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Annapolis
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I know these can be polarizing (and I myself am not a fan of faux-patina in modern watches), but I’m wondering what refs people wish Omega would reissue in modern sizes/calibers. Suppose this thread could belong here or in the vintage forum…

For me it’d be the 135.011 Seamaster 600 with the black dial and red crosshair “technical” pattern from the 1960s. That was my first Omega but it ended being just too small for me. To see one with a coaxial movement in the 38-40mm size, maybe with an applied logo and a nice black leather deployant strap…

I’m a fan of the recent 1948 reissues—especially the 2012 London one. Not so big on the Trilogy pieces.
 
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If done right, I’d take a cal.910 Flightmaster (I’d be less interested in a cal.911)

But what airplane to go on the back? I think they stopped making the DC-8 in the ‘70s
 
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Soleil & 'Holy Grail' Speedmasters

Modern interpretation of a pie pan, dog-leg Constellation

ck2777 (either in RAF config or 'Polar' Railmaster format)

In general though, I wish HQ would bring back the 'Deluxe' rose-gold finishing of movements. While rhodium is nice, it's pretty generic considering pretty much every watchmaker uses a similar color scheme. That warm copper color is linked to Omega's halcyon days and helped visually set it apart from most other watchmakers.
 
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reissued imho are not done right as far as i have (trilogy set, 1948 seamaster, fois, 1861 speedmaster pro last release), there was initial excitement on first a few days of acquiring, then a after a few weeks of wrist time did not feel right here and there, may i exaggerate as almost feeling wearing a fake watch, on the contrary no such feeling wearing the original old releases, even if they are beat up or cheapos, so from now on will be not collecting any more reissues
 
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reissued imho are not done right as far as i have (trilogy set, 1948 seamaster, fois, 1861 speedmaster pro last release), there was initial excitement on first a few days of acquiring, then a after a few weeks of wrist time did not feel right here and there, may i exaggerate as almost feeling wearing a fake watch, on the contrary no such feeling wearing the original old releases, even if they are beat up or cheapos, so from now on will be not collecting any more reissues

yeah there’s a fine line between reissue/tribute and cheap homage. But I do think the 1948s and FOiS watches are worthy pieces in their own rights. With the 1948s, just take away the cheesy casebacks and they stand up (aesthetically, if not mechanically) to some of the similar-looking JLCs.

I once heard someone criticize Omega for doing so many LEs and reissues—and praise Rolex for not doing them. But I’d point out that Rolex kinda does—insofar as they’re still producing watches that are cosmetically nearly identical to the ones they produced 50 years ago. Not much difference, in my mind, between wearing an Omega with a modern movement that reimagines a piece from the 60s and wearing a 41mm Sub with a modern movement that reimagines a 6204. The big distinction is continuity, I suppose: Omega took a break; Rolex was continuous. But with regard to the watch itself, who cares? (As alluded, I could do without all the corny LE numbering and caseback gimmickry Omega tends to do, but that’s a quibble.)
 
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IBut I’d point out that Rolex kinda does—insofar as they’re still producing watches that are cosmetically nearly identical ……..)

fully agree. they just do no “label” as reissue/ commemorative etc, but effectively they are, and to me is not done right with those 41mm sizes and disproportionate bezels
 
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Omega Seamaster 50th Anniversary GMT. If they can re-issue it with a 39mm case and slightly shorter lugs, I'd be there in a heartbeat!
 
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Interesting thread, there are so many... 😁
Where to start?
I would prefer 36-40mm depending on case/lugs

Geneve "divers" in various colours
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Constellations
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A few chronographs
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This is so tricky…

I have the Longines Conquest 1954-2014 , which stays true to the original case size (apart from being a tad slimmer), and has the green fish medallion, plexiglass, no date window etc. This watch feels like they recreated the original* .It feels fantastic on the wrist.

Every other Longines heritage I have tried on feels like an unpleasant copy that is not associated with that time. So I would say, no to Omega re-issues like them but definitely yes to another like the conquest 1954-2014.

*the only issue is the crown has a phantom date setting that must be due to the ETA movement. Likely they fixed that with a date function on the non limited edition release.

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A modern Ranchero that is true to the original design? And I wish that Omega would do something to restore the Constellation line to its former glory and flagship status. The Globemaster is nice, but it’s no 2852 or 167.005. The rest of the modern Constellation line is entirely forgettable.
 
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constellation, piepan, dog leg, ok up to 38mm

5512 or 5513

16750
 
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The rest of the modern Constellation line is entirely forgettable.

To vintage collectors maybe, but according to the wholesale rep I was talking to this weekend, it's a strong #3 after Speedmaster and Seamaster sales.

Me, I'd like to see a revival of the Geneve Dynamics.
 
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This is so tricky…

I have the Longines Conquest 1954-2014 , which stays true to the original case size (apart from being a tad slimmer), and has the green fish medallion, plexiglass, no date window etc. This watch feels like they recreated the original* .It feels fantastic on the wrist.

Every other Longines heritage I have tried on feels like an unpleasant copy that is not associated with that time. So I would say, no to Omega re-issues like them but definitely yes to another like the conquest 1954-2014.

*the only issue is the crown has a phantom date setting that must be due to the ETA movement. Likely they fixed that with a date function on the non limited edition release.

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I never actually gave my choice.

It would be a pie pan arrowhead, slimmed down in a similar way to the Longines conquest.
 
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To vintage collectors maybe, but according to the wholesale rep I was talking to this weekend, it's a strong #3 after Speedmaster and Seamaster sales.
Yes, I'm sure that's true, particularly in Asia. Personally, I just find the modern DeVille line to be far more stylish than the Constellation offerings, the Globemaster excepted.
 
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May I ask why?

I can’t speak for anyone else, but I can say that when I started this thread (with an acknowledgment that it’s a polarizing topic) I did so expecting comments like this. My sense is that some people believe—with totally valid reasons—that Omega’s neverending releases of LEs and reissues somehow cheapen or dilute the brand. This may well be true. I know of one major vintage Rolex dealer who shies away from most Omega watches (other than Speedmasters) for that very reason. But again, I think Rolex does more or less the same thing; they just manage to market what they do in a way that makes it seem otherwise.
 
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reissued imho are not done right as far as i have (trilogy set, 1948 seamaster, fois, 1861 speedmaster pro last release), there was initial excitement on first a few days of acquiring, then a after a few weeks of wrist time did not feel right here and there, may i exaggerate as almost feeling wearing a fake watch, on the contrary no such feeling wearing the original old releases, even if they are beat up or cheapos, so from now on will be not collecting any more reissues

This is a bit disheartening as these models are what I am currently lusting after. Although perhaps you are right.
 
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This is a bit disheartening as these models are what I am currently lusting after. Although perhaps you are right.

I would argue that this is not a universal feeling. I have the 2011 reissue of the Doxa Sub 200T (basically a smaller version of the 300T) and in no way do I feel like it's a cheap stand in for the vintage 200T (possibly due to the fact that both models are difficult to find). I think if you can appreciate a watch on it's own merits rather than any ties it has to past designs, you'll appreciate the watch long term.
 
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