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Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Ann. Steel or Gold? Experiences and opinions, please!

  1. enjoythemusic Jan 22, 2020

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    How about giving the buy opportunity to someone here? Where are you located?
     
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  2. Hduck Jan 22, 2020

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    I had asked someone else about the cork. Mine is sitting in the box because I fear it isn’t substantial enough to hold the watch. You seemed to have pulled it off. It’s that good? What about the fear of Velcro failure and dropping the watch?
     
  3. Evitzee Jan 22, 2020

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    Never had any velcro failures, not an issue. Velcro is very secure.
     
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  4. Hduck Jan 22, 2020

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    Thanks. I’ve never used it for a watch. Just deployments and tangs.

    When I saw it in the box I kept thinking I’d snag the Velcro and pull the watch off my hand. I know it’s an unreasonable fear but the thought of dropping a 9k watch...
     
  5. YHY Jan 22, 2020

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    the movement is incredibly accurate, good increase in power reserve, bracelet is sublime! though the weight is noticeable on my admittedly smaller than average wrist
     
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  6. Hduck Jan 22, 2020

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    A great watch. I love owning one.
     
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  7. FinWatch Jan 23, 2020

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    Update:
    The full gold version is not possible to get anymore from Omega AD’s&Boutiques.
    1014 pieces—completely sold out.
    Makes my decision a lot easier...
     
  8. Japanred Jan 23, 2020

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    You know the steel has also sold out don’t you?

    You can get both on the open market however...
     
  9. FinWatch Jan 23, 2020

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    Yeah, both sold out. I should be getting the steel version, but golden Omega seems to be impossible to get from AD.
     
  10. FinWatch Jan 23, 2020

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    If someone knows an AD who has the golden Apollo 11 Speedmaster available, PM me please.
     
  11. Alex87 Jan 23, 2020

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    Where are you based?
     
  12. FinWatch Jan 23, 2020

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    Europe, but I travel a lot...
     
  13. Alex87 Jan 23, 2020

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    I'll keep an eye out.
     
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  14. Evitzee Jan 23, 2020

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    There is a brand new Apollo 11 steel/gold one for sale right now on the 'Watches for Sale' forum......11080 Euros.
     
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  15. FinWatch Jan 23, 2020

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    Thanks!
     
  16. Capt Cave Man Jan 23, 2020

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    Bought mine from an AD last Friday in Norwich, UK - not 100% but believe an AD in Cambridge had one also... I could give them a call tomorrow to check @FinWatch?
     
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  17. FinWatch Jan 23, 2020

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    You mean steel or full gold version? I should be getting the steel version from my AD—the full gold I am interested in getting from AD, if possible (ref. 310.60.42.50.99.001).
     
  18. Capt Cave Man Jan 23, 2020

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    Unfortunately it's the steel, sorry... have never seen an elusive gold :unsure:
     
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  19. FinWatch Jan 23, 2020

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    Thanks for your nice gesture!!!
     
  20. FinWatch Jan 28, 2020

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    UPDATE:
    I made a decision. My AD called.
    INCOMIIIING!!!!!
    So far the best Speedmaster that I’ve had. And I was first very skeptical, I thought that I am not going to get one. The Buzz’s butt...
    But once I experienced the watch personally, I fell in love rightaway! The bracelet is so comfortable, the watch is full of historical references. On the dial the actual moment is captured when Speedmaster transformed into The Moonwatch. The package... woooooow. I feel so lucky to get one!!! I feel like being part of the history with the Moonwatch Apollo 11 50th Ann.!
     
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