Speedy Tintin information gathering

xantiagib · Oct 17, 2016

rominvicta
Believe they will never end up manufacturing it with all this interest existing!

It still appears on the omega website whereas previous limited editions don't

Pun · Oct 17, 2016

xantiagib
It still appears on the omega website whereas previous limited editions don't

Its strange. But my AD confirmed the the Company was not taking fresh orders for this watch, at least from India. I think Omega should clear the air whether it's a regular model or they have discontinued it. And it it's still a regular model then Fratellowatches have to say something immediately to keep their reputation intact!!

mokofoko · Oct 17, 2016

xantiagib
It still appears on the omega website whereas previous limited editions don't

It's not an LE though? Just something they ended up cutting production short on?

Pun
Its strange. But my AD confirmed the the Company was not taking fresh orders for this watch, at least from India. I think Omega should clear the air whether it's a regular model or they have discontinued it. And it it's still a regular model then Fratellowatches have to say something immediately to keep their reputation intact!!

I checked with my OB back in June and they said it could no longer be ordered, OOS through Omega. I'm guessing that updating watch status on the Omega site isn't a high priority 😀

Pun · Oct 17, 2016

mokofoko
It's not an LE though? Just something they ended up cutting production short on?

I checked with my OB back in June and they said it could no longer be ordered, OOS through Omega. I'm guessing that updating watch status on the Omega site isn't a high priority 😀

My objections would be if Omega is still making the same watch as Fratellowatches.com stated many months ago that Omega stopped producing them. They also stated that the company confirmed to them that said model was discontinued by the Company

mokofoko · Oct 17, 2016

Pun
My objections would be if Omega is still making the same watch as Fratellowatches.com stated many months ago that Omega stopped producing them. They also stated that the company confirmed to them that said model was discontinued by the Company

Omega has said they could not be ordered for several months now--the OB employee I asked even looked it up on his computer. You just said Fratellowatches confirmed that production has ceased. Even the Omega site says it's no longer in production:
https://www.omegawatches.com/watche...rofessional-chronograph-42-mm/31130423001004/

This seems cut and dry: it's discontinued. One dealer from the Netherlands who claims it can be ordered (did he mean from Omega or grey sources?) isn't really proof of production being restarted.

STANDY · Oct 17, 2016

blubarb
Not screw down - pull out crown. Screw-down crown is not required in space as there is not a lot of water or much risk of flooding... 🙄

Archer
Interesting way to get to the correct answer...

NASA didn't design the Speedmaster, they just tested and approved it for use - not designed for space flight originally.

A screw down crown is not required in order for a watch to be water resistant.

And finally, although space is pretty dry, they called it "Splash down" for a reason...

Cheers, Al

Just noticed you got to this one before me this time @Archer 😉

Pun · Oct 17, 2016

mokofoko
Omega has said they could not be ordered for several months now--the OB employee I asked even looked it up on his computer. You just said Fratellowatches confirmed that production has ceased. Even the Omega site says it's no longer in production:
https://www.omegawatches.com/watche...rofessional-chronograph-42-mm/31130423001004/

This seems cut and dry: it's discontinued. One dealer from the Netherlands who claims it can be ordered (did he mean from Omega or grey sources?) isn't really proof of production being restarted.

Okay. Thanks

mokofoko · Oct 17, 2016

Pun
Okay. Thanks

I assume you were responding to BenG's comment about the Dutch dealer (maybe an AD with old stock?)--or was there something stated elsewhere about it being available to order again? Personally I hope no more are ever released. I like the fact that it's slightly-rare.

Pun · Oct 17, 2016

mokofoko
I assume you were responding to BenG's comment about the Dutch dealer (maybe an AD with old stock?)--or was there something stated elsewhere about it being available to order again? Personally I hope no more are ever released. I like the fact that it's slightly-rare.

Yes I felt somehow that someone commented that since it's still available on Omega website it's a regular model that's still in production. That made me react to this thread. I'm sorry. Perhaps I misread something. Thanks indeed. Regards

Greatpa · Oct 18, 2016

xantiagib
It still appears on the omega website whereas previous limited editions don't

Here is something interesting:
- Yesterday I did went through Omega's website, through Moonwatch collection, where the Tintin model was to be found.
- Today I checked again, and it cannot be found the same way. Also if you search for the ref.: 311.30.42.30.01.004 on omegawacthes.com, no results will appear.
- Omega's site for Tintin does still exist and you can reach it simply by doing a google search on the ref.

You make the conclusion🍿 http://www.fratellowatches.com/speedy-tuesday-omega-speedmaster-pro-tintin/

STANDY · Oct 18, 2016

Omega store in Perth airport Australia had one on display still a month ago.

tyrantlizardrex · Oct 18, 2016

xantiagib
It still appears on the omega website whereas previous limited editions don't

Well it's not an LE... so...

There are still some floating around in the London Boutiques.

Greatpa · Oct 18, 2016

tyrantlizardrex
Well it's not an LE... so...

There are still some floating around in the London Boutiques.

Not for long...

tyrantlizardrex · Oct 18, 2016

Greatpa
Not for long...

I bought mine through a fellow forum member two months ago... they had them then, and they still have them now.

This is not a hugely popular watch...

kov · Oct 18, 2016

tyrantlizardrex
This is not a hugely popular watch...

...yet 🙄

tyrantlizardrex · Oct 18, 2016

kov
...yet 🙄

Note my prediction that when I decided not to buy one in 2015, these would in the long run become highly desirable... 😉

Now that I've relented and bought one, the values of these will tank. Sorry everyone. ::facepalm1::

Greatpa · Oct 18, 2016

tyrantlizardrex
Note my prediction that when I decided not to buy one in 2015, these would in the long run become highly desirable... 😉

Now that I've relented and bought one, the values of these will tank. Sorry everyone.

Be patient. At least I will and still do enjoy the funkyness this version bringes to the very classy/classic Moonwatch!

tyrantlizardrex · Oct 18, 2016

Greatpa
Be patient. At least I will and still do enjoy the funkyness this version bringes to the very classy/classic Moonwatch!

I'm joking... I don't buy watches because I believe they'll make money, I buy them to wear. 😎

Pun · Oct 18, 2016

tyrantlizardrex
I'm joking... I don't buy watches because I believe they'll make money, I buy them to wear. 😎

You're right. Since the watch is no longer there we will see the result of predictions of whether the demand for this will go up and consequently the prices or not.

Greatpa · Oct 18, 2016

Pun
You're right. Since the watch is no longer there we will see the result of predictions of whether the demand for this will go up and consequently the prices or not.

I think a year or two might do it?