Hunting a Discontinued Omega — WatchProSite Forum Digest

Clueless_Collector · 2019-08-09T12:30:21Z

A collector's journey to acquire a rare, discontinued Omega watch. Explore market trends, design quirks, and the passion for unobtainable timepieces.

Clueless_Collector shares the culmination of a long hunt for a specific Omega model, reflecting on the challenges of acquiring discontinued watches at a premium. This post highlights the emotional and practical aspects of pursuing a timepiece that was once overlooked but has since become highly sought after.

I’m not into paying premiums but this is those case when you have no choice.

When the watch was released back in 2008, I wasn’t into watch collecting that much.

For new and available watches, I won’t be doing such crazy move but for those that are gone from current catalog, timing will be the essence.

So here it is, finally I hunted down a nice sample.

Boxes and papers, worn few times and minor scuff, acceptable in my books.

The only gripe is the design of the crown is hard to wind but all others is pretty “COOL”

Key Points from the Discussion

Many collectors, like the author, were not deeply into luxury watches in 2008 when this model was released, only to develop a 'watch virus' later and regret missed opportunities.
The Omega boutique in Beverly Hills had this model on display for a long time around 2010, indicating it was not immediately popular, but it is now practically unobtainable.
The less legible hour markers, due to non-applied steel, are noted as a downside, sometimes making it difficult to read the time.
Another collector shares a similar experience of passing on the opportunity to buy this model in 2008 and now actively hunting for it, reflecting a shared evolution of taste.
The author inquires if others also find difficulty winding the watch due to the crown's somewhat hidden design, similar to the Snoopy model.
The market for discontinued watches like this Omega has become increasingly competitive, with 'sky high' asking prices for remaining NOS samples.

The Discussion

@lberti

Aug 9, 2019

This is very cool...

Looks like new...

Clueless_Collector

Aug 9, 2019

It is like new, and the watch has a nice high number....

Papers dated 2012, so that’s one of those stories back then, these were sitting in the AD display.

@lberti

Aug 9, 2019

Wooow

Really like the watch

Clueless_Collector

Aug 9, 2019

The train has moved, but still slowly...

imho, unlike the Snoopy.

dedestexhes

Aug 9, 2019

Fantastic catch! [nt]

Clueless_Collector

Aug 9, 2019

Thanks dedestexhes. [nt]

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