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Tools · 30 July 2008, 02:13 AM

I think that Omega has gone overboard on the LE and other gimmicks to sell watches.....including the latest Beijing offerings..

However, I do like the dials of some of them.. The 5 sub dials that look like the Olympic rings is interesting, and the AT tri-compac chorono face is nice...

I just can't get past the silly rings hanging on the end of the second hand.. I feel the same way about the 007.

It takes a classy timepiece. One that Omega is trying to climb the ladder back into the luxury watch category, and gives it a Mickey Mouse flavor..

Thomas · 30 July 2008, 02:38 AM

I don't think much of the "007" on the end of the second hand, but for some reason the Olympic Rings would be OK with me, less gimicky maybe. Maybe it's becuse the Olympic Rings commerate a real event and the "007" is a fictional character. I would guess that very few people would notice either, unless they had the watch in their hands taking a close look.

Jimbits76 · 30 July 2008, 03:17 AM

As I'm boycotting the beijing olypics this year (don't ask it aint worth it) I wouldn't wear one anyway but....

Why does Omega have to go and do this dumb stuff? As Larry says it cheapens the brand completely and this coming from somebody who has never owned an Omega.

Whether it is the rings or 007 on the hands or the olympic ring arrangement of the subdials, it kinda takes something away from teh craftsmanship and also sets the watch as frozen in a moment in time, a point of reference and fashion.

These things are supposed to be timeless!

J

mfer · 30 July 2008, 04:36 AM

I agree. No class.

I also agree that these Olympics are going to be "interesting" and possible "historic".

wilfreb · 30 July 2008, 06:46 AM

i dont like LE's

i prefer timeless classic like the Submariner.

el-piloto · 30 July 2008, 08:08 AM

there!

Each to his/her own... that's for sure...!

But, though I am not a fan (and never was) of the excessive limited
editions (with anything, watch-related or not!), there is something about
the AT Beijing version that I find extremely appealing...:

And it is not about the fact that it is an LE...

In my eyes it is simply a gorgeous watch... and that's all there is to it!

Personally I don't really think it "cheapens" the brand...
At least the Olympic models are the offspring of a company that has had
the deepest involvement in the Olympic timekeeping history ever since
1932 and is just proud of it... not really anything wrong with that...

What cheapens a brand is when you go to a certain other brand's website
and you see them advertise more of their cellphones instead of their watches!

Oh well... just my 2c...

anyway...

and all the best

Petros

Andad · 30 July 2008, 01:59 PM

There will always be LE's and for those who like them I say 'go for it'.

Years later the reason for the release will be there to remember and enjoy.

vegaseddie · 30 July 2008, 02:48 PM

In this case I like it, although I will say that the 007 is lame.

boxbrownie · 4 August 2008, 04:38 AM

I think the LE Olympic versions carry credence as has been said before due to Omegas very long association with the Olympics.....but for sure I really think they took a wrong turn with the second hand "rings", I had a Speedy date, one of the original LE's which just has the red hands, to my eye a far better execution of the idea....

As soon as I sold it (thinking foolishly it was a lesser watch being a date speedy) I regretted the sale.......it really did look quite special with its beautiful white enamelled dial....ah well....too late now

Best regards David

Perdu · 4 August 2008, 05:02 AM

I think I'm with Larry on this one, especially the 007.

Jimbits76 · 4 August 2008, 07:09 AM

Petros, that AT is gorgeous but you surely must admit it would look even better without those bleeding Rings!!!!!

J

frostie · 4 August 2008, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el-piloto

there!

Each to his/her own... that's for sure...!

But, though I am not a fan (and never was) of the excessive limited
editions (with anything, watch-related or not!), there is something about
the AT Beijing version that I find extremely appealing...:

And it is not about the fact that it is an LE...

In my eyes it is simply a gorgeous watch... and that's all there is to it!

Personally I don't really think it "cheapens" the brand...
At least the Olympic models are the offspring of a company that has had
the deepest involvement in the Olympic timekeeping history ever since
1932 and is just proud of it... not really anything wrong with that...

What cheapens a brand is when you go to a certain other brand's website
and you see them advertise more of their cellphones instead of their watches!

Oh well... just my 2c...

anyway...

and all the best

Petros

Nice watch

Hey where have you been ?

Havent seen you for a long time glad glad that you are back

Teofilo · 6 August 2008, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxbrownie

I think the LE Olympic versions carry credence as has been said before due to Omegas very long association with the Olympics.....but for sure I really think they took a wrong turn with the second hand "rings", I had a Speedy date, one of the original LE's which just has the red hands, to my eye a far better execution of the idea....

As soon as I sold it (thinking foolishly it was a lesser watch being a date speedy) I regretted the sale.......it really did look quite special with its beautiful white enamelled dial....ah well....too late now

Best regards David

David, that Speedy date is an absolute stunner...........which year is it from, and what was the model number please.......just beautiful !

WJGESQ · 6 August 2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I think that Omega has gone overboard on the LE and other gimmicks to sell watches.....including the latest Beijing offerings..

