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Shocking! Positively Shocking!
Well, I finally received the call from the OB that my Seamaster James Bond 60th Anniversary had finally arrived!
This was unveiled on November 23rd last year, the day before Thanksgiving. I requested one from the OB the day after Thanksgiving. So, we’re looking at 11 months!
During a visit to the OB back in June, they had told me not to get my hopes up when I inquired about my allocation status. They responded that I probably wouldn’t receive my piece until next summer. So, it was truly shocking when I received the call (email) the other day!
I’m quite surprised that these don’t seem to be arriving at a faster pace. My guess is that Omega may be having challenges with the animated caseback. But, that’s only a guess!
Box was a bitch to open!😩
Omega doesn’t mess around!
Even Ozzy was excited!😁
I already knew this would be an issue. The mesh bracelet leaves an annoying gap on the inboard side of my wrist due to the long clasp. I will probably mount this on the standard bracelet in the not to distant future!
Overall, I’m quite fortunate and pleased to have added this to my collection. I much prefer the aluminum dial to the ceramic dial, which I previously owned:
Thanks for looking! HAGWE!🥂
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Shocking! Positively Shocking!
Well, I finally received the call from the OB that my Seamaster James Bond 60 th Anniversary had finally arrived! This was unveiled on November 23rd last year, the day before Thanksgiving. I requested one from the OB the day after Thanksgiving. So, we’re ...
As a 00 fan for many decades this is an absolute firecracker!
Very special being the last version of the Craig era, but also a beauty all on its own! Many congrats!
Ahhhhh the Omega unboxing!!!
Very cool…I like this bracelet🤩 why do prefer the aluminum bezel…I much prefer ceramic…🧐
The bracelet is cool, don’t get me wrong.
But I really hate this gap: I said I prefer the aluminum dial. It gives off a more consistent color; it’s not as shiny. Cheers, my friend!🥂 ...
What more can I say …
It’s a fabulous watch. Enjoy yours and make special memories 🥂 ...
Before I congratulate you, may I first thank you for not posting the sealed box photos first?
Maybe it is only me, I don't like scrolling through 10 images to see what the watch is. Even worse, a dedicated post of a FedEx screenshot with "out for delivery". Now that I have vented those thoughts, CONGRATULATIONS!! The thickened dial markers are jus...
😂🤣😂 Speaking of the box . . .
I totally forgot to mention how pleased I was that Omega finally paired this with a relatively small box for a change!👏👏👏 Thanks, Michael! HAGWE!🥂
Like I always say, it's good to have many friends, a . . .
. . . best friend, and an Omega boutique manager. ...
😂🤣😂 Very true, Art!
You just have to find creative ways to demonstrate that you’re truly a passionate collector! HAGWE!🥂