Omega

So I’m scrolling, as one does, and I see a picture of an Omega I’ve not registered before. Looks interesting from just the picture, colouring and the design (crown is embedded, almost hidden, in the case). I see “Ultra Light”, titanium and titanium moveme...  

By the way this model was released 4 years ago, this is just a different color combination.

Weighs only 55 grams and CHF45,000... ...  

It’s cool, I like the design. And it would not be a watch anyone would be interested in taking off your wrist ! But $50k?

The truth of the matter! ...  

A screenshot that explains a lot, thanks for sharing

And I do remember the original now that I see it, but I guess I forgot.

I like the style, the 2019 version with blue highlights. 37mm and a 1/10th of the price and I would have one. Nice to look though.

And not sure if that helps the watch industry. In my case I feel bored and disappointed! So I simply ignore it and buy brands that did not loose ground and customer perception! But yes there are certainly willing to pay these levels - I don‘t!

" Do you know why a dog can lick its balls? " No, I said. He answered me: " Because it can ". I think you have your answer.

. . . yeah, that sums it up nicely ;-) . . .

But if you’re an Olympic athlete with a deep pocket sponsor, why not? It’s all about the flex.

… I am not a fan of the case shape. Hiding the crown like that is quite ugly IHMO and not easy to use. But there are tastes and colors for everyone. That is why life is good 😉

The crown pops out from the side of the case so that it can be used to wind/change time.

.....Duplantis Parisian 6.25, (a suitable nickname if you ask me). Tried to figure out what he was wearing when he made his world/olympic record. Knew it was a Titanium Ultra Light but wasn`t sure if it was just a different strap or not. Being aware of th... 

BTW congratulations to him and to Sweden for this high level gold medal 👍

At least that one has some provenance to justify the extra $40k !

Pretty amazing athlete with a long stretch of outstanding performances. Unless Duplantis have another go at it, 6.25 will probably survive the 2032 Olympics. He`s been competing using Ultra Lights for at least 2 or maybe 3 Diamond League seasons. Femke Bo... 

Is hers orange?

Believe she wears a regular edition on a grey/dark strap. There are several other athletes wearing these frequently in competitions.

A somewhat similar launch strategy to what Omega did with the recent white dial Speedmaster, and what Rolex did with their titanium Yacht Master.

WHAT? Are they kidding? Is the decimal place over too far?

Obviously the price shocked me enough to post about it. As perhaps I was really missing something. But don’t tell me it’s R&D or difficulty machining titanium.

You'd really REALLY need to be a fan of Swedish pole vaulting to drop $50k

Cool watch, cognitively challenged pricing........

is just a bit much all at once. With a heavy heart I have to pass.

I do like it, but I expected to see a price under 1/5th of the actual retail. That was what drove me to post it.

I have so many friends who like these toy like watches like moonswatch and the new limited F1 tag&heuer, but don’t buy them because they are plastic. These could be the new pool side and sports watches for these people. Its design is dividing enough that ... 

Just let me you I like the concept and the design, while not for everyone, is pleasing enough. But at that price point I find it insults the intelligence, since there’s nothing logical to justify the level. Maybe the current stock market prices of Swatch ... 

And above ~ there’s anyhow no relation between input costs and the price 🤷🏻‍♂️

I was looking for a cheaper, cool to me, sporty watch that was not a Rolex. The price did really shock me.