However, I do like the dials of some of them.. The 5 sub dials that look like the Olympic rings is interesting, and the AT tri-compac chorono face is nice...

I just can't get past the silly rings hanging on the end of the second hand.. I feel the same way about the 007.

It takes a classy timepiece. One that Omega is trying to climb the ladder back into the luxury watch category, and gives it a Mickey Mouse flavor..

These watches show a lot of variety and provide a broad array of choices. They should not be viewed as gimmicks, but simply options. I do not care for the five dial watch as I do not think it could be reasonably used, but it sure looks great like many of the others. Maybe this is a better approach than Rolex, which makes essentially the same watches year after year.

Numismatist · 7 August 2008, 02:49 AM

It distinguishes Omega from others, but they're not for me.

I suspect many people can't even remember the host country of the summer Olympics 4 years ago. What do you do with a Beijing watch in a few years when those games are long forgotten?

007 - a little cooler, maybe just a little poke at Rolex?

30 July 2008, 02:13 AM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,180	What Do You Think About The Olympic Offerings.. I think that Omega has gone overboard on the LE and other gimmicks to sell watches.....including the latest Beijing offerings.. However, I do like the dials of some of them.. The 5 sub dials that look like the Olympic rings is interesting, and the AT tri-compac chorono face is nice... I just can't get past the silly rings hanging on the end of the second hand.. I feel the same way about the 007. It takes a classy timepiece. One that Omega is trying to climb the ladder back into the luxury watch category, and gives it a Mickey Mouse flavor.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 July 2008, 04:36 AM	#4
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	I agree. No class. I also agree that these Olympics are going to be "interesting" and possible "historic". __________________ member#3242

30 July 2008, 08:08 AM	#6
el-piloto "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Petros Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 370	I beg to differ... there! Each to his/her own... that's for sure...! But, though I am not a fan (and never was) of the excessive limited editions (with anything, watch-related or not!), there is something about the AT Beijing version that I find extremely appealing...: And it is not about the fact that it is an LE... In my eyes it is simply a gorgeous watch... and that's all there is to it! Personally I don't really think it "cheapens" the brand... At least the Olympic models are the offspring of a company that has had the deepest involvement in the Olympic timekeeping history ever since 1932 and is just proud of it... not really anything wrong with that... What cheapens a brand is when you go to a certain other brand's website and you see them advertise more of their cellphones instead of their watches! Oh well... just my 2c... anyway... and all the best Petros __________________ This is gold, Mr. Bond. All my life I've admired its color, its brilliance, its divine heaviness. I welcome any enterprise that will increase my stock...which is considerable!

30 July 2008, 01:59 PM	#7
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,974	There will always be LE's and for those who like them I say 'go for it'. Years later the reason for the release will be there to remember and enjoy. __________________ E

30 July 2008, 02:48 PM	#8
vegaseddie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Eddie Location: Las Vegas Posts: 186	In this case I like it, although I will say that the 007 is lame. __________________ "There are only two types of people in this world, those who like Neil Diamond and those who don't". Bob Wiley 16030A, 16013, 116520

30 July 2008, 02:38 AM	#2
Thomas Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 625	I don't think much of the "007" on the end of the second hand, but for some reason the Olympic Rings would be OK with me, less gimicky maybe. Maybe it's becuse the Olympic Rings commerate a real event and the "007" is a fictional character. I would guess that very few people would notice either, unless they had the watch in their hands taking a close look.

30 July 2008, 03:17 AM	#3
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	As I'm boycotting the beijing olypics this year (don't ask it aint worth it) I wouldn't wear one anyway but.... Why does Omega have to go and do this dumb stuff? As Larry says it cheapens the brand completely and this coming from somebody who has never owned an Omega. Whether it is the rings or 007 on the hands or the olympic ring arrangement of the subdials, it kinda takes something away from teh craftsmanship and also sets the watch as frozen in a moment in time, a point of reference and fashion. These things are supposed to be timeless! J

30 July 2008, 06:46 AM	#5
wilfreb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 537	i dont like LE's i prefer timeless classic like the Submariner.

4 August 2008, 04:38 AM	#9
boxbrownie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Posts: 44	I think the LE Olympic versions carry credence as has been said before due to Omegas very long association with the Olympics.....but for sure I really think they took a wrong turn with the second hand "rings", I had a Speedy date, one of the original LE's which just has the red hands, to my eye a far better execution of the idea.... As soon as I sold it (thinking foolishly it was a lesser watch being a date speedy) I regretted the sale.......it really did look quite special with its beautiful white enamelled dial....ah well....too late now Best regards David

4 August 2008, 05:02 AM	#10
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	I think I'm with Larry on this one, especially the 007. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

4 August 2008, 07:09 AM	#11
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Petros, that AT is gorgeous but you surely must admit it would look even better without those bleeding Rings!!!!! J

7 August 2008, 02:49 AM	#15
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	It distinguishes Omega from others, but they're not for me. I suspect many people can't even remember the host country of the summer Olympics 4 years ago. What do you do with a Beijing watch in a few years when those games are long forgotten? 007 - a little cooler, maybe just a little poke at Rolex? __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

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