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17 January 2024, 01:11 AM | #1 |
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Omega really have missed a trick here, they should have just released the white speedy and done this afterwards.
I feel a little let down and growing impatient for the white dial |
17 January 2024, 01:24 AM | #2 |
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So disappointing from omega, it’s like they are having the brain frozen, way to go omega keep on like this
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17 January 2024, 01:28 AM | #3 |
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At least Omega is actually listening to their customers on one thing which is thinner watches. Everything else though... |
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17 January 2024, 02:50 AM | #5 |
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Yeah, and I understand that their watches do wear smaller than their stated size. But just that number 44.25mm is going to scare away customers who won't even go look at it. You would think by now they'd get that number down to 42-43 or simply lie about it like Rolex does.
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17 January 2024, 01:37 AM | #7 |
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Well, I was hoping that the white dial speedy would be announced. I feel so let down.
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17 January 2024, 02:01 AM | #8 |
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I prefer 44mm, Speedmaster's don't wear large. It's nice they make some models for larger wrists.
DSOTM is 13mm thick. So not sure where the 16mm is coming from. I will criticize Omega for their fat watches but I don't think this is one of them. Overall, liked the original dark side of the moon more (311.92.44.30.01.001). It was always a watch I secretly wanted. Now, judging from pictures, it's just one degree too cartoonish. Still may buy the original used.
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As with most speedmasters with crown guards, they typically wear 2mm smaller than their advertised size. So this 44.25mm watch wears closer to a 42mm, which unfortunately for me is still too damn big On the plus side, my wallet gets to stay closed. |
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17 January 2024, 02:15 AM | #11 |
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I really like my DSOTM...I'm a real sucker for bumblebee themes...if I didn't have the original I'd go for this one...I like the little rocket and updated movment is cool enough...but not enough to sell mine and get the new one.
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17 January 2024, 07:57 AM | #12 |
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I've actually always liked the blacked out look with the yellow accents, and that new rocket seconds hand is pretty cool. Need to try this on in person to see how it fits though.
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17 January 2024, 07:07 PM | #13 | |
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It seems just a little too Moonswatch like for me Perhaps Omega is actually losing their identity and losing control of their Flagship watch identity by extension. |
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17 January 2024, 08:11 AM | #14 |
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fit is smaller than you think. similar to polar explorer 2
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17 January 2024, 10:42 PM | #15 |
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Omega never fails to disappoint. That should be the new slogan. I do not know what is happening with them but they remind me of Panerai back in the day. Great customer support and a cult like following. Based on some significant corporate decisions they alienated the customer base and so many people moved away, never to return. I am a huge fan but even I have to take pause and acknowledge something is wrong. What I hear from my fellow enthusiasts of late is excuses. You don't need to explain, if it works, or it is right. Probably more the Swatch Group but so many missed opportunities. The fiasco of the Moonswatch. Let's grab as much cash as we can and diminish the overall Omega brand in the process. Can Omega do anything other than a Speedmaster or Seamaster that is commercially successful? I have hope, but with each misstep it is hard not to acknowledge the challenges ahead. As far as this new DSOTM it is a 14k cash grab for a watch they already did that almost no one bought, except me and a few others. Many say it is cool but few will buy one. Just introduce the white dial Speedmaster and go on with it.
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18 January 2024, 03:47 AM | #16 | |
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I can not agree more. Flash a white dial and deliver a dark side with 44mm size and upticked price.. a complete let down. On the other hand, I can take this white dial fund and go buy a few great classic Panerai(s) to enjoy |
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18 January 2024, 05:21 AM | #17 | |
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The details on the dial and the Saturn V are outstanding and even though I have handled the first DSOTM. It hadn't occurred to me to look beyond the Ceramic case and everything else about it to observe the craftmanship. To that, perhaps the new one is completely revised from the previous version and they've ratcheted up their workmanship to justify the price increase? Who knows. Maybe the detail on the dial is a faithful reproduction of the actual lunar surface. The detail of the Saturn V rocket alone is commendable That's what happens when one sleeps on it. One often wakes up to view things with a fresh set of eyes. |
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Apparently the front of watch matches the side of the moon we see and the back side matches the dark side which Apollo 8 crew saw for the first time. The Saturn rocket, newer movement and also thinner than its predecessor all count for signicant upgrades. I think Omega has put a lot of work into this. Not sure if its 3K worth but I think one needs to hold IRL to be able to appreciate it. I may actually be very interested in it. Its not a daily watch IMHO but its an intriguing watch especially in the over saturated moonwatch, seamaster, submariner, GMT II crowd. |
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Any updates here?
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I heard it’s April now. Was going to be end of Feb.
On the basis that no one has seen the summer blue ProPlof yet, who knows!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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11 February 2024, 10:23 AM | #23 |
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I was just at OB Orlando today and they said the white is coming in March and put me on the ‘list’.
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12 February 2024, 12:10 AM | #24 |
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12 February 2024, 02:05 AM | #25 |
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that bracelet looks wrong to me on a white dial. Not sure why.
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14 February 2024, 08:57 AM | #26 |
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I’ve heard from my AD that the white speedy will be released the first Tuesday of March (I’ve already placed a deposit). Spoke with another collector who heard the same news today from a different Boutique.
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14 February 2024, 11:12 AM | #28 |
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My understanding is steel, non-limited, same price as the original black dial counterpart (sapphire).
I’d imagine it will be challenging to find at the start but will likely become more available as time goes on. Just my two cents.
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I'm a huge fan of this beautiful watch and I plan on adding it to my collection.
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