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marcobermann
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Prefer the Apollo 8 a lot more

Hi all,
Whilst its nice to see Omega trying fresh new things this whole watch makes very little sense to me its not a race car or space connection that both have links with or to a Speedmaster but a Yachting connection so water and a perfect fit for a Seamaster wouldn't most agree?
Also using the laser ablating on the dial and movement to mimic Carbon Fibre is just plain stupid why not use actual Carbon fibre which would be so much better and authentic I just can't see the point or reason to do that what a waste of an opportunity to really do something creative.
Also for me I find this version to have a bit too much and overpowering use of Red on its dial and especially on the counters I much prefer the Apollo 8 that I have with its much more subtle use of the Yellow on its dial and counters.
I wouldn't swap my Apollo 8 for this version for any reason I can think of or consider buying this over an Apollo 8 if I had neither maybe if you love red or Alinghi this could be the right Dark Side of the Moon for you.
Marc

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