Yeah I’m not feeling this one.

Jan 17, 2024,19:13 PM
 

It must have been a tough decision between a revolving rocket or footprint. But I hope this makes someone very happy.

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New launch: Omega Speedmaster „Dark Side of the Moon“

 
 By: HSTE : January 16th, 2024-15:38
A few quick pictures Cheers, HSTE ...  

The rocket hand is a great detail 🚀

 
 By: KMII : January 16th, 2024-16:56
Agree with the other comment that the size will not make all potential wearers equally happy but it does wear relatively well (for me it fits better than the regular Speedy) 👍🏻

Isn't Omega not trying a bit too hard with this one?

 
 By: jlux : January 16th, 2024-16:59
The positioning of the sub-dials also reveals the (too) small movement for this case size.

Yeah I’m not feeling this one.

 
 By: synthetic : January 17th, 2024-19:13
It must have been a tough decision between a revolving rocket or footprint. But I hope this makes someone very happy.

But this is an old release, correct? Perhaps you meant new acquisition, but I misunderstood.

 
 By: ArmisT : January 16th, 2024-17:01
I loved this piece when first introduced, SO cool, but a little too big. I never noticed the rocket…I love it!

Yeah, looks like they added the rocket on an old model?

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : January 16th, 2024-17:14
www.fratellowatches.com #gref ...  

Ohhh, wow, I totally missed that!

 
 By: ArmisT : January 16th, 2024-17:21
Okay, I get it now, thanks.

I believe the rocket is part of a new update

 
 By: MichaelC : January 16th, 2024-17:16
With a new movement too? I am far from an Omega expert, but I flirted with the original version and it did not have the rocket hand. While it is cool, I'm afraid I have to agree with the "trying too hard" sentiment.

The following comment in other forum succinctly states the obvious.

 
 By: Pun : January 16th, 2024-17:13
The last real limited numbered release was the Tokyo 2020 Speedmaster in 2018. Since then we've had the limited production Snoopy and the small 321 line which were refreshing but hard to get, but other than that it's been a wasteland for Speedmaster fans.... 

Funny gimmick.

 
 By: hora12reborn : January 16th, 2024-17:36

When all is said and done and the smoke clears, the takeaway . . .

 
 By: Dr No : January 16th, 2024-18:18
. . . should be these Apollo 8 ceramics are an offshoot of the Professional, not a direct lineal descendant. They're different enough to be judged on their own merits (or lack thereof, depending on your point of view) instead of direct comparison with the... 

So, only find time now, to briefly share my thoughts:

 
 By: HSTE : January 16th, 2024-22:25
- I have a small wrist, hence the watch is too big for me - the difference to the MK1 version is too small - legibility of hours and minutes is poor - sub-dials geometry is somehow „strange“ - the price increase is steep - but: the Saturn rocket is cool! ... 

 
 By: BlueMo : January 16th, 2024-18:23
The DSOM was criticized by many for poor legibility. Omega should have sorted this out! Aside from Speedmaster 57 and 321, I am really disappointed at Omega’s “toyish” designs.👎

a solid pass for me

 
 By: VinnieD : January 16th, 2024-19:28
but it will be an Insta darling for some time

This is soooo gimmicky...

 
 By: mdg : January 16th, 2024-20:12
...like Blancpain using a propeller for a rotor. I really dislike this kind of design.

In defense of Omega…

 
 By: Carlos22 : January 17th, 2024-00:53
It is now in retail price parity with competing watches like the IWC Lake Tahoe, Mojave desert, etc… all of which lack the attention to detail on the movement finishing and fine polishing of the ceramic cases.

Sorry can't get behind this!

 
 By: ripper444 : January 16th, 2024-23:16
In fact the positive comments I see here is the exact reason Omega can release the same watch and raise the price. Of course you are free to think what you want but my opinion is this is pure crud!!

Oh! Look at that!

 
 By: patrick_y : January 17th, 2024-01:53
A space rocket as a second hand!

Still on the fence …

 
 By: Horology75 : January 17th, 2024-19:51
Find it too busy and too much happening . Omega over did it I guess ..& price point is ridiculous