Swatch — omega “Mission to Mars” [VIDEO] HANDS-ON

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Is this a rhetorical question? Because how do you know that is not EXACTLY what would happen?

So how do you suggest one would get into watches? Is there only one particular way to discover the world of watches that I am unaware of?

Think about it this way, you're a car guy. But you can only afford a regular C class Mercedes. Nothing wrong with that. But you just can't afford the AMG, not yet. But one day, you can. Are you not going to buy the AMG this time just because you have already had the regular C class?

It's funny that every example I've seen here from other brands is exactly what Rolex does with Tudor and definitely not what Omega is doing with Swatch. Food for thought 😀 Slightly lower price point, some design queues from the bigger brother, but not an actual replica with all the branding of the bigger brother.

Why doesn't Mercedes put C63s and Mercedes badging on the Smarts?

PS: I'll be very curious to see the influencers outside of the watch world that will actually care about this and, furthermore, what sort of response they'll get from their followers.
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The best part? My wife wants one.
I showed these to my wife yesterday and she excitedly came up with her favorites. She doesn't wear watches and she wants several of these.
 
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It's funny that every example I've seen here from other brands is exactly what Rolex does with Tudor and definitely not what Omega is doing with Swatch. Food for thought 😀 Slightly lower price point, some design queues from the bigger brother, but not an actual replica with all the branding of the bigger brother.

It's funny, why doesn't Mercedes put C63s and Mercedes badging on the Smarts?

PS: I'll be very curious to see the influencers outside of the watch world that will actually care about this and, furthermore, what sort of response they'll get from their followers.

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I showed these to my wife yesterday and she excitedly came up with her favorites. She doesn't wear watches and she wants several of these.

This is the first watch I have ever talked about that my wife immediately said, "those are fun, you should get one".
Hah!
 
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I showed these to my wife yesterday and she excitedly came up with her favorites. She doesn't wear watches and she wants several of these.
So who said this is a marketing disaster?? You all want to know who the target demographic is? It’s not kids.
It’s us. We are going to buy these for spouses, kids, nephews, friends….
 
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Does this count?
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Yeah that one ended real well. Aston still no where near Ferrari / Porsche brand values and...
 
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Has AM really ever been successful though? lol
Never if they kept on creating Cygnet-scaled mishaps. Any kids have AM posters on the bedroom walls? I didn't.
 
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Should I go to the Swatch store in San Francisco early Saturday morning or should I sleep in? I think these will be great beater/travel watches.

P.S. The last time I went to that Swatch store the sales associate asked me if my Planet Ocean was a Citizen and then proceeded to tell me that he had a 2531.80 and his Dad had just picked up a Sea Dweller. ::facepalm1::
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Should I go to the Swatch store in San Francisco early Saturday morning or should I sleep in?
This is what I was considering yesterday (SF). It would be neat to meet up with other OF members. However, seeing other people talk about how lines are already forming and these will eventually be available online… I’m gonna sleep in and wait.
 
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This is what I was considering yesterday (SF). It would be neat to meet up with other OF members. However, seeing other people talk about how lines are already forming and these will eventually be available online… I’m gonna sleep in and wait.
Yeah, I have no problem waiting until the initial hype dies down before I purchase one. I would also like to see them in the flesh before I partake in a Mission to Uranus.
 
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Yeah, I have no problem waiting until the initial hype dies down before I purchase one. I would also like to see them in the flesh before I partake in a Mission to Uranus.

Yeah, you should think long and hard before going in on one.
 
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Yeah, you should think long and hard before going in on one.
I think Uranus could take a pounding, not to worry.

I can’t help myself!!!
 
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I like the look and certainly do not believe that this will affect value of Omegas negatively in any way, quite the opposite. This should broaden the customer base and increase demand for the "real thing".
That being said, with rising prices of watches, I feel that increasing demand is not the best thing to happen to enthusiastic collectors, as opposed to financially driven ones.
 
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Yep. Not limited. And later on, also available online. If Mr Hayek tells me that during the meeting, I assume he knows 😀

This is great news. I can paintently wait. I think these will be a hit. And also a great gift for my sons, who at some point will inherit my real Speedmaster watches, but until then, the moonSwatch is a good option in the interim.
 
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can anyone confirm if we should be trying to get one grey market or if for sure they will be online for everyone to buy? somehow seems too good to be true
 
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This is great news. I can paintently wait. I think these will be a hit. And also a great gift for my sons, who at some point will inherit my real Speedmaster watches, but until then, the moonSwatch is a good option in the interim.
here it is, hope its true! ill be opting for these over the real thing 😁
 
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I’m excited for all the “sweet swatch” comments I’m sure to get from all the youngsters whilst wearing my 3861.
 
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I'm gonna need that Mission to Neptune. I just want to know if they're unbearably loud like normal Swatches.
 
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I am oddly excited by these and don't see any harm to the Omega brand. In fact it might be a gateway drug the Swatch Speedmaster kids could grow up and want the real thing some day. As for myself, I might get one as a beater. Any idea how solid the case feels? Not familiar with the material.