This is what I originally saw as well looking through pictures- the lack of detail seems to be somewhat progressive, which could be suggestive of damage or wear. I don't know why a strike with less pressure would be progressive as opposed to sudden, or more material removal would slowly become apparent in series.
Assuming a manufacturing process change, this would appear to look like what might be intended.
but it's almost certain more than 5,000 Snoopy 50th watches have been made
the only difference is how much material has been removed from the top surface after the die was struck.
In my view it comes down to QC, it slipped along the way for whatever reason(s).
If this truly slipped by Omega QC that’s honestly horrible. I’d almost prefer this to be within their tolerance. But the complete, seemingly gradual zipper (and to a lesser extent, finger demarcation) loss is hard to explain as anything intended or within tolerance.
I've seen folks receiving Omega warranty service for tinier issues and miniscule OCD differentiations on watches. Definitely a QC issue in my book.
Again. This is all subjective imo.
A minute counter on a subdial ticking over at 58 seconds rather than 60 is objective and depending upon the tolerances, could be seen as being out of spec.
The details or lack thereof on these subdials is purely personal opinion as to whether it meets their standards. Omega could easily say it’s just a slightly different design. As Al pointed out, there may be less detail in some areas such as the zipper, but the stars seem better defined.
Personally I think I prefer the newer one as there lines are more precise and less chunky. It looks more refined and there’s less ‘overspray’ in the stars
Whether or not you prefer the older or newer look better, it does not match up with the images Omega has chosen to represent as their Flagship limited edition watch.
That's not subjective.
This isn't a Big Mac, the product you received should not vary this much from the image advertised.
Nor is it a car- it is a luxury item. I think we all understand that the rules for luxury items are a bit different.
Subjective...I really didn't have an issue with the lack of definition on the Stars, it added a sort of cartoonish Whimsy that the over ground and flattened surfaces do not do. I think most people probably are more okay with more texture as opposed to less.
Edit: I genuinely hope this subjective objective nonsense doesn't spiral wildly out of control, since it seems to be an internet favorite hot button topic. If I went to purchase a print of Van Gogh's starry night, I would assume that it would be accurate to the original painting. If however, I went to purchase a handmade item that is supposed to have some variation around a theme, I would expect and even welcome that variation.
These Snoopy anniversary watches are more like the first example. They are a print of the silver snoopy award. They were never advertised as handmade. They were never advertised as having variation. There is absolutely no reason for any of us to expect this much variation.
it’s such a minor point
from 30cm to qualify as an issue. I wonder is is visible at such a distance?
I wriggle to understand how this would impact anyone’s enjoyment
is it? It's more noticeable than whether or not a bezel is dot over 90, just to pick one tiny but very important variation amongst a massive list of such minor, minor differences that matter.
Again, this is a luxury item and minor variations can cause massive differences in value.
I guarantee you that I and many other people would easily be able to see the missing zipper at 12 in / 30 cm.
Please reread my example of the van Gogh print.
Edit: edit:::: scratch that. If the subdial hash marks had this much variation on a regular Speedmaster professional, we'd be calling it a fake dial, or, a problem dial. period.
This isn't worth arguing about.
I think your comparison is flawed though. The DON/DNN isn’t to do with the dot...
...I don’t understand the comparison between a painting/print and a watch. A mass produced watch...
Or for Doc Seuss fans, "Star-bellied Sneetch" versus "Non-Star-bellied Sneetch"
I agree it isn't worth arguing about, but if a regular, black Speedmaster dial came with light or missing hash marks or numerals most owners would be unhappy and would ask for a new watch or a replacement dial, and Omega would replace it under warranty. I don't see much difference here, there are some faint, or missing, details on that special sub-dial. Yes, the process is different but the results should be the same, all the details as shown in the Omega promotional materials should be there. To my eyes the later examples look more and more like Snoopy and the lettering are appliques rather than a stamping, I know they aren't but that's how they often appear, just a flat appearance against the blue enamel. But pictures aren't the definitive answer here.
