“RAID” Speedmaster

Pun · Oct 13, 2019

Just saw this on WatchProSite. I’m amazed at the expertise of Omega to provide Special Edtions with aplomb!
The watches are limited edition of 250 and are made at the request of the RAID force (equivalent of SWAT) of France by Omega. Few may be available for sale.
It comes with a bracelet, a nato and a black leather strap with Speedmaster medallion.

kov · Oct 13, 2019

Pun
The watches are limited edition of 250 and are made at the request of the RAID force (equivalent of SWAT) of France by Omega.

Actually I believe they rather are a custom assembly by a French boutique Antoine De Macedo who got some custom parts from Omega to make it happen 😉

At least one of them was already on sale on Chrono24 😀

Pun · Oct 13, 2019

kov
Actually I believe they rather are a custom assembly by a French boutique Antoine De Macedo who got some custom parts from Omega to make it happen 😉

At least one of them was already on sale on Chrono24 😀

Whats your take on such models? How they fare vis-à-vis the brand and value, Sir.

kov · Oct 14, 2019

Pun
Whats your take on such models? How they fare vis-à-vis the brand and value, Sir.

Difficult question. My take on this is that I don't want one. Even if it's cheap.

I think one has to have a personal link with french SWAT in order to value this watch different than an altered/customized Moonwatch.
I have no affect to the RAID, nor do I for France at large so I don't need/want that watch. Hence would value it lower than a regular Moonwatch.

To me it's a bit like the Hackett Speedmaster, or the Black Venom Speedmasters or the Moontime custom Flower Power stuff. Useless.

But it's only my point of view and I understand and respect those who like it and do value it differently. 😀

Screwbacks · Oct 14, 2019

i thought it to be a commemorative watch where the caseback even lacks the seahorse logo. yeah, it's more of lack of personal touch and connection on the theme to watch enthusiasts. my 2 cents.

STANDY · Oct 14, 2019

Thought it was for those flying insects

Tet · Oct 14, 2019

STANDY

Thought it was for those flying insects

Same, would have made a great holiday watch.

LeonDeBayonne · Oct 14, 2019

kov
Difficult question. My take on this is that I don't want one. Even if it's cheap.

I think one has to have a personal link with french SWAT in order to value this watch different than an altered/customized Moonwatch.
I have no affect to the RAID, nor do I for France at large so I don't need/want that watch. Hence would value it lower than a regular Moonwatch.

To me it's a bit like the Hackett Speedmaster, or the Black Venom Speedmasters or the Moontime custom Flower Power stuff. Useless.

But it's only my point of view and I understand and respect those who like it and do value it differently. 😀

The project was indeed initiated at Antoine de Macedo in Paris. I was told that the original project was a bit more ambitious than just coloured small hands, a coloured second hand and a plain back. I also was told that the idea was to have a different strap from the coloured Nato (one cannot imagine special forces wearing that on the field).

queriver · Oct 14, 2019

If this had a rotating countdown bezel it would be very interesting, but, please, not the coloured hands.

Canuck · Oct 14, 2019

I prefer to SWAT-CH rather than use RAID. More environmentally friendly.

rainking · Oct 15, 2019

Terrible

kov · Oct 15, 2019

Does the Raid 1 Edition include two identical watches in one presentation box?

JohnnyRocket · Oct 22, 2019

STANDY

Thought it was for those flying insects

That would be the “Air Raid” Edition! Hahaha!
I like it. I am glad they chose to honour these officers...it’s a tough gig!

janw23 · Oct 25, 2019

So a regular Speedy with coloured hands. Wonder how much this one is going for 😝. The production quantity being actually limited (not the >5000 pieces norm) is the only good thing this has going for it.

SpeedyPhill · Oct 26, 2019

This Speedmaster has been added to the Moonwatch Only 3rd edition ( December 2019 ) 📖

Claven2 · Oct 26, 2019

In my view, unless you are a french LEO, wearing this watch would seem... pretentious.

Meme-Dweller · Oct 26, 2019

Claven2
In my view, unless you are a french LEO, wearing this watch would seem... pretentious.

eh, no more pretentious than a non-astronaut wearing a regular Speedy or someone that doesn't know how to swim wear a "Seamaster"

drhex · Oct 27, 2019

Actually looks way better in the metal than on images. Still not for me.

whitewolf777 · Feb 26, 2020

It honestly looks nice in person. The differences are subtle but work to give an interesting overall impression.
The little touch that I like, the French flag on the chronometer hand.
(I am French)

ExpiredWatchdog · Feb 27, 2020

Looks perfect for someone actually in RAID.

But then I suppose these folks don't have the budget for such a watch.

“RAID” Speedmaster

Pun

kov

Pun

kov

Screwbacks

STANDY

Tet

LeonDeBayonne

queriver

Canuck

rainking

kov

JohnnyRocket

janw23

SpeedyPhill

Claven2

Meme-Dweller

drhex

whitewolf777

ExpiredWatchdog

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