Omega Speedmasters Tokyo 2020: A Collector's Reflection on a Unique Year

fernando · 2020-05-16T01:31:24Z

Explore Fernando's Omega Speedmasters for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, now unique symbols of an 'annus horribilis.' Discover collector insights on their evolving significance.

Fernando's post from May 2020 captures a unique moment in horological history, showcasing his Omega Speedmasters originally intended to commemorate the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. This article explores how these timepieces, instead, became poignant symbols of a year that reshaped global events, offering collectors a distinctive narrative beyond their initial purpose. Fernando's personal reflection on these watches highlights their evolving significance.

These two will no longer be commemorative pieces for the 2020 Olympics but maybe they will serve as a grim reminder of the year that turned the world upside down - annus

horribilis! I will continue to enjoy them though.

Thanks for looking. HAGWE!

fernando

Key Points from the Discussion

The watches, despite the postponement of the Olympics, become exceptional pieces due to the unprecedented circumstances of the year they were released.
One collector humorously suggests modifying the watch engraving to reflect the actual year the Olympics might occur, creating a unique personal story for the timepiece.
Fernando acknowledges the watches represent an anomaly that will require explanation in the future but prefers to keep them in their original state.
Another collector shares an image of a similar Omega Speedmaster, indicating shared interest in these commemorative editions.

The Discussion

amanico

May 16, 2020

They will be remembered as the unique Olympics not Olympics pieces. Maybe future collectors? Very cool duo, moreover. [nt]

fernando

May 16, 2020

Thanks! This doesn't happen very often. :) [nt]

sc16

May 16, 2020

I think they are still commemorative....

For the year it didn’t happen - an exceptional situation. If they have it next yr and I would have this piece - i would go to the Omega dealer and asked them to strikethrough the 0 and engrave a 1 instead. That’s what I would do...and then the story behind it many years later.... Hagwe! Sc16

amanico

May 16, 2020

I would not change the engraving! It is part of the story of the watch. [nt]

sc16

May 16, 2020

Perhaps...

But it would be cheaper than buying a new commemorative omega in 2021 - hahaha

fernando

May 16, 2020

Yes indeed!

An anomaly that will have to be explained in the years to come. I will leave it as is myself.

Omega Speedmasters Tokyo 2020: A Collector's Reflection on a Unique Year

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