I don't think watches are an investment...

Jan 16, 2020,16:22 PM
 

stocks etc. are smile I buy only watches I like too and -- perhaps important -- that I can wear.

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Omega Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Review !

 
 By: christianch : January 16th, 2020-07:47
Dear All, Just a very visual review about the Omega Apollo 11 50th Anniversary that I received today ! Initially I wasn't so convinced about the watch: I do have my fair share of Moonwatches so I thought... I wouldn't need another one but in person the wa...  

Not a huge Omega fan but i do like this watch a lot . Love that black/gold and that bracelet looks amazing too .

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : January 16th, 2020-07:56
Hope to get the chance to see the watch on the wrist one day . Huge Congrats and wear it in best of health

thanks you very much for your kind words!

 
 By: christianch : January 16th, 2020-08:01
It is indeed very nice and ..in person is very different than on the photos. At least this was my feeling because I didn't really go in today to buy it...but it was really too good to pass !

Congratulations to a very nice piece. I love the caseback. From a non-owner perspective, i think the watch is visually very attractive, i just would not be sure if the design is classic

 
 By: Reuven Malter : January 16th, 2020-07:57
enough to always remain interesting, even after some years of owning this watch. The full gold version could be a little bit better in that perspective, however, when i consider the price i would say it is very plausible to choose the SS version. I must s... 

thank you Reuven...indeed the design

 
 By: christianch : January 16th, 2020-08:03
is not like a "classic" Moonwatch but I already have more classic models so for me it did the trick. Curious that you mention the box ! Is really a very special one and I have to admit that had an influence too (how crazy..I know). The full gold is a gorg... 

if only were just 5 :X ... [nt]

 
 By: christianch : January 16th, 2020-10:00

I was a bit naive, i think ;) [nt]

 
 By: Reuven Malter : January 16th, 2020-10:13

I think it feels somehow more luxurious...

 
 By: christianch : January 16th, 2020-10:00
because of the moonshine gold that is a very nice touch ! The other Moonwatches (with the exception with the titanium/sedna gold one and the snoopy ) are closer to the "classic" Speedmaster so it is different. Also the bracelet is definitely better, thinn... 

What took you so long my friend? :)

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : January 16th, 2020-10:04
I’ve been wearing on Velcro since day 1 and I love it. ...  

wow so cool ! I was admiring your moonshine gold one ...but

 
 By: christianch : January 16th, 2020-10:09
then I learned that you boss is using is so I thought this would fit me better frankly I didn't expect to get it. I went to see this and the moonshine one and I thought I would go for the gold because is very special. The one I saw was reserved so I thoug... 

Lol....like you said, the full MG is not for routine wear in our case...

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : January 16th, 2020-10:28
so this SS version makes sense. Many owners like this bracelet better than the Trilogy due to it's thinness, comfy level and clasp. The velcro has touches of gold which complements the dial/bezel really well. Enjoy and congrats!

I could sense, early on, that photos will never truely reveal how sublime this release is

 
 By: onnomon : January 16th, 2020-10:44
After seeing hundreds of photos now I am beginning to integrate a deeper picture. Sigh, still waiting for the call from my OB... Wear in good health.

my opinion

 
 By: Weems@8 : January 16th, 2020-13:27
A watch buddy told me to buy a speedy. He said, it is a great investment. My thing is, i can only buy watches which i like. So, buying a speedy is for me only investment and let the watch into the stickers. But... i can not refuse a speedy, because it is ... 

I don't think watches are an investment...

 
 By: christianch : January 16th, 2020-16:22
stocks etc. are I buy only watches I like too and -- perhaps important -- that I can wear.

I the 50th anniversary Speedy

 
 By: Pelican1960 : January 16th, 2020-18:28
is a beautiful watch. I love your photos. Still not sure how much I like Buzz’s ladder shot, but I understand why Omega used this image.

I agree..I also wasn't sure about that...

 
 By: christianch : January 17th, 2020-00:05
but in real is not that big or annoying I think it fits the purpose of the watch which is to celebrate the event.

I wanted to buy it initially and was on the very early receipiant list...

 
 By: MCG (Markus) : January 17th, 2020-03:50
Wonderfully done, no question about that! But, I did not like the blue-grey background... 🤷🏼‍♂️😉

thanks Markus

 
 By: christianch : January 17th, 2020-04:00
indeed some elements of the watch are not "classic speemaster" the background too..now that you mention it is really a blue grey more than grey..I wasn't really on the list but when they offered it to me it was sort of love at first sight

I really enjoyed reading your owners review

 
 By: Seeks : January 17th, 2020-09:07
In short i feel the same way and have given it much wrist time. I find it easy to match for the weekday or the weekend! Here’s mine checking in and for me it is a keeper ! Best regards ...  

thank you seeks

 
 By: christianch : January 17th, 2020-09:58
I enjoyed your photo ! great watch !!!

it's fine :)

 
 By: christianch : January 17th, 2020-09:59
it wouldn't be fun if we all liked the same watches !

Hello Christian!! Big congrats on your new Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary!! Very nice reading and viewing your report....

 
 By: Subexplorer : January 22nd, 2020-07:13
... I was rather dubious about the sub dial with the Aldrin figure specially because I´m not very fond of the conmemorative editions but viewing it in the metal and considering the importance of the event being celebrated with this watch I decided to jump...