I'm not opposed for Omega to try new things, (with some kind of moderation or respect for their history) that's how we got the beauty that is the Apollo 8. But as soon as they notice any watch that is a success (in this case the Apollo8) they try to capitalize on it with yet another ridiculous limited edition based on it... what doest the Speedmaster has to do with anything near water? And that rushed and tacky design just hurts the image of the Apollo 8.
I have an Apollo 8, which I love, so I should probably like this. And there are some elements of it I do really like - Omega's black ceramic is stunning, particularly on the brushed sections of the case, and the red looks good (at least some of it, especially on the pusher). I quite like the 3 sub-dial as well. But then I don't understand why they ruined it with the 6 sub-dial and the carbon fibre. Maybe it's better in person. Or maybe not.
This is purely subjective of course, but I really liked the photos; yet when I saw it in person last week, what really turned me off it most was the six dial. It looks like a red paper sticker.
Edit - I have an Apollo 8 too, and likewise on the love for it.
Guess I'm in the minority, but as an avid multihull racer and Americas Cup fan (since they went to foiling), I am seriously considering one of these. Only "upgrade" I would have liked to see is a deployent buckle.
