witch watch to sell? Apollo 11 or apollo 17

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Lieven9255

·Oct 26, 2023

hi guys. I need some help from the community. At this moment I have two limited edition watches in my omega collection.

I have the Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 - 45th anniversary edition (311.62.42.30.06.001)
and it the
Omega Speedmaster Apollo 17 - 45th anniversary edition (311.30.42.30.03.001)

Both come with original box and papers. no use scratchmarks.

can you give me some help, which one do I keep?, should ik keep them both? Or which watch should I sell now? This is a dillema. Can I get some advice from the community?

what would be your recommendations?

help a brother out.

 

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krogerfoot

·Oct 26, 2023

My heart goes out to you and I wish you luck dealing with your dilemma, guy.

 

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fiberguy

·Oct 26, 2023

Thinly veiled attempt at a sales post....

 

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STANDY

·Oct 26, 2023·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

Sell #2

 

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JimInOz

·Oct 26, 2023·Melbourne Australia

Lieven9255

hi guys. I need some help from the community. At this moment I have two limited edition watches in my omega collection.

I have the Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 - 45th anniversary edition (311.62.42.30.06.001)
and it the
Omega Speedmaster Apollo 17 - 45th anniversary edition (311.30.42.30.03.001)

Both come with original box and papers. no use scratchmarks.

can you give me some help, which one do I keep?, should ik keep them both? Or which watch should I sell now? This is a dillema. Can I get some advice from the community?

what would be your recommendations?

help a brother out.

Keep this one.

 

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gbesq

·Oct 26, 2023

JimInOz

Keep this one.

+1

 

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gbesq

·Oct 26, 2023

fiberguy

Thinly veiled attempt at a sales post....

While the OP should have read the Forum rules, he's new. It could just be that he's asking for advice and that is all that he is doing. I'd prefer to give him the benefit of the doubt.

 

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Lieven9255

·Oct 26, 2023

gbesq

While the OP should have read the Forum rules, he's new. It could just be that he's asking for advice and that is all that he is doing. I'd prefer to give him the benefit of the doubt.

Yes absolutly! I'm new to the forum, and definitly not here to sell or do things that are against the rules. I should have made my thread question better. Thank you for the feedback

 

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OmegaBHR

·Oct 26, 2023

Since you mentioned keeping both as an option, I say keep both.

 

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Evitzee

·Oct 26, 2023

There isn't much overlap in these two watches, they both have a distinctive look. Unless you need the money, keep both.

 

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MtnMarine

·Oct 26, 2023

Out of those two, I much prefer the Apollo 11. Just my opinion though.

 

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Dan S

·Oct 26, 2023

Witch watch? Very appropriate for Halloween.

 

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mbp

·Oct 26, 2023

Apollo 11 45th should've been the 50th anniversary edition in my opinion. It's just such a beautiful watch.

If you decide to sell your 17, I suggest acquiring a titanium bracelet for the 45th. I occasionally wear it to weddings because it dresses up well. That also makes it a great travel watch because it dresses down well too.

Nothing like a gold/titianium tool watch.

 

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Davidt

·Oct 27, 2023

That 17 is not an attractive watch to me. I’d be moving that on quick sharp

 

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Spacefruit

·Oct 27, 2023·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

The 45 is the only watch I have ever bought new from Omega. I chased it around Asia until I found a boutique who had one and bought it with cash, no hesitation.

it is one of the most attractive watches I have ever owned and I have never once regretted it. The dial is notoriously difficult to capture in photographs and has a just right brown crystalline surface. It is a unique piece.

the 17, by contrast. Looks to me like an Invicta. (No offence)

 

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Donn Chambers

·Oct 27, 2023

Sell both and buy a real Speedmaster.

 

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YY77

·Oct 27, 2023

Donn Chambers

Sell both and buy a real Speedmaster.

Pretty sure Omega considers it a real Speedmaster.

 

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Evitzee

·Oct 27, 2023

Donn Chambers

Sell both and buy a real Speedmaster.

Now that's cold.

 

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Donn Chambers

·Oct 27, 2023

Evitzee

Now that's cold.

Just not a fan of any of these Apollo *** Limited editions, nor of people who join only to ask opinions on which one of their watches will bring them the most money (my interpretation).

I’m also fighting a COVID infection, so not feeling the most generous today.

 

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padders

·Oct 27, 2023·Oooo subtitles!

Spacefruit

The 45 is the only watch I have ever bought new from Omega. I chased it around Asia until I found a boutique who had one and bought it with cash, no hesitation.

it is one of the most attractive watches I have ever owned and I have never once regretted it. The dial is notoriously difficult to capture in photographs and has a just right brown crystalline surface. It is a unique piece.

the 17, by contrast. Looks to me like an Invicta. (No offence)

I see the attraction with the 45 for sure.

Omega have now had 2 goes at the Ap17 and neither has been a massive success. Indeed the first attempt, the silver coin dial model is infamous for having looks only a mother could love. The second go is less objectionable but the Gemini 4 did blue much better.