artconcept00746
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I changed my mind
Mar 23, 2022,23:22 PM
While I do find these watches interesting, I'm not going to buy one. I don't like quartz watches and I already have a 321 in my collection.
To me these are great gateway watches for kids and adults alike, but I personally don't see the value in adding one to a higher end collection, as it would cheapen it.
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Retail price is CHF250 only!
By: Fjan : March 23rd, 2022-19:08
I posted the same thing just now but I thought it might be under embargo so I deleted my post.
These look cool
By: TeutonicCarFan : March 23rd, 2022-19:10
Would buy if into quartz
AMAZING!
By: InHavenPro : March 23rd, 2022-19:12
Gonna buy a couple FO' SO' xD........ Impressed, Filip From these pictures, the Saturn sub-dial watch, the one with the burgundy bezel and sub-dials, and the plain one in the light-grey color of moon-dust appeal to me the most.... Can't wait for some cand...
I totally don't get why....
By: InHavenPro : March 24th, 2022-00:38
people would get wound-up about a 'low-end' quartz iteration of the SM for pennies on the dollar.... I had a full-fledged SM before, and will have another down the line, these fun quartz watches take absolutely nothing from the 'OG' SM . Filip
+1 👍
By: holdemchamp1225 : March 23rd, 2022-20:53
+1
By: agyzace : March 23rd, 2022-20:58
+1
By: InHavenPro : March 24th, 2022-00:50
. I'm one of those kids LoL
Indeed.
By: InHavenPro : March 24th, 2022-02:37
And I love all 3 of those brands!! Cheers, Filip
Omega x Swatch?!
By: mrds : March 23rd, 2022-21:00
Meaning: Swatch x Swatch?? I really don’t get it. Great watches, though, for the money.
+1
By: India Whiskey Charlie : March 23rd, 2022-21:11
Where do I start...
By: holdemchamp1225 : March 23rd, 2022-22:59
First of all, Patek and Rolex are Independents whereas Omega is OWNED by Swatch or did we seem to forget that ?? Second, I will place a friendly wager with ANYONE to say that Swatch will literally sell out of these Swatch Speedies faster than they can mak...
I agree..chrapened
By: TeutonicCarFan : March 23rd, 2022-23:19
I'm not sure for a branding purpose why omega logo, speedmaster logo and speedmaster shape would be so prominent on a few hundred dollar Swatch. It looks cool. But these will sell because someone wants to spend 250 to look like they have a 6k speedmaster....
YES.
By: InHavenPro : March 24th, 2022-00:52
100% Champ
agreed
By: penfriend : March 23rd, 2022-22:41
besides being rather cheap looking
Yep!
By: amanico : March 26th, 2022-14:19
Big +1 👍
By: holdemchamp1225 : March 23rd, 2022-21:30
This is so cool
By: artconcept00746 : March 23rd, 2022-21:49
I own a modern 321 and I can't wait to buy one of these as soon as they become available. I can't think of anything more controversial omega could have come up with. I am not sure wether this was a good idea or not for the brand's image but I am so hyped ...
First and foremost, I hope they'll be unlimited
By: piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1) : March 23rd, 2022-22:36
It's a smart move to promote and celebrate an iconic watch turning it into an affordable quartz counterpart. I'm still looking for more precise details, but the case, the bioceramic, is made of 2/3 of zirconium dioxide and 1/3 of the coloured resin. This ...
Very controversial!
By: eklektik : March 23rd, 2022-23:05
Why not under the Swatch name, but labelling it with Omega and Speedmaster names is killing a myth, which is a pity. Best, E.
I changed my mind
By: artconcept00746 : March 23rd, 2022-23:22
While I do find these watches interesting, I'm not going to buy one. I don't like quartz watches and I already have a 321 in my collection. To me these are great gateway watches for kids and adults alike, but I personally don't see the value in adding one...
I'm mad! Betrayed! ARGGH!
By: patrick_y : March 23rd, 2022-23:48
I just got the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch thanks to recommendations from Holdemchamp1225 and Dr. No. And now you're telling me that some kid can get a watch that looks nearly identical for 1/20th the price? What gives? Omega has just betrayed a whole leg...
Good points
By: TeutonicCarFan : March 24th, 2022-00:48
I agree with your thesis. Every watch should be valued on its own attributes and desire, not if you can get the look for less. That is a WIS general attribute- not chasing something just to buy and appear "richer". It is unfortunate that these are so simi...
And that is our axiom for this place
By: TeutonicCarFan : March 24th, 2022-02:14
We see through the extraneous to enjoy this hobby. Other forums can argue the price or speculation or who has the best assets, but we just like watches. The novel watch mechanism, the piece unique, as much as the sentimental story, or the persinal enjoyem...
+ 1
By: Centurionone : March 24th, 2022-13:22
You are wonderful!
By: patrick_y : March 24th, 2022-04:02
And for the record. I'm not trying to chase something to make me look richer. In fact, I often avoid wearing my identifiable watches nowadays due to security concerns. And the Quai De Ile is a great timepiece!
Thanks I like it!
By: TeutonicCarFan : March 24th, 2022-14:42
I don't feel anyone here buys watches for status. At least that I know. Typically enthusiast sites are geared that way. I just mean the public, why most people buy anything or rolex, for status or brand recognition. I agree, I wear my LF or montblanc mine...
Big +1.
By: Pun : March 24th, 2022-02:48
You said it, sir. Regards
If Yokozuna approves, I definitely feel a LOT better...
By: patrick_y : March 24th, 2022-04:01
And I said the above slightly in jest and as an advocate for some Omega owners who feel that way. Although obviously, it doesn't come across that way on the forum since I didn't put my usual "joking" in parenthesis in my post. Yes, objectively looking at ...
Definitely not to validate anything. I enjoy them personally.
By: patrick_y : March 24th, 2022-05:06
As someone who buys clocks, which cannot be worn on the wrist nor easily transported for others to see, I can definitely say, I enjoy things personally. And not for validation. Of course, someone can always accuse I own these things to validate something ...
I think this move erodes the brand.
By: roundel : March 24th, 2022-00:39
Omega has been moving upscale with their line. They have invested heavily on cutting edge movement and case technology. The advanced tech aligned with romantic admiration of the slide ruler era icon Speedmaster to create an object of aspiration. To peddle...
Look the other direction.
By: roundel : March 24th, 2022-01:16
Take a luxury brand like Coach. They used to have the cache to sell leather bags for hundreds or thousands of dollars. But then they figured they could sell way more bags at TJ Maxx for less money. Viola, they found it far harder to sell the nice bags for...
100%
By: InHavenPro : March 24th, 2022-05:42