not all 2012 at once. As far as I understood, some low numbers will be first but it is no guarantee (depending on the QC process). Hope this helps killing the waiting time."
Just called an OB the strap is 拢180 but you do need the deployment clasp with it which is another 拢180.
Just done a quick search and bobs watches do this and their deployment is only 拢40 so can be done cheaper for those not to bothered about the brand.
First time poster (but long time lurker) so please excuse me if this should go to another place in the forum.
I have been looking to get a speedy for a while and as soon as I saw the ST I loved everything about it and was luckily enough to reserve one. I currently have 2 watches - a AT8500 grey and a rolex gmt blnr - so the ST will get plenty of wrist time. This year my brother had his first child (my first nephew) and one day I would love to pass on the ST for a significant birthday (18th / 21st) given its a limited edition from his birth year (and a beautiful watch).
I know this is a very long shot but would make it even more special if I was able to get the number to represent his actual birthday - either 0417, 0414 or 1404. My number is 0393 and if anyone on this forum has one of those numbers (and the numbers isn't significant to them), it would be really amazing to be able to swap numbers in advance of picking up the watches (assuming omega would support that).
